Oak Thistle LLC Acquires Shares of 9,401 Universal Health Services, Inc. $UHS

Key Points

• Oak Thistle LLC opened a new position in Universal Health Services by acquiring 9,401 shares in the fourth quarter, worth approximately $2.05 million.
• UHS reported Q4 EPS of $5.88 (missing the $5.92 consensus by $0.04) with revenue of $4.49 billion (+9.1% YoY) and set FY 2026 guidance of 22.640–24.520 EPS.
• The stock has a market cap of $11.02 billion and a PE of 7.79, is 86.05% institutionally owned, and carries a MarketBeat consensus rating of "Hold" with an average target of $232.21.

Oak Thistle LLC acquired a new stake in Universal Health Services, Inc. (NYSE:UHS - Free Report) during the 4th quarter, according to the company in its most recent 13F filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission. The institutional investor acquired 9,401 shares of the health services provider's stock, valued at approximately $2,050,000.

Other institutional investors and hedge funds have also recently bought and sold shares of the company. SBI Securities Co. Ltd. increased its stake in shares of Universal Health Services by 320.0% during the third quarter. SBI Securities Co. Ltd. now owns 126 shares of the health services provider's stock worth $26,000 after purchasing an additional 96 shares during the period. Harbor Capital Advisors Inc. bought a new position in shares of Universal Health Services during the fourth quarter worth approximately $26,000. Root Financial Partners LLC bought a new position in shares of Universal Health Services during the third quarter worth approximately $28,000. Founders Capital Management bought a new position in shares of Universal Health Services during the fourth quarter worth approximately $28,000. Finally, CYBER HORNET ETFs LLC bought a new position in shares of Universal Health Services during the second quarter worth approximately $29,000. Institutional investors own 86.05% of the company's stock.

Universal Health Services Price Performance

Universal Health Services stock opened at $180.34 on Wednesday. The stock's fifty day moving average price is $202.58 and its two-hundred day moving average price is $211.84. Universal Health Services, Inc. has a one year low of $152.33 and a one year high of $246.32. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.55, a current ratio of 1.05 and a quick ratio of 0.98. The firm has a market cap of $11.02 billion, a PE ratio of 7.79, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 0.70 and a beta of 1.29.

Universal Health Services (NYSE:UHS - Get Free Report) last posted its quarterly earnings data on Wednesday, February 25th. The health services provider reported $5.88 EPS for the quarter, missing analysts' consensus estimates of $5.92 by ($0.04). Universal Health Services had a return on equity of 19.65% and a net margin of 8.57%.The company had revenue of $4.49 billion for the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $4.50 billion. During the same quarter last year, the business earned $4.92 EPS. Universal Health Services's revenue was up 9.1% on a year-over-year basis. Universal Health Services has set its FY 2026 guidance at 22.640-24.520 EPS. As a group, research analysts expect that Universal Health Services, Inc. will post 15.92 EPS for the current fiscal year.

Universal Health Services Announces Dividend

The business also recently disclosed a quarterly dividend, which was paid on Monday, March 16th. Shareholders of record on Monday, March 2nd were paid a dividend of $0.20 per share. This represents a $0.80 dividend on an annualized basis and a yield of 0.4%. The ex-dividend date was Monday, March 2nd. Universal Health Services's dividend payout ratio (DPR) is 3.46%.

Analyst Ratings Changes

A number of equities analysts have recently weighed in on UHS shares. UBS Group reiterated a "buy" rating on shares of Universal Health Services in a research note on Thursday, January 15th. Zacks Research lowered Universal Health Services from a "strong-buy" rating to a "hold" rating in a research note on Monday, March 2nd. Weiss Ratings reiterated a "buy (b)" rating on shares of Universal Health Services in a research note on Monday, December 29th. TD Cowen lowered their target price on Universal Health Services from $251.00 to $245.00 and set a "buy" rating on the stock in a research note on Wednesday, January 7th. Finally, Cantor Fitzgerald lowered their target price on Universal Health Services from $250.00 to $229.00 and set a "neutral" rating on the stock in a research note on Friday, February 27th. Six equities research analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating, eight have issued a Hold rating and one has issued a Sell rating to the stock. According to MarketBeat.com, the stock presently has a consensus rating of "Hold" and an average target price of $232.21.

Universal Health Services 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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