Universal Health Services, Inc. (UHS)

US — Healthcare Sector
Peers: ENSG  ADUS  EHC  SGRY  HCA  CYH  ACHC  THC  DVA  AMN  LFST  SEM  FMS 

Automate Your Wheel Strategy on UHS

With Tiblio's Option Bot, you can configure your own wheel strategy including UHS - and automate your put writes, covered calls, and full wheel strategy. Just connect one of the supported brokerages: tastytrade, Schwab, TradeStation or Tradier and go.

Start Your Free Trial Now

Key Metrics & Ratings

  • symbol UHS
  • Rev/Share 264.0391
  • Book/Share 113.3924
  • PB 1.9816
  • Debt/Equity 0.7069
  • CurrentRatio 1.0313
  • ROIC 0.1148

 

  • MktCap 14168516828.0
  • FreeCF/Share 21.3228
  • PFCF 10.325
  • PE 10.4186
  • Debt/Assets 0.3331
  • DivYield 0.0036
  • ROE 0.1985

 

  • Rating A-
  • Score 4
  • Recommendation Buy
  • P/E Score 3
  • DCF Score 4
  • 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
Upgrade UHS Raymond James Market Perform Outperform -- $270 Nov. 3, 2025
Resumed UHS Goldman -- Neutral -- $219 Oct. 14, 2025
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

Should Value Investors Buy Universal Health Services (UHS) Stock?
UHS
Published: November 10, 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.

Read More
image for news Should Value Investors Buy Universal Health Services (UHS) Stock?
Buy These 5 Stocks With Solid Sales Growth Despite Volatile Markets
AEE, APTV, FCFS, UHS, VRT
Published: November 10, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

Vertiv, Ameren, Universal Health Services, Aptiv and FirstCash stand out with strong 2025 sales growth despite market uncertainty.

Read More
image for news Buy These 5 Stocks With Solid Sales Growth Despite Volatile Markets
Buy These 3 Stocks With Upgraded Broker Ratings Right Now
ROKU, TEAM, UHS
Published: November 05, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

Roku, Universal Health Services and Atlassian earn fresh broker upgrades, signaling potential upside amid bullish investor sentiment.

Read More
image for news Buy These 3 Stocks With Upgraded Broker Ratings Right Now
Here's Why Universal Health Services (UHS) is a Strong Momentum Stock
UHS
Published: October 30, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

Whether you're a value, growth, or momentum investor, finding strong stocks becomes easier with the Zacks Style Scores, a top feature of the Zacks Premium research service.

Read More
image for news Here's Why Universal Health Services (UHS) is a Strong Momentum Stock
Universal Health's Q3 Earnings Top on Patient Volumes, Ups '25 EPS View
UHS
Published: October 28, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

UHS posts a 53% YoY EPS surge in Q3 on higher admissions and improved patient days. Management hikes its 2025 EPS forecast to $21.50-$22.10.

Read More
image for news Universal Health's Q3 Earnings Top on Patient Volumes, Ups '25 EPS View
Universal Health Services, Inc. (UHS) Q3 2025 Earnings Call Transcript
UHS
Published: October 28, 2025 by: Seeking Alpha
Sentiment: Neutral

Universal Health Services, Inc. (NYSE:UHS ) Q3 2025 Earnings Call October 28, 2025 9:00 AM EDT Company Participants Darren Lehrich Marc Miller - CEO, President & Director Steve Filton - Executive VP, CFO & Secretary Conference Call Participants Justin Lake - Wolfe Research, LLC Jason Cassorla - Guggenheim Securities, LLC, Research Division Benjamin Mayo - Leerink Partners LLC, Research Division Benjamin Hendrix - RBC Capital Markets, Research Division Raj Kumar - Stephens Inc., Research Division Albert Rice - UBS Investment Bank, Research Division Craig Hettenbach - Morgan Stanley, Research Division Kevin Fischbeck - BofA Securities, Research Division Matthew Gillmor - …

Read More
image for news Universal Health Services, Inc. (UHS) Q3 2025 Earnings Call Transcript
Why Universal Health Services (UHS) is a Top Growth Stock for the Long-Term
UHS
Published: October 28, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

The Zacks Style Scores offers investors a way to easily find top-rated stocks based on their investing style. Here's why you should take advantage.

Read More
image for news Why Universal Health Services (UHS) is a Top Growth Stock for the Long-Term
Universal Health Services, Inc. (UHS) Hit a 52 Week High, Can the Run Continue?
UHS
Published: October 28, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

Universal Health Services (UHS) is at a 52-week high, but can investors hope for more gains in the future? We take a look at the company's fundamentals for clues.

