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Comparative Price Performance Over Time

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CompanyCurrent Price50-Day Moving Average52-Week RangeMarket CapBetaAvg. VolumeToday's Volume
Exact Sciences Co. stock logo
EXAS
Exact Sciences
$58.79
-7.0%
$63.48
$56.05
$100.77
$10.67B1.252.29 million shs2.65 million shs
Hologic, Inc. stock logo
HOLX
Hologic
$75.71
-1.3%
$75.98
$64.02
$87.88
$17.77B11.78 million shs1.19 million shs
Merck & Co., Inc. stock logo
MRK
Merck & Co., Inc.
$130.71
+2.9%
$126.34
$99.14
$133.10
$331.09B0.388.34 million shs12.75 million shs
SHL
Source Energy Services
C$0.00
C$0.00
C$0.00
N/AN/AN/AN/A
Universal Health Services, Inc. stock logo
UHS
Universal Health Services
$165.10
-0.5%
$170.55
$119.90
$183.61
$11.10B1.24580,599 shs1.26 million shs
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Price Performance

Company1-Day Performance7-Day Performance30-Day Performance90-Day Performance1-Year Performance
Exact Sciences Co. stock logo
EXAS
Exact Sciences
-7.04%-7.39%-9.89%-8.54%-6.21%
Hologic, Inc. stock logo
HOLX
Hologic
-1.30%+0.81%-0.60%+1.75%-9.43%
Merck & Co., Inc. stock logo
MRK
Merck & Co., Inc.
+2.91%+4.42%+4.12%+8.19%+15.23%
Universal Health Services, Inc. stock logo
UHS
Universal Health Services
-0.45%+7.45%-6.89%+4.78%+15.62%

MarketRank™

CompanyOverall ScoreAnalyst's OpinionShort Interest ScoreDividend StrengthESG ScoreNews and Social Media SentimentCompany OwnershipEarnings & Valuation
Exact Sciences Co. stock logo
EXAS
Exact Sciences
3.9598 of 5 stars
3.41.00.04.72.42.50.6
Hologic, Inc. stock logo
HOLX
Hologic
4.7416 of 5 stars
3.23.00.04.23.22.52.5
Merck & Co., Inc. stock logo
MRK
Merck & Co., Inc.
4.6633 of 5 stars
2.33.03.34.13.22.51.9
SHL
Source Energy Services
N/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/A
Universal Health Services, Inc. stock logo
UHS
Universal Health Services
4.8684 of 5 stars
2.23.01.74.62.53.33.8

Analyst Ratings

CompanyConsensus Rating ScoreConsensus RatingConsensus Price Target% Upside from Current Price
Exact Sciences Co. stock logo
EXAS
Exact Sciences
2.86
Moderate Buy$97.4465.74% Upside
Hologic, Inc. stock logo
HOLX
Hologic
2.44
Hold$87.0014.91% Upside
Merck & Co., Inc. stock logo
MRK
Merck & Co., Inc.
2.58
Moderate Buy$131.250.41% Upside
SHL
Source Energy Services
N/AN/AN/AN/A
Universal Health Services, Inc. stock logo
UHS
Universal Health Services
2.50
Moderate Buy$180.079.07% Upside

Current Analyst Ratings

Latest HOLX, EXAS, UHS, SHL, and MRK Analyst Ratings

DateCompanyBrokerageActionRatingPrice TargetDetails
4/25/2024
Universal Health Services, Inc. stock logo
UHS
Universal Health Services
Stephens
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Reiterated RatingEqual Weight ➝ Equal Weight$185.00
4/18/2024
Merck & Co., Inc. stock logo
MRK
Merck & Co., Inc.
Cantor Fitzgerald
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Reiterated RatingOverweight ➝ Overweight$135.00
4/12/2024
Universal Health Services, Inc. stock logo
UHS
Universal Health Services
Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft
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Lower Price TargetBuy ➝ Buy$208.00 ➝ $203.00
4/10/2024
Hologic, Inc. stock logo
HOLX
Hologic
Needham & Company LLC
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Reiterated RatingBuy ➝ Buy$90.00
4/10/2024
Universal Health Services, Inc. stock logo
UHS
Universal Health Services
Cantor Fitzgerald
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Reiterated RatingUnderweight ➝ Underweight$156.00
4/8/2024
Merck & Co., Inc. stock logo
MRK
Merck & Co., Inc.
Berenberg Bank
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Boost Price TargetBuy ➝ Buy$140.00 ➝ $143.00
4/5/2024
Merck & Co., Inc. stock logo
MRK
Merck & Co., Inc.
Cantor Fitzgerald
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Reiterated RatingOverweight ➝ Overweight$135.00
4/4/2024
Hologic, Inc. stock logo
HOLX
Hologic
Evercore ISI
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Boost Price TargetIn-Line ➝ In-Line$76.00 ➝ $78.00
4/3/2024
Exact Sciences Co. stock logo
EXAS
Exact Sciences
Citigroup
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Reiterated RatingBuy ➝ Buy$100.00
4/3/2024
Hologic, Inc. stock logo
HOLX
Hologic
Citigroup
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UpgradeNeutral ➝ Buy$80.00 ➝ $95.00
3/28/2024
Merck & Co., Inc. stock logo
MRK
Merck & Co., Inc.
Truist Financial
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Reiterated RatingBuy ➝ Buy$139.00 ➝ $142.00
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Sales & Book Value

