Lowest-Rated StocksLowest-RatedNYSE:UHS Universal Health Services (UHS) Stock Forecast, Price & News $137.50 +1.48 (+1.09%) (As of 06/7/2023 ET) Add Compare Share Share Today's Range$135.62▼$138.8750-Day Range$125.00▼$150.3552-Week Range$82.50▼$154.65Volume510,026 shsAverage Volume645,943 shsMarket Capitalization$9.65 billionP/E Ratio14.61Dividend Yield0.58%Price Target$140.50 ProfileProfileAnalyst RatingsChartCompetitorsDividendEarningsFinancialsInsider TradesInstitutional OwnershipHeadlinesOptions ChainSEC FilingsShort InterestSocial MediaSustainabilityProfileAnalyst RatingsChartCompetitorsDividendEarningsFinancialsInsider TradesInstitutional OwnershipHeadlinesOptions ChainSEC FilingsShort InterestSocial MediaSustainability Universal Health Services MarketRank™ ForecastAnalyst RatingHold2.12 Rating ScoreUpside/Downside2.2% Upside$140.50 Price TargetShort InterestHealthy2.85% of Float Sold ShortDividend StrengthWeakBased on Four FactorsSustainability-1.10Upright™ Environmental ScoreNews Sentiment0.85Based on 11 Articles This WeekInsider TradingSelling Shares$10.53 M Sold Last QuarterProj. Earnings Growth13.05%From $10.27 to $11.61 Per ShareSee Full Details Hide Full Details Overall MarketRank™MarketRank is calculated as an average of available category scores, with extra weight given to analysis and valuation.2.65 out of 5 starsMedical Sector72nd out of 981 stocksGeneral Medical & Surgical Hospitals Industry1st out of 5 stocks 2.1 Analyst's Opinion Consensus RatingUniversal Health Services has received a consensus rating of Hold. The company's average rating score is 2.12, and is based on 5 buy ratings, 9 hold ratings, and 3 sell ratings.Price Target Upside/DownsideAccording to analysts' consensus price target of $140.50, Universal Health Services has a forecasted upside of 2.2% from its current price of $137.50.Amount of Analyst CoverageUniversal Health Services has been the subject of 8 research reports in the past 90 days, demonstrating strong analyst interest in this stock. Previous Next 3.0 Short Interest Percentage of Shares Shorted2.85% 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 2.4, 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 4.27%, indicating that investor sentiment is decreasing. Previous Next 1.7 Dividend Strength Dividend YieldUniversal Health Services has a dividend yield of 0.59%, 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 8.50%. 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 6.89% next year. This indicates that Universal Health Services will be able to sustain or increase its dividend. Previous Next 4.6 Sustainability and ESG Overall ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) ScoreUniversal Health Services has received a 73.40% net impact score from Upright. The largest positive contribution comes from its "Physical diseases" impact, which is mostly driven by its "Private general practitioner's diagnostic appointments", "Private oncologist's appointments", "Private surgical procedures", "Private therapeutic medical procedures", and "Private neurologist's appointments" products. See details.Environmental SustainabilityThe Environmental Impact score for Universal Health Services is -1.10. Previous Next 2.7 News and Social Media Coverage News SentimentUniversal Health Services has a news sentiment score of 0.85. 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 higher news sentiment than the 0.51 average news sentiment score of Medical companies.News Coverage This WeekMarketBeat has tracked 11 news articles for Universal Health Services this week, compared to 5 articles on an average week.MarketBeat FollowsOnly 3 people have added Universal Health Services to their MarketBeat watchlist in the last 30 days. This is a decrease of 0% compared to the previous 30 days. Previous Next 3.3 Company Ownership Insider Buying vs. Insider SellingIn the past three months, Universal Health Services insiders have sold more of their company's stock than they have bought. Specifically, they have bought $0.00 in company stock and sold $10,532,212.00 in company stock.Percentage Held by Insiders16.60% 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 Institutions87.17% 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. Previous Next 2.5 Earnings and