Two Sigma Investments LP Purchases 30,846 Shares of Universal Health Services, Inc. (NYSE:UHS)

Two Sigma Investments LP increased its holdings in Universal Health Services, Inc. (NYSE:UHS - Free Report) by 44.3% in the 4th quarter, according to its most recent filing with the SEC. The institutional investor owned 100,490 shares of the health services provider's stock after buying an additional 30,846 shares during the quarter. Two Sigma Investments LP owned about 0.15% of Universal Health Services worth $18,030,000 at the end of the most recent reporting period.

Several other large investors also recently bought and sold shares of UHS. R Squared Ltd bought a new stake in shares of Universal Health Services during the 4th quarter valued at about $29,000. Quent Capital LLC grew 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 purchasing an additional 97 shares during the period. Campbell Capital Management Inc. bought a new stake in shares of Universal Health Services during the 4th quarter valued at about $46,000. Huntington National Bank grew its stake in shares of 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 purchasing an additional 100 shares during the period. Finally, Smartleaf Asset Management LLC grew its stake in shares of Universal Health Services by 30.7% during the 4th quarter. Smartleaf Asset Management LLC now owns 455 shares of the health services provider's stock valued at $81,000 after purchasing an additional 107 shares during the period. 86.05% of the stock is currently owned by institutional investors.

Wall Street Analysts Forecast Growth

UHS has been the subject of a number of recent research reports. Wells Fargo & Company cut their price target on 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. Barclays boosted their price target on Universal Health Services from $249.00 to $257.00 and gave the company an "overweight" rating in a research note on Tuesday, April 29th. Stephens boosted their price target on Universal Health Services from $210.00 to $223.00 and gave the company an "equal weight" rating in a research note on Friday, February 28th. Royal Bank of Canada cut their price target on Universal Health Services from $211.00 to $201.00 and set a "sector perform" rating for the company in a research note on Wednesday, April 30th. Finally, Cantor Fitzgerald upgraded Universal Health Services from a "neutral" rating to an "overweight" rating in a research note on Monday, February 3rd. Nine analysts have rated the stock with a hold rating and seven have given a buy rating to the company's stock. According to data from MarketBeat, the company has an average rating of "Hold" and an average target price of $224.77.

Universal Health Services Price Performance

NYSE UHS traded down $0.58 during trading hours on Wednesday, reaching $191.84. The company's stock had a trading volume of 120,928 shares, compared to its average volume of 752,526. The firm's 50-day moving average price is $181.28 and its 200-day moving average price is $184.55. The company has a quick ratio of 1.28, a current ratio of 1.39 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.69. Universal Health Services, Inc. has a 1 year low of $153.99 and a 1 year high of $243.25. The company has a market capitalization of $12.47 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 12.76, a PEG ratio of 0.53 and a beta of 1.29.

Universal Health Services (NYSE:UHS - Get Free Report) last posted its quarterly earnings results on Monday, April 28th. The health services provider reported $4.84 EPS for the quarter, topping analysts' consensus estimates 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 company had revenue of $4.10 billion for the quarter, compared to analysts' expectations of $4.16 billion. During the same period in the previous year, the firm earned $3.70 EPS. The firm's revenue was up 6.7% compared to the same quarter last year. On average, equities research analysts predict that Universal Health Services, Inc. will post 15.92 EPS for the current fiscal year.

Universal Health Services Announces Dividend

The company also recently disclosed a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Monday, June 16th. Stockholders of record on Monday, June 2nd will be issued 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 dividend yield of 0.42%. Universal Health Services's dividend payout ratio (DPR) is 4.49%.

Insider Transactions at Universal Health Services

In related news, Director Maria Ruderman Singer sold 1,000 shares of the stock in a transaction on Monday, March 10th. The stock was 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 in the company, valued at approximately $1,418,230.56. This represents a 11.22% decrease in their position. The transaction was disclosed in a filing with the SEC, which is accessible through this hyperlink. Insiders own 16.40% of the company's stock.

Universal Health Services Company 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.