Css LLC Il Makes New $359,000 Investment in Universal Health Services, Inc. (NYSE:UHS)

CSS LLC IL acquired a new stake in shares of Universal Health Services, Inc. (NYSE:UHS - Free Report) in the 4th quarter, according to the company in its most recent 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The firm acquired 2,000 shares of the health services provider's stock, valued at approximately $359,000.

Other institutional investors and hedge funds have also added to or reduced their stakes in the company. R Squared Ltd acquired a new position in shares of Universal Health Services in the 4th quarter valued at $29,000. Quent Capital LLC lifted its holdings in shares of Universal Health Services by 118.3% in the fourth quarter. Quent Capital LLC now owns 179 shares of the health services provider's stock valued at $32,000 after purchasing an additional 97 shares in the last quarter. Campbell Capital Management Inc. purchased a new position in Universal Health Services during the 4th quarter valued at about $46,000. Huntington National Bank increased its stake in Universal Health Services by 55.6% in the 4th quarter. Huntington National Bank now owns 280 shares of the health services provider's stock valued at $50,000 after buying an additional 100 shares during the period. Finally, Smartleaf Asset Management LLC grew its holdings in shares of Universal Health Services by 30.7% during the 4th quarter. Smartleaf Asset Management LLC now owns 455 shares of the health services provider's stock valued at $81,000 after acquiring an additional 107 shares in the last quarter. 86.05% of the stock is owned by institutional investors and hedge funds.

Universal Health Services Price Performance

NYSE:UHS traded down $0.03 during mid-day trading on Wednesday, reaching $192.40. 163,102 shares of the company were exchanged, compared to its average volume of 752,659. Universal Health Services, Inc. has a 12 month low of $153.99 and a 12 month high of $243.25. The stock has a market cap of $12.51 billion, a PE ratio of 12.76, a PEG ratio of 0.53 and a beta of 1.29. The company has a quick ratio of 1.28, a current ratio of 1.39 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.69. The company has a fifty day moving average of $181.28 and a 200 day moving average of $184.55.

Universal Health Services (NYSE:UHS - Get Free Report) last announced its quarterly earnings data on Monday, April 28th. The health services provider reported $4.84 EPS for the quarter, beating analysts' consensus estimates of $4.36 by $0.48. The firm had revenue of $4.10 billion for the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $4.16 billion. Universal Health Services had a return on equity of 15.75% and a net margin of 6.66%. The business's quarterly revenue was up 6.7% compared to the same quarter last year. During the same period last year, the company earned $3.70 EPS. On average, research analysts anticipate that Universal Health Services, Inc. will post 15.92 EPS for the current fiscal year.

Universal Health Services Dividend Announcement

The company also recently disclosed a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Monday, June 16th. Shareholders of record on Monday, June 2nd will be issued a dividend of $0.20 per share. The ex-dividend date is Monday, June 2nd. This represents a $0.80 annualized dividend and a yield of 0.42%. Universal Health Services's dividend payout ratio is currently 4.49%.

Insider Buying and Selling at Universal Health Services

In related news, Director Maria Ruderman Singer sold 1,097 shares of the company's stock in a transaction dated Wednesday, May 14th. The stock was sold at an average price of $191.48, for a total value of $210,053.56. Following the completion of the sale, the director now owns 7,884 shares in the company, valued at approximately $1,509,628.32. This represents a 12.21% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The transaction was disclosed in a document filed with the SEC, which can be accessed through this link. Corporate insiders own 16.40% of the company's stock.

Wall Street Analyst Weigh In

A number of research analysts have commented on UHS shares. Guggenheim initiated coverage on Universal Health Services in a research note on Wednesday, April 9th. They issued a "buy" rating and a $208.00 target price on the stock. Barclays boosted their price target on Universal Health Services from $249.00 to $257.00 and gave the company an "overweight" rating in a research note on Tuesday, April 29th. Morgan Stanley began coverage on Universal Health Services in a report on Wednesday, March 26th. They issued an "equal weight" rating and a $200.00 price objective on the stock. Cantor Fitzgerald upgraded shares of Universal Health Services from a "neutral" rating to an "overweight" rating in a research note on Monday, February 3rd. Finally, Wells Fargo & Company dropped their price target on shares of Universal Health Services from $230.00 to $225.00 and set an "overweight" rating on the stock in a research note on Monday, March 10th. Nine equities research analysts have rated the stock with a hold rating and seven have issued a buy rating to the company's stock. According to data from MarketBeat, the company presently has an average rating of "Hold" and an average price target of $224.77.

About Universal Health Services

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.