Stevens Capital Management LP Acquires New Holdings in Universal Health Services, Inc. $UHS

Key Points

• Stevens Capital Management LP opened a new stake in Universal Health Services, buying 7,700 shares in Q4 valued at about $1.679 million.
• UHS beat expectations with $5.62 EPS (vs. $5.41 consensus) and $4.50B revenue (up 9.6% YoY), and set FY2026 guidance of 22.640–24.520 EPS.
• Analysts have trimmed price targets and the consensus rating is Hold with an average target near $220.94, while institutional investors own about 86.05% of the stock.

Stevens Capital Management LP bought a new position in shares of Universal Health Services, Inc. (NYSE:UHS - Free Report) in the fourth quarter, according to the company in its most recent disclosure with the Securities & Exchange Commission. The institutional investor bought 7,700 shares of the health services provider's stock, valued at approximately $1,679,000.

A number of other institutional investors also recently modified their holdings of UHS. Stephens Inc. AR boosted its holdings 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 buying an additional 50 shares during the period. Northwestern Mutual Wealth Management Co. boosted its holdings in Universal Health Services by 3.3% during the third quarter. Northwestern Mutual Wealth Management Co. now owns 1,794 shares of the health services provider's stock valued at $367,000 after acquiring an additional 58 shares during the period. Avanza Fonder AB boosted its holdings in Universal Health Services by 6.1% during the fourth quarter. Avanza Fonder AB now owns 1,027 shares of the health services provider's stock valued at $224,000 after acquiring an additional 59 shares during the period. Resonant Capital Advisors LLC grew its position in shares of Universal Health Services by 1.6% in the fourth quarter. Resonant Capital Advisors LLC now owns 3,859 shares of the health services provider's stock valued at $841,000 after purchasing an additional 60 shares during the last quarter. Finally, Bessemer Group Inc. grew its position in shares of Universal Health Services by 3.1% in the third quarter. Bessemer Group Inc. now owns 2,217 shares of the health services provider's stock valued at $453,000 after purchasing an additional 66 shares during the last quarter. Institutional investors own 86.05% of the company's stock.

Universal Health Services Stock Down 0.3%

Shares of UHS opened at $165.50 on Wednesday. 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 company has a 50-day moving average price of $187.69 and a two-hundred day moving average price of $208.76. The stock has a market cap of $10.11 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 6.90, a P/E/G ratio of 0.79 and a beta of 1.13. Universal Health Services, Inc. has a 12 month low of $152.33 and a 12 month 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 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $5.41 by $0.21. Universal Health Services had a return on equity of 19.57% and a net margin of 8.56%.The company had revenue of $4.50 billion for the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $4.39 billion. During the same period in the prior year, the company posted $4.84 EPS. The company's revenue was up 9.6% compared to the same quarter last year. Universal Health Services has set its FY 2026 guidance at 22.640-24.520 EPS. Equities analysts predict that Universal Health Services, Inc. will post 23.34 EPS for the current fiscal year.

Universal Health Services Announces Dividend

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

Wall Street Analyst Weigh In

Several research firms recently weighed in on UHS. Royal Bank Of Canada cut their price objective on Universal Health Services from $216.00 to $190.00 and set a "sector perform" rating for the company in a research report on Wednesday, April 29th. Wells Fargo & Company dropped their price target on Universal Health Services from $235.00 to $212.00 and set an "equal weight" rating on the stock in a research report on Monday, March 2nd. Zacks Research lowered Universal Health Services from a "strong-buy" rating to a "hold" rating in a report on Monday, March 2nd. Cantor Fitzgerald reduced their price objective on Universal Health Services from $229.00 to $194.00 and set a "neutral" rating for the company in a research report on Wednesday, April 29th. Finally, Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft lowered their price objective on shares of Universal Health Services from $261.00 to $230.00 and set a "buy" rating on the stock in a research note on Wednesday, April 29th. Six investment analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating, eleven have given a Hold rating and one has issued a Sell rating to the stock. According to MarketBeat.com, the company currently has an average rating of "Hold" and an average price target of $220.94.

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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