Universal Health Services, Inc. (UHS)
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- symbol UHS
- Rev/Share 255.7692
- Book/Share 111.0243
- PB 1.5473
- Debt/Equity 0.7124
- CurrentRatio 1.2904
- ROIC 0.109
- MktCap 10889600447.0
- FreeCF/Share 14.0084
- PFCF 12.0791
- PE 8.626
- Debt/Assets 0.3342
- DivYield 0.0047
- ROE 0.1856
- Rating A-
- Score 4
- Recommendation Buy
- P/E Score 3
- DCF Score 5
- P/B Score 3
- D/E Score 1
Recent Analyst Ratings
| Type | Ticker | Analyst Firm | Previous Rating | Current Rating | Previous Price Target | Current Price Target | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Downgrade | UHS | BofA Securities | Neutral | Underperform | -- | $185 | July 16, 2025 |
| Downgrade | UHS | Robert W. Baird | Outperform | Neutral | -- | $224 | April 15, 2025 |
| Initiation | UHS | Morgan Stanley | -- | Equal Weight | -- | $200 | March 26, 2025 |
| Upgrade | UHS | Cantor Fitzgerald | Neutral | Overweight | -- | -- | Feb. 3, 2025 |
| Resumed | UHS | JP Morgan | -- | Neutral | -- | $226 | Dec. 17, 2024 |
| Downgrade | UHS | Goldman | Buy | Neutral | $228 | $198 | Dec. 16, 2024 |
| Upgrade | UHS | TD Cowen | Hold | Buy | $220 | $283 | Oct. 16, 2024 |
| Initiation | UHS | KeyBanc Capital Markets | -- | Sector Weight | -- | -- | Oct. 11, 2024 |
News
Why Universal Health Services (UHS) is a Top Growth Stock for the Long-Term
Published: August 01, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive
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Universal Health Services, Inc. (UHS) Q2 2025 Earnings Call Transcript
Published: July 29, 2025 by: Seeking Alpha
Sentiment: Neutral
Universal Health Services, Inc. (NYSE:UHS ) Q2 2025 Earnings Conference Call July 29, 2025 10:00 AM ET Company Participants Marc D. Miller - CEO, President & Director Steve G.
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Universal Health Q2 Earnings Beat on Strong Acute Care Admissions
Published: July 29, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive
UHS tops Q2 estimates with EPS up 24% as strong acute care and behavioral admissions drive revenue growth.
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Why Universal Health Services (UHS) is a Top Value Stock for the Long-Term
Published: July 28, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive
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Gear Up for Universal Health Services (UHS) Q2 Earnings: Wall Street Estimates for Key Metrics
Published: July 23, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Neutral
Get a deeper insight into the potential performance of Universal Health Services (UHS) for the quarter ended June 2025 by going beyond Wall Street's top-and-bottom-line estimates and examining the estimates for some of its key metrics.
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Hospital Market May Be Sick, But These 4 Stocks Are Healthy
Published: July 21, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive
HCA, THC, UHS, and CYH are showing strength through smart expansions and solid earnings despite hospital industry headwinds.
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S&P 500 Gains and Losses Today: Johnson & Johnson Stock Jumps; Universal Health Services Shares Slide
Published: July 16, 2025 by: Investopedia
Sentiment: Positive
Major U.S. equities indexes ticked higher Wednesday as President Donald Trump refuted reports that he is planning the immediate dismissal of Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell and questions about his legal ability to do so.
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Looking for a Growth Stock? 3 Reasons Why Universal Health Services (UHS) is a Solid Choice
Published: July 16, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive
Universal Health Services (UHS) possesses solid growth attributes, which could help it handily outperform the market.
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Wall Street Analysts Believe Universal Health Services (UHS) Could Rally 28.04%: Here's is How to Trade
Published: July 16, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive
The average of price targets set by Wall Street analysts indicates a potential upside of 28% in Universal Health Services (UHS). While the effectiveness of this highly sought-after metric is questionable, the positive trend in earnings estimate revisions might translate into an upside in the stock.
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Should Value Investors Buy Universal Health Services (UHS) Stock?
Published: July 16, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive
Here at Zacks, our focus is on the proven Zacks Rank system, which emphasizes earnings estimates and estimate revisions to find great stocks. Nevertheless, we are always paying attention to the latest value, growth, and momentum trends to underscore strong picks.
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4 Value Stocks to Buy as Inflation and Market Volatility Rise
Published: July 16, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive
CVS Health, Hudbay Minerals, Universal Health Services and ASB stand out as value stocks amid rising inflation.
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Universal Health Services (UHS) is a Top-Ranked Momentum Stock: Should You Buy?
