Neo Ivy Capital Management Makes New $359,000 Investment in Universal Health Services, Inc. (NYSE:UHS)

Neo Ivy Capital Management acquired a new stake in shares of Universal Health Services, Inc. (NYSE:UHS - Free Report) in the 4th quarter, according to its most recent 13F filing with the SEC. The fund acquired 2,001 shares of the health services provider's stock, valued at approximately $359,000.

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

Insider Transactions at Universal Health Services

In other Universal Health Services news, Director Maria Ruderman Singer sold 1,097 shares of the firm's stock in a transaction that occurred on Wednesday, May 14th. The shares were sold at an average price of $191.48, for a total value of $210,053.56. Following the transaction, the director now directly owns 7,884 shares of the company's stock, valued at $1,509,628.32. This trade represents a 12.21% decrease in their position. 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 Price Performance

Shares of UHS traded down $2.20 during mid-day trading on Wednesday, hitting $190.22. 634,478 shares of the company were exchanged, compared to its average volume of 754,495. The stock has a market cap of $12.36 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 12.65, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 0.53 and a beta of 1.29. Universal Health Services, Inc. has a 1-year low of $153.99 and a 1-year high of $243.25. The company has a 50 day moving average of $181.28 and a 200-day moving average of $184.55. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.69, a quick ratio of 1.28 and a current ratio of 1.39.

Universal Health Services (NYSE:UHS - Get Free Report) last released its earnings results on Monday, April 28th. The health services provider reported $4.84 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $4.36 by $0.48. Universal Health Services had a return on equity of 15.75% and a net margin of 6.66%. The business had revenue of $4.10 billion for the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $4.16 billion. During the same quarter last year, the business posted $3.70 earnings per share. The business's quarterly revenue was up 6.7% compared to the same quarter last year. Analysts expect that Universal Health Services, Inc. will post 15.92 EPS for the current fiscal year.

Universal Health Services Announces Dividend

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

Analyst Upgrades and Downgrades

UHS has been the subject of several recent research reports. Cantor Fitzgerald upgraded Universal Health Services from a "neutral" rating to an "overweight" rating in a research report on Monday, February 3rd. Morgan Stanley began coverage on shares of Universal Health Services in a report on Wednesday, March 26th. They set an "equal weight" rating and a $200.00 target price for the company. Baird R W cut shares of Universal Health Services from a "strong-buy" rating to a "hold" rating in a research note on Tuesday, April 15th. Guggenheim assumed coverage on shares of Universal Health Services in a report on Wednesday, April 9th. They set a "buy" rating and a $208.00 price target on the stock. Finally, Robert W. Baird reaffirmed a "neutral" rating and issued a $224.00 price objective (down previously from $274.00) on shares of Universal Health Services in a report on Tuesday, April 15th. Nine research analysts have rated the stock with a hold rating and seven have issued a buy rating to the stock. According to data from MarketBeat, the company 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.