Universal Health Services, Inc. (UHS)

US — Healthcare Sector
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Key Metrics & Ratings

  • symbol UHS
  • Rev/Share 264.0391
  • Book/Share 113.3924
  • PB 1.8423
  • Debt/Equity 0.7069
  • CurrentRatio 1.0313
  • ROIC 0.1148

 

  • MktCap 13344873642.0
  • FreeCF/Share 14.7552
  • PFCF 14.0533
  • PE 9.6858
  • Debt/Assets 0.3331
  • DivYield 0.0039
  • 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
Downgrade UHS Wells Fargo Overweight Equal Weight -- $235 Jan. 7, 2026
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

News

UNIVERSAL HEALTH SERVICES, INC. ANNOUNCES DATE FOR FOURTH QUARTER 2025 EARNINGS RELEASE AND CONFERENCE CALL
UHS
Published: February 02, 2026 by: PRNewsWire
Sentiment: Neutral

KING OF PRUSSIA, Pa., Feb. 2, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Universal Health Services, Inc. (NYSE: UHS) announced today that it will report results for its fourth quarter ended December 31, 2025, after the market closes on Wednesday, February 25, 2026.

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3 Reasons Growth Investors Will Love Universal Health Services (UHS)
UHS
Published: February 02, 2026 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

Universal Health Services (UHS) could produce exceptional returns because of its solid growth attributes.

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3 Sales Growth Stocks to Bet on for Robust Returns in 2026
MEOH, PNW, UHS
Published: February 02, 2026 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

Universal Health Services, Pinnacle West Capital and Methanex stand out for 2026 sales growth, plus screens for cash flow, value, margins and ROE.

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4 Value Stocks to Consider as Tech Volatility Weighs on Wall Street
CNXC, GPN, HRMY, UHS
Published: January 30, 2026 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

Tech turmoil weighs on Wall Street, but CNXC, GPN, HRMY, and UHS stand out with low P/CF ratios and solid growth.

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Is Universal Health Services (UHS) Stock Undervalued Right Now?
UHS
Published: January 30, 2026 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

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Will Universal Health Services (UHS) Beat Estimates Again in Its Next Earnings Report?
UHS
Published: January 27, 2026 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.

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Here is Why Growth Investors Should Buy Universal Health Services (UHS) Now
UHS
Published: January 16, 2026 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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Should Value Investors Buy Universal Health Services (UHS) Stock?
UHS
Published: January 14, 2026 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

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4 Value Stocks to Buy As Wall Street Weighs Trump Policies
BMRN, GPN, PNC, UHS
Published: January 14, 2026 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

As markets reel from policy uncertainty, UHS, PNC, GPN, and BMRN emerge as compelling value picks with strong cash flow.

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Here's Why Universal Health Services (UHS) is a Strong Growth Stock
UHS
Published: January 13, 2026 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

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Why Universal Health Services (UHS) is a Top Value Stock for the Long-Term
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Published: January 12, 2026 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

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Stock Of The Day: Is Universal Health About To Rebound?
UHS
Published: January 08, 2026 by: Benzinga
Sentiment: Neutral

After dropping more than 6% on Wednesday, Universal Health Services, Inc. (NYSE: UHS) is trading marginally higher on Thursday. The drop came after Bank of America said it remains cautious on hospitals.

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Hospital Industry Reshaping Under Strain: 3 Stocks Worth Watching
CYH, THC, UHS
Published: January 08, 2026 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

THC, UHS and CYH are showing strength through outpatient focus and efficiency-improving efforts, despite hospital industry headwinds.

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Are Investors Undervaluing Universal Health Services (UHS) Right Now?
UHS
Published: December 29, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

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Universal Health at 9.6X Earnings: A Rare Discount in Hospital Stocks?
UHS
Published: December 18, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

UHS trades at just 9.6X forward earnings, below peers and its own history, as steady volume growth, rising margins and strong cash flows lift investor appeal.

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Why Universal Health Services (UHS) is a Top Growth Stock for the Long-Term
UHS
Published: December 17, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

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Should Value Investors Buy Universal Health Services (UHS) Stock?
UHS
Published: December 12, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

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UNIVERSAL HEALTH SERVICES INVESTOR ALERT: Scott+Scott Attorneys at Law LLP Investigates Universal Health Services's Directors and Officers for Breach of Fiduciary Duties – UHS
UHS
Published: December 04, 2025 by: Business Wire
Sentiment: Neutral

NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)---- $UHS #investigation--Scott+Scott Attorneys at Law LLP (“Scott+Scott”), an international securities and consumer rights litigation firm, is investigating whether the leadership of Universal Health Services, Inc. (NYSE: UHS) breached their fiduciary duties to Universal Health and its shareholders. CLICK HERE TO LEARN MORE Scott+Scott is investigating whether members of Universal Health's board of directors or senior management failed to manage Universal Health in an acceptable manner, in br.

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Why Universal Health Services (UHS) is a Top Value Stock for the Long-Term
UHS
Published: December 02, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

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Universal Health Services (UHS) Up 11.1% Since Last Earnings Report: Can It Continue?
UHS
Published: November 26, 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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Here's Why Universal Health Services (UHS) is a Strong Growth Stock
UHS
Published: November 26, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

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Are Investors Undervaluing Universal Health Services (UHS) Right Now?
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Published: November 26, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

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Universal Health Services, Inc. (UHS) Presents at 7th Annual Wolfe Research Healthcare Conference Transcript
UHS
Published: November 19, 2025 by: Seeking Alpha
Sentiment: Neutral

Universal Health Services, Inc. ( UHS ) 7th Annual Wolfe Research Healthcare Conference November 19, 2025 8:00 AM EST Company Participants Steve Filton - Executive VP, CFO & Secretary Darren Lehrich - Vice President of Investor Relations Conference Call Participants Justin Lake - Wolfe Research, LLC Presentation Justin Lake Wolfe Research, LLC All right. Good morning.

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Why Universal Health Services (UHS) is a Top Momentum Stock for the Long-Term
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Published: November 17, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

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Despite Fast-paced Momentum, Universal Health Services (UHS) Is Still a Bargain Stock
UHS
Published: November 17, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

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

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Universal Health Services, Inc. (UHS) Hits Fresh High: Is There Still Room to Run?
UHS
Published: November 13, 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.

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Should Value Investors Buy Universal Health Services (UHS) Stock?
UHS
Published: November 10, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

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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.

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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.

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Here's Why Universal Health Services (UHS) is a Strong Momentum Stock
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Published: October 30, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

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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

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.