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Universal Health (UHS)
NYSE:UHS
UHS Stock Chart & Stats
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week Range$152.69 - $243.25
Previous CloseN/A
Volume143.67K
Average Volume (3M)999.84K
Market Cap
$11.32B
Enterprise Value$20.68B
Total Cash (Recent Filing)$119.44M
Total Debt (Recent Filing)$5.37B
Price to Earnings (P/E)10.4
Beta0.90
Next Earnings
Apr 28, 2025EPS Estimate
4.36Last Dividend Ex-Date
Mar 03, 2025Dividend Yield0.46%
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)16.83
Shares Outstanding57,751,198
10 Day Avg. Volume1,044,682
30 Day Avg. Volume999,838
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio0.16
Price to Book (P/B)N/A
Price to Sales (P/S)0.72
Price to Cash Flow (P/CF)4.30
P/FCF Ratio6.40
Enterprise Value/Market Cap1.83
Enterprise Value/RevenueN/A
Enterprise Value/Gross Profit1.31
Enterprise Value/Ebitda9.10
Forecast
1Y Price Target
$230.80Price Target Upside27.11% Upside
Rating ConsensusModerate Buy
Number of Analyst Covering10
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Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
EarningsThe earnings skew remains tilted positively.
Financial PerformanceCore guidance was ahead of estimates, showing strong pricing and cost performance.
Bears Say
Medicaid UncertaintyThere is greater uncertainty regarding Medicaid supplemental programs.
Policy ChangesUHS has the highest exposure to Medicaid supplemental dollars, making it vulnerable to policy changes.
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Ownership Overview
5.70% Insiders
31.60% Mutual Funds
22.62% Other Institutional Investors
13.00% Public Companies and
Individual Investors
Risk Analysis
Main Risk Category
ProductionRisks related to the company’s ability to manufacture goods and services
Website Traffic
Sorry, No Data AvailableThere is no website visitor data available for this stock.
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UHS FAQ
What was Universal Health’s price range in the past 12 months?
Universal Health lowest stock price was $152.69 and its highest was $243.25 in the past 12 months.
What is Universal Health’s market cap?
Universal Health’s market cap is $11.32B.
When is Universal Health’s upcoming earnings report date?
Universal Health’s upcoming earnings report date is Apr 28, 2025 which is in 33 days.
How were Universal Health’s earnings last quarter?
Universal Health released its earnings results on Feb 26, 2025. The company reported $4.92 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $4.16 by $0.76.
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 0.46%. See more information on Universal Health dividends here
What is Universal Health’s EPS estimate?
Universal Health’s EPS estimate is 4.36.
How many shares outstanding does Universal Health have?
Universal Health has 57,751,198 shares outstanding.
What happened to Universal Health’s price movement after its last earnings report?
Universal Health reported an EPS of $4.92 in its last earnings report, beating expectations of $4.16. Following the earnings report the stock price went up 3.302%.
Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of Universal Health?
Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in UHS
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Universal Health Stock Smart Score
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Analyst Consensus
Moderate Buy
Average Price Target:
$230.80 (27.11% Upside)
$230.80 (27.11% Upside)
Blogger Sentiment
Bullish
UHS Sentiment 100%
Sector Average 69%
Sector Average 69%
Hedge Fund Trend
Increased
By 188.4K Shares
Last Quarter.
Last Quarter.
Insider Transactions
Sold Shares
Worth $179.2K over
the Last 3 Months
the Last 3 Months
Crowd Wisdom
Neutral
Last 7 Days ▲ 1.6%
Last 30 Days ▼ 1.8%
Last 30 Days ▼ 1.8%
News Sentiment
Very Bullish
Bullish news 100%
Bearish news 0%
Bearish news 0%
Technicals
SMA
Negative
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
1.01%
12-Months-Change
Fundamentals
Return on Equity
17.82%
Trailing 12-Months
Asset Growth
3.46%
Trailing 12-Months
Company Description
Universal Health
Universal Health Services, Inc., through its subsidiaries, owns and operates acute care hospitals, and outpatient and behavioral health care facilities. The company operates through Acute Care Hospital Services and Behavioral Health Care Services segments. Its hospitals offer general and specialty surgery, internal medicine, obstetrics, emergency room care, radiology, oncology, diagnostic and coronary care, pediatric services, pharmacy services, and/or behavioral health services. As of February 24, 2022, it owned and/or operated 363 inpatient facilities, and 40 outpatient and other facilities located in 39 states; Washington, D.C.; the United Kingdom; and Puerto Rico. The company also provides commercial health insurance services; and various management services, which include central purchasing, information, finance and control systems, facilities planning, physician recruitment, administrative personnel management, marketing, and public relations services. Universal Health Services, Inc. founded in 1978 and is headquartered in King of Prussia, Pennsylvania.
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UHS Earnings Call
Q4 2025
0:00 / 0:00
Earnings Call Sentiment|Positive
The earnings call presented a strong financial performance, with notable revenue growth in both acute care and behavioral health segments, effective expense management, and continued investment in expansion. However, increased liability reserves, uncertainties around Medicaid reimbursements, and challenges in behavioral health volume growth present areas of concern. Overall, the call reflects a cautiously optimistic outlook for 2025.Read More>---
UHS Net revenue Breakdown
56.58% Acute Care
43.35% Behavioral Health
0.07% Other
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UHS Stock 12 Month Forecast
Average Price Target
$230.80
▲(27.11% Upside)
Technical Analysis
Best Analysts Covering UHS
1 Year
1 Year Success Rate
19/30 ratings generated profit
1 Year Average Return
+10.17%
reiterated a buy rating 8 months ago
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