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NYSE:UHS

Universal Health Services (UHS) Stock Forecast, Price & News

$125.73
-1.07 (-0.84%)
(As of 09/29/2023 08:54 PM ET)
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Today's Range
$125.23
$127.88
50-Day Range
$124.20
$149.64
52-Week Range
$82.50
$158.57
Volume
454,000 shs
Average Volume
646,117 shs
Market Capitalization
$8.72 billion
P/E Ratio
13.06
Dividend Yield
0.64%
Price Target
$151.50

Universal Health Services MarketRank™ Forecast

Analyst Rating
Hold
2.29 Rating Score
Upside/​Downside
20.5% Upside
$151.50 Price Target
Short Interest
Healthy
3.03% of Float Sold Short
Dividend Strength
Weak
Based on Four Factors
Sustainability
-1.10
Upright™ Environmental Score
News Sentiment
1.34mentions of Universal Health Services in the last 14 days
Based on 8 Articles This Week
Insider Trading
N/A
Proj. Earnings Growth
12.76%
From $10.27 to $11.58 Per Share

Overall MarketRank

MarketRank is calculated as an average of available category scores, with extra weight given to analysis and valuation.

2.68 out of 5 stars

Medical Sector

101st out of 970 stocks

General Medical & Surgical Hospitals Industry

3rd out of 5 stocks


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About Universal Health Services (NYSE:UHS) Stock

Universal Health Services, Inc., through its subsidiaries, owns and operates acute care hospitals, and outpatient and behavioral health care facilities. The company operates through Acute Care Hospital Services and Behavioral Health Care Services segments. Its 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. The company also provides commercial health insurance services; and various management services, which include central purchasing, information, finance and control systems, facilities planning, physician recruitment, administrative personnel management, marketing, and public relations services. Universal Health Services, Inc. founded in 1978 and is headquartered in King of Prussia, Pennsylvania.

UHS Price History

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UHS Company Calendar

Last Earnings
7/25/2023
Ex-Dividend for 9/15 Dividend
8/31/2023
Dividend Payable
9/15/2023
Today
10/01/2023
Next Earnings (Estimated)
10/24/2023
Fiscal Year End
12/31/2023

Industry, Sector and Symbol

Industry
General medical & surgical hospitals
Sub-Industry
Health Care Facilities
Sector
Medical
CUSIP
91390310
Employees
93,800
Year Founded
N/A

Price Target and Rating

Average Stock Price Forecast
$151.50
High Stock Price Forecast
$170.00
Low Stock Price Forecast
$114.00
Forecasted Upside/Downside
+20.5%
Consensus Rating
Hold
Rating Score (0-4)
2.29
Research Coverage
14 Analysts

Profitability

Net Income
$675.61 million
Pretax Margin
6.49%

Debt

Sales & Book Value

Annual Sales
$13.40 billion
Cash Flow
$18.57 per share
Book Value
$84.46 per share

Miscellaneous

Free Float
58,706,000
Market Cap
$8.72 billion
Optionable
Optionable
Beta
1.26
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Key Executives

  • Mr. Alan B. Miller (Age 85)
    Founder & Exec. Chairman
    Comp: $2.14M
  • Mr. Marc D. MillerMr. Marc D. Miller (Age 52)
    CEO, Pres & Director
    Comp: $1.35M
  • Mr. Steve G. Filton (Age 65)
    Exec. VP, CFO & Sec.
    Comp: $805.19k
  • Mr. Matthew Jay PetersonMr. Matthew Jay Peterson (Age 53)
    Exec. VP & Pres of Behavioral Health Division
    Comp: $686.14k
  • Mr. Edward H. Sim (Age 51)
    Exec. VP & Pres of Acute Care Division
    Comp: $709.44k
  • Mr. Matthew David Klein
    Sr. VP & Gen. Counsel
  • Victor J. Radina
    Sr. VP of Corp. Devel.
  • Geraldine Johnson Geckle
    Sr. VP of HR
  • Michael S. Nelson
    Sr. VP of Strategic Services
  • Jim Clark
    Sr. VP of Fin. - Acute Care Division













UHS Stock - Frequently Asked Questions

Should I buy or sell Universal Health Services stock right now?

14 Wall Street analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Universal Health Services in the last twelve months. There are currently 1 sell rating, 8 hold ratings and 5 buy ratings for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street analysts is that investors should "hold" UHS shares. A hold rating indicates that analysts believe investors should maintain any existing positions they have in UHS, but not buy additional shares or sell existing shares.
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What is Universal Health Services' stock price forecast for 2023?

