What is Leerink Partnrs' Estimate for UHS FY2025 Earnings?

Key Points

• Leerink Partners has increased its FY2025 earnings estimate for Universal Health Services to $20.41 EPS, a rise from the previous estimate of $19.37 EPS, surpassing the current consensus of $15.92 EPS.
• Universal Health Services reported earnings of $5.35 EPS for the last quarter, exceeding estimates by $0.50 and marking a year-over-year revenue increase of 9.6%.
• The company's stock currently holds a consensus rating of "Hold" from analysts, with a target price averaging $218.92.

Universal Health Services, Inc. (NYSE:UHS - Free Report) - Analysts at Leerink Partnrs lifted their FY2025 earnings estimates for shares of Universal Health Services in a research note issued to investors on Wednesday, July 30th. Leerink Partnrs analyst W. Mayo now forecasts that the health services provider will post earnings per share of $20.41 for the year, up from their previous estimate of $19.37. 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 $5.97 EPS, Q1 2026 earnings at $4.97 EPS, Q4 2026 earnings at $6.28 EPS, FY2026 earnings at $21.60 EPS, FY2027 earnings at $23.78 EPS, FY2028 earnings at $26.11 EPS and FY2029 earnings at $28.59 EPS.

UHS has been the subject of several other research reports. Robert W. Baird restated a "neutral" rating and issued a $224.00 target price (down previously from $274.00) on shares of Universal Health Services in a research note on Tuesday, April 15th. UBS Group set a $227.00 price target on shares of Universal Health Services in a report on Wednesday. Royal Bank Of Canada reduced 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 note on Wednesday, April 30th. Stephens raised shares of Universal Health Services to a "hold" rating in a report on Monday, June 2nd. Finally, Bank of America cut shares of Universal Health Services from a "neutral" rating to an "underperform" rating and lowered their target price for the stock from $215.00 to $185.00 in a research note on Wednesday, July 16th. One research analyst has rated the stock with a sell rating, eight have issued a hold rating and seven have assigned a buy rating to the company's stock. Based on data from MarketBeat, Universal Health Services has a consensus rating of "Hold" and a consensus target price of $218.92.

Universal Health Services Price Performance

Shares of NYSE UHS opened at $166.47 on Friday. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.64, a quick ratio of 1.23 and a current ratio of 1.29. Universal Health Services has a fifty-two week low of $152.33 and a fifty-two week high of $243.25. The stock has a market cap of $10.82 billion, a PE ratio of 8.77, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 0.68 and a beta of 1.28. The stock has a fifty day moving average of $177.42 and a 200-day moving average of $180.01.

Universal Health Services (NYSE:UHS - Get Free Report) last posted its earnings results on Monday, July 28th. The health services provider reported $5.35 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, topping the consensus estimate of $4.85 by $0.50. Universal Health Services had a return on equity of 18.22% and a net margin of 7.66%. The firm had revenue of $4.28 billion for the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $4.24 billion. During the same quarter in the prior year, the business posted $4.31 earnings per share. The business's quarterly revenue was up 9.6% on a year-over-year basis.

Institutional Investors Weigh In On Universal Health Services

Several hedge funds have recently added to or reduced their stakes in UHS. Norges Bank purchased a new position in shares of Universal Health Services during the 4th quarter valued at about $67,964,000. Allstate Corp purchased a new stake in Universal Health Services in the fourth quarter worth approximately $311,000. CIBC Private Wealth Group LLC grew its position in Universal Health Services by 8.2% during the fourth quarter. CIBC Private Wealth Group LLC now owns 2,344 shares of the health services provider's stock valued at $446,000 after acquiring an additional 177 shares during the last quarter. Wellington Management Group LLP raised its stake in shares of Universal Health Services by 73.3% during the fourth quarter. Wellington Management Group LLP now owns 23,049 shares of the health services provider's stock worth $4,135,000 after acquiring an additional 9,747 shares in the last quarter. Finally, Franklin Resources Inc. raised its stake in shares of Universal Health Services by 7.7% during the fourth quarter. Franklin Resources Inc. now owns 143,839 shares of the health services provider's stock worth $25,808,000 after acquiring an additional 10,340 shares in the last quarter. Institutional investors own 86.05% of the company's stock.

Insider Transactions at Universal Health Services

In related news, Director Maria Ruderman Singer sold 1,097 shares of the stock in a transaction on Wednesday, May 14th. The stock was sold at an average price of $191.48, for a total value of $210,053.56. Following the transaction, the director owned 7,884 shares of the company's stock, valued at $1,509,628.32. This represents a 12.21% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The transaction was disclosed in a legal filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is available through the SEC website. Company insiders own 16.40% of the company's stock.

Universal Health Services Dividend Announcement

The business also recently announced a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Tuesday, September 16th. Investors of record on Tuesday, September 2nd will be given a $0.20 dividend. The ex-dividend date is Tuesday, September 2nd. This represents a $0.80 annualized dividend and a yield of 0.5%. Universal Health Services's payout ratio is 4.21%.

About Universal Health Services

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.

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