CompanyAnnual RevenuePrice/SalesCashflowPrice/CashBook ValuePrice/Book
Exact Sciences Co. stock logo
EXAS
Exact Sciences
$2.50B4.27$0.02 per share3,730.32$17.39 per share3.38
Hologic, Inc. stock logo
HOLX
Hologic
$4.03B4.41$5.24 per share14.46$20.48 per share3.70
Merck & Co., Inc. stock logo
MRK
Merck & Co., Inc.
$60.12B5.51$3.13 per share41.71$14.85 per share8.80
SHL
Source Energy Services
N/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/A
Universal Health Services, Inc. stock logo
UHS
Universal Health Services
$14.28B0.78$19.49 per share8.47$92.24 per share1.79

Profitability & Earnings

CompanyNet IncomeEPSTrailing P/E RatioForward P/E RatioP/E GrowthNet MarginsReturn on Equity (ROE)Return on Assets (ROA)Next Earnings Date
Exact Sciences Co. stock logo
EXAS
Exact Sciences
-$204.15M-$1.14N/A2,939.50N/A-8.17%-6.60%-3.20%5/8/2024 (Confirmed)
Hologic, Inc. stock logo
HOLX
Hologic
$456M$2.1135.8817.322.6112.98%18.91%10.47%5/2/2024 (Confirmed)
Merck & Co., Inc. stock logo
MRK
Merck & Co., Inc.
$365M$0.14933.6413.221.650.61%9.33%3.61%5/28/2024 (Estimated)
SHL
Source Energy Services
N/AN/A0.00N/AN/AN/AN/AN/A5/2/2024 (Estimated)
Universal Health Services, Inc. stock logo
UHS
Universal Health Services
$717.79M$10.2616.0911.220.825.03%12.08%5.36%7/23/2024 (Estimated)

Latest HOLX, EXAS, UHS, SHL, and MRK Earnings

DateQuarterCompanyConsensus EstimateReported EPSBeat/MissGap EPSRevenue EstimateActual RevenueDetails
5/8/2024N/A
Exact Sciences Co. stock logo
EXAS
Exact Sciences
-$0.50N/A+$0.50N/AN/AN/A  
5/2/2024N/A
Hologic, Inc. stock logo
HOLX
Hologic
$0.98N/A-$0.98N/AN/AN/A  
4/24/2024Q1 2024
Universal Health Services, Inc. stock logo
UHS
Universal Health Services
$3.14$3.70+$0.56$3.58$3.78 billion$3.84 billion    
3/6/2024Q4 2023
SHL
Source Energy Services
N/AC$1.07+C$1.07-C$8.57N/AC$154.43 million
2/27/2024Q4 2023
Universal Health Services, Inc. stock logo
UHS
Universal Health Services
$3.02$3.13+$0.11$3.10$3.66 billion$3.70 billion    
2/21/2024Q4 2023
Exact Sciences Co. stock logo
EXAS
Exact Sciences
-$0.53-$0.27+$0.26-$0.27$638.83 million$646.89 million    
2/1/2024Q1 24
Hologic, Inc. stock logo
HOLX
Hologic
$0.95$0.98+$0.03$0.93$989.32 million$1.01 billion      
2/1/2024Q4 2023
Merck & Co., Inc. stock logo
MRK
Merck & Co., Inc.
-$0.09$0.03+$0.12$0.54$14.49 billion$14.63 billion    

