Universal Health Services, Inc. (NYSE:UHS) Holdings Boosted by Moran Wealth Management LLC

Moran Wealth Management LLC grew its holdings in shares of Universal Health Services, Inc. (NYSE:UHS - Free Report) by 64.4% in the 1st quarter, according to the company in its most recent disclosure with the Securities & Exchange Commission. The firm owned 51,994 shares of the health services provider's stock after buying an additional 20,370 shares during the quarter. Moran Wealth Management LLC owned 0.08% of Universal Health Services worth $9,770,000 at the end of the most recent quarter.

Other large investors also recently made changes to their positions in the company. Consolidated Investment Group LLC boosted its position in Universal Health Services by 12.7% during the 1st quarter. Consolidated Investment Group LLC now owns 22,985 shares of the health services provider's stock worth $4,319,000 after purchasing an additional 2,585 shares during the period. Intact Investment Management Inc. lifted its stake in shares of Universal Health Services by 25.0% during the first quarter. Intact Investment Management Inc. now owns 1,000 shares of the health services provider's stock worth $188,000 after purchasing an additional 200 shares in the last quarter. Compass Ion Advisors LLC purchased a new stake in shares of Universal Health Services in the first quarter worth about $204,000. Envestnet Portfolio Solutions Inc. boosted its position in shares of Universal Health Services by 647.2% in the first quarter. Envestnet Portfolio Solutions Inc. now owns 23,501 shares of the health services provider's stock worth $4,416,000 after buying an additional 20,356 shares during the period. Finally, State of Alaska Department of Revenue grew its stake in shares of Universal Health Services by 0.8% in the first quarter. State of Alaska Department of Revenue now owns 21,876 shares of the health services provider's stock valued at $4,110,000 after buying an additional 180 shares in the last quarter. Institutional investors and hedge funds own 86.05% of the company's stock.

Universal Health Services Stock Up 0.4%

NYSE UHS traded up $0.72 during trading hours on Friday, reaching $178.15. 1,088,833 shares of the company traded hands, compared to its average volume of 780,241. The stock has a market capitalization of $11.58 billion, a PE ratio of 10.00, a PEG ratio of 0.73 and a beta of 1.31. The company has a current ratio of 1.32, a quick ratio of 1.23 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.67. Universal Health Services, Inc. has a 12 month low of $153.99 and a 12 month high of $243.25. The company has a 50 day moving average of $180.83 and a two-hundred day moving average of $181.29.

Universal Health Services (NYSE:UHS - Get Free Report) last issued its quarterly 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 7.44% and a return on equity of 17.79%. The business had revenue of $4.10 billion for the quarter, compared to analysts' expectations of $4.16 billion. During the same quarter last year, the company posted $3.70 earnings per share. The company's quarterly revenue was up 6.7% compared to the same quarter last year. As a group, equities analysts expect that Universal Health Services, Inc. will post 15.92 earnings per share for the current year.

Universal Health Services Announces Dividend

The business also recently declared a quarterly dividend, which was paid on Monday, June 16th. Stockholders of record on Monday, June 2nd were given a dividend of $0.20 per share. The ex-dividend date of this dividend was Monday, June 2nd. This represents a $0.80 annualized dividend and a dividend yield of 0.45%. Universal Health Services's payout ratio is 4.49%.

Insider Transactions at Universal Health Services

In other news, Director Maria Ruderman Singer sold 1,097 shares of the stock in a transaction dated Wednesday, May 14th. The shares were sold at an average price of $191.48, for a total transaction of $210,053.56. Following the transaction, the director now owns 7,884 shares of the company's stock, valued at approximately $1,509,628.32. This trade represents a 12.21% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The sale was disclosed in a document filed with the SEC, which is accessible through this hyperlink. Corporate insiders own 16.40% of the company's stock.

Analyst Ratings Changes

Several equities analysts recently commented on UHS shares. Baird R W lowered Universal Health Services from a "strong-buy" rating to a "hold" rating in a research report on Tuesday, April 15th. Royal Bank Of Canada dropped their price objective on shares of Universal Health Services from $211.00 to $201.00 and set a "sector perform" rating on the stock in a research note on Wednesday, April 30th. Robert W. Baird restated a "neutral" rating and issued a $224.00 target price (down from $274.00) on shares of Universal Health Services in a research note on Tuesday, April 15th. Guggenheim started 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 for the company. Finally, Stephens raised shares of Universal Health Services to a "hold" rating in a research note on Monday, June 2nd. 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.com, the stock presently has a consensus rating of "Hold" and a consensus 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.