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
SymbolNYSE:UHS
CUSIP91390310
Phone610-768-3300
Debt
Debt-to-Equity Ratio0.72
Current Ratio1.30
Quick Ratio1.20
Price-To-Earnings
Trailing P/E Ratio16.71
Forward P/E Ratio13.23
P/E Growth1.18
Sales & Book Value
Annual Sales$10.41 billion
Price / Sales1.13
Cash Flow$12.4545 per share
Price / Cash10.10
Book Value$53.61 per share
Price / Book2.35
Profitability
EPS (Most Recent Fiscal Year)$7.53
Net Income$752.30 million
Net Margins7.68%
Return on Equity15.74%
Return on Assets7.48%
Miscellaneous
Employees83,100
Outstanding Shares93,340,000
Market Cap$11.74 billion
Universal Health Services, Inc. Class B (NYSE:UHS) Frequently Asked Questions
What is Universal Health Services, Inc. Class B's stock symbol?
Universal Health Services, Inc. Class B trades on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) under the ticker symbol "UHS."
How often does Universal Health Services, Inc. Class B pay dividends? What is the dividend yield for Universal Health Services, Inc. Class B?
Universal Health Services, Inc. Class B announced a quarterly dividend on Friday, July 20th. Shareholders of record on Tuesday, September 4th will be given a dividend of $0.10 per share on Monday, September 17th. This represents a $0.40 annualized dividend and a yield of 0.32%. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Friday, August 31st. View Universal Health Services, Inc. Class B's Dividend History.
How will Universal Health Services, Inc. Class B's stock buyback program work?
Universal Health Services, Inc. Class B declared that its Board of Directors has initiated a stock buyback plan on Thursday, November 16th 2017, which permits the company to buyback $400,000,000.00 in outstanding shares, according to EventVestor. This buyback authorization permits the company to reacquire shares of its stock through open market purchases. Stock buyback plans are usually an indication that the company's leadership believes its stock is undervalued.
How were Universal Health Services, Inc. Class B's earnings last quarter?
Universal Health Services, Inc. Class B (NYSE:UHS) issued its quarterly earnings results on Wednesday, July, 25th. The health services provider reported $2.47 earnings per share for the quarter, topping the Thomson Reuters' consensus estimate of $2.39 by $0.08. The health services provider earned $2.68 billion during the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $2.72 billion. Universal Health Services, Inc. Class B had a return on equity of 15.74% and a net margin of 7.68%. Universal Health Services, Inc. Class B's quarterly revenue was up 2.6% on a year-over-year basis. During the same quarter in the previous year, the business earned $1.94 earnings per share. View Universal Health Services, Inc. Class B's Earnings History.
When is Universal Health Services, Inc. Class B's next earnings date?
How can I listen to Universal Health Services, Inc. Class B's earnings call?
Universal Health Services, Inc. Class B will be holding an earnings conference call on Friday, October 26th at 9:00 AM Eastern. Interested parties can register for or listen to the call using this link or dial in at 8776487971.
What price target have analysts set for UHS?
14 brokers have issued 12-month target prices for Universal Health Services, Inc. Class B's shares. Their forecasts range from $114.00 to $155.00. On average, they expect Universal Health Services, Inc. Class B's stock price to reach $135.00 in the next year. This suggests a possible upside of 7.3% from the stock's current price. View Analyst Price Targets for Universal Health Services, Inc. Class B.
What is the consensus analysts' recommendation for Universal Health Services, Inc. Class B?
Who are some of Universal Health Services, Inc. Class B's key competitors?
Who are Universal Health Services, Inc. Class B's key executives?
Universal Health Services, Inc. Class B's 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, Inc. Class B's major shareholders?
Universal Health Services, Inc. Class B's stock is owned by many different of institutional and retail investors. Top institutional investors include Hexavest Inc. (0.49%), Polaris Greystone Financial Group LLC (0.20%), Bank of Montreal Can (0.09%), Andra AP fonden (0.09%), Gateway Investment Advisers LLC (0.08%) and Aperio Group LLC (0.07%). View Institutional Ownership Trends for Universal Health Services, Inc. Class B.
Which institutional investors are selling Universal Health Services, Inc. Class B stock?
Which institutional investors are buying Universal Health Services, Inc. Class B stock?
How do I buy shares of Universal Health Services, Inc. Class B?
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, Inc. Class B's stock price today?
One share of UHS stock can currently be purchased for approximately $125.79.
How big of a company is Universal Health Services, Inc. Class B?
Universal Health Services, Inc. Class B has a market capitalization of $11.74 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, Inc. Class B employs 83,100 workers across the globe.
What is Universal Health Services, Inc. Class B's official website?
How can I contact Universal Health Services, Inc. Class B?
Universal Health Services, Inc. Class B's 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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