Read More
image for news Universal Health Services, Inc. (UHS) Hit a 52 Week High, Can the Run Continue?
3 Healthcare Stocks That Are Screaming Deals Right Now
DVA, MRK, UHS
Published: October 26, 2025 by: The Motley Fool
Sentiment: Positive

DaVita's recession-resistant business is growing internationally, but shares continue to trade at a heavily discounted valuation. Merck could be in for a major move if the pharma can soften the blow of an upcoming patent expiration.

Read More
image for news 3 Healthcare Stocks That Are Screaming Deals Right Now
Will Universal Health Services (UHS) Beat Estimates Again in Its Next Earnings Report?
UHS
Published: October 24, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

Universal Health Services (UHS) has an impressive earnings surprise history and currently possesses the right combination of the two key ingredients for a likely beat in its next quarterly report.

Read More
image for news Will Universal Health Services (UHS) Beat Estimates Again in Its Next Earnings Report?
Are Investors Undervaluing Universal Health Services (UHS) Right Now?
UHS
Published: October 24, 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.

Read More
image for news Are Investors Undervaluing Universal Health Services (UHS) Right Now?
Universal Health Services (UHS) Is Attractively Priced Despite Fast-paced Momentum
UHS
Published: October 24, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

Universal Health Services (UHS) made it through our 'Fast-Paced Momentum at a Bargain' screen and could be a great choice for investors looking for stocks that have gained strong momentum recently but are still trading at reasonable prices.

Read More
image for news Universal Health Services (UHS) Is Attractively Priced Despite Fast-paced Momentum
5 Stocks With Robust Sales Growth to Buy Amid a Challenging Backdrop
FE, JPM, LW, NTES, UHS
Published: October 24, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

Amid market volatility, strong sales growth makes stocks like Lamb Weston, UHS, FirstEnergy, NetEase and JPMorgan compelling buys.

Read More
image for news 5 Stocks With Robust Sales Growth to Buy Amid a Challenging Backdrop
Universal Health to Report Q3 Earnings: Key Estimates to Note
UHS
Published: October 22, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Negative

UHS is likely to have posted Q3 revenue and earnings growth, driven by strong hospital and behavioral health segments despite cost pressures.

Read More
image for news Universal Health to Report Q3 Earnings: Key Estimates to Note
Stay Ahead of the Game With Universal Health Services (UHS) Q3 Earnings: Wall Street's Insights on Key Metrics
UHS
Published: October 22, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

Looking beyond Wall Street's top-and-bottom-line estimate forecasts for Universal Health Services (UHS), delve into some of its key metrics to gain a deeper insight into the company's potential performance for the quarter ended September 2025.

Read More
image for news Stay Ahead of the Game With Universal Health Services (UHS) Q3 Earnings: Wall Street's Insights on Key Metrics
Hospital Market Sneezing, But These 3 Stocks Avoiding the Cold
CYH, HCA, UHS
Published: October 15, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Neutral

HCA, UHS and CYH are showing strength through rising volumes and occupancy despite hospital industry headwinds.

Read More
image for news Hospital Market Sneezing, But These 3 Stocks Avoiding the Cold
4 Value Stocks to Buy as Markets Eye Earnings and Government Shutdown
GLDD, ITGR, STNE, UHS
Published: October 10, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

As markets brace for the ongoing government shutdown and earnings season, low Price-to-Cash-Flow stocks like STNE, UHS, ITGR & GLDD offer attractive value opportunities.

Read More
image for news 4 Value Stocks to Buy as Markets Eye Earnings and Government Shutdown
Here's Why Universal Health Services (UHS) is a Strong Growth Stock
UHS
Published: October 10, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

Wondering how to pick strong, market-beating stocks for your investment portfolio? Look no further than the Zacks Style Scores.

Read More
image for news Here's Why Universal Health Services (UHS) is a Strong Growth Stock
Should Value Investors Buy Universal Health Services (UHS) Stock?
UHS
Published: October 06, 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.

Read More
image for news Should Value Investors Buy Universal Health Services (UHS) Stock?
Why Universal Health Services (UHS) is a Top Momentum Stock for the Long-Term
UHS
Published: October 03, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

Whether you're a value, growth, or momentum investor, finding strong stocks becomes easier with the Zacks Style Scores, a top feature of the Zacks Premium research service.

Read More
image for news Why Universal Health Services (UHS) is a Top Momentum Stock for the Long-Term
Here's Why Universal Health Services (UHS) is a Strong Value Stock
UHS
Published: October 01, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

Whether you're a value, growth, or momentum investor, finding strong stocks becomes easier with the Zacks Style Scores, a top feature of the Zacks Premium research service.

