Universal Health Services, Inc. (NYSE:UHS) Shares Sold by Toronto Dominion Bank

Toronto Dominion Bank lessened its stake in Universal Health Services, Inc. (NYSE:UHS - Free Report) by 26.9% during the 4th quarter, according to the company in its most recent 13F filing with the SEC. The firm owned 21,499 shares of the health services provider's stock after selling 7,914 shares during the quarter. Toronto Dominion Bank's holdings in Universal Health Services were worth $3,857,000 at the end of the most recent reporting period.

Several other large investors have also recently added to or reduced their stakes in the stock. R Squared Ltd acquired a new stake in shares of Universal Health Services during the 4th quarter worth approximately $29,000. Quent Capital LLC lifted its stake in Universal Health Services by 118.3% in the fourth quarter. Quent Capital LLC now owns 179 shares of the health services provider's stock valued at $32,000 after buying an additional 97 shares in the last quarter. Campbell Capital Management Inc. bought a new position in Universal Health Services in the fourth quarter valued at approximately $46,000. Huntington National Bank raised its holdings 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 raised its holdings in shares of Universal Health Services by 30.7% in the fourth 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 last quarter. Institutional investors and hedge funds own 86.05% of the company's stock.

Universal Health Services Trading Up 3.3%

Shares of NYSE:UHS traded up $6.16 during trading on Tuesday, reaching $192.37. 388,063 shares of the company traded hands, compared to its average volume of 752,760. The business's fifty day moving average is $181.01 and its 200-day moving average is $184.50. Universal Health Services, Inc. has a 52-week low of $153.99 and a 52-week high of $243.25. The firm has a market capitalization of $12.50 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 12.78, a P/E/G ratio of 0.53 and a beta of 1.29. The company has a current ratio of 1.39, a quick ratio of 1.28 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.69.

Universal Health Services (NYSE:UHS - Get Free Report) last released its quarterly earnings data 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. The company had revenue of $4.10 billion during the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $4.16 billion. Universal Health Services had a return on equity of 15.75% and a net margin of 6.66%. Universal Health Services's revenue for the quarter was up 6.7% on a year-over-year basis. During the same period last year, the company earned $3.70 EPS. As a group, analysts forecast that Universal Health Services, Inc. will post 15.92 EPS for the current year.

Universal Health Services Dividend Announcement

The firm also recently disclosed a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Monday, June 16th. Shareholders of record on Monday, June 2nd will be given a $0.20 dividend. This represents a $0.80 annualized dividend and a yield of 0.42%. The ex-dividend date is Monday, June 2nd. Universal Health Services's dividend payout ratio (DPR) is presently 4.49%.

Wall Street Analysts Forecast Growth

UHS has been the topic of a number of recent analyst reports. Morgan Stanley initiated coverage on shares of Universal Health Services in a report on Wednesday, March 26th. They set an "equal weight" rating and a $200.00 target price on the stock. Cantor Fitzgerald upgraded shares of Universal Health Services from a "neutral" rating to an "overweight" rating in a report on Monday, February 3rd. Baird R W downgraded shares of Universal Health Services from a "strong-buy" rating to a "hold" rating in a report on Tuesday, April 15th. Robert W. Baird reiterated a "neutral" rating and issued a $224.00 price objective (down from $274.00) on shares of Universal Health Services in a report on Tuesday, April 15th. Finally, Royal Bank of Canada decreased 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 report on Wednesday, April 30th. Nine investment analysts have rated the stock with a hold rating and seven have assigned a buy rating to the company. Based on data from MarketBeat, the stock has a consensus rating of "Hold" and a consensus target price of $224.77.

Insider Transactions at Universal Health Services

In related news, Director Maria Ruderman Singer sold 1,097 shares of the firm's stock in a transaction dated Wednesday, May 14th. The stock was sold at an average price of $191.48, for a total transaction of $210,053.56. Following the sale, the director now directly owns 7,884 shares of the company's stock, valued at $1,509,628.32. This trade represents a 12.21% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The transaction was disclosed in a legal filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is available at this hyperlink. Corporate insiders own 16.40% of the company's stock.

About Universal Health Services

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.