Dividends

CompanyAnnual PayoutDividend Yield3-Year Dividend GrowthPayout RatioYears of Consecutive Growth
Exact Sciences Co. stock logo
EXAS
Exact Sciences
N/AN/AN/AN/AN/A
Hologic, Inc. stock logo
HOLX
Hologic
N/AN/AN/AN/AN/A
Merck & Co., Inc. stock logo
MRK
Merck & Co., Inc.
$3.082.36%+6.08%2,200.00%13 Years
SHL
Source Energy Services
N/AN/AN/AN/AN/A
Universal Health Services, Inc. stock logo
UHS
Universal Health Services
$0.800.48%+58.74%7.80%N/A

Debt

CompanyDebt-to-Equity RatioCurrent RatioQuick Ratio
Exact Sciences Co. stock logo
EXAS
Exact Sciences
0.74
2.32
2.07
Hologic, Inc. stock logo
HOLX
Hologic
0.55
3.89
3.18
Merck & Co., Inc. stock logo
MRK
Merck & Co., Inc.
0.89
1.25
1.00
SHL
Source Energy Services
N/AN/AN/A
Universal Health Services, Inc. stock logo
UHS
Universal Health Services
0.77
1.40
1.29

Ownership

Institutional Ownership

CompanyInstitutional Ownership
Exact Sciences Co. stock logo
EXAS
Exact Sciences
88.82%
Hologic, Inc. stock logo
HOLX
Hologic
94.73%
Merck & Co., Inc. stock logo
MRK
Merck & Co., Inc.
76.07%
SHL
Source Energy Services
N/A
Universal Health Services, Inc. stock logo
UHS
Universal Health Services
86.05%

Miscellaneous

CompanyEmployeesShares OutstandingFree FloatOptionable
Exact Sciences Co. stock logo
EXAS
Exact Sciences
6,600181.53 million179.17 millionOptionable
Hologic, Inc. stock logo
HOLX
Hologic
6,990234.73 million230.62 millionOptionable
Merck & Co., Inc. stock logo
MRK
Merck & Co., Inc.
72,0002.53 billion2.53 billionOptionable
SHL
Source Energy Services
N/AN/AN/ANot Optionable
Universal Health Services, Inc. stock logo
UHS
Universal Health Services
96,70067.22 million56.40 millionOptionable

