Universal Health Realty Income Trust (UHT) Stock Price, News & Analysis

Company Overview

Universal Health Realty Income Trust (NYSE: UHT) is a real estate investment trust dedicated to owning, managing and acquiring healthcare-related properties across the United States. The company specializes in investing in outpatient medical facilities, medical office buildings, diagnostic and treatment centers, and specialty hospitals. Its portfolio is structured to provide essential infrastructure for healthcare providers, including physician groups, hospital systems and ancillary service operators.

With a focus on long-term lease arrangements, the trust seeks to generate stable rental income by partnering with established healthcare tenants. The properties are strategically located in major metropolitan areas and high-growth suburban markets, offering providers convenient access for patients while delivering potential for portfolio diversification. As the demographics of the U.S. population continue to drive demand for outpatient care and medical services, Universal Health Realty positions itself to capture growth across various clinical specialties.

Founded in 1986 and headquartered in Dallas, Texas, Universal Health Realty has grown through disciplined acquisitions and asset management. Over its history, the company has executed a series of targeted purchases to expand its footprint, entering new geographies and broadening its tenant mix. This deliberate growth strategy has enabled the trust to adapt to shifts in healthcare delivery, such as the movement toward outpatient care and integrated health networks.

The trust is overseen by a board of trustees and a senior management team with extensive experience in real estate and healthcare operations. Their combined expertise guides the company’s underwriting, capital allocation and asset management practices. Universal Health Realty Income Trust continues to pursue opportunities that align with industry trends, aiming to enhance portfolio quality, strengthen tenant relationships and support the evolving needs of the healthcare sector.

Key Stats

• Today's Range: $40.65 to $41.63
• 50-Day Range: $37.92 to $41.59
• 52-Week Range: $34.56 to $47.30
• Volume: 50,989 shs
• Average Volume: 61,272 shs
• Market Capitalization: $575.41 million
• P/E Ratio: 30.77
• Dividend Yield: 7.13%
• Price Target: N/A
• Consensus Rating: N/A

Universal Health Realty Income Trust Stock Analysis - MarketRank™

Universal Health Realty Income Trust scored higher than 22% of companies evaluated by MarketBeat, and ranked 850th out of 935 stocks in the finance sector. Scores are calculated by averaging available category scores, with extra weight given to analysis and valuation.

Analyst's Opinion

• Score: N/A
• Analyst Rating: N/A

Consensus Rating

There is not enough analysis data for Universal Health Realty Income Trust.

Earnings and Valuation

• Score: 0.0 / 5
• Proj. Earnings Growth: N/A

Price to Earnings Ratio vs. the Market

The P/E ratio of Universal Health Realty Income Trust is 30.77, which means that it is trading at a more expensive P/E ratio than the market average P/E ratio of about 26.26.

Price to Earnings Ratio vs. Sector

The P/E ratio of Universal Health Realty Income Trust is 30.77, which means that it is trading at a more expensive P/E ratio than the Finance sector average P/E ratio of about 19.28.

Price to Book Value per Share Ratio

Universal Health Realty Income Trust has a P/B Ratio of 3.21. P/B Ratios above 3 indicate that a company could be overvalued with respect to its assets and liabilities.

Short Interest

• Score: 2.0 / 5
• Short Interest Level: Bearish

Percentage of Shares Shorted

16.12% of the float of Universal Health Realty Income Trust has been sold short.

Short Interest Ratio / Days to Cover

Universal Health Realty Income Trust has a short interest ratio ("days to cover") of 2.6, which is generally considered an acceptable ratio of short interest to trading volume.

Change versus previous month

Short interest in Universal Health Realty Income Trust has recently increased by 782.59%, indicating that investor sentiment is decreasing significantly.

Dividend

• Score: 1.7 / 5
• Dividend Strength: Weak

Dividend Leadership

Universal Health Realty Income Trust is a leading dividend payer. It pays a dividend yield of 7.21%, putting its dividend yield in the top 25% of dividend-paying stocks.

Dividend Growth

Universal Health Realty Income Trust has only been increasing its dividend for 2 years.

Dividend Coverage

The dividend payout ratio of Universal Health Realty Income Trust is 219.26%. Payout ratios above 75% are not desirable because they may not be sustainable.

Sustainability and ESG

• Score: N/A
• Environmental Score: N/A

Percentage of Shares Shorted

16.12% of the float of Universal Health Realty Income Trust has been sold short.

Short Interest Ratio / Days to Cover

Universal Health Realty Income Trust has a short interest ratio ("days to cover") of 2.6, which is generally considered an acceptable ratio of short interest to trading volume.

