UHS Company Profile and Key Details

Q: Who are the executives of UHS?

Mr. Alan B. MillerChairman, Pres & Chief Executive OfficerGeraldine Johnson GeckleSenior Vice President of HRMr. Matthew David KleinSenior Vice President & Gen. CounselJim ClarkSenior Vice President of Fin. - Acute Care DivisionMr. Marc D. MillerChief Executive Officer, Pres & DirectorMr. Steve G. FiltonExecutive Vice President, Chief Financial Officer & Sec.Michael S. NelsonSenior Vice President of Strategic ServicesVictor J. RadinaSenior Vice President of Corporation Devel.Ms. Lynda Ann SmirzChief Medical Officer for Acute Care Division & Vice PresidentMr. Matthew Jay PetersonExecutive Vice President & Pres of Behavioral Health DivisionThomas DaySenior Vice President of Fin. - Behavioral Health DivisionMr. Edward H. SimExecutive Vice President & Pres of Acute Care Division

NYSE : UHS

Universal Health Services

$162.51

-1.81-1.10%

Open: 2:54 PM

55.83

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Stock Price Today

Universal Health Services, Inc. (UHS) stock declined over -1.10%, trading at $162.51 on NYSE, down from the previous close of $164.32. The stock opened at $160.00, fluctuating between $157.01 and $163.63 in the recent session.

Stock Snapshot

164.32

Prev. Close

10.17B

Market Cap

157.01

Day Low

6.79

P/E Ratio

23.95

EPS (TTM)

7.74

Cash Flow per Share

160

Open

62.61M

Number of Shares

163.625

Day High

84.52%

Free Float in %

90.68

Book Value

358.71K

Volume

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Stock Price History Chart

Date	Open	High	Low	Close	Volume
May 20, 2026	165.28	167.27	162.93	164.32	646.29K
May 19, 2026	168.61	169.55	161.32	166.45	809.7K
May 18, 2026	168.47	172.17	168.32	169.27	624.92K
May 15, 2026	172.05	172.75	167.47	168.64	1.1M
May 14, 2026	171.97	172.79	168.62	170.67	813.6K
May 13, 2026	172.08	173.08	166.92	171.01	934K
May 12, 2026	168.14	172.37	166.05	169.63	880.84K
May 11, 2026	169.88	171.07	167.21	168.23	916.72K
May 08, 2026	173.85	175.00	168.81	169.96	1.06M
May 07, 2026	168.35	172.87	168.22	170.56	882.08K
May 06, 2026	167.00	171.72	164.21	168.49	1.11M
May 05, 2026	165.76	168.45	165.00	165.40	1.09M
May 04, 2026	166.95	167.84	163.09	166.07	1.18M
Apr 30, 2026	169.47	171.49	165.71	168.27	1.14M
Apr 29, 2026	160.01	169.97	159.00	167.97	1.58M
Apr 28, 2026	184.01	184.38	161.49	162.54	1.61M
Apr 27, 2026	176.32	180.27	175.60	179.51	1.23M
Apr 23, 2026	181.49	183.10	180.07	181.18	518.64K
Apr 22, 2026	179.56	181.77	177.05	180.72	450.71K
Apr 21, 2026	181.05	181.05	177.71	178.55	535.63K

Contact Details

King of Prussia, PA 19406-0958

United States

https://uhs.com 610 768 3300

About Company

Universal Health Services, Inc., through its subsidiaries, owns and operates acute care hospitals, and outpatient and behavioral health care facilities. The company operates through Acute Care Hospital Services and Behavioral Health Care Services segments. Its 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. As of February 24, 2022, it owned and/or operated 363 inpatient facilities, and 40 outpatient and other facilities located in 39 states; Washington, D.C.; the United Kingdom; and Puerto Rico. The company also provides commercial health insurance services; and various management services, which include central purchasing, information, finance and control systems, facilities planning, physician recruitment, administrative personnel management, marketing, and public relations services. Universal Health Services, Inc. founded in 1978 and is headquartered in King of Prussia, Pennsylvania.

