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Universal Health Services, Inc. (UHS)
$147.02+1.33 (+0.91%)
Market ClosedLast close Jun 29
Universal Health Services, Inc., through its subsidiaries, owns and operates acute care hospitals, and outpatient and behavioral health care facilities in the United States.
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The Narrative
Universal Health Services, Inc. in the Healthcare sector is trading at $147.02 with a market capitalization of $8.8B. Wall Street consensus targets $213.82 (17 analysts), implying a +45.4% move over the next 12 months. The stock is currently near its 52-week low of $140.08, remaining 25.1% below its 200-day moving average. On fundamentals, Piotroski 8/9 indicates strong financial quality. The Whystock Score of 80/100 reflects bullish alignment across trend, valuation and analyst targets.
Ecosystem Influences
Sell-side targets imply +45.4% upside over 12 months
Long-term trend bearish (price vs 200-day SMA)
Macro-economic sensitivity to interest rate and inflation shifts
Quarterly Financials
| Metric (USD) | Q1 2026 | Q4 2025 | Q3 2025 | Q2 2025 | Q1 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Revenue | $4.50B↑ | $4.49B↓ | $4.50B↑ | $4.28B↑ | $4.10B |
| Gross Profit | $4.07B↑ | $4.06B↓ | $4.08B↑ | $3.87B↑ | $3.70B |
| Operating Income | $502.86M↓ | $517.23M↓ | $521.69M↑ | $500.27M↑ | $454.82M |
| Net Income | $348.68M↓ | $445.94M↑ | $372.96M↑ | $353.22M↑ | $316.68M |
Peer Comparison
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Fundamentals
Universal Health Services, Inc., through its subsidiaries, owns and operates acute care hospitals, and outpatient and behavioral health care facilities in the United States. It operates through Acute Care Hospital Services and Behavioral Health Care ...
Market Cap
Total dollar market value of a company's outstanding shares of stock (Price * Shares).
$8.84B
P/E Ratio
Value territory. Trading at a high yield relative to earnings.
6.10
Beta
High-beta play. Expect amplified moves vs. the broad market.
1.13
Div Yield
Low to zero yield. Return is entirely dependent on price appreciation.
0.41%
ROE
Elite ROE. Management converts capital into profit efficiently.
20.37%
Volume
Today's trading volume
736,294
Recent News
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