Citigroup Inc. Has $14.11 Million Position in Universal Health Services, Inc. $UHS

Key Points

• Citigroup Inc. increased its stake in Universal Health Services by 39%, acquiring an additional 21,058 shares, bringing its total holdings to 75,068 shares valued at approximately $14.1 million.
• Universal Health Services announced a quarterly dividend of $0.20 to be paid on September 16, with a current annualized dividend yield of 0.4%.
• Analysts have recently adjusted their target prices for Universal Health Services, with forecasts ranging from $185 to $259, reflecting varying outlooks on the company's performance.

Citigroup Inc. raised its stake in shares of Universal Health Services, Inc. (NYSE:UHS - Free Report) by 39.0% in the 1st quarter, according to its most recent 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The firm owned 75,068 shares of the health services provider's stock after buying an additional 21,058 shares during the quarter. Citigroup Inc. owned about 0.12% of Universal Health Services worth $14,105,000 at the end of the most recent reporting period.

Several other institutional investors also recently modified their holdings of UHS. Freestone Grove Partners LP acquired a new position in shares of Universal Health Services during the 4th quarter worth about $41,155,000. AQR Capital Management LLC lifted its holdings in shares of Universal Health Services by 59.4% during the 4th quarter. AQR Capital Management LLC now owns 590,389 shares of the health services provider's stock valued at $105,928,000 after purchasing an additional 219,942 shares in the last quarter. Raymond James Financial Inc. bought a new position in shares of Universal Health Services during the 4th quarter valued at about $29,301,000. Twinbeech Capital LP lifted its holdings in shares of Universal Health Services by 1,151.1% during the 4th quarter. Twinbeech Capital LP now owns 152,454 shares of the health services provider's stock valued at $27,353,000 after purchasing an additional 140,268 shares in the last quarter. Finally, GAMMA Investing LLC lifted its holdings in shares of Universal Health Services by 16,935.6% during the 1st quarter. GAMMA Investing LLC now owns 138,670 shares of the health services provider's stock valued at $26,056,000 after purchasing an additional 137,856 shares in the last quarter. 86.05% of the stock is currently owned by institutional investors and hedge funds.

Analysts Set New Price Targets

Several equities analysts have recently weighed in on the company. Barclays lifted their price objective on Universal Health Services from $257.00 to $259.00 and gave the company an "overweight" rating in a report on Wednesday, July 30th. Royal Bank Of Canada lifted their price objective on Universal Health Services from $201.00 to $206.00 and gave the company a "sector perform" rating in a report on Tuesday. Stephens upgraded Universal Health Services to a "hold" rating in a report on Monday, June 2nd. JPMorgan Chase & Co. cut their price objective on Universal Health Services from $215.00 to $195.00 and set a "neutral" rating on the stock in a report on Monday, August 4th. Finally, Robert W. Baird set a $203.00 price objective on Universal Health Services and gave the company a "neutral" rating in a report on Thursday, August 14th. Five investment analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating, eight have assigned a Hold rating and one has assigned a Sell rating to the company. According to MarketBeat, the stock presently has an average rating of "Hold" and a consensus target price of $214.15.

Universal Health Services Stock Up 2.1%

NYSE UHS traded up $3.7550 during trading on Tuesday, hitting $181.3650. The stock had a trading volume of 122,071 shares, compared to its average volume of 843,719. Universal Health Services, Inc. has a 12 month low of $152.33 and a 12 month high of $243.25. The company has a market capitalization of $11.54 billion, a PE ratio of 9.55, a P/E/G ratio of 0.74 and a beta of 1.24. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.64, a quick ratio of 1.19 and a current ratio of 1.29. The company's 50-day moving average price is $173.42 and its two-hundred day moving average price is $178.63.

Universal Health Services (NYSE:UHS - Get Free Report) last announced its quarterly earnings data on Monday, July 28th. The health services provider reported $5.35 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, topping analysts' consensus estimates of $4.85 by $0.50. Universal Health Services had a return on equity of 18.25% and a net margin of 7.66%.The company had revenue of $4.28 billion for the quarter, compared to analysts' expectations of $4.24 billion. During the same quarter in the prior year, the business posted $4.31 EPS. The business's revenue was up 9.6% compared to the same quarter last year. Universal Health Services has set its FY 2025 guidance at 20.000-21.000 EPS. As a group, sell-side analysts forecast that Universal Health Services, Inc. will post 15.92 EPS for the current year.

Universal Health Services Announces Dividend

The business also recently disclosed a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Tuesday, September 16th. Stockholders of record on Tuesday, September 2nd will be paid a dividend of $0.20 per share. The ex-dividend date is Tuesday, September 2nd. This represents a $0.80 dividend on an annualized basis and a dividend yield of 0.4%. Universal Health Services's dividend payout ratio is currently 4.21%.

Universal Health Services Company Profile

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.