Universal Health Services, Inc. (UHS)
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- symbol UHS
- Rev/Share 255.7692
- Book/Share 111.0243
- PB 1.5238
- Debt/Equity 0.7124
- CurrentRatio 1.2904
- ROIC 0.109
- MktCap 10724021625.0
- FreeCF/Share 14.0084
- PFCF 11.8954
- PE 8.4948
- Debt/Assets 0.3342
- DivYield 0.0048
- ROE 0.1856
- Rating A
- Score 4
- Recommendation Buy
- P/E Score 3
- DCF Score 5
- P/B Score 4
- 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
3 Reasons Why Universal Health Services (UHS) Is a Great Growth Stock
Published: April 23, 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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Are Investors Undervaluing Universal Health Services (UHS) Right Now?
Published: April 23, 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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Here's Why Universal Health Services (UHS) is a Strong Growth Stock
Published: April 23, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive
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Here's Why Universal Health Services (UHS) is a Strong Value Stock
Published: April 21, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive
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Is Universal Health Services Stock a Solid Choice Right Now?
Published: April 17, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive
UHS has seen solid earnings estimate revision activity over the past month, and belongs to a strong industry as well.
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Here's Why Universal Health Services (UHS) is a Strong Momentum Stock
Published: April 10, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive
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S&P 500's Worst 4-Day Drop: 5 Stocks in the ETF That Look Cheap
Published: April 09, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Negative
With the S&P 500 seeing the worst four-day loss, valuations have fallen, making stocks attractive.
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3 Reasons Why Growth Investors Shouldn't Overlook Universal Health Services (UHS)
Published: April 07, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive
Universal Health Services (UHS) could produce exceptional returns because of its solid growth attributes.
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Why Universal Health Services (UHS) is a Top Growth Stock for the Long-Term
Published: April 07, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive
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Why Universal Health Services (UHS) is a Top Value Stock for the Long-Term
Published: April 04, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive
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4 Best Value Stocks With Low PEG to Boost Your Portfolio Returns
Published: March 28, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive
Here are four PEG-driven value stocks that fit our screening criteria: JD, UHS, FMS, and QFIN.
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How Much Upside is Left in Universal Health Services (UHS)? Wall Street Analysts Think 28.75%
Published: March 25, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive
The average of price targets set by Wall Street analysts indicates a potential upside of 28.8% 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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Why Universal Health Services (UHS) is a Top Momentum Stock for the Long-Term
Published: March 25, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive
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Should Value Investors Buy Universal Health Services (UHS) Stock?
Published: March 20, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive
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Here's Why Universal Health Services (UHS) is a Strong Value Stock
Published: March 19, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive
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Universal Health Stock Down 26.6% in 6 Months: Should You Buy the Dip?
Published: March 18, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Negative
UHS' rising admissions and patient days poise its top line well for growth in the future.
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Should Value Investors Buy Universal Health Services (UHS) Stock?
Published: March 04, 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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Universal Health Realty: Attractive Valuation After Recent Underperformance
Published: March 03, 2025 by: Seeking Alpha
Sentiment: Positive
Universal Health Realty Income Trust is a healthcare REIT focused on medical office buildings and acute care hospitals. The company's portfolio was stable in 2024, with FFO growth driven by lower operating expenses and higher revenues, which helped offset rising interest costs. FFO growth should continue in 2025, with the REIT benefitting from lease escalators and Fed rate cuts.
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Why Universal Health Services (UHS) is a Top Value Stock for the Long-Term
Published: March 03, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive
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Universal Health Q4 Earnings Beat on Strong Adjusted Admissions
Published: February 27, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive
UHS' fourth-quarter earnings benefit from rising admissions and patient days. Higher expenses partially offset the positives.
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Universal Health Services (UHS) Q4 Earnings: How Key Metrics Compare to Wall Street Estimates
Published: February 26, 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 December 2024, it might be worth considering how some key metrics compare with Wall Street estimates and the year-ago numbers.
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Universal Health Services (UHS) Beats Q4 Earnings and Revenue Estimates
Published: February 26, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive
Universal Health Services (UHS) came out with quarterly earnings of $4.92 per share, beating the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $4.19 per share. This compares to earnings of $3.13 per share a year ago.
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Universal Health to Report Q4 Earnings: What Do the Estimates Say?
Published: February 24, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive
UHS' fourth-quarter earnings are likely to have benefited from growing admissions and patient days.
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UNIVERSAL HEALTH SERVICES, INC. TO PRESENT AT MARCH HEALTHCARE CONFERENCES
Published: February 21, 2025 by: PRNewsWire
Sentiment: Neutral
KING OF PRUSSIA, Pa. , Feb. 21, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Universal Health Services, Inc. (NYSE: UHS) announced today that Steve Filton, Executive Vice President, and Chief Financial Officer will present at the following conferences: Monday, March 3, 2025 at 9:10am (ET), at the TD Cowen 45th Annual Health Care Conference in Boston, MA Monday, March 10, 2025 at 1:00pm (ET), at Leerink Partners 2025 Global Healthcare Conference in Miami Beach, FL.
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UNIVERSAL HEALTH SERVICES, INC. ANNOUNCES DIVIDEND
Published: February 12, 2025 by: PRNewsWire
Sentiment: Neutral
KING OF PRUSSIA, Pa. , Feb. 12, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Universal Health Services, Inc. (NYSE: UHS) announced today that its Board of Directors voted to pay a cash dividend of $0.20 per share on March 17, 2025 to shareholders of record as of March 03, 2025.
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Universal Health Services: A Quality GARP Company With Significant Upside
Published: February 09, 2025 by: Seeking Alpha
Sentiment: Positive
Universal Health Services (UHS) remains a BUY due to stable long-term fundamentals, consistent revenue growth, and improving margins. UHS's strong financial performance, including a 45% increase in adjusted diluted EPS and improved EBITDA margins, underscores its resilience and efficiency. With COVID disruptions over, UHS is poised for 6%-7% long-term growth, supported by robust performance in both acute and behavioral health segments.
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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