Quantbot Technologies LP Buys 19,477 Shares of Universal Health Services, Inc. $UHS

Key Points

• Quantbot Technologies LP significantly increased its stake in Universal Health Services, Inc. by 190.7% during the first quarter, acquiring a total of 29,688 shares valued at approximately $5.58 million.
• Universal Health Services reported better-than-expected quarterly earnings with an EPS of $5.35, surpassing analysts' estimates of $4.85, and experienced a revenue increase of 9.6% year-over-year.
• The company announced a quarterly dividend of $0.20 per share, yielding 0.5%, which will be paid to investors of record on September 2nd.

Quantbot Technologies LP increased its holdings in Universal Health Services, Inc. (NYSE:UHS - Free Report) by 190.7% in the 1st quarter, according to the company in its most recent 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The institutional investor owned 29,688 shares of the health services provider's stock after acquiring an additional 19,477 shares during the period. Quantbot Technologies LP's holdings in Universal Health Services were worth $5,578,000 at the end of the most recent reporting period.

A number of other institutional investors have also recently bought and sold shares of UHS. Townsquare Capital LLC lifted its position in shares of Universal Health Services by 22.3% in the fourth quarter. Townsquare Capital LLC now owns 2,279 shares of the health services provider's stock worth $409,000 after purchasing an additional 416 shares in the last quarter. Mariner LLC lifted its position in Universal Health Services by 60.4% in the 4th quarter. Mariner LLC now owns 5,540 shares of the health services provider's stock worth $994,000 after buying an additional 2,087 shares in the last quarter. Forum Financial Management LP boosted its stake in shares of Universal Health Services by 20.0% during the 4th quarter. Forum Financial Management LP now owns 1,953 shares of the health services provider's stock valued at $350,000 after buying an additional 326 shares during the period. Ossiam boosted its stake in shares of Universal Health Services by 865.3% during the 4th quarter. Ossiam now owns 724 shares of the health services provider's stock valued at $130,000 after buying an additional 649 shares during the period. Finally, Norinchukin Bank The grew its holdings in shares of Universal Health Services by 7.6% during the 4th quarter. Norinchukin Bank The now owns 2,621 shares of the health services provider's stock valued at $470,000 after acquiring an additional 186 shares in the last quarter. 86.05% of the stock is currently owned by institutional investors and hedge funds.

Analyst Ratings Changes

Several analysts recently issued reports on UHS shares. Robert W. Baird cut their price objective on Universal Health Services from $243.00 to $203.00 and set a "neutral" rating for the company in a report on Thursday, August 14th. Barclays upped their target price on Universal Health Services from $257.00 to $259.00 and gave the stock an "overweight" rating in a research report on Wednesday, July 30th. Stephens upgraded Universal Health Services to a "hold" rating in a report on Monday, June 2nd. UBS Group set a $227.00 price target on Universal Health Services in a research note on Wednesday, July 30th. Finally, Royal Bank Of Canada increased their price objective on Universal Health Services from $201.00 to $206.00 and gave the stock a "sector perform" rating in a report on Tuesday. Five equities research analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating, eight have issued a Hold rating and one has given a Sell rating to the company's stock. Based on data from MarketBeat.com, the stock presently has an average rating of "Hold" and a consensus price target of $214.15.

Universal Health Services Stock Performance

Shares of NYSE UHS traded up $1.4880 during trading hours on Friday, hitting $185.4380. 627,249 shares of the stock were exchanged, compared to its average volume of 961,902. Universal Health Services, Inc. has a one year low of $152.33 and a one year high of $243.25. The company's 50 day moving average is $174.37 and its 200 day moving average is $178.60. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.64, a current ratio of 1.29 and a quick ratio of 1.19. The firm has a market capitalization of $11.80 billion, a P/E ratio of 9.77, a P/E/G ratio of 0.76 and a beta of 1.24.

Universal Health Services (NYSE:UHS - Get Free Report) last released its earnings results on Monday, July 28th. The health services provider reported $5.35 earnings per share for the quarter, topping analysts' consensus estimates of $4.85 by $0.50. Universal Health Services had a net margin of 7.66% and a return on equity of 18.25%. The firm had revenue of $4.28 billion during the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $4.24 billion. During the same quarter in the previous year, the business earned $4.31 EPS. The business's revenue was up 9.6% on a year-over-year basis. Universal Health Services has set its FY 2025 guidance at 20.000-21.000 EPS. On average, research analysts expect that Universal Health Services, Inc. will post 15.92 EPS for the current year.

Universal Health Services Dividend Announcement

The firm also recently announced a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Tuesday, September 16th. Shareholders of record on Tuesday, September 2nd will be issued a $0.20 dividend. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Tuesday, September 2nd. This represents a $0.80 dividend on an annualized basis and a yield of 0.4%. Universal Health Services's dividend payout ratio (DPR) is 4.21%.

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.