Versor Investments LP Boosts Holdings in Universal Health Services, Inc. $UHS

Key Points

• Versor Investments LP has boosted its stake in Universal Health Services, Inc. by 72.9%, now holding 4,015 shares valued at approximately $754,000.
• Universal Health Services reported a 9.6% year-over-year revenue increase, posting earnings of $5.35 per share which exceeded expectations by $0.50.
• The company recently announced a $0.20 quarterly dividend, with a forthcoming ex-dividend date of September 2nd, yielding 0.5% annually.

Versor Investments LP increased its holdings in shares of Universal Health Services, Inc. (NYSE:UHS - Free Report) by 72.9% in the first quarter, according to the company in its most recent filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The firm owned 4,015 shares of the health services provider's stock after purchasing an additional 1,693 shares during the period. Versor Investments LP's holdings in Universal Health Services were worth $754,000 as of its most recent SEC filing.

A number of other large investors have also recently bought and sold shares of UHS. Freestone Grove Partners LP acquired a new stake in Universal Health Services during the 4th quarter worth $41,155,000. AQR Capital Management LLC boosted its stake in Universal Health Services by 59.4% during the 4th quarter. AQR Capital Management LLC now owns 590,389 shares of the health services provider's stock worth $105,928,000 after purchasing an additional 219,942 shares during the period. Twinbeech Capital LP boosted its stake in Universal Health Services by 1,151.1% during the 4th quarter. Twinbeech Capital LP now owns 152,454 shares of the health services provider's stock worth $27,353,000 after purchasing an additional 140,268 shares during the period. GAMMA Investing LLC boosted its stake in Universal Health Services by 16,935.6% during the 1st quarter. GAMMA Investing LLC now owns 138,670 shares of the health services provider's stock worth $26,056,000 after purchasing an additional 137,856 shares during the period. Finally, Nuveen LLC acquired a new stake in Universal Health Services during the 1st quarter worth $25,555,000. Institutional investors and hedge funds own 86.05% of the company's stock.

Universal Health Services Price Performance

Shares of UHS traded up $1.4880 during trading hours on Friday, reaching $185.4380. The company had a trading volume of 627,249 shares, compared to its average volume of 961,902. The firm has a 50 day simple moving average of $174.37 and a 200-day simple moving average of $178.60. The company has a current ratio of 1.29, a quick ratio of 1.19 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.64. The company has a market capitalization of $11.80 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 9.77, a PEG ratio of 0.76 and a beta of 1.24. Universal Health Services, Inc. has a 12-month low of $152.33 and a 12-month high of $243.25.

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

Universal Health Services Dividend Announcement

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

Wall Street Analyst Weigh In

UHS has been the subject of a number of recent research reports. Wells Fargo & Company decreased their price target on shares of Universal Health Services from $225.00 to $210.00 and set an "overweight" rating for the company in a research note on Thursday, August 14th. Robert W. Baird cut their price objective on shares of Universal Health Services from $243.00 to $203.00 and set a "neutral" rating for the company in a research report on Thursday, August 14th. JPMorgan Chase & Co. cut their price objective on shares of Universal Health Services from $215.00 to $195.00 and set a "neutral" rating for the company in a research report on Monday, August 4th. Wall Street Zen upgraded shares of Universal Health Services from a "buy" rating to a "strong-buy" rating in a research report on Saturday. Finally, Barclays upped their price objective on shares of Universal Health Services from $257.00 to $259.00 and gave the stock an "overweight" rating in a research report on Wednesday, July 30th. Five investment analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating, eight have given a Hold rating and one has issued a Sell rating to the stock. Based on data from MarketBeat.com, the stock has an average rating of "Hold" and an average price target of $214.15.

Universal Health Services Company 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.