Most-Downgraded StocksMost-DowngradedNYSE:UHS Universal Health Services (UHS) Stock Price, News & Analysis $157.61 -4.84 (-2.98%) Closing price 05/22/2026 03:59 PM EasternExtended Trading$157.96 +0.35 (+0.22%) As of 05/22/2026 07:29 PM Eastern Extended trading is trading that happens on electronic markets outside of regular trading hours. This is a fair market value extended hours price provided by Massive. Learn more. Add Compare Share Share Stock Analysis Stock AnalysisAnalyst ForecastsChartCompetitorsDividendEarningsFinancialsHeadlinesInsider TradesOptions ChainOwnershipSEC FilingsShort InterestTrendsBuy This Stock About Universal Health Services Stock (NYSE:UHS) View Price History Chart DataSkip Price History Chart 1 Day 5 Days 30 Days 90 Days 1 Year Advanced 1 Day 1 Day 5 Days 30 Days 90 Days 1 Year Advanced Show volume Show extended hours Get UHS alerts:Sign Up Key Stats Today's Range$157.42▼$163.4350-Day Range$157.61▼$193.5852-Week Range$152.33▼$246.32Volume1.24 million shsAverage Volume1.05 million shsMarket Capitalization$9.54 billionP/E Ratio6.57Dividend Yield0.51%Price Target$221.56Consensus RatingHold Company Overview Universal Health Services, Inc. (NYSE: UHS) is one of the largest diversified health care management companies in the United States, offering a broad spectrum of services through its acute care hospital and behavioral health segments. The company operates general acute care hospitals, surgical hospitals and ambulatory centers, as well as inpatient and outpatient behavioral health facilities. Its network provides emergency and specialized medicine, diagnostic imaging, laboratory services, advanced surgical care and rehabilitation, complemented by a comprehensive array of behavioral services including psychiatric treatment, addiction programs and developmental disabilities care. In the acute care segment, UHS’s facilities deliver services ranging from emergency department treatment and intensive care to maternity care and outpatient surgery. Through its behavioral health operations, the company focuses on mental health stabilization, co-occurring disorder programs, and long-term rehabilitation for patients of all ages. Many of its locations also incorporate telehealth offerings and community-based programs designed to expand access to primary and behavioral health care. Founded in 1979 by Alan B. Miller and headquartered in King of Prussia, Pennsylvania, Universal Health Services has expanded its footprint to include more than 350 facilities across the United States and Puerto Rico, with select operations in the United Kingdom. Under the leadership of its founder and executive chairman, the company has pursued both organic growth and strategic acquisitions to enhance its clinical capabilities and geographic reach. UHS employs tens of thousands of health care professionals and support staff committed to delivering patient-focused care and operational excellence.AI Generated. May Contain Errors. Read More Universal Health Services Stock Analysis - MarketRank™See Top-Rated MarketRank™ Stocks93rd Percentile Overall ScoreUHS MarketRank™: Universal Health Services scored higher than 93% of companies evaluated by MarketBeat, and ranked 34th out of 866 stocks in the medical sector. Scores are calculated by averaging available category scores, with extra weight given to analysis and valuation. Analyst's Opinion4.1 / 5Analyst RatingHold Consensus RatingUniversal Health Services has received a consensus rating of Hold. The company's average rating score is 2.28, and is based on no strong buy ratings, 6 buy ratings, 11 hold ratings, and 1 sell rating.Upside PotentialUniversal Health Services has a consensus price target of $221.56, representing about 40.6% upside from its current price of $157.61.Amount of Analyst CoverageUniversal Health Services has been the subject of 16 research reports in the past 90 days, demonstrating strong analyst interest in this stock.Read more about Universal Health Services' stock forecast and price target. Earnings and Valuation3.8 / 5Proj. Earnings Growth8.57% Earnings GrowthEarnings for Universal Health Services are expected to grow by 8.57% in the coming year, from $23.34 to $25.34 per share.Price to Earnings Ratio vs. the MarketThe P/E ratio of Universal Health Services is 6.57, which