Change versus previous month

Short interest in Universal Health Realty Income Trust has recently increased by 782.59%, indicating that investor sentiment is decreasing significantly.

News and Social Media

• Score: 3.5 / 5
• News Sentiment: 1.39

News Sentiment

Universal Health Realty Income Trust has a news sentiment score of 1.39. This score is calculated as an average of sentiment of articles about the company over the last seven days and ranges from 2 (good news) to -2 (bad news). This is a higher news sentiment than the 0.95 average news sentiment score of Finance companies.

News Coverage This Week

MarketBeat has tracked 2 news articles for Universal Health Realty Income Trust this week, compared to 1 article on an average week.

Search Interest

3 people have searched for UHT on MarketBeat in the last 30 days.

Company Ownership

• Score: 1.7 / 5
• Insider Trading: N/A

Insider Buying vs. Insider Selling

In the past three months, Universal Health Realty Income Trust insiders have not sold or bought any company stock.

Percentage Held by Insiders

Only 2.39% of the stock of Universal Health Realty Income Trust is held by insiders.

Percentage Held by Institutions

64.66% of the stock of Universal Health Realty Income Trust is held by institutions. High institutional ownership can be a signal of strong market trust in this company.

UHT Stock Analysis - Frequently Asked Questions

How have UHT shares performed this year?

Universal Health Realty Income Trust's stock was trading at $37.21 at the start of the year. Since then, UHT shares have increased by 11.6% and is now trading at $41.5430.

How were Universal Health Realty Income Trust's earnings last quarter?

Universal Health Realty Income Trust (NYSE:UHT) announced its quarterly earnings results on Monday, April, 28th. The real estate investment trust reported $0.86 earnings per share for the quarter. The real estate investment trust had revenue of $24.55 million for the quarter. Universal Health Realty Income Trust had a net margin of 19.01% and a trailing twelve-month return on equity of 10.34%.

Who are Universal Health Realty Income Trust's major shareholders?

Top institutional investors of Universal Health Realty Income Trust include GAMMA Investing LLC (0.01%). Insiders that own company stock include Alan B Miller and Robert F Mccadden.
View institutional ownership trends.

How do I buy shares of Universal Health Realty Income Trust?

Shares of UHT stock can be purchased through any online brokerage account. Popular online brokerages with access to the U.S. stock market include Charles Schwab, E*TRADE, Fidelity, and Vanguard Brokerage Services.

What other stocks do shareholders of Universal Health Realty Income Trust own?

Based on aggregate information from My MarketBeat watchlists, some other companies that Universal Health Realty Income Trust investors own include NVIDIA (NVDA), Tesla (TSLA), Meta Platforms (META), JPMorgan Chase & Co. (JPM), Home Depot (HD), Exxon Mobil (XOM) and Chevron (CVX).

Company Calendar

• Last Earnings: 4/28/2025
• Record date for 6/30 Dividend: 6/23/2025
• Ex-Dividend for 6/30 Dividend: 6/23/2025
• Dividend Payable: 6/30/2025
• Today: 7/14/2025
• Next Earnings (Estimated): 7/23/2025
• Fiscal Year End: 12/31/2025

Industry, Sector and Symbol

• Stock Exchange: NYSE
• Sector: Finance
• Industry: REIT - EQTY TRUST - OTHER
• Sub-Industry: Specialized REITs
• Current Symbol: NYSE:UHT
• CIK: 798783
• Web: www.uhrit.com
• Phone: (610) 265-0688
• Fax: 610-768-3336
• Employees: N/A
• Year Founded: N/A

Profitability

• EPS (Trailing Twelve Months): $1.35
• Trailing P/E Ratio: 30.77
• Forward P/E Ratio: N/A
• P/E Growth: N/A
• Net Income: $19.23 million
• Net Margins: 19.01%
• Pretax Margin: 17.68%
• Return on Equity: 10.34%
• Return on Assets: 3.22%

Debt

• Debt-to-Equity Ratio: 2.14
• Current Ratio: 8.49
• Quick Ratio: 8.49

Sales & Book Value

• Annual Sales: $98.42 million
• Price / Sales: 5.85
• Cash Flow: $3.47 per share
• Price / Cash Flow: 11.97
• Book Value: $12.96 per share
• Price / Book: 3.21

Miscellaneous

• Outstanding Shares: 13,851,000
• Free Float: 13,546,000
• Market Cap: $575.41 million
• Optionable: Optionable
• Beta: 0.92