Read More
image for news Here's Why Universal Health Services (UHS) is a Strong Value Stock
Universal Health Services (UHS) Upgraded to Buy: What Does It Mean for the Stock?
UHS
Published: September 19, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

Universal Health Services (UHS) might move higher on growing optimism about its earnings prospects, which is reflected by its upgrade to a Zacks Rank #2 (Buy).

Read More
image for news Universal Health Services (UHS) Upgraded to Buy: What Does It Mean for the Stock?
5 Stocks With Robust Sales Growth to Overcome Macro Challenges
ANET, MEOH, MMS, UHS, VOYA
Published: September 19, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

Arista, Voya, Universal Health, Methanex and Maximus show strong 2025 sales growth potential despite near-term challenges.

Read More
image for news 5 Stocks With Robust Sales Growth to Overcome Macro Challenges
Are Investors Undervaluing Universal Health Services (UHS) Right Now?
UHS
Published: September 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.

Read More
image for news Are Investors Undervaluing Universal Health Services (UHS) Right Now?
Universal Health Services, Inc. Appoints Darren Lehrich as Vice President of Investor Relations
UHS, UHT
Published: September 15, 2025 by: PRNewsWire
Sentiment: Neutral

KING OF PRUSSIA, Pa. , Sept. 15, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Universal Health Services, Inc. (NYSE: UHS), one of the largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services, announced today that Darren Lehrich has joined as Vice President of Investor Relations.

Read More
image for news Universal Health Services, Inc. Appoints Darren Lehrich as Vice President of Investor Relations
Why Universal Health Services (UHS) is a Top Value Stock for the Long-Term
UHS
Published: September 12, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

The Zacks Style Scores offers investors a way to easily find top-rated stocks based on their investing style. Here's why you should take advantage.

Read More
image for news Why Universal Health Services (UHS) is a Top Value Stock for the Long-Term
Universal Health Services, Inc. (UHS) Presents At Baird Global Healthcare Conference 2025 Transcript
UHS
Published: September 10, 2025 by: Seeking Alpha
Sentiment: Neutral

Universal Health Services, Inc. (NYSE:UHS ) Baird Global Healthcare Conference 2025 September 10, 2025 9:05 AM EDT Company Participants Steve Filton - Executive VP, CFO & Secretary Conference Call Participants Hua Ha - Robert W. Baird & Co. Incorporated, Research Division Presentation Hua Ha Senior Research Analyst Okay.

Read More
image for news Universal Health Services, Inc. (UHS) Presents At Baird Global Healthcare Conference 2025 Transcript
Universal Health Services, Inc. (UHS) Presents At Wells Fargo 20th Annual Healthcare Conference 2025 Transcript
UHS
Published: September 05, 2025 by: Seeking Alpha
Sentiment: Neutral

Universal Health Services, Inc. (NYSE:UHS ) Wells Fargo 20th Annual Healthcare Conference 2025 September 5, 2025 10:15 AM EDT Company Participants Steve Filton - Executive VP, CFO & Secretary Conference Call Participants Stephen Baxter - Wells Fargo Securities, LLC, Research Division Presentation Stephen Baxter Senior Equity Analyst Okay. Good morning, everyone.

Read More
image for news Universal Health Services, Inc. (UHS) Presents At Wells Fargo 20th Annual Healthcare Conference 2025 Transcript
Universal Health Services (UHS) Up 11.4% Since Last Earnings Report: Can It Continue?
UHS
Published: August 27, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

Universal Health Services (UHS) reported earnings 30 days ago. What's next for the stock?

Read More
image for news Universal Health Services (UHS) Up 11.4% Since Last Earnings Report: Can It Continue?
Here's Why Universal Health Services (UHS) is a Strong Growth Stock
UHS
Published: August 21, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

The Zacks Style Scores offers investors a way to easily find top-rated stocks based on their investing style. Here's why you should take advantage.

Read More
image for news Here's Why Universal Health Services (UHS) is a Strong Growth Stock

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

Universal Health Services, Inc., through its subsidiaries, owns and operates acute care hospitals, and outpatient and behavioral health care facilities. The company operates through Acute Care Hospital Services and Behavioral Health Care Services segments. Its hospitals offer general and specialty surgery, internal medicine, obstetrics, emergency room care, radiology, oncology, diagnostic and coronary care, pediatric services, pharmacy services, and/or behavioral health services. As of February 24, 2022, it owned and/or operated 363 inpatient facilities, and 40 outpatient and other facilities located in 39 states; Washington, D.C.; the United Kingdom; and Puerto Rico. The company also provides commercial health insurance services; and various management services, which include central purchasing, information, finance and control systems, facilities planning, physician recruitment, administrative personnel management, marketing, and public relations services. Universal Health Services, Inc. founded in 1978 and is headquartered in King of Prussia, Pennsylvania.