Valuation Earnings GrowthEarnings for Universal Health Services are expected to grow by 13.05% in the coming year, from $10.27 to $11.61 per share.Price to Earnings Ratio vs. the MarketThe P/E ratio of Universal Health Services is 14.61, which means that it is trading at a less expensive P/E ratio than the market average P/E ratio of about 138.34.Price to Earnings Ratio vs. SectorThe P/E ratio of Universal Health Services is 14.61, which means that it is trading at a less expensive P/E ratio than the Medical sector average P/E ratio of about 109.89.Price to Earnings Growth RatioUniversal Health Services has a PEG Ratio of 1.75. PEG Ratios above 1 indicate that a company could be overvalued.Price to Book Value per Share RatioUniversal Health Services has a P/B Ratio of 1.63. P/B Ratios below 3 indicates that a company is reasonably valued with respect to its assets and liabilities. Previous Next See Top Rated MarketRank™ Stocks Here About Universal Health Services (NYSE:UHS) StockUniversal Health Services, Inc. operates as a healthcare management company, which through its subsidiaries, owns and operates acute care hospitals, behavioral health centers, and outpatient facilities. It operates through the following segments: Acute Care Hospital Services, Behavioral Health Care Services, and Other. The Other segment consists of centralized services such as information technology, purchasing, reimbursement, accounting and finance, taxation, legal, advertising, and design and construction. The company was founded by Alan B. Miller in 1979 and is headquartered in King of Prussia, PA.Read More Receive UHS Stock News and Ratings via Email Sign-up to receive the latest news and ratings for Universal Health Services and its competitors with MarketBeat's FREE daily newsletter. Email Address UHS Stock News HeadlinesJune 7, 2023 | americanbankingnews.comQ2 2023 Earnings Forecast for Universal Health Services, Inc. (NYSE:UHS) Issued By Zacks ResearchJune 2, 2023 | americanbankingnews.comUniversal Health Services (NYSE:UHS) Upgraded to "Buy" at Bank of AmericaJune 8, 2023 | Legacy Research (Affiliate) (Ad)“You need at least $100 of this asset – and it’s NOT gold” – Dr. Nomi Prin$100 is all you need… Former Goldman Sachs managing director Dr. Nomi Prins has identified an investment she’s calling ‘the world’s hardest asset’ – and she’s recommending it to friends, family, and followers.May 31, 2023 | finance.yahoo.comHere's Why Investors Should Hold Universal Health (UHS) NowMay 30, 2023 | finance.yahoo.comCalculating The Fair Value Of Universal Health Services, Inc. (NYSE:UHS)May 29, 2023 | americanbankingnews.comUniversal Health Services (NYSE:UHS) Lifted to "Outperform" at SVB SecuritiesMay 25, 2023 | finance.yahoo.comUniversal Health Services (UHS) Down 10.8% Since Last Earnings Report: Can It Rebound?May 25, 2023 | americanbankingnews.comAnalysts Set Universal Health Services, Inc. (NYSE:UHS) Price Target at $137.71June 8, 2023 | Legacy Research (Affiliate) (Ad)“You need at least $100 of this asset – and it’s NOT gold” – Dr. Nomi Prin$100 is all you need… Former Goldman Sachs managing director Dr. Nomi Prins has identified an investment she’s calling ‘the world’s hardest asset’ – and she’s recommending it to friends, family, and followers.May 22, 2023 | americanbankingnews.comUniversal Health Services (NYSE:UHS) Receives New Coverage from Analysts at StockNews.comMay 21, 2023 | americanbankingnews.comUniversal Health Services, Inc. (NYSE:UHS) Director Sells $226,195.20 in StockMay 19, 2023 | msn.comUniversal Health Services, Inc. - Class B (UHS) Declares $0.20 DividendMay 19, 2023 | americanbankingnews.comUniversal Health Services, Inc. to Issue Quarterly Dividend of $0.20 (NYSE:UHS)May 16, 2023 | msn.comMizuho Maintains Universal Health Services, Inc. - Class B (UHS) Buy RecommendationMay 16, 2023 | msn.comGoldman Sachs Maintains Universal Health Services, Inc. - Class B (UHS) Sell RecommendationMay 16, 2023 | markets.businessinsider.comMizuho Maintains Buy Rating for Universal Health Servs: Here's What You Need To KnowMay 16, 2023 | markets.businessinsider.comAnalyst Expectations for Universal Health Servs's FutureMay 16, 2023 | americanbankingnews.comUniversal Health Services (NYSE:UHS) PT Raised to $150.00May 15, 