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Universal Health (UHS)
NYSE:UHS
UHS Stock Chart & Stats
$224.90
$2.61(1.40%)
At close: 4:00 PM EST
$224.90
$2.61(1.40%)
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week Range$152.33 - $246.33
Previous CloseN/A
Volume143.67K
Average Volume (3M)659.96K
Market Cap
$13.91B
Enterprise Value$18.14B
Total Cash (Recent Filing)$112.89M
Total Debt (Recent Filing)$5.11B
Price to Earnings (P/E)10.6
Beta0.72
Next Earnings
Mar 04, 2026EPS Estimate
5.88Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend Yield0.36%
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)5.69
Shares Outstanding55,233,700
10 Day Avg. Volume701,382
30 Day Avg. Volume659,963
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio0.16
Price to Book (P/B)1.79
Price to Sales (P/S)0.75
P/FCF Ratio10.63
Enterprise Value/Market Cap1.30
Enterprise Value/Revenue1.07
Enterprise Value/Gross Profit1.18
Enterprise Value/Ebitda7.03
Forecast
1Y Price Target
$250.14Price Target Upside11.22% Upside
Rating ConsensusModerate Buy
Number of Analyst Covering15
EPS Forecast (FY)21.65
Revenue Forecast (FY)$17.37B
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Earnings PerformanceUHS reported Q3:25 adjusted EPS of $5.69, beating consensus estimates by +16%.
Revenue GrowthRevenue per adjusted admission in same-facility acute care increased 9.8% y/y, significantly ahead of the Street's expectation of 4.8%.
Stock Buyback ProgramThe company announced a $1.5bn increase to its stock repurchase program, increasing its aggregate available repurchase authorization to $1.759bn.
Bears Say
Financial Support RiskPotential short-term risk due to the possible lapse of financial support, impacting future earnings.
Free Cash Flow DeclineYear-to-date free cash flow decreased -22% y/y to $556mm.
Insurance Policy ChangesThe analyst reiterates an 'Underperform' rating for UHS as there is above average exposure to policy changes.
Universal Health News
UHS FAQ
What was Universal Health’s price range in the past 12 months?
Universal Health lowest stock price was $152.33 and its highest was $246.32 in the past 12 months.
What is Universal Health’s market cap?
Universal Health’s market cap is $13.91B.
When is Universal Health’s upcoming earnings report date?
Universal Health’s upcoming earnings report date is Mar 04, 2026 which is in 75 days.
How were Universal Health’s earnings last quarter?
Universal Health released its earnings results on Oct 27, 2025. The company reported $5.69 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $4.878 by $0.812.
Is Universal Health overvalued?
According to Wall Street analysts Universal Health’s price is currently Undervalued.
Does Universal Health pay dividends?
Universal Health pays a Quarterly dividend of $0.2 which represents an annual dividend yield of 0.36%. See more information on Universal Health dividends here
What is Universal Health’s EPS estimate?
Universal Health’s EPS estimate is 5.88.
How many shares outstanding does Universal Health have?
Universal Health has 55,233,700 shares outstanding.
What happened to Universal Health’s price movement after its last earnings report?
Universal Health reported an EPS of $5.69 in its last earnings report, beating expectations of $4.878. Following the earnings report the stock price went up 2.474%.
Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of Universal Health?
Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in UHS
What is the TipRanks Smart Score and how is it calculated?
Smart Score combines eight research factors - such as analyst recommendations, hedge fund trends, and technical indicators - to measure a stock’s outlook. These signals are unified into a single score that reflects bullish or bearish momentum. See detailed methodology
Universal Health Stock Smart Score
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Analyst Consensus
Moderate Buy
Average Price Target:
$250.14 (11.22% Upside)
$250.14 (11.22% Upside)
Blogger Sentiment
Bullish
UHS Sentiment 77%
Sector Average 68%
Sector Average 68%
Hedge Fund Trend
Increased
By 1.4M Shares
Last Quarter.
Last Quarter.
Insider Transactions
Sold Shares
Worth $1.1M over
the Last 3 Months
the Last 3 Months
Crowd Wisdom
Negative
Last 7 Days >0.1%
Last 30 Days ▼ 0.7%
Last 30 Days ▼ 0.7%
News Sentiment
Very Bullish
Bullish news 100%
Bearish news 0%
Bearish news 0%
Technicals
SMA
Positive
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
21.39%
12-Months-Change
Fundamentals
Return on Equity
19.97%
Trailing 12-Months
Asset Growth
6.90%
Trailing 12-Months
Company Description
Universal Health
Universal Health Services, Inc. (UHS) is a leading healthcare management company based in the United States, primarily engaged in the operation of hospitals, behavioral health facilities, and outpatient centers. With a commitment to providing high-quality healthcare services, UHS operates a diverse range of facilities that include acute care hospitals, psychiatric hospitals, and rehabilitation centers, catering to a wide array of patient needs.
UHS Earnings Call
Q3 2025
0:00 / 0:00
Earnings Call Sentiment|Neutral
The earnings call presented a mixed outlook. Significant EPS growth, revenue increases, and strategic progress in hospital openings and share repurchase programs highlight a positive trajectory. However, increased reserves, legal settlements, and modest growth in the behavioral health segment pose challenges.View all UHS earnings summariesUHS Net revenue Breakdown
10.55% Medicare
11.90% Managed Medicare
14.23% Medicaid
14.56% Managed Medicaid
28.41% Managed Care (HMO and PPOs)
5.56% UK Revenue
7.03% Other patient revenue and adjustments, net
7.77% Other non-patient revenue
UHS Stock 12 Month Forecast
Average Price Target
$250.14
▲(11.22% Upside)
Technical Analysis
Ownership Overview
5.46% Insiders
31.24% Mutual Funds
26.85% Other Institutional Investors
9.68% Public Companies and
Individual Investors