Intact Investment Management Inc. Trims Stake in Universal Health Services, Inc. $UHS

Key Points

• Intact Investment Management cut its stake in Universal Health Services by 90.4% in Q4, selling 10,350 shares and retaining 1,100 shares worth about $240,000.
• Multiple analysts have trimmed ratings and price targets recently; the consensus rating is Hold with an average target price of $220.94.
• UHS beat Q1 estimates with $5.62 EPS vs. $5.41 expected and $4.50B revenue (+9.6% YoY), and set FY2026 guidance of 22.64–24.52 EPS (consensus ~23.34).

Intact Investment Management Inc. lowered its stake in Universal Health Services, Inc. (NYSE:UHS - Free Report) by 90.4% during the fourth quarter, according to the company in its most recent filing with the SEC. The institutional investor owned 1,100 shares of the health services provider's stock after selling 10,350 shares during the quarter. Intact Investment Management Inc.'s holdings in Universal Health Services were worth $240,000 as of its most recent filing with the SEC.

A number of other large investors also recently made changes to their positions in the business. Stephens Inc. AR lifted its stake in shares of Universal Health Services by 4.2% during the 3rd quarter. Stephens Inc. AR now owns 1,250 shares of the health services provider's stock worth $256,000 after purchasing an additional 50 shares during the period. Northwestern Mutual Wealth Management Co. lifted its stake in shares of Universal Health Services by 3.3% during the 3rd quarter. Northwestern Mutual Wealth Management Co. now owns 1,794 shares of the health services provider's stock worth $367,000 after purchasing an additional 58 shares during the period. Avanza Fonder AB lifted its stake in shares of Universal Health Services by 6.1% during the 4th quarter. Avanza Fonder AB now owns 1,027 shares of the health services provider's stock worth $224,000 after purchasing an additional 59 shares during the period. Resonant Capital Advisors LLC lifted its stake in shares of Universal Health Services by 1.6% during the 4th quarter. Resonant Capital Advisors LLC now owns 3,859 shares of the health services provider's stock worth $841,000 after purchasing an additional 60 shares during the period. Finally, Bessemer Group Inc. lifted its stake in shares of Universal Health Services by 3.1% during the 3rd quarter. Bessemer Group Inc. now owns 2,217 shares of the health services provider's stock worth $453,000 after purchasing an additional 66 shares during the period. Hedge funds and other institutional investors own 86.05% of the company's stock.

Wall Street Analysts Forecast Growth

A number of research analysts have weighed in on the company. Zacks Research lowered Universal Health Services from a "strong-buy" rating to a "hold" rating in a research note on Monday, March 2nd. Cantor Fitzgerald reduced their price target on Universal Health Services from $229.00 to $194.00 and set a "neutral" rating on the stock in a research note on Wednesday, April 29th. Mizuho reduced their price target on Universal Health Services from $267.00 to $230.00 and set an "outperform" rating on the stock in a research note on Wednesday, April 29th. TD Cowen reduced their price target on Universal Health Services from $245.00 to $230.00 and set a "buy" rating on the stock in a research note on Wednesday, April 29th. Finally, Wall Street Zen lowered Universal Health Services from a "buy" rating to a "hold" rating in a research note on Saturday. Six analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating, eleven have given a Hold rating and one has issued a Sell rating to the company. Based on data from MarketBeat, Universal Health Services has an average rating of "Hold" and an average target price of $220.94.

Universal Health Services Trading Down 0.3%

UHS stock opened at $165.50 on Wednesday. The company has a market cap of $10.11 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 6.90, a PEG ratio of 0.79 and a beta of 1.13. The company has a quick ratio of 1.01, a current ratio of 1.08 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.52. The business has a fifty day simple moving average of $187.69 and a 200-day simple moving average of $208.76. Universal Health Services, Inc. has a 52 week low of $152.33 and a 52 week high of $246.32.

Universal Health Services (NYSE:UHS - Get Free Report) last released its quarterly earnings data on Monday, April 27th. The health services provider reported $5.62 EPS for the quarter, topping analysts' consensus estimates of $5.41 by $0.21. The business had revenue of $4.50 billion during the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $4.39 billion. Universal Health Services had a return on equity of 19.57% and a net margin of 8.56%.The business's revenue for the quarter was up 9.6% on a year-over-year basis. During the same period in the prior year, the firm posted $4.84 EPS. Universal Health Services has set its FY 2026 guidance at 22.640-24.520 EPS. On average, equities research analysts expect that Universal Health Services, Inc. will post 23.34 EPS for the current year.

Universal Health Services Dividend Announcement

The company also recently disclosed a quarterly dividend, which was paid on Monday, March 16th. Stockholders of record on Monday, March 2nd were issued a dividend of $0.20 per share. This represents a $0.80 dividend on an annualized basis and a dividend yield of 0.5%. The ex-dividend date was Monday, March 2nd. Universal Health Services's dividend payout ratio is presently 3.33%.

Universal Health Services Company Profile

Universal Health Services, Inc NYSE: UHS is one of the largest diversified health care management companies in the United States, offering a broad spectrum of services through its acute care hospital and behavioral health segments. The company operates general acute care hospitals, surgical hospitals and ambulatory centers, as well as inpatient and outpatient behavioral health facilities. Its network provides emergency and specialized medicine, diagnostic imaging, laboratory services, advanced surgical care and rehabilitation, complemented by a comprehensive array of behavioral services including psychiatric treatment, addiction programs and developmental disabilities care.

In the acute care segment, UHS's facilities deliver services ranging from emergency department treatment and intensive care to maternity care and outpatient surgery.

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