2023 | americanbankingnews.comInsider Selling: Universal Health Services, Inc. (NYSE:UHS) Director Sells $439,733.71 in StockMay 15, 2023 | americanbankingnews.comInsider Selling: Universal Health Services, Inc. (NYSE:UHS) CFO Sells $3,477,000.00 in StockMay 12, 2023 | americanbankingnews.com888 Reiterates "Maintains" Rating for Universal Health Services (NYSE:UHS)May 9, 2023 | marketwatch.comUniversal Health Services Inc. Cl B stock outperforms market despite losses on the dayMay 9, 2023 | msn.comTD Cowen Maintains Universal Health Services, Inc. - Class B (UHS) Market Perform RecommendationMay 5, 2023 | marketwatch.comUniversal Health Services Inc. Cl B stock rises Friday, still underperforms marketApril 29, 2023 | americanbankingnews.comUniversal Health Services (NYSE:UHS) PT Raised to $155.00 at Deutsche Bank AktiengesellschaftApril 28, 2023 | americanbankingnews.comUniversal Health Services (NYSE:UHS) Price Target Raised to $152.00 at Royal Bank of CanadaApril 28, 2023 | americanbankingnews.comUniversal Health Services (NYSE:UHS) Given New $165.00 Price Target at CitigroupSee More Headlines UHS Price History View Price History Chart DataSkip Price History Chart 30 days | 90 days | 365 days | Advanced Chart UHS Company Calendar Ex-Dividend for 3/15 Dividend2/28/2023Dividend Payable3/15/2023Last Earnings4/25/2023Ex-Dividend for 6/15 Dividend5/31/2023Today6/08/2023Dividend Payable6/15/2023Next Earnings (Estimated)7/24/2023Fiscal Year End12/31/2023Get Stock AlertsIndustry, Sector and Symbol Stock ExchangeNYSE Industry General medical & surgical hospitals Sub-IndustryHealth Care Facilities SectorMedical Current SymbolNYSE:UHS CUSIP91390310 CIK352915 Webwww.uhsinc.com Phone(610) 768-3300Fax610-768-3336Employees93,800Year FoundedN/APrice Target and Rating Average Stock Price Forecast$140.50 High Stock Price Forecast$170.00 Low Stock Price Forecast$90.00 Forecasted Upside/Downside+2.2%Consensus RatingHold Rating Score (0-4)2.12 Research Coverage17 Analysts Profitability EPS (Most Recent Fiscal Year)$9.41 Trailing P/E Ratio14.61 Forward P/E Ratio13.39 P/E Growth1.75Net Income$675.61 million Net Margins5.05% Pretax Margin6.49% Return on Equity12.33% Return on Assets5.47% Debt Debt-to-Equity Ratio0.78 Current Ratio1.37 Quick Ratio1.26 Sales & Book Value Annual Sales$13.40 billion Price / Sales0.72 Cash Flow$18.97 per share Price / Cash Flow7.25 Book Value$84.46 per share Price / Book1.63Miscellaneous Outstanding Shares70,180,000Free Float58,532,000Market Cap$9.65 billion OptionableOptionable Beta1.26 Key ExecutivesMarc Daniel MillerPresident, Chief Executive Officer & DirectorSteve G. FiltonChief Financial Officer, Secretary & Executive VPPaul StefanacciChief Medical Officer & VP-Quality ManagementMatthew J. PetersonEVP & President-Behavioral Health DivisionEdward H. SimExecutive VP & President-Acute Care DivisionKey CompetitorsTenet HealthcareNYSE:THCSurgery PartnersNASDAQ:SGRYPrometheus BiosciencesNASDAQ:RXDXDr. Reddy's LaboratoriesNYSE:RDYRepligenNASDAQ:RGENView All CompetitorsInsiders & InstitutionsMacquarie Group Ltd.Sold 944 shares on 6/1/2023Ownership: 0.039%ProShare Advisors LLCBought 4,276 shares on 5/26/2023Ownership: 0.018%Brandywine Global Investment Management LLCSold 1,528 shares on 5/25/2023Ownership: 0.090%Toroso Investments LLCBought 2,083 shares on 5/23/2023Ownership: 0.003%Seaport Global Advisors LLCSold 2,001 shares on 5/23/2023Ownership: 0.003%View All Insider TransactionsView All Institutional Transactions UHS Stock - Frequently Asked Questions Should I buy or sell Universal Health Services stock right now? 17 Wall Street analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Universal Health Services in the last twelve months. There are currently 3 sell ratings, 9 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. View UHS analyst ratings or view top-rated stocks. What is Universal Health Services' stock price forecast for 2023? 