Consolidated Investment Group LLC Has $4.32 Million Stock Position in Universal Health Services, Inc. (NYSE:UHS)

Consolidated Investment Group LLC grew its holdings in shares of Universal Health Services, Inc. (NYSE:UHS - Free Report) by 12.7% in the 1st quarter, according to the company in its most recent filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The institutional investor owned 22,985 shares of the health services provider's stock after purchasing an additional 2,585 shares during the period. Consolidated Investment Group LLC's holdings in Universal Health Services were worth $4,319,000 as of its most recent filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

Other large investors also recently made changes to their positions in the company. Sentry Investment Management LLC acquired a new position in shares of Universal Health Services in the first quarter worth about $35,000. UMB Bank n.a. boosted its holdings in shares of Universal Health Services by 49.3% in the first 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 period. Campbell Capital Management Inc. purchased a new stake in shares of Universal Health Services in the fourth quarter worth approximately $46,000. Huntington National Bank lifted its position in shares of Universal Health Services by 55.6% in the fourth quarter. Huntington National Bank now owns 280 shares of the health services provider's stock worth $50,000 after purchasing an additional 100 shares in the last quarter. Finally, CX Institutional purchased a new stake in shares of Universal Health Services in the first quarter worth approximately $74,000. Institutional investors own 86.05% of the company's stock.

Insider Buying and Selling at Universal Health Services

In other Universal Health Services news, Director Maria Ruderman Singer sold 1,097 shares of Universal Health Services stock in a transaction on Wednesday, May 14th. The shares were sold at an average price of $191.48, for a total transaction of $210,053.56. Following the completion of the transaction, the director now directly owns 7,884 shares of the company's stock, valued at $1,509,628.32. The trade was a 12.21% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The transaction was disclosed in a document filed with the SEC, which is available through this hyperlink. Insiders own 16.40% of the company's stock.

Universal Health Services Stock Up 0.3%

Shares of UHS traded up $0.45 during mid-day trading on Wednesday, hitting $175.65. 891,870 shares of the company's stock were exchanged, compared to its average volume of 778,424. The company has a market cap of $11.42 billion, a PE ratio of 9.86, a P/E/G ratio of 0.71 and a beta of 1.31. Universal Health Services, Inc. has a 52 week low of $153.99 and a 52 week high of $243.25. The company has a 50-day simple moving average of $180.70 and a 200 day simple moving average of $181.56. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.67, a current ratio of 1.32 and a quick ratio of 1.23.

Universal Health Services (NYSE:UHS - Get Free Report) last issued its quarterly earnings results on Monday, April 28th. The health services provider reported $4.84 earnings per share for the quarter, topping the consensus estimate of $4.36 by $0.48. The company had revenue of $4.10 billion during the quarter, compared to analysts' expectations of $4.16 billion. Universal Health Services had a net margin of 7.44% and a return on equity of 17.79%. The business's quarterly revenue was up 6.7% on a year-over-year basis. During the same period last year, the business earned $3.70 EPS. On average, research analysts forecast that Universal Health Services, Inc. will post 15.92 earnings per share for the current fiscal year.

Universal Health Services Dividend Announcement

The business also recently disclosed a quarterly dividend, which was paid on Monday, June 16th. Stockholders of record on Monday, June 2nd were issued a $0.20 dividend. This represents a $0.80 annualized dividend and a dividend yield of 0.46%. The ex-dividend date was Monday, June 2nd. Universal Health Services's payout ratio is presently 4.49%.

Analyst Ratings Changes

A number of research firms have recently issued reports on UHS. Wells Fargo & Company reduced their price target on shares of Universal Health Services from $230.00 to $225.00 and set an "overweight" rating for the company in a research report on Monday, March 10th. Royal Bank Of Canada reduced their price target on shares of Universal Health Services from $211.00 to $201.00 and set a "sector perform" rating for the company in a research report on Wednesday, April 30th. Guggenheim initiated coverage on shares of Universal Health Services in a research report on Wednesday, April 9th. They set a "buy" rating and a $208.00 price objective on the stock. Morgan Stanley initiated coverage on shares of Universal Health Services in a research report on Wednesday, March 26th. They set an "equal weight" rating and a $200.00 price objective on the stock. Finally, Stephens raised shares of Universal Health Services to a "hold" rating in a research report on Monday, June 2nd. Nine research analysts have rated the stock with a hold rating and seven have issued a buy rating to the company. According to data from MarketBeat.com, Universal Health Services currently has an average rating of "Hold" and an average target price of $224.77.

Universal Health Services 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.