Caprock Group LLC Acquires 6,810 Shares of Universal Health Services, Inc. $UHS

Key Points

• Caprock Group LLC boosted its stake in Universal Health Services by 155.1%, buying 6,810 shares to own 11,200 shares valued at about $2.44 million at quarter-end, while overall institutional ownership remains high at roughly 86% with several other funds materially increasing positions.
• UHS reported Q earnings of $5.88 per share (missing consensus by $0.04) with revenue up 9.1% year-over-year, provided FY2026 EPS guidance of 22.64–24.52, and trades with a $10.65 billion market cap and a consensus analyst rating of "Hold" (target ~$232.21).

Caprock Group LLC grew its holdings in shares of Universal Health Services, Inc. (NYSE:UHS - Free Report) by 155.1% in the 4th quarter, according to the company in its most recent filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The fund owned 11,200 shares of the health services provider's stock after purchasing an additional 6,810 shares during the quarter. Caprock Group LLC's holdings in Universal Health Services were worth $2,442,000 at the end of the most recent reporting period.

Other hedge funds also recently made changes to their positions in the company. Pzena Investment Management LLC raised its position in Universal Health Services by 310.2% in the third quarter. Pzena Investment Management LLC now owns 1,607,029 shares of the health services provider's stock worth $328,541,000 after acquiring an additional 1,215,286 shares during the period. Nomura Holdings Inc. grew its position in shares of Universal Health Services by 100.6% during the 2nd quarter. Nomura Holdings Inc. now owns 2,560 shares of the health services provider's stock valued at $464,000 after acquiring an additional 426,211 shares during the period. Holocene Advisors LP grew its position in shares of Universal Health Services by 262.4% during the 3rd quarter. Holocene Advisors LP now owns 358,885 shares of the health services provider's stock valued at $73,370,000 after acquiring an additional 259,861 shares during the period. Varenne Capital Partners purchased a new stake in shares of Universal Health Services during the 3rd quarter worth approximately $37,670,000. Finally, Dimensional Fund Advisors LP increased its stake in shares of Universal Health Services by 13.8% during the 3rd quarter. Dimensional Fund Advisors LP now owns 1,494,464 shares of the health services provider's stock worth $305,510,000 after purchasing an additional 181,801 shares during the last quarter. 86.05% of the stock is currently owned by institutional investors.

Universal Health Services Trading Down 3.8%

Universal Health Services stock opened at $174.29 on Friday. The stock has a market cap of $10.65 billion, a P/E ratio of 7.53, a PEG ratio of 0.82 and a beta of 1.29. Universal Health Services, Inc. has a fifty-two week low of $152.33 and a fifty-two week high of $246.32. The firm's fifty day moving average price is $194.14 and its 200-day moving average price is $209.87. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.55, a quick ratio of 0.98 and a current ratio of 1.05.

Universal Health Services (NYSE:UHS - Get Free Report) last posted its quarterly earnings data on Wednesday, February 25th. The health services provider reported $5.88 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, missing the consensus estimate of $5.92 by ($0.04). Universal Health Services had a net margin of 8.57% and a return on equity of 19.65%. The business had revenue of $4.49 billion for the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $4.50 billion. During the same period in the prior year, the business posted $4.92 EPS. Universal Health Services's quarterly revenue was up 9.1% on a year-over-year basis. Universal Health Services has set its FY 2026 guidance at 22.640-24.520 EPS. Equities research analysts forecast that Universal Health Services, Inc. will post 23.4 earnings per share for the current fiscal year.

Universal Health Services Dividend Announcement

The firm also recently declared a quarterly dividend, which was paid on Monday, March 16th. Stockholders of record on Monday, March 2nd were given a dividend of $0.20 per share. This represents a $0.80 dividend on an annualized basis and a dividend yield of 0.5%. The ex-dividend date was Monday, March 2nd. Universal Health Services's dividend payout ratio (DPR) is 3.46%.

Wall Street Analysts Forecast Growth

Several research firms recently commented on UHS. UBS Group reiterated a "buy" rating on shares of Universal Health Services in a research note on Thursday, January 15th. Cantor Fitzgerald decreased their target price on Universal Health Services from $250.00 to $229.00 and set a "neutral" rating for the company in a research report on Friday, February 27th. Wells Fargo & Company lowered their target price on Universal Health Services from $235.00 to $212.00 and set an "equal weight" rating on the stock in a research note on Monday, March 2nd. Wall Street Zen raised Universal Health Services from a "hold" rating to a "buy" rating in a research report on Sunday, April 12th. Finally, Weiss Ratings downgraded Universal Health Services from a "buy (b-)" rating to a "hold (c+)" rating in a research note on Friday, April 17th. Five investment analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating, nine have issued a Hold rating and one has assigned a Sell rating to the company. According to data from MarketBeat, Universal Health Services has a consensus rating of "Hold" and a consensus price target of $232.21.

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.

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