17 analysts have issued 12-month price targets for Universal Health Services' stock. Their UHS share price forecasts range from $90.00 to $170.00. On average, they expect the company's share price to reach $140.50 in the next twelve months. This suggests a possible upside of 2.2% from the stock's current price. View analysts price targets for UHS or view top-rated stocks among Wall Street analysts. How have UHS shares performed in 2023? Universal Health Services' stock was trading at $140.89 at the beginning of 2023. Since then, UHS shares have decreased by 2.4% and is now trading at $137.50. View the best growth stocks for 2023 here. When is Universal Health Services' next earnings date? The company is scheduled to release its next quarterly earnings announcement on Monday, July 24th 2023. View our UHS earnings forecast. How were Universal Health Services' earnings last quarter? Universal Health Services, Inc. (NYSE:UHS) posted its earnings results on Tuesday, April, 25th. The health services provider reported $2.34 earnings per share for the quarter, topping the consensus estimate of $2.15 by $0.19. The health services provider earned $3.47 billion during the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $3.45 billion. Universal Health Services had a trailing twelve-month return on equity of 12.33% and a net margin of 5.05%. The business's revenue was up 5.3% compared to the same quarter last year. During the same period in the previous year, the firm posted $2.15 earnings per share. Read the conference call transcript. 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 Wednesday, May 17th. Investors of record on Thursday, June 1st will be paid a dividend of $0.20 per share on Thursday, June 15th. This represents a $0.80 dividend on an annualized basis and a yield of 0.58%. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Wednesday, May 31st. Read our dividend analysis for UHS. What ETFs hold Universal Health Services' stock? ETFs with the largest weight of Universal Health Services (NYSE:UHS) stock in their portfolio include BTD Capital Fund (DIP), SPDR S&P Health Care Services ETF (XHS), First Trust Health Care AlphaDEX Fund (FXH), iShares U.S. Healthcare Providers ETF (IHF), Invesco S&P 500 Equal Weight Health Care ETF (RYH), Invesco S&P 500 Pure Value ETF (RPV), First Trust Long/Short Equity ETF (FTLS) and Cambria Shareholder Yield ETF (SYLD). 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 0.59%. The dividend payout ratio is 8.50%. This payout ratio is at a healthy, sustainable level, below 75%. Based on earnings estimates, UHS will have a dividend payout ratio of 6.89% next year. This indicates that the company will be able to sustain or increase its dividend. Read our dividend analysis for UHS. How will Universal Health Services' stock buyback program work? Universal Health Services announced that its Board of Directors has initiated a share repurchase plan on Thursday, February 24th 2022, which authorizes the company to buyback $1,400,000,000.00 in shares, according to EventVestor. This buyback authorization authorizes the company to reacquire up to 12.1% of its shares through open market purchases. Shares buyback plans are generally a sign that the company's board believes its stock is undervalued. 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." Who are Universal Health Services' major shareholders? Universal Health Services' stock is owned by many different institutional and retail investors. Top institutional shareholders include FMR LLC (7.83%), BlackRock Inc. (6.48%), State Street Corp (3.92%), American Century Companies Inc. (2.55%), Dimensional Fund Advisors LP (2.25%) and Nuance Investments LLC (2.24%). Insiders that own company stock include Eileen C Mcdonnell, Eileen C Mcdonnell, Elliot J Md Mba Sussman, Lawrence S Gibbs, Marc D Miller, Marc W Booth, Matthew Jay Peterson and Steve Filton. 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 WeBull, Vanguard Brokerage Services, TD Ameritrade, E*TRADE, Robinhood, Fidelity, and Charles Schwab. Compare Top Brokerages Here. What is Universal Health Services' stock price today? One share of UHS stock can currently be purchased for approximately $137.50. How much money does Universal Health Services make? Universal Health Services (NYSE:UHS) has a market capitalization of $9.65 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 $9.41 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 6/8/2023 by MarketBeat.com Staff Adding Choose a watchlist: Watchlist Adding You have already added five stocks to your watchlist. 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