Universal Health Services, Inc. $UHS Shares Sold by FORA Capital LLC

Key Points

• FORA Capital LLC has reduced its stake in Universal Health Services, Inc. by 58%, now owning 7,428 shares valued at approximately $1.4 million.
• Shares of Universal Health Services are currently priced at $181.47, reflecting a decrease of 1.3% on a recent trading day.
• The company reported a 9.6% year-over-year increase in revenue for the last quarter, totaling $4.28 billion with an earnings per share of $5.35, exceeding analysts' estimates.

FORA Capital LLC trimmed its holdings in shares of Universal Health Services, Inc. (NYSE:UHS - Free Report) by 58.0% in the first quarter, according to the company in its most recent filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The institutional investor owned 7,428 shares of the health services provider's stock after selling 10,262 shares during the period. FORA Capital LLC's holdings in Universal Health Services were worth $1,396,000 as of its most recent SEC filing.

A number of other institutional investors and hedge funds have also recently bought and sold shares of UHS. Stifel Financial Corp raised its holdings in shares of Universal Health Services by 21.9% in the fourth quarter. Stifel Financial Corp now owns 4,880 shares of the health services provider's stock worth $876,000 after acquiring an additional 878 shares during the last quarter. Coldstream Capital Management Inc. increased its position in Universal Health Services by 5.9% during the 4th quarter. Coldstream Capital Management Inc. now owns 1,266 shares of the health services provider's stock worth $227,000 after purchasing an additional 71 shares in the last quarter. Susquehanna Fundamental Investments LLC acquired a new position in Universal Health Services in the 4th quarter valued at about $1,693,000. Northern Trust Corp lifted its holdings in Universal Health Services by 7.6% in the 4th quarter. Northern Trust Corp now owns 596,280 shares of the health services provider's stock valued at $106,985,000 after purchasing an additional 42,088 shares in the last quarter. Finally, Lido Advisors LLC boosted its stake in shares of Universal Health Services by 29.9% during the 4th quarter. Lido Advisors LLC now owns 2,520 shares of the health services provider's stock worth $452,000 after purchasing an additional 580 shares during the last quarter. Hedge funds and other institutional investors own 86.05% of the company's stock.

Universal Health Services Trading Up 0.3%

UHS stock traded up $0.50 during trading on Monday, reaching $181.72. 599,453 shares of the stock traded hands, compared to its average volume of 740,671. The firm has a market capitalization of $11.56 billion, a PE ratio of 9.57, a P/E/G ratio of 0.75 and a beta of 1.28. 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 business's 50 day moving average price is $175.47 and its 200-day moving average price is $178.36. Universal Health Services, Inc. has a 52-week low of $152.33 and a 52-week high of $243.25.

Universal Health Services (NYSE:UHS - Get Free Report) last released its quarterly earnings data on Monday, July 28th. The health services provider reported $5.35 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $4.85 by $0.50. Universal Health Services had a return on equity of 18.25% and a net margin of 7.66%.The business had revenue of $4.28 billion for the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $4.24 billion. During the same period in the previous year, the company posted $4.31 EPS. The company's revenue was up 9.6% compared to the same quarter last year. Universal Health Services has set its FY 2025 guidance at 20.000-21.000 EPS. As a group, sell-side analysts forecast that Universal Health Services, Inc. will post 15.92 earnings per share for the current year.

Universal Health Services Dividend Announcement

The firm also recently disclosed a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Tuesday, September 16th. Stockholders of record on Tuesday, September 2nd will be given a $0.20 dividend. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Tuesday, September 2nd. This represents a $0.80 annualized dividend and a dividend yield of 0.4%. Universal Health Services's dividend payout ratio is presently 4.21%.

Wall Street Analysts Forecast Growth

Several research analysts have weighed in on UHS shares. Royal Bank Of Canada boosted their price target on Universal Health Services from $201.00 to $206.00 and gave the company a "sector perform" rating in a report on Tuesday, August 19th. Cantor Fitzgerald reiterated a "neutral" rating and issued a $227.00 target price on shares of Universal Health Services in a research note on Tuesday, August 26th. Wells Fargo & Company reduced their target price on Universal Health Services from $225.00 to $210.00 and set an "overweight" rating on the stock in a research report on Thursday, August 14th. UBS Group set a $227.00 price target on Universal Health Services in a research note on Wednesday, July 30th. Finally, Barclays upped their price objective on shares of Universal Health Services from $257.00 to $259.00 and gave the company an "overweight" rating in a research note on Wednesday, July 30th. Four equities research analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating, nine have assigned a Hold rating and one has given a Sell rating to the company's stock. Based on data from MarketBeat.com, Universal Health Services currently has an average rating of "Hold" and an average target price of $214.77.

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.