means that it is trading at a less expensive P/E ratio than the market average P/E ratio of about 44.68.Price to Earnings Ratio vs. SectorThe P/E ratio of Universal Health Services is 6.57, which means that it is trading at a less expensive P/E ratio than the Medical sector average P/E ratio of about 21.14.Price to Earnings Growth RatioUniversal Health Services has a PEG Ratio of 0.77. PEG Ratios below 1 indicate that a company could be undervalued.Price to Book Value per Share RatioUniversal Health Services has a P/B Ratio of 1.27. P/B Ratios below 3 indicates that a company is reasonably valued with respect to its assets and liabilities.Read more about Universal Health Services' valuation and earnings. Short Interest2.0 / 5Short Interest LevelBearish Percentage of Shares Shorted5.53% of the float of Universal Health Services has been sold short.Short Interest Ratio / Days to CoverUniversal Health Services has a short interest ratio ("days to cover") of 3.22, which is generally considered an acceptable ratio of short interest to trading volume.Change versus previous monthShort interest in Universal Health Services has recently increased by 34.29%, indicating that investor sentiment is decreasing significantly. Dividend1.7 / 5Dividend StrengthWeak Dividend YieldUniversal Health Services has a dividend yield of 0.49%, which is in the bottom 25% of all stocks that pay dividends.Dividend GrowthUniversal Health Services does not have a long track record of dividend growth.Dividend CoverageThe dividend payout ratio of Universal Health Services is 3.33%. This payout ratio is at a healthy, sustainable level, below 75%.Dividend SustainabilityBased on earnings estimates, Universal Health Services will have a dividend payout ratio of 3.16% next year. This indicates that Universal Health Services will be able to sustain or increase its dividend.Read more about Universal Health Services' dividend. News and Social Media1.8 / 5News Sentiment-0.18 News SentimentUniversal Health Services has a news sentiment score of -0.18. 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 lower news sentiment than the 0.44 average news sentiment score of Medical companies.News Coverage This WeekMarketBeat has tracked 2 news articles for Universal Health Services this week, compared to 6 articles on an average week.Search Interest9 people have searched for UHS on MarketBeat in the last 30 days. This is an increase of 29% compared to the previous 30 days.MarketBeat FollowsOnly 2 people have added Universal Health Services to their MarketBeat watchlist in the last 30 days. This is a decrease of -50% compared to the previous 30 days. Company Ownership1.3 / 5Insider TradingN/A Insider Buying vs. Insider SellingIn the past three months, Universal Health Services insiders have not sold or bought any company stock.Percentage Held by Insiders17.10% of the stock of Universal Health Services is held by insiders. A high percentage of insider ownership can be a sign of company health.Percentage Held by Institutions86.05% of the stock of Universal Health Services is held by institutions. High institutional ownership can be a signal of strong market trust in this company.Read more about Universal Health Services' insider trading history. 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Unsubscribe at any time by replying "STOP" to any text message that you receive from MarketBeat or by visiting our mailing preferences page. Read our full terms of service and privacy policy. UHS Stock News HeadlinesUniversal Health Services, Inc. (UHS) Shareholder/Analyst Call Prepared Remarks TranscriptMay 20 at 12:20 PM | seekingalpha.comUniversal Health Services, Inc. (UHS) Presents at Bank of America Global Healthcare Conference 2026 TranscriptMay 12, 2026 | seekingalpha.comYour book is insideThe "Sucker's Bet" Most New Options Traders Fall For Most people who try options lose money the same way. They don't know the rules. They don't know what to avoid. And they hand their account to Wall Street on a silver platter. Normally $29.97. Free today. | Profits Run (Ad)The Top 5 Analyst Questions From Universal Health Services’s Q1 Earnings CallMay 4, 2026 | finance.yahoo.comAnalysts’ Opinions Are Mixed on These Healthcare Stocks: Universal Health (UHS), Viking Therapeutics (VKTX) and Regeneron (REGN)May 1, 2026 | theglobeandmail.comUNIVERSAL HEALTH SERVICES, INC. TO PRESENT AT BOFA SECURITIES HEALTH CARE CONFERENCEApril 30, 2026 | prnewswire.comWhy Universal Health Services (UHS) stock is up todayApril 30, 2026 | msn.comWhy Is Universal Health Services (UHS) Down 9.0% After Beating Q1 2026 Estimates?April 30, 2026 | finance.yahoo.comSee More Headlines UHS Stock Analysis - Frequently Asked Questions How have UHS shares performed this year? Universal Health Services' stock was trading at $217.94 at the start of the year. Since then, UHS stock has decreased by 27.7% and is now trading at $157.6070. How were Universal Health Services' earnings last quarter? Universal Health Services, Inc. (NYSE:UHS) issued its quarterly earnings results on Tuesday, April, 28th. The health services provider reported $5.62 earnings per share for the quarter, topping analysts' consensus estimates of $5.41 by $0.21. The business's revenue for the quarter was up 9.6% compared to the same quarter last year. Read the conference call transcript. Is Universal Health Services buying back stock? Universal Health Services' board authorized a share repurchase plan on Wednesday, July 24th 2024, which permits the company to buy back $1,000,000,000 in outstanding shares, according to EventVestor. This means that the company could reacquire up to 8% of its shares through open market purchases. Shares repurchase plans are generally a sign that the company's management believes its shares are undervalued. Who are Universal Health Services' major shareholders? Top institutional investors of Universal Health Services include Pzena Investment Management LLC (3.13%), Dimensional Fund Advisors LP (2.92%), Arrowstreet Capital Limited Partnership (2.01%) and Lazard Asset Management LLC (0.62%). Insiders that own company stock include Steve Filton, Warren J Nimetz, Maria Ruderman Singer, Eileen C Mcdonnell, Elliot J Md Mba Sussman, Matthew Jay Peterson and Nina Chen-Langenmayr. View institutional ownership trends. How do I buy shares of Universal Health Services? Shares of UHS 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 Services own? Based on aggregate information from My MarketBeat watchlists, some other companies that Universal Health Services investors own include Meta Platforms (META), NVIDIA (NVDA), Advanced Micro Devices (AMD), Broadcom (AVGO), Netflix (NFLX), Adobe (ADBE) and Intel (INTC). Company Calendar Record date for 3/16 Dividend3/02/2026Ex-Dividend for 3/16 Dividend3/02/2026Dividend Payable3/16/2026Last Earnings4/28/2026Today5/22/2026Next Earnings (Estimated)7/27/2026Fiscal Year End12/31/2026Get Stock Alerts Health Indicator TradeSmith's Health IndicatorA long-term volatility-based measure designed for securities held 12 months or longer.Green: Strong and healthy uptrend with normal pullbacks.Yellow: Significant pullback but still within expected volatility.Red: Dropped beyond expected volatility; considered unhealthy. Red Zone (2m+) 1-Year History May 25 Aug 25 Nov 25 Feb 26 May 26 UHS's financial health is in the Red zone, according to TradeSmith. UHS has been in this zone for over 2 months. Industry, Sector and Symbol Stock ExchangeNYSE SectorMedical Industry MED - HOSPITALS Sub-IndustryHealth Care Facilities Current SymbolNYSE:UHS CIK352915 Webwww.uhsinc.com Phone(610) 768-3300Fax610-768-3336Employees101,500Year FoundedN/APrice Target and Rating Average Price Target for Universal Health Services$221.56 High Price Target$310.00 Low Price Target$185.00 Potential Upside/Downside+40.6%Consensus RatingHold Rating Score (0-4)2.28 Research Coverage18 Analysts Profitability EPS (Trailing Twelve Months)$24.00 Trailing P/E Ratio6.57 Forward P/E Ratio6.75 P/E Growth0.77Net Income$1.49 billion Net Margins8.56% Pretax Margin11.38% Return on Equity19.57% Return on Assets9.28% Debt Debt-to-Equity Ratio0.52 Current Ratio1.08 Quick Ratio1.01 Sales & Book Value Annual Sales$17.36 billion Price / Sales0.55 Cash Flow$32.10 per share Price / Cash Flow4.91 Book Value$124.41 per share Price / Book1.27Miscellaneous Outstanding Shares60,540,000Free Float50,184,000Market Cap$9.54 billion OptionableOptionable Beta1.13 Metaverse Stocks And Why You Can't Ignore ThemThinking about investing in Meta, Roblox, or Unity? 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