14 analysts have issued 1 year price objectives for Universal Health Services' stock. Their UHS share price forecasts range from $114.00 to $170.00. On average, they predict the company's share price to reach $151.50 in the next year. This suggests a possible upside of 20.5% from the stock's current price.
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How have UHS shares performed in 2023?

Universal Health Services' stock was trading at $140.89 at the start of the year. Since then, UHS stock has decreased by 10.8% and is now trading at $125.73.
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When is Universal Health Services' next earnings date?

The company is scheduled to release its next quarterly earnings announcement on Tuesday, October 24th 2023.
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How were Universal Health Services' earnings last quarter?

Universal Health Services, Inc. (NYSE:UHS) issued its quarterly earnings data on Tuesday, July, 25th. The health services provider reported $2.53 EPS for the quarter, beating analysts' consensus estimates of $2.43 by $0.10. The health services provider had revenue of $3.55 billion for the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $3.50 billion. Universal Health Services had a net margin of 5.02% and a trailing twelve-month return on equity of 12.47%. The company's revenue for the quarter was up 6.8% on a year-over-year basis. During the same period in the previous year, the business earned $2.20 EPS.
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How often does Universal Health Services pay dividends? What is the dividend yield for Universal Health Services?

Universal Health Services announced a quarterly dividend on Thursday, July 20th. Investors of record on Friday, September 1st will be given a dividend of $0.20 per share on Friday, September 15th. This represents a $0.80 annualized dividend and a yield of 0.64%. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Thursday, August 31st.
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Is Universal Health Services a good dividend stock?

Universal Health Services (NYSE:UHS) pays an annual dividend of $0.80 per share and currently has a dividend yield of 0.64%. The dividend payout ratio is 8.31%. This payout ratio is at a healthy, sustainable level, below 75%. Based on earnings estimates, UHS will have a dividend payout ratio of 6.91% next year. This indicates that the company will be able to sustain or increase its dividend.
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How will Universal Health Services' stock buyback program work?

Universal Health Services declared that its Board of Directors has initiated a stock repurchase plan on Thursday, February 24th 2022, which permits the company to repurchase $1,400,000,000.00 in outstanding shares, according to EventVestor. This repurchase authorization permits the company to reacquire up to 12.1% of its shares through open market purchases. Shares repurchase plans are generally a sign that the company's management believes its stock is undervalued.

What guidance has Universal Health Services issued on next quarter's earnings?

Universal Health Services issued an update on its FY23 earnings guidance on Tuesday, July, 25th. The company provided EPS guidance of $9.85-$10.50 for the period, compared to the consensus EPS estimate of $10.16. The company issued revenue guidance of $14.13-$14.33 billion, compared to the consensus revenue estimate of $14.13 billion.

What is Alan B. Miller's approval rating as Universal Health Services' CEO?

237 employees have rated Universal Health Services Chief Executive Officer Alan B. Miller on Glassdoor.com. Alan B. Miller has an approval rating of 63% among the company's employees. This puts Alan B. Miller in the bottom 25% of approval ratings compared to other CEOs of publicly-traded companies.

What other stocks do shareholders of Universal Health Services own?

Based on aggregate information from My MarketBeat watchlists, some companies that other Universal Health Services investors own include UnitedHealth Group (UNH), Netflix (NFLX), Broadcom (AVGO), Alibaba Group (BABA), Bank of America (BAC), Walt Disney (DIS), Intel (INTC), Johnson & Johnson (JNJ), NVIDIA (NVDA) and JPMorgan Chase & Co. (JPM).

What is Universal Health Services' stock symbol?

Universal Health Services trades on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) under the ticker symbol "UHS."

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 WeBull, Vanguard Brokerage Services, TD Ameritrade, E*TRADE, Robinhood, Fidelity, and Charles Schwab.
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What is Universal Health Services' stock price today?

One share of UHS stock can currently be purchased for approximately $125.73.

How much money does Universal Health Services make?

Universal Health Services (NYSE:UHS) has a market capitalization of $8.72 billion and generates $13.40 billion in revenue each year. The health services provider earns $675.61 million in net income (profit) each year or $9.63 on an earnings per share basis.

How many employees does Universal Health Services have?

The company employs 93,800 workers across the globe.

How can I contact Universal Health Services?

Universal Health Services' mailing address is 367 S GULPH RD, KING OF PRUSSIA PA, 19406. The official website for the company is www.uhsinc.com. The health services provider can be reached via phone at (610) 768-3300, via email at karen.sterner@uhsinc.com, or via fax at 610-768-3336.

This page (NYSE:UHS) was last updated on 10/2/2023 by MarketBeat.com Staff

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