Research Analysts Set Expectations for UHS Q1 Earnings

Universal Health Services, Inc. (NYSE:UHS) – Leerink Partnrs issued their Q1 2026 earnings estimates for Universal Health Services in a report released on Thursday, February 27th. Leerink Partnrs analyst W. Mayo anticipates that the health services provider will post earnings per share of $5.07 for the quarter. The consensus estimate for Universal Health Services’ current full-year earnings is $15.92 per share. Leerink Partnrs also issued estimates for Universal Health Services’ Q3 2026 earnings at $4.33 EPS and Q4 2026 earnings at $5.46 EPS.

A number of other equities analysts have also issued reports on UHS. Barclays reduced their price target on shares of Universal Health Services from $271.00 to $249.00 and set an “overweight” rating for the company in a research report on Thursday, February 27th. Stephens boosted their target price on shares of Universal Health Services from $210.00 to $223.00 and gave the company an “equal weight” rating in a research report on Friday. The Goldman Sachs Group lowered shares of Universal Health Services from a “buy” rating to a “neutral” rating and lowered their price target for the company from $228.00 to $198.00 in a report on Monday, December 16th. TD Cowen reduced their price objective on Universal Health Services from $275.00 to $251.00 and set a “buy” rating for the company in a research note on Tuesday, November 26th. Finally, JPMorgan Chase & Co. restated a “neutral” rating and issued a $226.00 target price on shares of Universal Health Services in a research note on Tuesday, December 17th. Six analysts have rated the stock with a hold rating, nine have issued a buy rating and one has assigned a strong buy rating to the stock. According to MarketBeat, the company has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average price target of $228.77.

Universal Health Services Trading Up 0.2 %

Shares of NYSE:UHS opened at $175.53 on Monday. The company has a quick ratio of 1.28, a current ratio of 1.39 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.69. Universal Health Services has a 52-week low of $152.68 and a 52-week high of $243.25. The stock has a market cap of $11.58 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 11.67, a PEG ratio of 0.53 and a beta of 1.30. The business has a 50-day moving average price of $184.36 and a 200-day moving average price of $204.46.

Universal Health Services (NYSE:UHS) last issued its earnings results on Wednesday, February 26th. The health services provider reported $4.92 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, topping analysts’ consensus estimates of $4.21 by $0.71. Universal Health Services had a return on equity of 15.75% and a net margin of 6.66%. The company had revenue of $4.11 billion during the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $4.01 billion.

Institutional Investors Weigh In On Universal Health Services

Hedge funds have recently modified their holdings of the business. QSM Asset Management Ltd acquired a new position in Universal Health Services during the fourth quarter worth about $7,045,000. Universal Beteiligungs und Servicegesellschaft mbH acquired a new position in shares of Universal Health Services during the 4th quarter worth approximately $8,495,000. Forum Financial Management LP grew its position in shares of Universal Health Services by 20.0% in the fourth quarter. Forum Financial Management LP now owns 1,953 shares of the health services provider’s stock valued at $350,000 after purchasing an additional 326 shares in the last quarter. GF Fund Management CO. LTD. purchased a new stake in shares of Universal Health Services in the fourth quarter valued at approximately $254,000. Finally, Public Employees Retirement System of Ohio acquired a new stake in shares of Universal Health Services in the fourth quarter valued at approximately $5,709,000. 86.05% of the stock is currently owned by institutional investors and hedge funds.

Insider Transactions at Universal Health Services

In other Universal Health Services news, Director Maria Ruderman Singer sold 1,614 shares of the firm’s stock in a transaction on Wednesday, December 11th. The stock was sold at an average price of $191.15, for a total value of $308,516.10. Following the transaction, the director now owns 5,879 shares in the company, valued at approximately $1,123,770.85. This trade represents a 21.54 % decrease in their position. The sale was disclosed in a document filed with the SEC, which is accessible through the SEC website. Corporate insiders own 16.10% of the company’s stock.

Universal Health Services Dividend Announcement

The business also recently announced a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Monday, March 17th. Stockholders of record on Monday, March 3rd will be given a $0.20 dividend. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Monday, March 3rd. This represents a $0.80 annualized dividend and a dividend yield of 0.46%. Universal Health Services’s dividend payout ratio (DPR) is 4.75%.

About Universal Health Services

Universal Health Services, Inc, through its subsidiaries, owns and operates acute care hospitals, and outpatient and behavioral health care facilities. It operates through Acute Care Hospital Services and Behavioral Health Care Services segments. The company's 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.