Universal Health Services, Inc. (NYSE:UHS) Shares Acquired by D. E. Shaw & Co. Inc.

D. E. Shaw & Co. Inc. raised its holdings in shares of Universal Health Services, Inc. (NYSE:UHS - Free Report) by 99.2% in the 4th quarter, according to its most recent Form 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The firm owned 12,450 shares of the health services provider's stock after buying an additional 6,200 shares during the period. D. E. Shaw & Co. Inc.'s holdings in Universal Health Services were worth $2,234,000 at the end of the most recent reporting period.

Several other hedge funds and other institutional investors have also recently modified their holdings of UHS. R Squared Ltd purchased a new stake in Universal Health Services in the fourth quarter worth $29,000. Quent Capital LLC increased its stake in Universal Health Services by 118.3% in the 4th quarter. Quent Capital LLC now owns 179 shares of the health services provider's stock worth $32,000 after buying an additional 97 shares during the period. Campbell Capital Management Inc. purchased a new position in Universal Health Services in the 4th quarter worth about $46,000. Huntington National Bank lifted its holdings in Universal Health Services by 55.6% during 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 in the last quarter. Finally, Smartleaf Asset Management LLC boosted its position in Universal Health Services by 30.7% in the 4th quarter. Smartleaf Asset Management LLC now owns 455 shares of the health services provider's stock valued at $81,000 after buying an additional 107 shares during the period. 86.05% of the stock is currently owned by hedge funds and other institutional investors.

Wall Street Analyst Weigh In

A number of equities analysts have recently commented on UHS shares. Stephens raised their target price on shares of Universal Health Services from $210.00 to $223.00 and gave the stock an "equal weight" rating in a research report on Friday, February 28th. Royal Bank of Canada decreased their target price on 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. Morgan Stanley began coverage on Universal Health Services in a research report on Wednesday, March 26th. They set an "equal weight" rating and a $200.00 price target on the stock. Baird R W lowered Universal Health Services from a "strong-buy" rating to a "hold" rating in a research note on Tuesday, April 15th. Finally, Wells Fargo & Company lowered their price objective on shares of Universal Health Services from $230.00 to $225.00 and set an "overweight" rating for the company in a research note on Monday, March 10th. Nine investment analysts have rated the stock with a hold rating and seven have issued a buy rating to the company. According to data from MarketBeat, the company presently has a consensus rating of "Hold" and a consensus price target of $224.77.

Universal Health Services Stock Down 0.2%

Universal Health Services stock traded down $0.36 during trading hours on Monday, reaching $186.29. The stock had a trading volume of 439,357 shares, compared to its average volume of 754,098. The company has a market cap of $12.11 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 12.39, a PEG ratio of 0.53 and a beta of 1.29. The business's 50 day moving average price is $181.01 and its 200-day moving average price is $184.50. Universal Health Services, Inc. has a 52 week low of $153.99 and a 52 week high of $243.25. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.69, a current ratio of 1.39 and a quick ratio of 1.28.

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

Universal Health Services Announces Dividend

The firm also recently disclosed a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Monday, June 16th. Stockholders of record on Monday, June 2nd will be given a $0.20 dividend. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Monday, June 2nd. This represents a $0.80 dividend on an annualized basis and a dividend yield of 0.43%. Universal Health Services's payout ratio is 4.49%.

Insider Buying and Selling

In other Universal Health Services news, Director Maria Ruderman Singer sold 1,000 shares of the business's stock in a transaction that occurred on Monday, March 10th. The shares were sold at an average price of $179.16, for a total transaction of $179,160.00. Following the sale, the director now owns 7,916 shares of the company's stock, valued at approximately $1,418,230.56. The trade was a 11.22% decrease in their position. The transaction was disclosed in a document filed with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is available at this link. 16.40% of the stock is owned by company insiders.

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.