Susquehanna Fundamental Investments LLC Makes New $1.69 Million Investment in Universal Health Services, Inc. (NYSE:UHS)

Susquehanna Fundamental Investments LLC purchased a new position in Universal Health Services, Inc. (NYSE:UHS - Free Report) in the fourth quarter, according to its most recent Form 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The institutional investor purchased 9,436 shares of the health services provider's stock, valued at approximately $1,693,000.

Several other institutional investors and hedge funds have also bought and sold shares of UHS. R Squared Ltd bought a new position in shares of Universal Health Services in the 4th quarter worth approximately $29,000. Quent Capital LLC raised its holdings in Universal Health Services by 118.3% in the fourth quarter. Quent Capital LLC now owns 179 shares of the health services provider's stock worth $32,000 after purchasing an additional 97 shares in the last quarter. Campbell Capital Management Inc. purchased a new position in Universal Health Services during the fourth quarter valued at $46,000. Huntington National Bank boosted its holdings in shares of Universal Health Services by 55.6% during the 4th quarter. Huntington National Bank now owns 280 shares of the health services provider's stock valued at $50,000 after buying an additional 100 shares in the last quarter. Finally, Board of the Pension Protection Fund purchased a new stake in shares of Universal Health Services in the 4th quarter worth about $72,000. 86.05% of the stock is currently owned by hedge funds and other institutional investors.

Universal Health Services Stock Performance

Universal Health Services stock traded up $4.25 during midday trading on Friday, reaching $178.88. 588,870 shares of the company traded hands, compared to its average volume of 747,943. Universal Health Services, Inc. has a 12 month low of $153.99 and a 12 month high of $243.25. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.69, a current ratio of 1.39 and a quick ratio of 1.28. The business has a 50 day moving average of $176.28 and a two-hundred day moving average of $187.68. The firm has a market capitalization of $11.63 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 11.89, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 0.53 and a beta of 1.29.

Universal Health Services (NYSE:UHS - Get Free Report) last released its quarterly earnings results on Monday, April 28th. The health services provider reported $4.84 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $4.36 by $0.48. Universal Health Services had a return on equity of 15.75% and a net margin of 6.66%. The firm had revenue of $4.10 billion for the quarter, compared to analysts' expectations of $4.16 billion. During the same period in the prior year, the firm earned $3.70 EPS. The company's revenue was up 6.7% compared to the same quarter last year. As a group, research analysts predict that Universal Health Services, Inc. will post 15.92 earnings per share for the current year.

Universal Health Services Announces Dividend

The firm also recently declared a quarterly dividend, which was paid on Monday, March 17th. Stockholders of record on Monday, March 3rd were given a dividend of $0.20 per share. This represents a $0.80 annualized dividend and a dividend yield of 0.45%. The ex-dividend date was Monday, March 3rd. Universal Health Services's payout ratio is currently 4.49%.

Analysts Set New Price Targets

A number of brokerages have weighed in on UHS. Wells Fargo & Company cut their price objective on shares of Universal Health Services from $230.00 to $225.00 and set an "overweight" rating on the stock in a report on Monday, March 10th. Morgan Stanley began coverage on Universal Health Services in a research report on Wednesday, March 26th. They set an "equal weight" rating and a $200.00 price objective for the company. Cantor Fitzgerald raised Universal Health Services from a "neutral" rating to an "overweight" rating in a research note on Monday, February 3rd. Robert W. Baird reaffirmed a "neutral" rating and issued a $224.00 price target (down previously from $274.00) on shares of Universal Health Services in a research report on Tuesday, April 15th. Finally, Royal Bank of Canada dropped their price target on shares of Universal Health Services from $211.00 to $201.00 and set a "sector perform" rating on the stock in a research note on Wednesday. Nine equities research analysts have rated the stock with a hold rating and seven have issued a buy rating to the company's stock. According to data from MarketBeat, the stock currently has a consensus rating of "Hold" and a consensus price target of $224.77.

Insider Buying and Selling

In other Universal Health Services news, Director Maria Ruderman Singer sold 1,000 shares of the stock in a transaction that occurred 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 transaction, the director now directly owns 7,916 shares in the company, valued at approximately $1,418,230.56. This trade represents a 11.22 % decrease in their ownership of the stock. The transaction was disclosed in a legal filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is accessible through this hyperlink. 16.40% of the stock is currently owned by insiders.

Universal Health Services 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.