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Universal Health (UHS)
NYSE:UHS
UHS Stock Chart & Stats
$226.39
$2.61(1.40%)
At close: 4:00 PM EST
$226.39
$2.61(1.40%)
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week Range$152.33 - $228.08
Previous CloseN/A
Volume143.67K
Average Volume (3M)634.09K
Market Cap
$14.26B
Enterprise Value$18.14B
Total Cash (Recent Filing)$112.89M
Total Debt (Recent Filing)$5.11B
Price to Earnings (P/E)10.7
Beta0.75
Next Earnings
Mar 04, 2026EPS Estimate
5.88Last Dividend Ex-Date
Sep 02, 2025Dividend Yield0.35%
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)5.69
Shares Outstanding56,388,016
10 Day Avg. Volume796,452
30 Day Avg. Volume634,089
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 Cap1.27
Enterprise Value/Revenue1.07
Enterprise Value/Gross Profit1.18
Enterprise Value/Ebitda7.00
Forecast
1Y Price Target
$245.29Price Target Upside8.35% Upside
Rating ConsensusModerate Buy
Number of Analyst Covering16
EPS Forecast (FY)21.59
Revenue Forecast (FY)$17.34B
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Earnings PerformanceUHS reported Q3:25 adjusted EPS of $5.69, beating consensus estimates by +16%.
Revenue And GuidanceUHS raised 2025E revenue guidance by +1% at the midpoint to $17.31bn-$17.45bn while increasing adjusted EBITDA guidance by +4% at the midpoint to $2.60bn-2.62bn.
Stock Buyback ProgramThe company also announced a $1.5bn increase to its stock repurchase program, increasing its aggregate available repurchase authorization to $1.759bn.
Bears Say
Behavioral Health SegmentThe volume in behavioral health remains the key debate, with an uptick in admissions likely needed for a more meaningful stock re-rating.
Financial Support RiskPotential short-term risk due to the possible lapse of financial support, impacting future earnings.
Legislative HeadwindsAnalyst reaffirms the Underperform rating given the legislative headwinds to health insurance coverage and Medicaid rates.
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 $228.08 in the past 12 months.
What is Universal Health’s market cap?
Universal Health’s market cap is $14.26B.
When is Universal Health’s upcoming earnings report date?
Universal Health’s upcoming earnings report date is Mar 04, 2026 which is in 117 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 0.35%. 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 56,388,016 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 2.472%.
Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of Universal Health?
Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in UHS
Universal Health Stock Smart Score
Neutral
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Analyst Consensus
Moderate Buy
Average Price Target:
$245.29 (8.35% Upside)
$245.29 (8.35% Upside)
Blogger Sentiment
Bullish
UHS Sentiment 80%
Sector Average ―
Sector Average ―
Hedge Fund Trend
Decreased
By 487.4K Shares
Last Quarter.
Last Quarter.
Insider Transactions
Sold Shares
Worth $217.8K over
the Last 3 Months
the Last 3 Months
Crowd Wisdom
Very Positive
Last 7 Days ▲ 5.1%
Last 30 Days ▲ 30.1%
Last 30 Days ▲ 30.1%
News Sentiment
Very Bullish
Bullish news 100%
Bearish news 0%
Bearish news 0%
Technicals
SMA
Positive
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
7.89%
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 that provides a comprehensive array of healthcare services through its subsidiaries. The company operates acute care hospitals, behavioral health facilities, and outpatient centers across the United States and in Puerto Rico. UHS focuses on delivering high-quality care in both its hospital and psychiatric services, aiming to improve patient outcomes through innovative treatment and dedicated staff.
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
28.41% Managed Care (HMO and PPOs)
14.56% Managed Medicaid
14.23% Medicaid
11.90% Managed Medicare
30.91% Other
UHS Stock 12 Month Forecast
Average Price Target
$245.29
▲(8.35% Upside)
Technical Analysis
Ownership Overview
5.23% Insiders
31.34% Mutual Funds
0.25% Other Institutional Investors
35.69% Public Companies and
Individual Investors