HOLX, EXAS, UHS, SHL, and MRK Headlines

SourceHeadline
Universal Health Services (NYSE:UHS) Shares Gap Up  Following Strong EarningsUniversal Health Services (NYSE:UHS) Shares Gap Up Following Strong Earnings
americanbankingnews.com - April 26 at 1:32 AM
Q1 2024 Universal Health Services Inc Earnings CallQ1 2024 Universal Health Services Inc Earnings Call
finance.yahoo.com - April 26 at 12:28 AM
Universal Health Services Inc. Surpasses Analyst Earnings and Revenue Forecasts in Q1 2024Universal Health Services Inc. Surpasses Analyst Earnings and Revenue Forecasts in Q1 2024
finance.yahoo.com - April 25 at 7:27 PM
Universal Health Services reports $261.83m net income for Q1 2024Universal Health Services reports $261.83m net income for Q1 2024
msn.com - April 25 at 7:27 PM
Stevens Capital Management LP Sells 5,807 Shares of Universal Health Services, Inc. (NYSE:UHS)Stevens Capital Management LP Sells 5,807 Shares of Universal Health Services, Inc. (NYSE:UHS)
marketbeat.com - April 25 at 6:44 PM
Universal Health (UHS) Q1 Earnings Beat on Rising Patient DaysUniversal Health (UHS) Q1 Earnings Beat on Rising Patient Days
zacks.com - April 25 at 1:50 PM
Universal Health Services (NYSE:UHS) Receives "Equal Weight" Rating from StephensUniversal Health Services (NYSE:UHS) Receives "Equal Weight" Rating from Stephens
marketbeat.com - April 25 at 1:38 PM
Universal Health Services (NYSE:UHS) Shares Gap Up  on Earnings BeatUniversal Health Services (NYSE:UHS) Shares Gap Up on Earnings Beat
marketbeat.com - April 25 at 10:49 AM
Acute, behavioral revenue gains push Universal Health Services to $262M Q1 profitAcute, behavioral revenue gains push Universal Health Services to $262M Q1 profit
fiercehealthcare.com - April 25 at 2:12 AM
Universal Health Services: Q1 Earnings SnapshotUniversal Health Services: Q1 Earnings Snapshot
timesunion.com - April 24 at 9:11 PM
Universal Health Services Non-GAAP EPS of $3.70 beats by $0.56, revenue of $3.84B beats by $70MUniversal Health Services Non-GAAP EPS of $3.70 beats by $0.56, revenue of $3.84B beats by $70M
msn.com - April 24 at 9:11 PM
UHS Stock Earnings: Universal Health Servs Beats EPS, Beats Revenue for Q1 2024UHS Stock Earnings: Universal Health Servs Beats EPS, Beats Revenue for Q1 2024
markets.businessinsider.com - April 24 at 9:11 PM
Compared to Estimates, Universal Health Services (UHS) Q1 Earnings: A Look at Key MetricsCompared to Estimates, Universal Health Services (UHS) Q1 Earnings: A Look at Key Metrics
zacks.com - April 24 at 8:01 PM
Universal Health Services (UHS) Q1 Earnings and Revenues Surpass EstimatesUniversal Health Services (UHS) Q1 Earnings and Revenues Surpass Estimates
zacks.com - April 24 at 6:25 PM
Universal Health Services (NYSE:UHS) Posts  Earnings Results, Beats Expectations By $0.58 EPSUniversal Health Services (NYSE:UHS) Posts Earnings Results, Beats Expectations By $0.58 EPS
marketbeat.com - April 24 at 4:59 PM
UNIVERSAL HEALTH SERVICES, INC. ANNOUNCES 2024 FIRST QUARTER FINANCIAL RESULTSUNIVERSAL HEALTH SERVICES, INC. ANNOUNCES 2024 FIRST QUARTER FINANCIAL RESULTS
prnewswire.com - April 24 at 4:16 PM
Universal Health Services, Inc. (NYSE:UHS) Shares Purchased by Illinois Municipal Retirement FundUniversal Health Services, Inc. (NYSE:UHS) Shares Purchased by Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund
marketbeat.com - April 24 at 8:53 AM
UNIVERSAL HEALTH SERVICES, INC. TO PRESENT AT MAY HEALTHCARE CONFERENCESUNIVERSAL HEALTH SERVICES, INC. TO PRESENT AT MAY HEALTHCARE CONFERENCES
prnewswire.com - April 23 at 4:30 PM
Watch These 5 Medical Stocks for Q1 Earnings: Beat or Miss?Watch These 5 Medical Stocks for Q1 Earnings: Beat or Miss?
zacks.com - April 23 at 12:41 PM
Exploring Analyst Estimates for Universal Health Services (UHS) Q1 Earnings, Beyond Revenue and EPSExploring Analyst Estimates for Universal Health Services (UHS) Q1 Earnings, Beyond Revenue and EPS
zacks.com - April 23 at 10:21 AM
Mackenzie Financial Corp Sells 29,000 Shares of Universal Health Services, Inc. (NYSE:UHS)Mackenzie Financial Corp Sells 29,000 Shares of Universal Health Services, Inc. (NYSE:UHS)
marketbeat.com - April 22 at 5:39 AM
Foundry Partners LLC Trims Position in Universal Health Services, Inc. (NYSE:UHS)Foundry Partners LLC Trims Position in Universal Health Services, Inc. (NYSE:UHS)
marketbeat.com - April 21 at 10:35 PM
Universal Health Services (NYSE:UHS) Shares Gap Down to $160.03Universal Health Services (NYSE:UHS) Shares Gap Down to $160.03
americanbankingnews.com - April 20 at 5:22 AM
CCHR Condemns Mental Health Industry Putting Children at Risk of Sexual AssaultCCHR Condemns Mental Health Industry Putting Children at Risk of Sexual Assault
cchrint.org - April 19 at 8:48 PM

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Company Descriptions

Exact Sciences logo

Exact Sciences

NASDAQ:EXAS
Exact Sciences Corporation provides cancer screening and diagnostic test products in the United States and internationally. The company offers Cologuard, a non-invasive stool-based DNA screening test to detect DNA and hemoglobin biomarkers associated with colorectal cancer and pre-cancer. It also provides Oncotype DX Breast Recurrence Score Test; Oncotype DX Breast DCIS Score Test; Oncotype DX Colon Recurrence Score Test; OncoExTra Test for tumor profiling for patients with advanced, metastatic, refractory, relapsed, or recurrent cancer; and Covid-19 testing services. The company's pipeline products focus on enhancing the Cologuard test's performance characteristics and developing blood and other fluid-based tests. It has license agreements with MAYO Foundation for Medical Education and Research, and Johns Hopkins University. Exact Sciences Corporation was incorporated in 1995 and is headquartered in Madison, Wisconsin.
Hologic logo

