Universal Beteiligungs und Servicegesellschaft mbH Purchases New Position in Universal Health Services, Inc. (NYSE:UHS)

Universal Beteiligungs und Servicegesellschaft mbH acquired a new position in shares of Universal Health Services, Inc. (NYSE:UHS - Free Report) in the fourth quarter, according to its most recent disclosure with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The fund acquired 47,345 shares of the health services provider's stock, valued at approximately $8,495,000. Universal Beteiligungs und Servicegesellschaft mbH owned 0.07% of Universal Health Services at the end of the most recent reporting period.

Several other institutional investors and hedge funds have also recently modified their holdings of UHS. R Squared Ltd bought a new stake in shares of Universal Health Services during the 4th quarter worth about $29,000. Quent Capital LLC lifted its position in Universal Health Services by 118.3% during the fourth quarter. Quent Capital LLC now owns 179 shares of the health services provider's stock worth $32,000 after acquiring an additional 97 shares during the last quarter. Campbell Capital Management Inc. bought a new stake in shares of Universal Health Services during the fourth quarter worth approximately $46,000. Huntington National Bank grew its position in shares of Universal Health Services by 55.6% in the fourth 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 last quarter. Finally, Smartleaf Asset Management LLC increased its stake in shares of Universal Health Services by 30.7% during the fourth quarter. Smartleaf Asset Management LLC now owns 455 shares of the health services provider's stock worth $81,000 after purchasing an additional 107 shares during the period. 86.05% of the stock is currently owned by institutional investors and hedge funds.

Universal Health Services Price Performance

Shares of NYSE UHS traded up $2.55 during mid-day trading on Wednesday, reaching $191.36. 142,484 shares of the company were exchanged, compared to its average volume of 750,718. The company's 50 day moving average price is $181.97 and its 200 day moving average price is $184.06. 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 52 week low of $153.99 and a 52 week high of $243.25. The stock has a market capitalization of $12.44 billion, a PE ratio of 12.72, a PEG ratio of 0.53 and a beta of 1.31.

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

Universal Health Services Announces Dividend

The business also recently declared a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Monday, June 16th. Stockholders of record on Monday, June 2nd will be paid a $0.20 dividend. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Monday, June 2nd. This represents a $0.80 dividend on an annualized basis and a dividend yield of 0.42%. Universal Health Services's dividend payout ratio is presently 4.49%.

Wall Street Analyst Weigh In

A number of brokerages have commented on UHS. Wells Fargo & Company decreased their price objective on Universal Health Services from $230.00 to $225.00 and set an "overweight" rating on the stock in a report on Monday, March 10th. Guggenheim began coverage on shares of Universal Health Services in a report on Wednesday, April 9th. They set a "buy" rating and a $208.00 target price on the stock. 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. Robert W. Baird restated a "neutral" rating and set a $224.00 price objective (down previously from $274.00) on shares of Universal Health Services in a research note on Tuesday, April 15th. Finally, Baird R W cut Universal Health Services from a "strong-buy" rating to a "hold" rating 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. Based on data from MarketBeat, the stock presently has an average rating of "Hold" and an average price target of $224.77.

Insider Buying and Selling

In other Universal Health Services news, Director Maria Ruderman Singer sold 1,000 shares of the business's stock in a transaction on Monday, March 10th. The shares were sold at an average price of $179.16, for a total value of $179,160.00. Following the sale, the director now owns 7,916 shares in the company, valued at $1,418,230.56. The trade was a 11.22% decrease in their position. The sale was disclosed in a document filed with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is available through the SEC website. 16.40% of the stock is currently owned by corporate insiders.

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.