Universal Health Services (NYSE:UHS) Posts Earnings Results, Beats Expectations By $0.04 EPS

Universal Health Services (NYSE:UHS) issued its quarterly earnings data on Monday. The health services provider reported $5.98 EPS for the quarter, topping the consensus estimate of $5.94 by $0.04, Zacks reports. Universal Health Services had a return on equity of 19.57% and a net margin of 8.56%.The company had revenue of $4.64 billion during the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $4.58 billion. During the same quarter in the previous year, the firm earned $5.35 earnings per share. Universal Health Services’s revenue was up 8.3% on a year-over-year basis. Universal Health Services updated its FY 2026 guidance to 22.280-23.650 EPS.

Universal Health Services Stock Performance

Shares of Universal Health Services stock opened at $159.40 on Tuesday. The firm’s 50-day moving average is $150.38 and its 200 day moving average is $179.11. The stock has a market cap of $9.65 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 6.64, a PEG ratio of 0.83 and a beta of 1.07. Universal Health Services has a 1 year low of $140.08 and a 1 year high of $246.32. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.52, a current ratio of 1.08 and a quick ratio of 1.01.

Universal Health Services Dividend Announcement

The business also recently declared a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Tuesday, September 15th. Stockholders of record on Tuesday, September 1st will be given a $0.20 dividend. This represents a $0.80 annualized dividend and a dividend yield of 0.5%. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Tuesday, September 1st. Universal Health Services’s payout ratio is currently 3.33%.

Analyst Ratings Changes

Several research analysts recently issued reports on UHS shares. Stephens cut their target price on shares of Universal Health Services from $235.00 to $205.00 and set an “equal weight” rating for the company in a research report on Wednesday, April 29th. Wells Fargo & Company raised their price target on shares of Universal Health Services from $165.00 to $166.00 and gave the stock an “equal weight” rating in a report on Monday, July 13th. Wall Street Zen downgraded shares of Universal Health Services from a “buy” rating to a “hold” rating in a research note on Saturday, May 2nd. Weiss Ratings lowered shares of Universal Health Services from a “hold (c)” rating to a “hold (c-)” rating in a report on Tuesday, July 14th. Finally, Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft reduced their price target on Universal Health Services from $261.00 to $230.00 and set a “buy” rating on the stock in a report on Wednesday, April 29th. Five analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating and twelve have issued a Hold rating to the stock. According to data from MarketBeat, Universal Health Services has a consensus rating of “Hold” and an average target price of $213.73.

Institutional Inflows and Outflows

A number of hedge funds and other institutional investors have recently modified their holdings of UHS. CYBER HORNET ETFs LLC bought a new stake in shares of Universal Health Services in the second quarter worth $29,000. Brown Brothers Harriman & Co. boosted its stake in shares of Universal Health Services by 94.0% during the 3rd quarter. Brown Brothers Harriman & Co. now owns 163 shares of the health services provider’s stock worth $33,000 after acquiring an additional 79 shares during the last quarter. MUFG Securities EMEA plc purchased a new stake in shares of Universal Health Services in the 2nd quarter worth $31,000. Federated Hermes Inc. purchased a new stake in Universal Health Services in the 4th quarter worth approximately $51,000. Finally, Measured Wealth Private Client Group LLC purchased a new stake in shares of Universal Health Services in the third quarter worth $60,000. 86.05% of the stock is owned by institutional investors.

Universal Health Services Company Profile

Universal Health Services, Inc (NYSE: UHS) is one of the largest diversified health care management companies in the United States, offering a broad spectrum of services through its acute care hospital and behavioral health segments. The company operates general acute care hospitals, surgical hospitals and ambulatory centers, as well as inpatient and outpatient behavioral health facilities. Its network provides emergency and specialized medicine, diagnostic imaging, laboratory services, advanced surgical care and rehabilitation, complemented by a comprehensive array of behavioral services including psychiatric treatment, addiction programs and developmental disabilities care.

In the acute care segment, UHS’s facilities deliver services ranging from emergency department treatment and intensive care to maternity care and outpatient surgery.