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Universal Health Services, Inc. (NYSE:UHS) Shares Sold by XTX Topco Ltd

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Key Points

  • XTX Topco Ltd reduced its stake in Universal Health Services, Inc. by 76.8%, now holding shares worth $256,000 as of its latest SEC filing.
  • Despite the reduction from XTX, other institutional investors are increasing their holdings, with UMB Bank n.a. growing its stake by 49.3% during the first quarter.
  • Analysts have recently downgraded UHS stock ratings, with expectations for a consensus rating of "Hold" and an average target price of $216.54.
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XTX Topco Ltd reduced its position in shares of Universal Health Services, Inc. (NYSE:UHS - Free Report) by 76.8% in the 1st quarter, according to the company in its most recent disclosure with the Securities & Exchange Commission. The firm owned 1,361 shares of the health services provider's stock after selling 4,515 shares during the period. XTX Topco Ltd's holdings in Universal Health Services were worth $256,000 as of its most recent filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission.

Other hedge funds and other institutional investors have also modified their holdings of the company. Sentry Investment Management LLC purchased a new position in shares of Universal Health Services during the first quarter worth $35,000. UMB Bank n.a. boosted its position in shares of Universal Health Services by 49.3% during the first quarter. UMB Bank n.a. now owns 203 shares of the health services provider's stock worth $38,000 after buying an additional 67 shares during the period. Federated Hermes Inc. boosted its position in shares of Universal Health Services by 89.7% during the first quarter. Federated Hermes Inc. now owns 258 shares of the health services provider's stock worth $48,000 after buying an additional 122 shares during the period. CX Institutional purchased a new position in shares of Universal Health Services during the first quarter worth $74,000. Finally, Harvest Fund Management Co. Ltd boosted its position in shares of Universal Health Services by 1,872.0% during the first quarter. Harvest Fund Management Co. Ltd now owns 493 shares of the health services provider's stock worth $92,000 after buying an additional 468 shares during the period. 86.05% of the stock is currently owned by hedge funds and other institutional investors.

Universal Health Services Stock Up 0.2%

Universal Health Services stock traded up $0.28 during midday trading on Thursday, reaching $178.79. The company's stock had a trading volume of 611,477 shares, compared to its average volume of 850,336. Universal Health Services, Inc. has a fifty-two week low of $152.33 and a fifty-two week high of $243.25. The company has a quick ratio of 1.19, a current ratio of 1.29 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.64. The company has a market cap of $11.62 billion, a P/E ratio of 9.42, a P/E/G ratio of 0.72 and a beta of 1.24. The business has a 50-day simple moving average of $173.85 and a 200-day simple moving average of $178.99.

Universal Health Services (NYSE:UHS - Get Free Report) last posted its quarterly earnings results on Monday, July 28th. The health services provider reported $5.35 earnings per share for the quarter, beating analysts' consensus estimates 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 company had revenue of $4.28 billion for the quarter, compared to analysts' expectations of $4.24 billion. During the same period last year, the firm earned $4.31 earnings per share. Universal Health Services's quarterly revenue was up 9.6% on a year-over-year basis. On average, research analysts expect that Universal Health Services, Inc. will post 15.92 earnings per share for the current fiscal year.

Universal Health Services Announces Dividend

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

Analyst Upgrades and Downgrades

Several research analysts have recently commented on UHS shares. Stephens upgraded Universal Health Services to a "hold" rating in a research report on Monday, June 2nd. Royal Bank Of Canada reduced their price objective on 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. Wells Fargo & Company reduced their price objective on Universal Health Services from $225.00 to $210.00 and set an "overweight" rating on the stock in a research note on Thursday. UBS Group set a $227.00 price objective on Universal Health Services in a research note on Wednesday, July 30th. Finally, Bank of America cut Universal Health Services from a "neutral" rating to an "underperform" rating and reduced their price objective for the company from $215.00 to $185.00 in a research note on Wednesday, July 16th. One investment analyst has rated the stock with a sell rating, eight have given a hold rating and seven have given a buy rating to the company's stock. According to data from MarketBeat.com, Universal Health Services presently has an average rating of "Hold" and an average target price of $213.77.

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Universal Health Services Profile

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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.

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