Published: July 08, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive
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Here's Why Universal Health Services (UHS) is a Strong Growth Stock
Published: June 27, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive
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Why Universal Health Services (UHS) is a Top Growth Stock for the Long-Term
Published: June 11, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive
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Here's Why Universal Health Services (UHS) is a Strong Value Stock
Published: June 09, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive
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Why Is Universal Health Services (UHS) Up 12% Since Last Earnings Report?
Published: May 28, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive
Universal Health Services (UHS) reported earnings 30 days ago. What's next for the stock?
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Universal Health Services: Leveraging On Acute Hospital Care Growth
Published: May 28, 2025 by: Seeking Alpha
Sentiment: Positive
I'm bullish on UHS due to strong acute care market growth, driven by rising chronic disease prevalence and robust healthcare spending. UHS's financials are impressive, with Q1'25 net income up 21% and revenue up 6.7%, reflecting sustained demand for acute care services. Valuation metrics show UHS is undervalued relative to peers, with a low P/S ratio and competitive revenue growth, supporting a buy rating.
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Here's Why Universal Health Services (UHS) is a Strong Momentum Stock
Published: May 27, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive
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Here's Why Universal Health Services (UHS) is a Strong Growth Stock
Published: May 26, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive
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Why Universal Health Services (UHS) is a Top Growth Stock for the Long-Term
Published: May 09, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive
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Why Universal Health Services (UHS) is a Top Momentum Stock for the Long-Term
Published: May 08, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive
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Universal Health Services (UHS) Upgraded to Buy: Here's Why
Published: May 05, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive
Universal Health Services (UHS) has been upgraded to a Zacks Rank #2 (Buy), reflecting growing optimism about the company's earnings prospects. This might drive the stock higher in the near term.
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Does Universal Health Services (UHS) Have the Potential to Rally 26.33% as Wall Street Analysts Expect?
Published: May 05, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive
The mean of analysts' price targets for Universal Health Services (UHS) points to a 26.3% upside in the stock. While this highly sought-after metric has not proven reasonably effective, strong agreement among analysts in raising earnings estimates does indicate an upside in the stock.
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Best Growth Stocks to Buy for April 30th
Published: April 30, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive
LMB, UHS and BGC made it to the Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy) growth stocks list on April 30, 2025.
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Universal Health Services, Inc. (UHS) Q1 2025 Earnings Call Transcript
Published: April 29, 2025 by: Seeking Alpha
Sentiment: Neutral
Universal Health Services, Inc. (NYSE:UHS ) Q1 2025 Earnings Conference Call April 29, 2025 9:00 AM ET Company Participants Steve Filton - Executive Vice President & Chief Financial Officer Marc Miller - Chief Executive Officer Conference Call Participants Justin Lake - Wolfe Research Sarah James - Cantor Fitzgerald Andrew Mok - Barclays Ben Hendrix - RBC Capital Markets Stephen Baxter - Wells Fargo Benjamin Rossi - JPMorgan Joshua Raskin - Nephron Research Craig Hettenbach - Morgan Stanley Matthew Gillmor - KeyBanc Capital Markets Michael Ha - Baird Pito Chickering - Deutsche Bank Ryan Langston - TD Cowen Joanna Gajuk - …
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Best Growth Stocks to Buy for April 29th
Published: April 29, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive
Here are three stocks with buy ranks and strong growth characteristics for investors to consider today April 29th:
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Universal Health Q1 Earnings Beat on Strong Acute Care Admissions
Published: April 29, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Neutral
UHS continues to witness growth in acute care facilities' patient days, while behavioral health care services witness decline.
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Universal Health Services (UHS) Reports Q1 Earnings: What Key Metrics Have to Say
Published: April 28, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive
Although the revenue and EPS for Universal Health Services (UHS) give a sense of how its business performed in the quarter ended March 2025, it might be worth considering how some key metrics compare with Wall Street estimates and the year-ago numbers.
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Doctor's Orders: 4 Hospital Stocks to Benefit From Industry Trends
Published: April 28, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive
The Zacks Medical-Hospital industry is likely to gain from growing demand, improving operating stability and finances. Companies like HCA, THC, UHS and CYH are poised to benefit from these trends.
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Universal Health to Report Q1 Earnings: Can it Surprise Wall Street?
Published: April 24, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive
UHS' first-quarter earnings are likely to have benefited from growing admissions and patient days.
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About Universal Health Services, Inc. (UHS)
- IPO Date 1981-07-09
- Website https://uhs.com
- Industry Medical - Care Facilities
- CEO Marc D. Miller
- Employees 99300