Universal Health Services, Inc., through its subsidiaries, owns and operates acute care hospitals, outpatient facilities, and behavioral health care facilities. The company operates through Acute Care Hospital Services, Behavioral Health Care Services, and Other segments. Its hospital offer general and specialty surgery, internal medicine, obstetrics, emergency room care, radiology, oncology, diagnostic care, coronary care, pediatric services, pharmacy services, and/or behavioral health services. As of February 28, 2018, it owned and/or operated 326 inpatient facilities, and 32 outpatient and other facilities located in 37 states, Washington, D.C., the United Kingdom, Puerto Rico, and Virgin Islands. Universal Health Services, Inc. founded in 1978 and is headquartered in King Of Prussia, Pennsylvania.
Industry, Sector and Symbol
Stock Exchange NYSE
Industry General medical & surgical hospitals
Sub-IndustryHealth Care Facilities
SectorMedical
Current SymbolNYSE:UHS
Previous Symbol
CUSIP91390310
Phone610-768-3300
Debt
Debt-to-Equity Ratio0.68
Current Ratio1.09
Quick Ratio1.01
Price-To-Earnings
Trailing P/E Ratio17.35
Forward P/E Ratio13.80
P/E Growth1.29
Sales & Book Value
Annual Sales$10.41 billion
Price / Sales1.16
Cash Flow$12.6129 per share
Price / Cash Flow10.36
Book Value$53.61 per share
Price / Book2.44
Profitability
EPS (Most Recent Fiscal Year)$7.53
Net Income$752.30 million
Net Margins7.89%
Return on Equity16.33%
Return on Assets7.83%
Miscellaneous
Employees83,100
Outstanding Shares92,510,000
Market Cap$11.94 billion
OptionableOptionable
Universal Health Services (NYSE:UHS) Frequently Asked Questions
What is Universal Health Services' stock symbol?
Universal Health Services trades on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) under the ticker symbol "UHS."
How often does Universal Health Services pay dividends? What is the dividend yield for Universal Health Services?
Universal Health Services declared a quarterly dividend on Wednesday, November 14th. Shareholders of record on Monday, December 3rd will be given a dividend of $0.10 per share on Monday, December 17th. This represents a $0.40 annualized dividend and a yield of 0.30%. The ex-dividend date is Friday, November 30th. View Universal Health Services' Dividend History.
How will Universal Health Services' stock buyback program work?
Universal Health Services announced that its Board of Directors has initiated a stock repurchase plan on Thursday, November 16th 2017, which authorizes the company to buyback $400,000,000.00 in shares, according to EventVestor. This buyback authorization authorizes the company to reacquire shares of its stock through open market purchases. Stock buyback plans are typically a sign that the company's board believes its stock is undervalued.
How were Universal Health Services' earnings last quarter?
Universal Health Services, Inc. (NYSE:UHS) announced its quarterly earnings results on Thursday, October, 25th. The health services provider reported $2.23 EPS for the quarter, beating the Thomson Reuters' consensus estimate of $2.01 by $0.22. The health services provider earned $2.65 billion during the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $2.68 billion. Universal Health Services had a return on equity of 16.33% and a net margin of 7.89%. View Universal Health Services' Earnings History.
When is Universal Health Services' next earnings date?
What price target have analysts set for UHS?
16 brokerages have issued 12-month price objectives for Universal Health Services' shares. Their predictions range from $120.00 to $156.00. On average, they anticipate Universal Health Services' share price to reach $137.3750 in the next year. This suggests a possible upside of 4.7% from the stock's current price. View Analyst Price Targets for Universal Health Services.
What is the consensus analysts' recommendation for Universal Health Services?
16 Wall Street analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Universal Health Services in the last year. There are currently 6 hold ratings and 10 buy ratings for the stock, resulting in a consensus recommendation of "Buy." View Analyst Ratings for Universal Health Services.
Has Universal Health Services been receiving favorable news coverage?
News articles about UHS stock have been trending very positive recently, InfoTrie reports. InfoTrie identifies positive and negative press coverage by monitoring more than six thousand news and blog sources in real time. The firm ranks coverage of publicly-traded companies on a scale of -5 to 5, with scores closest to five being the most favorable. Universal Health Services earned a media sentiment score of 4.0 on InfoTrie's scale. They also gave news headlines about the health services provider a news buzz of 10.0 out of 10, indicating that recent press coverage is extremely likely to have an impact on the company's share price in the next several days.
Who are some of Universal Health Services' key competitors?
Who are Universal Health Services' key executives?
Universal Health Services' management team includes the folowing people:
- Mr. Alan B. Miller, Exec. Chairman & CEO (Age 80)
- Mr. Marc D. Miller, Pres & Director (Age 47)
- Mr. Steve G. Filton, Exec. VP, CFO & Sec. (Age 60)
- Ms. Debra K. Osteen, Exec. VP & Pres of Behavioral Health Care Division (Age 62)
- Mr. Marvin Gene Pember, Exec. VP & Pres of Acute Care Division (Age 64)
Who are Universal Health Services' major shareholders?
Universal Health Services' stock is owned by many different of retail and institutional investors. Top institutional shareholders include Vanguard Group Inc. (9.84%), BlackRock Inc. (6.53%), FMR LLC (4.64%), JPMorgan Chase & Co. (3.51%), First Eagle Investment Management LLC (2.98%) and Wedge Capital Management L L P NC (1.89%). View Institutional Ownership Trends for Universal Health Services.
Which major investors are selling Universal Health Services stock?
UHS stock was sold by a variety of institutional investors in the last quarter, including Sirios Capital Management L P, BlackRock Inc., AQR Capital Management LLC, Marshall Wace North America L.P., Wedge Capital Management L L P NC, Mitsubishi UFJ Trust & Banking Corp, Schroder Investment Management Group and Marshall Wace LLP. View Insider Buying and Selling for Universal Health Services.
Which major investors are buying Universal Health Services stock?
UHS stock was purchased by a variety of institutional investors in the last quarter, including JPMorgan Chase & Co., Hexavest Inc., Acadian Asset Management LLC, Clearbridge Investments LLC, Morgan Stanley, First Eagle Investment Management LLC, FMR LLC and Polaris Greystone Financial Group LLC. View Insider Buying and Selling for Universal Health Services.
How do I buy shares of Universal Health Services?
Shares of UHS can be purchased through any online brokerage account. Popular online brokerages with access to the U.S. stock market include Vanguard Brokerage Services, TD Ameritrade, E*TRADE, Scottrade, Fidelity and Charles Schwab.
What is Universal Health Services' stock price today?
One share of UHS stock can currently be purchased for approximately $131.27.
How big of a company is Universal Health Services?
Universal Health Services has a market capitalization of $11.94 billion and generates $10.41 billion in revenue each year. The health services provider earns $752.30 million in net income (profit) each year or $7.53 on an earnings per share basis. Universal Health Services employs 83,100 workers across the globe.
What is Universal Health Services' official website?
How can I contact Universal Health Services?
Universal Health Services' mailing address is 367 S GULPH RD, KING OF PRUSSIA PA, 19406. The health services provider can be reached via phone at 610-768-3300 or via email at [email protected]
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