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Company Overview

Universal Health Services, Inc. (NYSE:UHS) closed at $162.51 USD, losing -$1.81 (-1.10%) from the previous close of $164.32. The stock is currently mid-range between its 52-week high and low $152.33 and $246.33. With a market capitalization of about $10.17 billion, Universal Health Services, Inc. is classified as a large-cap and shows market-like volatility (beta ~1.13). Key stats such as the average daily volume over the past year has been around 913.69 thousand shares, volume is running light vs its 52-week average. Headquartered in King of Prussia, PA, Universal Health Services, Inc. operates in the Healthcare sector and the Medical - Care Facilities industry. Led by CEO Marc D. Miller, the company employs approximately 78,400 people and listed since July 09, 1981. Universal Health Services, Inc., through its subsidiaries, owns and operates acute care hospitals, and outpatient and behavioral health care facilities.

Technical Performance

Short-term trend indicators are bearishly aligned (SMA20 -7.2%, SMA50 -5.66%, SMA200 2.13%). The stock’s 14-day RSI is 36.41 (weak momentum), while the ATR of 8.0 points to higher daily volatility. The stock remains sitting in the mid-range of its 52-week band, trading -17.0% below its high and over 34.22% above its low. Average 10-day trading volume of 840.46 thousand shares is in line with the 3-month average of 826.42 thousand, indicating normal recent market interest.

Valuation Metrics

Universal Health Services, Inc. trades at a P/E ratio of 6.64, slightly below the S&P 500 average, with a price-to-sales ratio of 0.58 and a price-to-book ratio of 1.34 suggesting the stock is closer to book value. The P/FCF stands at 11.58, also above market averages.

Dividend & Fair Value

Universal Health Services, Inc. last paid a dividend of 0.8 per share, this equals a trailing yield of roughly 0.34%. Dividend and splits history remains an important factor for investors monitoring long-term returns. A discounted cash flow model estimates fair value at around $233.80. This means the shares are trading below this model’s fair value.

Earnings & Analyst Outlook

Universal Health Services, Inc. generated EPS of $21.04 over the past year. Five-year average earnings growth is 13.0%. Wall Street analysts project EPS growth of 9.55% annually over the next five years. The latest quarter delivered EPS of $5.62. The next quarter is forecast at $5.37. Next year's EPS is expected at $13.70. Analyst sentiment is neutral. Analyst rating data shows there are 9 Strong Buy ratings, 7 Buy ratings, 13 Hold ratings, 0 Sell rating and 1 Strong Sell ratings. Price targets range from $310.00 to $185.00. The high target offers 88.66% upside. The low target suggests 12.59% downside. The mean target is $237.55. This offers 44.57% upside. Universal Health Services, Inc. earnings surprise history is a mixed track record. The quarter that ended April 27, 2026, missed forecasts by 3.88%. The prior quarter beat by -0.68%. Over the last six quarters, Apple has recorded several small beats. These include 16.86% in February 26, 2025.

Shareholding & Insider Activity

Universal Health Services, Inc. has 56.39 million shares outstanding. The public float is 53.79 million shares, elevated short interest at 6.07% of float. This equals 2.40 million shares. The short ratio is 2.71 days. Institutional investors hold 103.43% of the float. Insiders own 5.54%. MILLER ALAN B holds 505.71 thousand shares, OSTEEN DEBRA K has 87.46 thousand shares and FILTON STEVE has 68.78 thousand shares. Over the past six months, insider transactions show net selling. They sold 674.00 shares across 2 transactions.

Financial & Profitability Overview

Over the trailing twelve months, Universal Health Services generated $14.28B in revenue, or $203.66 per share. Gross margin was 8.23%, operating margin 8.23%, and net profit margin 5.03%. Returns are modest, with ROA at 5.00% and ROE at 11.67%.
On valuation metrics, Universal Health Services trades at a P/E of 6.64, P/S of 0.58 and P/B of 1.34. The current ratio is 1.08 and quick ratio is 1.08. Operationally, the company’s inventory turnover is 0.00 and cash conversion cycle is 56.42 days. Debt-to-equity is 0.68, supported by a cash flow-to-debt ratio of 0.37.

