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Universal Health Services

178.83 USD
+1.48
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-9.57%
5 years
38.79%
10 years
46.76%
 

About: Universal Health Services Inc offers healthcare services through its behavioral health centers, acute care hospitals, and related outpatient facilities. As of late 2025, the company operated 346 inpatient behavioral health centers, 29 acute care hospitals, and many supportive outpatient facilities. Its operations are concentrated in the U.S, particularly in Nevada (21% of 2025 operating profits), Texas (19%), and California (13%), although it does have some exposure to the UK behavioral health market (6% of 2025 sales) too. While its acute care services account for over 55% of revenue, the behavioral health centers sport higher margins and account for over 55% of pretax profits.

Employees: 101,500

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Sentiment 3-Months
Positive 37.5%
Neutral 54.2%
Negative 8.3%
Neutral
GlobeNewsWire
7 days ago
Universal Health Services, Inc. Announces Date for Third Quarter 2026 Earnings Release and Conference Call
Universal Health Services, Inc. (NYSE: UHS) announced it will report Q3 2026 after the market close on Oct. 26, 2026 and hold its earnings call on Oct. 27.
Universal Health Services, Inc. Announces Date for Third Quarter 2026 Earnings Release and Conference Call
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Zacks Investment Research
12 days ago
Implied Volatility Surging for Universal Health Services Stock Options
Investors need to pay close attention to UHS stock based on the movements in the options market lately.
Implied Volatility Surging for Universal Health Services Stock Options
Neutral
Seeking Alpha
27 days ago
Universal Health Services, Inc. (UHS) Presents at 2026 Global Healthcare Conference Transcript
Universal Health Services, Inc. (UHS) Presents at 2026 Global Healthcare Conference Transcript
Universal Health Services, Inc. (UHS) Presents at 2026 Global Healthcare Conference Transcript
Neutral
Seeking Alpha
28 days ago
Universal Health Services, Inc. (UHS) Presents at Morgan Stanley 24th Annual Global Healthcare Conference Transcript
Universal Health Services, Inc. (UHS) Presents at Morgan Stanley 24th Annual Global Healthcare Conference Transcript
Universal Health Services, Inc. (UHS) Presents at Morgan Stanley 24th Annual Global Healthcare Conference Transcript
Neutral
Seeking Alpha
1 month ago
Universal Health Services, Inc. (UHS) Presents at Wells Fargo 21st Annual Healthcare Conference Transcript
Universal Health Services, Inc. (UHS) Presents at Wells Fargo 21st Annual Healthcare Conference Transcript
Universal Health Services, Inc. (UHS) Presents at Wells Fargo 21st Annual Healthcare Conference Transcript
Positive
Seeking Alpha
1 month ago
The Pricing Power Prescription: Unlocking Universal Health Services' Hidden Fair Value
Universal Health Services is deeply undervalued at 7.4x 2026E NTM earnings despite robust free cash flow and pricing power. Structural tailwinds in behavioral health, high ROIIC (15.5%), and disciplined share buybacks drive 12.1% FCFE-per-share CAGR through 2030E. Scenario analysis shows downside protection at current prices, with a base case fair value of $280.99 and a recommended accumulation limit of $217.
The Pricing Power Prescription: Unlocking Universal Health Services' Hidden Fair Value
Positive
Zacks Investment Research
1 month ago
Why Is Universal Health Services (UHS) Up 5.7% Since Last Earnings Report?
Universal Health Services (UHS) reported earnings 30 days ago. What's next for the stock?
Why Is Universal Health Services (UHS) Up 5.7% Since Last Earnings Report?
Neutral
PRNewsWire
1 month ago
UNIVERSAL HEALTH SERVICES, INC. TO PRESENT AT SEPTEMBER HEALTHCARE CONFERENCES
KING OF PRUSSIA, Pa., Aug. 25, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Universal Health Services, Inc. (NYSE: UHS) is scheduled to present at the following conferences: September 8, 2026, at 8:45am ET at the Wells Fargo Healthcare Conference September 14, 2026, at 8:30am ET at the Morgan Stanley Global Healthcare Conference September 15, 2026, at 10:15am ET at the Baird Global Healthcare Conference A live audio webcast of the presentation and a webcast replay will be available at the Investor Relations section of the Company's website (www.uhsinc.com).
UNIVERSAL HEALTH SERVICES, INC. TO PRESENT AT SEPTEMBER HEALTHCARE CONFERENCES
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Zacks Investment Research
1 month ago
Universal Health Shares Drop 21% YTD: Should You Buy Now?
UHS' 21% YTD slide has cheapened its valuation, but weaker volumes, ACA pressure and lower growth forecasts keep risks elevated.
Universal Health Shares Drop 21% YTD: Should You Buy Now?
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Zacks Investment Research
1 month ago
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.
UHS Adds Talkspace to Accelerate Virtual Behavioral Health Growth
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