Hologic

NASDAQ:HOLX
Hologic, Inc. develops, manufactures, and supplies diagnostics products, medical imaging systems, and surgical products for women's health through early detection and treatment. The company operates through four segments: Diagnostics, Breast Health, GYN Surgical, and Skeletal Health. It provides Aptima molecular diagnostic assays to detect the infectious microorganisms; Aptima viral load assays for Hepatitis B virus, Hepatitis C virus, human immunodeficiency virus, and human cytomegalo virus; Aptima bacterial vaginosis and candida vaginitis assays for the diagnosis of vaginitis; Aptima SARS-CoV-2 and Panther Fusion SARS-CoV-2 assays to detect SARS-CoV-2; ThinPrep System for cytology applications; and Rapid Fetal Fibronectin Test that assists physicians in assessing the risk of pre-term birth. The company also offers breast cancer care solutions in the areas of radiology, breast surgery, pathology, and treatment, such as 3D digital mammography systems, image analytics software, reading workstations, minimally invasive breast biopsy guidance systems, breast biopsy site markers, localization, specimen radiology, and connectivity solutions; and breast conserving surgery products. In addition, it provides MyoSure Hysteroscopic Tissue Removal System for the removal of fibroids and polyps in the uterus; NovaSure Endometrial Ablation System to treat abnormal uterine bleeding; Fluent Fluid Management System that provides liquid distention during diagnostic and operative hysteroscopic procedures; Acessa ProVu system to treat various fibroids; and CoolSeal portfolio, such as bipolar vessel sealing devices. Further, the company offers Horizon DXA, a dual energy X-ray system; and Fluoroscan Insight FD mini C-arm to perform minimally invasive orthopedic surgical procedures. It sells its products through direct sales, service forces, independent distributors, and sales representatives. Hologic, Inc. was incorporated in 1985 and is headquartered in Marlborough, Massachusetts.
Merck & Co., Inc. logo

Merck & Co., Inc.

NYSE:MRK
Merck & Co., Inc. operates as a healthcare company worldwide. It operates through two segments, Pharmaceutical and Animal Health. The Pharmaceutical segment offers human health pharmaceutical products in the areas of oncology, hospital acute care, immunology, neuroscience, virology, cardiovascular, and diabetes under the Keytruda, Bridion, Adempas, Lagevrio, Belsomra, Simponi, and Januvia brands, as well as vaccine products consisting of preventive pediatric, adolescent, and adult vaccines under the Gardasil/Gardasil 9, ProQuad, M-M-R II, Varivax, RotaTeq, Live Oral, Vaxneuvance, Pneumovax 23, and Vaqta names. The Animal Health segment discovers, develops, manufactures, and markets veterinary pharmaceuticals, vaccines, and health management solutions and services, as well as digitally connected identification, traceability, and monitoring products. The company serves drug wholesalers and retailers, hospitals, and government agencies; managed health care providers, such as health maintenance organizations, pharmacy benefit managers, and other institutions; and physicians, wholesalers, government entities, veterinarians, distributors, animal producers, farmers, and pet owners. It has development and commercialization agreement for three of Daiichi Sankyo's deruxtecan ADC candidates, which include patritumab deruxtecan, ifinatamab deruxtecan, and raludotatug deruxtecan for the treatment of multiple solid tumors both as monotherapy and/or in combination with other treatments; and AstraZeneca PLC to co-development and co-commercialize AstraZeneca's Lynparza products for multiple cancer types, and Koselugo for multiple indications. The company also has a collaboration agreement with Eisai Co., Ltd., Bayer AG, and Ridgeback Biotherapeutics LP, as well Moderna, Inc. Merck & Co., Inc. was founded in 1891 and is headquartered in Rahway, New Jersey.

Source Energy Services

TSE:SHL
Universal Health Services logo

Universal Health Services

NYSE:UHS
Universal Health Services, Inc., through its subsidiaries, owns and operates acute care hospitals, and outpatient and behavioral health care facilities. It operates through Acute Care Hospital Services and Behavioral Health Care Services segments. The company's 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. It 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.