Quarterly Financial Highlights

For the quarter ended Dec 31, 2023, Universal Health Services posted revenue of $14.28B, down slightly from $13.40B in the prior quarter. Gross profit was $1.18B (margin 8.23%). Operating income was $1.18B (margin 8.2%). Net income was$717.80M (EPS $10.35).
The company ended the quarter with $119.44M in cash and short-term investments, a total debt of $5.37B, and net debt of $5.25B. Total assets were $14.36B, with equity of $6.20B. Financials further reflected stability, with operating cash flow of $1.27B, free cash flow of $524.74M, and capital expenditures of - $743.06M.

Price Forecast & Outlook

Our AI price prediction model suggests that Universal Health Services, Inc. stock has strong potential for upside but may face short-term weakness followed by gains in the medium and long term. 2-Week Outlook: Projected decline of -0.18%, with price expected at $164.03 by June 03, 2026, within a range of $159.40 to $168.42 3-Month Outlook: Projected fall of -64.26%, reaching $58.73 by August 18, 2026, with a range of $52.40 to $63.73. 1-Year Outlook: Projected gain of 13.91%, with price at $187.18 by May 20, 2027, within a range of $178.41 to $195.21.

Key Takeaways

Universal Health Services, Inc. (NYSE:UHS) shares are flat -8.32% year-to-date currently trading near 52-week highs band. Short-term momentum has been negative over the last quarter, despite recent volatility. Valuation shows Universal Health Services, Inc. trading at a premium to the broader market with a P/E of 6.64. Analyst sentiment is bullish, with the majority of ratings in Buy territory and a mean price target of $192.20, suggesting 16.97% upside. Our AI forecast model points to short-term weakness (-0.18% over two weeks), a medium-term fall (-64.26% over three months), and a longer-term gain (13.91% over one year), with expected trading ranges indicating moderate volatility.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the current Universal Health Services, Inc. (UHS) stock price?

Universal Health Services, Inc. (NYSE: UHS) stock price is $162.51 in the last trading session. During the trading session, UHS stock reached the peak price of $163.63 while $157.01 was the lowest point it dropped to. The percentage change in UHS stock occurred in the recent session was -1.1% while the dollar amount for the price change in UHS stock was - $1.81.

UHS's industry and sector of operation?

The NYSE listed UHS is part of Medical - Care Facilities industry that operates in the broader Healthcare sector. Universal Health Services, Inc. designs, manufactures, and markets smartphones, personal computers, tablets, wearables, and accessories worldwide.

Who are the executives of UHS?

Mr. Alan B. Miller
Chairman, Pres & Chief Executive Officer
Geraldine Johnson Geckle
Senior Vice President of HR
Mr. Matthew David Klein
Senior Vice President & Gen. Counsel
Jim Clark
Senior Vice President of Fin. - Acute Care Division
Mr. Marc D. Miller
Chief Executive Officer, Pres & Director
Mr. Steve G. Filton
Executive Vice President, Chief Financial Officer & Sec.
Michael S. Nelson
Senior Vice President of Strategic Services
Victor J. Radina
Senior Vice President of Corporation Devel.
Ms. Lynda Ann Smirz
Chief Medical Officer for Acute Care Division & Vice President
Mr. Matthew Jay Peterson
Executive Vice President & Pres of Behavioral Health Division
Thomas Day
Senior Vice President of Fin. - Behavioral Health Division
Mr. Edward H. Sim
Executive Vice President & Pres of Acute Care Division

How UHS did perform over past 52-week?

UHS's closing price is 7.87% higher than its 52-week low of $152.33 where as its distance from 52-week high of $246.33 is -33.29%.

How many employees does UHS have?

Number of UHS employees currently stands at 78,400.

Link for UHS official website?

Official Website of UHS is: https://uhs.com

How do I contact UHS?

UHS could be contacted at phone 610 768 3300 and can also be accessed through its website. UHS operates from Universal Corporate Center, King of Prussia, PA 19406-0958, United States.

How many shares of UHS are traded daily?

UHS stock volume for the day was 358.71K shares. The average number of UHS shares traded daily for last 3 months was 913.69K.

What is the market cap of UHS currently?

The market value of UHS currently stands at $10.17B with its latest stock price at $162.51 and 62.61M of its shares outstanding.

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Employees	78400
Beta	1.29
Sales or Revenue	$14.28B
5Y Sales Change%	0.784%
Fiscal Year Ends	December
Sector	Healthcare
Industry	Medical - Care Facilities

UHS Company Profile and Key Details

Universal Health Services

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