UHS Adds Talkspace to Accelerate Virtual Behavioral Health Growth
Universal Health's $835M Talkspace acquisition expands virtual behavioral health, adding 6,000 providers and new growth opportunities.
Zacks Investment Research8/18/2026Positive
UHS
Universal Health Services IncNYSEHEALTHCAREMEDICAL CARE FACILITIES
Key Statistics
Market Cap
$10.05B
P/E Ratio
6.94
EPS
$24.57
Beta
1.06
52W High
$245.55
52W Low
$140.08
50-Day MA
$154.88
200-Day MA
$189.90
Dividend Yield
0.47%
Profit Margin
8.42%
Forward P/E
7.39
PEG Ratio
1.23
About Universal Health Services Inc
UnitedHealth Group Incorporated is an American for-profit multinational managed healthcare and insurance company based in Minnetonka, Minnesota. It offers health care products and insurance services.
Fundamentals
| Revenue (TTM) | $18.11B |
| Gross Profit (TTM) | $8.08B |
| EBITDA | $2.70B |
| Operating Margin | 11.10% |
| Return on Equity | 20.90% |
| Return on Assets | 8.32% |
| Revenue/Share (TTM) | $294.87 |
| Book Value | $127.49 |
| Price-to-Book | 1.33 |
| Price-to-Sales (TTM) | 0.56 |
| EV/Revenue | 0.836 |
| EV/EBITDA | 5.37 |
| Quarterly Earnings Growth (YoY) | 10.10% |
| Quarterly Revenue Growth (YoY) | 8.30% |
| Shares Outstanding | $51.69M |
| Float | $48.74M |
| % Insiders | 4.98% |
| % Institutions | 104.13% |
Historical Volatility
HV 10-Day
25.53%
HV 20-Day
30.27%
HV 30-Day
35.85%
HV 60-Day
33.12%
HV Rank
68.3%
Volatility is currently contracting
Analyst Ratings
Consensus ($193.94 target)
1
Strong Buy6
Buy12
Hold1
Strong SellLatest News
UNIVERSAL HEALTH SERVICES INVESTOR ALERT: Haeggquist & Eck, LLP Investigates Universal Health Services' Directors and Officers for Breach of Fiduciary Duties – UHS
NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- #HAEclassaction--UNIVERSAL HEALTH SERVICES INVESTOR ALERT: Haeggquist & Eck, LLP Investigates Universal Health Services' Directors and Officers.
Business Wire8/7/2026Neutral
Implied Volatility Surging for Universal Health Stock Options
Investors need to pay close attention to UHS stock based on the movements in the options market lately.
Zacks Investment Research8/3/2026Neutral
Universal Health Services: Valuations Look Attractive After A Meaningful Correction
I am initiating coverage on Universal Health Services with a Buy rating and a 24-month investment horizon, citing attractive valuations. UHS's behavioral health segment offers robust EBITDA margins and geographic diversification, with growth potential from the Talkspace acquisition and UK expansion. Despite concerns from the OBBBA and recent earnings misses, UHS's strong credit profile, healthy cash flows, and low leverage support continued capital allocation flexibility.
Seeking Alpha7/29/2026Positive
Universal Health Services Q2 Earnings Call Highlights
Universal Health Services NYSE: UHS reported second-quarter adjusted earnings per share of $5.98, up 12% from a year earlier, while adjusted EBITDA less noncontrolling interests rose 5% to $678 million. The company said results benefited from a $100 million out-of-period Florida directed payment program benefit that had not been included in its original outlook.
MarketBeat7/28/2026Positive
Universal Health Services, Inc. (UHS) Q2 2026 Earnings Call Transcript
Universal Health Services, Inc. (UHS) Q2 2026 Earnings Call Transcript
Seeking Alpha7/28/2026Neutral
UHS Beats Q2 Earnings and Revenue Estimates Despite Cost Pressures
UHS tops Q2 earnings and revenue estimates as Acute Care and Behavioral Health growth lifts results, even as higher costs weigh on operations.
Zacks Investment Research7/28/2026Positive
Universal Health Services cuts 2026 forecast on Medicaid reimbursement uncertainty
Hospital operator Universal Health Services lowered its full-year profit forecast on Monday, citing changes in reimbursements related to certain Medicaid supplemental payment programs, sending its shares down nearly 8% in extended trading.
Reuters7/27/2026Negative
UNIVERSAL HEALTH SERVICES, INC. ANNOUNCES FINANCIAL RESULTS FOR THE THREE AND SIX-MONTH PERIODS ENDED JUNE 30, 2026, AND REVISES 2026 FULL YEAR OPERATING RESULTS FORECAST
Consolidated Results of Operations, As Reported and As Adjusted – Three-month periods ended June 30, 2026 and 2025: KING OF PRUSSIA, Pa., July 27, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Universal Health Services, Inc. (NYSE: UHS) announced today that its reported net income attributable to UHS was $358.4 million, or $5.98 per diluted share, during the second quarter of 2026, as compared to $353.2 million, or $5.43 per diluted share, during the second quarter of 2025.
PRNewsWire7/27/2026Neutral
Can Acute Care Strength Offset Universal Health's Rising Q2 Costs?
UHS heads into Q2 with higher admissions and revenue growth expected, but rising labor and operating costs may limit earnings upside.
Zacks Investment Research7/23/2026Positive
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Data last updated: 8/18/2026