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Universal Health (UHS)
NYSE:UHS
Universal Health (UHS) Stock Price & Analysis
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UHS Stock Chart & Stats
Day’s Range$0 - $0
52-Week Range$119.57 - $183.61
Previous Close$178.98
Volume344.24K
Average Volume (3M)696.76K
Market Cap
$10.68B
Enterprise Value$15.98B
Total Cash (Recent Filing)$119.44M
Total Debt (Recent Filing)$5.37B
Price to Earnings (P/E)15.2
Beta1.16
Next Earnings
Jul 22, 2024EPS Estimate
$3.27Next Dividend Ex-Date
Jun 03, 2024Dividend Yield0.44%
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)11.79
Shares Outstanding66,929,208
10 Day Avg. Volume683,285
30 Day Avg. Volume696,763
Standard Deviation0.11
R-Squared0.41
Alpha-0.00242
Financial Highlights & Ratios
Price to Book (P/B)5.40
Price to Sales (P/S)0.76
Price to Cash Flow (P/CF)6.60
P/FCF Ratio6.10
Enterprise Value/Market CapN/A
Enterprise Value/Revenue1.12
Enterprise Value/Gross Profit1.12
Enterprise Value/Ebitda19.40
Forecast
1Y Price Target
$189.00Price Target Upside6.36% Upside
Rating ConsensusModerate Buy
Number of Analyst Covering14
Universal Health News
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Earnings PerformanceAnalyst recommends increasing out-year Adjusted EBITDA estimates, suggesting that UHS is on track for an optimistic financial year.
Financial OutlookUHS raises the outlook on state supplemental benefits to be received in 2024, indicating stronger financial performance ahead.
Stock ValuationStock is considered undervalued given its growth rate and positive earnings, presenting an attractive investment opportunity.
Bears Say
Financial PerformanceCore 4Q23 results missed estimates due to Acute segment underperformance.
Legal IssuesA jury awarded a plaintiff $535MM in damages against UHS, indicating significant legal and financial challenges.
Operational ChallengesWorkforce shortages continue to be an obstacle to volume growth in the Behavioral segment.
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Ownership Overview
5.38% Insiders
41.41% Mutual Funds
46.10% Other Institutional Investors
7.11% Public Companies and
Individual Investors
Risk Analysis
Main Risk Category
Legal & RegulatoryLitigation, compliance, new legislation, and taxation risks
Website Traffic
Sorry, No Data AvailableThere is no website visitor data available for this stock.
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UHS FAQ
What was Universal Health’s price range in the past 12 months?
Universal Health lowest stock price was $119.57 and its highest was $183.61 in the past 12 months.
What is Universal Health’s market cap?
Currently, no data Available
When is Universal Health’s upcoming earnings report date?
Universal Health’s upcoming earnings report date is Jul 22, 2024 which is in 65 days.
How were Universal Health’s earnings last quarter?
Universal Health released its earnings results on Apr 24, 2024. The company reported $3.7 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $3.146 by $0.554.
Is Universal Health overvalued?
According to Wall Street analysts Universal Health’s price is currently Undervalued.
Does Universal Health pay dividends?
Universal Health pays a Quarterly dividend of $0.2 which represents an annual dividend yield of 0.44%. See more information on Universal Health dividends here
What is Universal Health’s EPS estimate?
Universal Health’s EPS estimate is $3.27.
How many shares outstanding does Universal Health have?
Universal Health has 59,677,616 shares outstanding.
What happened to Universal Health’s price movement after its last earnings report?
Universal Health reported an EPS of $3.7 in its last earnings report, beating expectations of $3.146. Following the earnings report the stock price went down -0.482%.
Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of Universal Health?
Among the largest hedge funds holding Universal Health’s share is First Eagle Investment Management LLC. It holds Universal Health’s shares valued at 706M.
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Universal Health Stock Smart Score
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Analyst Consensus
Moderate Buy
Average Price Target:
$189.00 (6.36% Upside)
$189.00 (6.36% Upside)
Blogger Sentiment
Bullish
UHS Sentiment 100%
Sector Average 69%
Sector Average 69%
Hedge Fund Trend
Increased
By 168.6K Shares
Last Quarter.
Last Quarter.
Insider Transactions
Sold Shares
Worth $130.7K over
the Last 3 Months
the Last 3 Months
Crowd Wisdom
Very Positive
Last 7 Days ▲ 4.2%
Last 30 Days ▲ 2.0%
Last 30 Days ▲ 2.0%
News Sentiment
Very Bullish
Bullish news 100%
Bearish news 0%
Bearish news 0%
Technicals
SMA
Positive
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
33.92%
12-Months-Change
Fundamentals
Return on Equity
13.31%
Trailing 12-Months
Asset Growth
3.62%
Trailing 12-Months
Company Description
Universal Health
Universal Health Services, Inc. operates as a healthcare management company, which through its subsidiaries, owns and operates acute care hospitals, behavioral health centers, surgical hospitals, ambulatory surgery centers, and radiation oncology centers. It operates through the following segments: Acute Care Hospital Services, Behavioral Health Care Services, and Other. The Other segment consists of centralized services such as information technology, purchasing, reimbursement, accounting and finance, taxation, legal, advertising, and design and construction. The company was founded by Alan B. Miller in 1979 and is headquartered in King of Prussia, PA.
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UHS Earnings Call
Q1 2024
0:00 / 0:00
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UHS Net revenue Breakdown
29.49% Managed Care (HMO and PPOs)
16.04% Managed Medicaid
12.00% Managed Medicare
11.25% Medicare
31.22% Other
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UHS Stock 12 Month Forecast
Average Price Target
$189.00
▲(6.36% Upside)
Technical Analysis
Best Analysts Covering UHS
1 Year
1 Year Success Rate
12/15 ratings generated profit
1 Year Average Return
+10.90%
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