Universal Health Services, Inc. $UHS Shares Purchased by Clark Capital Management Group Inc.

Key Points

• Clark Capital Management Group Inc. has increased its holdings in Universal Health Services, Inc. by 63.8%, owning 311,382 shares worth approximately $58.51 million as of its latest SEC filing.
• Several hedge funds have also boosted their stakes in Universal Health Services, contributing to institutional investors owning 86.05% of the company.
• Universal Health Services reported a quarterly earnings of $5.35 per share, exceeding analysts’ expectations, and has set its FY 2025 guidance at 20.000-21.000 EPS.

Clark Capital Management Group Inc. lifted its holdings in shares of Universal Health Services, Inc. (NYSE:UHS - Free Report) by 63.8% in the 1st quarter, according to the company in its most recent disclosure with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The institutional investor owned 311,382 shares of the health services provider's stock after acquiring an additional 121,335 shares during the period. Clark Capital Management Group Inc. owned approximately 0.48% of Universal Health Services worth $58,509,000 at the end of the most recent reporting period.

Several other hedge funds and other institutional investors also recently made changes to their positions in the business. Zions Bancorporation National Association UT purchased a new position in Universal Health Services during the first quarter worth about $30,000. Sentry Investment Management LLC bought a new position in shares of Universal Health Services in the 1st quarter worth $35,000. UMB Bank n.a. increased its holdings in shares of Universal Health Services by 49.3% in the 1st quarter. UMB Bank n.a. now owns 203 shares of the health services provider's stock worth $38,000 after buying an additional 67 shares during the last quarter. Federated Hermes Inc. increased its holdings in shares of Universal Health Services by 89.7% in the 1st quarter. Federated Hermes Inc. now owns 258 shares of the health services provider's stock worth $48,000 after buying an additional 122 shares during the last quarter. Finally, CX Institutional bought a new position in shares of Universal Health Services in the 1st quarter worth $74,000. 86.05% of the stock is owned by institutional investors.

Universal Health Services Trading Up 0.1%

UHS stock traded up $0.18 during mid-day trading on Tuesday, reaching $185.94. 206,648 shares of the stock traded hands, compared to its average volume of 833,122. The business has a 50-day moving average price of $176.35 and a two-hundred day moving average price of $178.45. 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 stock has a market capitalization of $11.83 billion, a PE ratio of 9.79, a PEG ratio of 0.78 and a beta of 1.28. Universal Health Services, Inc. has a one year low of $152.33 and a one year high of $243.25.

Universal Health Services (NYSE:UHS - Get Free Report) last released its quarterly earnings data on Monday, July 28th. The health services provider reported $5.35 earnings per share for the quarter, topping analysts' consensus estimates of $4.85 by $0.50. Universal Health Services had a net margin of 7.66% and a return on equity of 18.25%. The company had revenue of $4.28 billion during the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $4.24 billion. During the same period in the prior year, the firm earned $4.31 earnings per share. The firm's revenue for the quarter 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. Equities research analysts expect that Universal Health Services, Inc. will post 15.92 EPS for the current year.

Universal Health Services Dividend Announcement

The company also recently declared a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Tuesday, September 16th. Shareholders of record on Tuesday, September 2nd will be given a dividend of $0.20 per share. This represents a $0.80 annualized dividend and a dividend yield of 0.4%. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Tuesday, September 2nd. Universal Health Services's dividend payout ratio is presently 4.21%.

Analyst Upgrades and Downgrades

Several equities research analysts have weighed in on UHS shares. JPMorgan Chase & Co. dropped their price target on shares of Universal Health Services from $215.00 to $195.00 and set a "neutral" rating for the company in a research report on Monday, August 4th. Barclays raised their target price on shares of Universal Health Services from $257.00 to $259.00 and gave the stock an "overweight" rating in a research report on Wednesday, July 30th. Bank of America cut shares of Universal Health Services from a "neutral" rating to an "underperform" rating and dropped their target price for the stock from $215.00 to $185.00 in a research report on Wednesday, July 16th. Wells Fargo & Company dropped their target price on shares of Universal Health Services from $225.00 to $210.00 and set an "overweight" rating for the company in a research report on Thursday, August 14th. Finally, UBS Group set a $227.00 target price on shares of Universal Health Services in a research report on Wednesday, July 30th. Four equities research analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating, nine have issued a Hold rating and one has given a Sell rating to the company. According to MarketBeat, the company has an average rating of "Hold" and a consensus price target of $214.77.

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.