Leerink Partnrs Has Bullish Estimate for UHS Q3 Earnings

Universal Health Services, Inc. (NYSE:UHS - Free Report) - Stock analysts at Leerink Partnrs raised their Q3 2025 EPS estimates for Universal Health Services in a research report issued to clients and investors on Tuesday, June 3rd. Leerink Partnrs analyst W. Mayo now expects that the health services provider will post earnings of $4.13 per share for the quarter, up from their prior forecast of $4.09. 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' Q4 2025 earnings at $5.32 EPS, FY2025 earnings at $19.19 EPS, Q2 2026 earnings at $5.35 EPS, Q3 2026 earnings at $4.47 EPS, Q4 2026 earnings at $5.80 EPS, FY2026 earnings at $20.84 EPS and FY2027 earnings at $22.84 EPS.

Universal Health Services (NYSE:UHS - Get Free Report) last posted its earnings results on Monday, April 28th. The health services provider reported $4.84 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $4.36 by $0.48. The company had revenue of $4.10 billion for the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $4.16 billion. Universal Health Services had a return on equity of 15.75% and a net margin of 6.66%. The firm's quarterly revenue was up 6.7% compared to the same quarter last year. During the same quarter in the previous year, the firm earned $3.70 earnings per share.

UHS has been the subject of several other research reports. Robert W. Baird reiterated a "neutral" rating and set a $224.00 price objective (down previously from $274.00) on shares of Universal Health Services in a report on Tuesday, April 15th. Stephens boosted their price target on Universal Health Services from $210.00 to $223.00 and gave the stock an "equal weight" rating in a research note on Friday, February 28th. Royal Bank of Canada decreased their price objective on shares of Universal Health Services from $211.00 to $201.00 and set a "sector perform" rating for the company in a research report on Wednesday, April 30th. Wells Fargo & Company lowered their target price on shares of Universal Health Services from $230.00 to $225.00 and set an "overweight" rating for the company in a research note on Monday, March 10th. Finally, Barclays raised their price target on shares of Universal Health Services from $249.00 to $257.00 and gave the stock an "overweight" rating in a report on Tuesday, April 29th. Nine analysts have rated the stock with a hold rating and seven have issued a buy rating to the company. According to MarketBeat.com, the stock presently has a consensus rating of "Hold" and an average price target of $224.77.

Universal Health Services Stock Up 0.2%

Shares of NYSE UHS traded up $0.37 during trading hours on Thursday, hitting $189.46. 379,386 shares of the stock were exchanged, compared to its average volume of 751,425. Universal Health Services has a 12 month low of $153.99 and a 12 month high of $243.25. The firm has a fifty day moving average price of $182.04 and a 200-day moving average price of $184.03. The company has a quick ratio of 1.28, a current ratio of 1.39 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.69. The company has a market cap of $12.32 billion, a PE ratio of 12.60, a PEG ratio of 0.53 and a beta of 1.31.

Universal Health Services Dividend Announcement

The business also recently declared a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Monday, June 16th. Shareholders of record on Monday, June 2nd will be issued a $0.20 dividend. This represents a $0.80 dividend on an annualized basis and a yield of 0.42%. The ex-dividend date is Monday, June 2nd. Universal Health Services's payout ratio is presently 4.49%.

Insider Buying and Selling at Universal Health Services

In other Universal Health Services news, Director Maria Ruderman Singer sold 1,000 shares of Universal Health Services stock in a transaction on Monday, March 10th. The shares were sold at an average price of $179.16, for a total value of $179,160.00. Following the completion of the transaction, the director now owns 7,916 shares of the company's stock, valued at approximately $1,418,230.56. The trade was a 11.22% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The transaction was disclosed in a filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is accessible through this link. 16.40% of the stock is currently owned by corporate insiders.

Hedge Funds Weigh In On Universal Health Services

Several institutional investors and hedge funds have recently modified their holdings of UHS. JPMorgan Chase & Co. raised its stake in shares of Universal Health Services by 0.9% during the 3rd quarter. JPMorgan Chase & Co. now owns 1,197,537 shares of the health services provider's stock worth $274,248,000 after buying an additional 10,578 shares during the period. Blue Trust Inc. raised its position in Universal Health Services by 43.2% during the fourth quarter. Blue Trust Inc. now owns 461 shares of the health services provider's stock worth $83,000 after acquiring an additional 139 shares during the period. R Squared Ltd acquired a new position in Universal Health Services during the fourth quarter worth $29,000. Tokio Marine Asset Management Co. Ltd. lifted its holdings in Universal Health Services by 11.9% during the fourth quarter. Tokio Marine Asset Management Co. Ltd. now owns 2,104 shares of the health services provider's stock valued at $378,000 after purchasing an additional 223 shares in the last quarter. Finally, Stratos Wealth Partners LTD. grew its position in shares of Universal Health Services by 2.2% in the fourth quarter. Stratos Wealth Partners LTD. now owns 3,060 shares of the health services provider's stock valued at $549,000 after purchasing an additional 65 shares during the period. Hedge funds and other institutional investors own 86.05% 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.