Jackson Creek Investment Advisors LLC Invests $949,000 in Universal Health Services, Inc. (NYSE:UHS)

Jackson Creek Investment Advisors LLC acquired a new position in shares of Universal Health Services, Inc. (NYSE:UHS - Free Report) in the 4th quarter, according to its most recent Form 13F filing with the SEC. The firm acquired 6,224 shares of the health services provider's stock, valued at approximately $949,000.

Other hedge funds and other institutional investors also recently modified their holdings of the company. EverSource Wealth Advisors LLC grew its stake in Universal Health Services by 42.8% in the third quarter. EverSource Wealth Advisors LLC now owns 267 shares of the health services provider's stock worth $34,000 after purchasing an additional 80 shares in the last quarter. GAMMA Investing LLC acquired a new position in shares of Universal Health Services in the 4th quarter worth approximately $42,000. Platinum Investment Management Ltd. increased its holdings in shares of Universal Health Services by 16.9% in the 3rd quarter. Platinum Investment Management Ltd. now owns 727 shares of the health services provider's stock valued at $91,000 after acquiring an additional 105 shares during the last quarter. Tompkins Financial Corp bought a new stake in shares of Universal Health Services in the 4th quarter valued at approximately $96,000. Finally, Van ECK Associates Corp raised its position in shares of Universal Health Services by 9.6% during the 3rd quarter. Van ECK Associates Corp now owns 1,004 shares of the health services provider's stock valued at $126,000 after acquiring an additional 88 shares in the last quarter. Institutional investors own 86.05% of the company's stock.

Universal Health Services Stock Performance

Universal Health Services stock traded up $1.31 during mid-day trading on Tuesday, hitting $170.43. 1,002,771 shares of the company's stock traded hands, compared to its average volume of 592,920. Universal Health Services, Inc. has a one year low of $119.90 and a one year high of $183.61. The company has a market cap of $11.46 billion, a PE ratio of 14.44, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 0.82 and a beta of 1.24. The firm has a 50 day moving average price of $170.76 and a 200 day moving average price of $154.00. The company has a quick ratio of 1.28, a current ratio of 1.38 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.75.

Universal Health Services (NYSE:UHS - Get Free Report) last issued its quarterly earnings data on Wednesday, April 24th. The health services provider reported $3.70 earnings per share for the quarter, beating analysts' consensus estimates of $3.14 by $0.56. The business had revenue of $3.84 billion for the quarter, compared to analysts' expectations of $3.78 billion. Universal Health Services had a net margin of 5.57% and a return on equity of 13.34%. The company's revenue was up 10.8% on a year-over-year basis. During the same period in the previous year, the business earned $2.34 earnings per share. On average, equities analysts forecast that Universal Health Services, Inc. will post 13.47 EPS for the current year.

Wall Street Analyst Weigh In

A number of equities analysts have commented on UHS shares. Cantor Fitzgerald reaffirmed an "underweight" rating and issued a $156.00 price objective on shares of Universal Health Services in a report on Wednesday, April 10th. Stephens reaffirmed an "equal weight" rating and set a $185.00 price objective on shares of Universal Health Services in a research report on Thursday, April 25th. The Goldman Sachs Group raised their target price on shares of Universal Health Services from $170.00 to $189.00 and gave the stock a "buy" rating in a report on Monday, March 4th. UBS Group upped their target price on Universal Health Services from $152.00 to $177.00 and gave the company a "neutral" rating in a report on Thursday, February 29th. Finally, JPMorgan Chase & Co. increased their price target on Universal Health Services from $144.00 to $182.00 and gave the stock a "neutral" rating in a research report on Wednesday, March 13th. One equities research analyst has rated the stock with a sell rating, five have given a hold rating and eight have assigned a buy rating to the company. According to data from MarketBeat, the company currently has an average rating of "Moderate Buy" and a consensus price target of $182.79.

Insider Transactions at Universal Health Services

In related news, CFO Steve Filton sold 35,000 shares of the firm's stock in a transaction that occurred on Friday, March 8th. The shares were sold at an average price of $176.82, for a total transaction of $6,188,700.00. Following the transaction, the chief financial officer now owns 68,785 shares in the company, valued at $12,162,563.70. The transaction was disclosed in a document filed with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is available through this hyperlink. Company insiders own 16.10% of the company's stock.

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.