Leerink Partnrs Brokers Decrease Earnings Estimates for UHS

Universal Health Services, Inc. (NYSE:UHS - Free Report) - Leerink Partnrs reduced their Q3 2025 earnings per share estimates for Universal Health Services in a note issued to investors on Tuesday, June 17th. Leerink Partnrs analyst W. Mayo now anticipates that the health services provider will post earnings per share of $4.04 for the quarter, down from their prior estimate of $4.13. The consensus estimate for Universal Health Services' current full-year earnings is $15.92 per share. Leerink Partnrs also issued estimates for Universal Health Services' Q2 2026 earnings at $5.33 EPS and Q3 2026 earnings at $4.35 EPS.

Universal Health Services (NYSE:UHS - Get Free Report) last announced its quarterly earnings data on Monday, April 28th. The health services provider reported $4.84 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, beating analysts' consensus estimates of $4.36 by $0.48. The firm had revenue of $4.10 billion for the quarter, compared to analysts' expectations of $4.16 billion. Universal Health Services had a return on equity of 17.79% and a net margin of 7.44%. The company's revenue for the quarter was up 6.7% compared to the same quarter last year. During the same period last year, the firm earned $3.70 earnings per share.

Several other research firms have also recently issued reports on UHS. Barclays raised their target price on Universal Health Services from $249.00 to $257.00 and gave the stock an "overweight" rating in a research note on Tuesday, April 29th. Baird R W cut Universal Health Services from a "strong-buy" rating to a "hold" rating in a research note on Tuesday, April 15th. Robert W. Baird reissued a "neutral" rating and issued a $224.00 target price (down from $274.00) on shares of Universal Health Services in a research note on Tuesday, April 15th. Royal Bank Of Canada cut their target price 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. Finally, Stephens upgraded shares of Universal Health Services to a "hold" rating in a report on Monday, June 2nd. Nine equities research analysts have rated the stock with a hold rating and seven have assigned a buy rating to the stock. According to data from MarketBeat, Universal Health Services has a consensus rating of "Hold" and a consensus target price of $224.77.

Universal Health Services Trading Up 0.3%

Shares of NYSE UHS traded up $0.54 during trading hours on Thursday, hitting $171.78. The company's stock had a trading volume of 1,572,510 shares, compared to its average volume of 775,870. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.67, a quick ratio of 1.23 and a current ratio of 1.32. The stock has a market cap of $11.17 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 9.64, a P/E/G ratio of 0.70 and a beta of 1.31. Universal Health Services has a 12 month low of $153.99 and a 12 month high of $243.25. The business has a 50-day simple moving average of $180.76 and a 200-day simple moving average of $181.88.

Universal Health Services Dividend Announcement

The firm also recently announced a quarterly dividend, which was paid on Monday, June 16th. Stockholders of record on Monday, June 2nd were issued a dividend of $0.20 per share. The ex-dividend date was Monday, June 2nd. This represents a $0.80 annualized dividend and a dividend yield of 0.47%. Universal Health Services's payout ratio is 4.49%.

Insider Activity

In other Universal Health Services news, Director Maria Ruderman Singer sold 1,097 shares of Universal Health Services stock in a transaction that occurred on Wednesday, May 14th. The shares were sold at an average price of $191.48, for a total value of $210,053.56. Following the completion of the sale, the director now owns 7,884 shares of the company's stock, valued at approximately $1,509,628.32. The trade was a 12.21% decrease in their position. The transaction was disclosed in a document filed with the SEC, which is accessible through this hyperlink. Company insiders own 16.40% of the company's stock.

Institutional Investors Weigh In On Universal Health Services

A number of large investors have recently added to or reduced their stakes in the stock. Acadian Asset Management LLC grew its position in Universal Health Services by 96.6% in the 1st quarter. Acadian Asset Management LLC now owns 38,087 shares of the health services provider's stock worth $7,151,000 after purchasing an additional 18,715 shares during the period. Focus Partners Wealth grew its position in Universal Health Services by 80.6% in the 1st quarter. Focus Partners Wealth now owns 2,631 shares of the health services provider's stock worth $494,000 after purchasing an additional 1,174 shares during the period. Bayforest Capital Ltd grew its position in shares of Universal Health Services by 2,768.0% during the 1st quarter. Bayforest Capital Ltd now owns 4,302 shares of the health services provider's stock valued at $808,000 after acquiring an additional 4,152 shares during the period. MBB Public Markets I LLC bought a new stake in shares of Universal Health Services during the 1st quarter valued at $334,000. Finally, United Services Automobile Association bought a new stake in shares of Universal Health Services during the 1st quarter valued at $235,000. Institutional investors own 86.05% 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.