Universal Health Services, Inc. (NYSE:UHS - Free Report) - Investment analysts at KeyCorp issued their Q3 2026 EPS estimates for shares of Universal Health Services in a research note issued on Tuesday, August 18th. KeyCorp analyst M. Gillmor forecasts that the health services provider will earn $5.07 per share for the quarter. The consensus estimate for Universal Health Services' current full-year earnings is $23.08 per share. KeyCorp also issued estimates for Universal Health Services' Q4 2026 earnings at $5.84 EPS and FY2027 earnings at $23.37 EPS.
Universal Health Services (NYSE:UHS - Get Free Report) last posted its quarterly earnings results on Tuesday, July 28th. The health services provider reported $5.98 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, topping the consensus estimate of $5.94 by $0.04. Universal Health Services had a net margin of 8.42% and a return on equity of 19.39%. The company had revenue of $4.64 billion for the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $4.58 billion. During the same period last year, the business posted $5.35 EPS. The business's quarterly revenue was up 8.3% on a year-over-year basis.
A number of other research firms also recently weighed in on UHS. Royal Bank Of Canada reissued a "sector perform" rating and set a $183.00 target price on shares of Universal Health Services in a research report on Thursday. Stephens reduced their price objective on 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. TD Cowen reduced their price objective on Universal Health Services from $230.00 to $197.00 and set a "buy" rating for the company in a research report on Monday, June 22nd. Wells Fargo & Company lifted their price objective on Universal Health Services from $165.00 to $166.00 and gave the stock an "equal weight" rating in a report on Monday, July 13th. Finally, JPMorgan Chase & Co. cut their target price on Universal Health Services from $235.00 to $205.00 and set a "neutral" rating for the company in a research note on Wednesday, May 20th. 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, the company currently has a consensus rating of "Hold" and a consensus price target of $204.93.
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Universal Health Services Stock Down 0.1%
Shares of UHS opened at $177.14 on Monday. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.54, a quick ratio of 1.04 and a current ratio of 1.12. The company has a 50-day simple moving average of $157.95 and a 200-day simple moving average of $174.71. Universal Health Services has a 52 week low of $140.08 and a 52 week high of $246.32. The firm has a market capitalization of $10.44 billion, a P/E ratio of 7.22, a P/E/G ratio of 0.95 and a beta of 1.05.
Hedge Funds Weigh In On Universal Health Services
A number of hedge funds have recently modified their holdings of the stock. Elyxium Wealth LLC acquired a new position in Universal Health Services during the fourth quarter worth $25,000. Elevation Wealth Partners LLC lifted its holdings in shares of Universal Health Services by 503.1% during the second quarter. Elevation Wealth Partners LLC now owns 193 shares of the health services provider's stock valued at $29,000 after acquiring an additional 161 shares during the period. CYBER HORNET ETFs LLC acquired a new stake in shares of Universal Health Services in the 2nd quarter valued at $29,000. Larson Financial Group LLC boosted its stake in shares of Universal Health Services by 302.9% in the 4th quarter. Larson Financial Group LLC now owns 141 shares of the health services provider's stock valued at $31,000 after purchasing an additional 106 shares in the last quarter. Finally, CENTRAL TRUST Co grew its holdings in shares of Universal Health Services by 107.1% in the 1st quarter. CENTRAL TRUST Co now owns 174 shares of the health services provider's stock worth $31,000 after purchasing an additional 90 shares during the last quarter. 86.05% of the stock is owned by institutional investors and hedge funds.
Universal Health Services Dividend Announcement
The business also recently disclosed a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Tuesday, September 15th. Stockholders of record on Tuesday, September 1st will be paid a $0.20 dividend. This represents a $0.80 annualized dividend and a dividend yield of 0.5%. The ex-dividend date is Tuesday, September 1st. Universal Health Services's dividend payout ratio is currently 3.26%.
Universal Health Services Company Profile
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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.
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