Analysts Offer Predictions for UHS Q3 Earnings

Universal Health Services, Inc. (NYSE:UHS) – KeyCorp issued their Q3 2026 earnings per share estimates for shares of Universal Health Services in a note issued to investors on Tuesday, August 18th. KeyCorp analyst M. Gillmor anticipates that the health services provider will post earnings of $5.07 per share for the quarter. The consensus estimate for Universal Health Services’ current full-year earnings is $23.08 per share. KeyCorp also issued estimates for Universal Health Services’ Q4 2026 earnings at $5.84 EPS and FY2027 earnings at $23.37 EPS.

Several other research firms also recently issued reports on UHS. Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft dropped their target price on Universal Health Services from $261.00 to $230.00 and set a “buy” rating on the stock in a research report on Wednesday, April 29th. Royal Bank Of Canada reiterated a “sector perform” rating and set a $183.00 price objective on shares of Universal Health Services in a research note on Thursday, August 20th. Robert W. Baird dropped their price objective on Universal Health Services from $204.00 to $166.00 and set a “neutral” rating on the stock in a report on Wednesday, July 29th. Weiss Ratings raised Universal Health Services from a “hold (c-)” rating to a “hold (c)” rating in a report on Tuesday, August 18th. Finally, JPMorgan Chase & Co. decreased their price target on Universal Health Services from $235.00 to $205.00 and set a “neutral” rating on the stock in a research report on Wednesday, May 20th. Five research analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating and twelve have issued a Hold rating to the company. Based on data from MarketBeat, the company currently has a consensus rating of “Hold” and a consensus target price of $204.93.

Universal Health Services Stock Down 0.6%

UHS opened at $176.27 on Monday. The company has a 50 day moving average of $158.56 and a 200 day moving average of $174.49. The company has a market cap of $10.39 billion, a PE ratio of 7.18, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 0.95 and a beta of 1.05. Universal Health Services has a 12 month low of $140.08 and a 12 month high of $246.32. The company has a current ratio of 1.12, a quick ratio of 1.04 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.54.

Universal Health Services (NYSE:UHS) last posted its earnings results on Tuesday, July 28th. The health services provider reported $5.98 earnings per share for the quarter, topping the consensus estimate of $5.94 by $0.04. Universal Health Services had a net margin of 8.42% and a return on equity of 19.39%. The firm had revenue of $4.64 billion during the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $4.58 billion. During the same quarter last year, the company earned $5.35 earnings per share. The company’s revenue was up 8.3% on a year-over-year basis.

Universal Health Services Announces Dividend

The firm also recently announced a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Tuesday, September 15th. Investors of record on Tuesday, September 1st will be given a dividend of $0.20 per share. This represents a $0.80 annualized dividend and a yield of 0.5%. The ex-dividend date is Tuesday, September 1st. Universal Health Services’s payout ratio is presently 3.26%.

Hedge Funds Weigh In On Universal Health Services

A number of institutional investors have recently added to or reduced their stakes in the business. Elyxium Wealth LLC bought a new stake in shares of Universal Health Services during the 4th quarter valued at about $25,000. Elevation Wealth Partners LLC raised its stake in Universal Health Services by 503.1% in the second quarter. Elevation Wealth Partners LLC now owns 193 shares of the health services provider’s stock valued at $29,000 after purchasing an additional 161 shares in the last quarter. CYBER HORNET ETFs LLC purchased a new stake in Universal Health Services in the second quarter valued at approximately $29,000. Larson Financial Group LLC lifted its position in Universal Health Services by 302.9% during the fourth quarter. Larson Financial Group LLC now owns 141 shares of the health services provider’s stock valued at $31,000 after purchasing an additional 106 shares during the last quarter. Finally, CENTRAL TRUST Co lifted its position in Universal Health Services by 107.1% during the first quarter. CENTRAL TRUST Co now owns 174 shares of the health services provider’s stock valued at $31,000 after purchasing an additional 90 shares during the last quarter. 86.05% of the stock is currently owned by institutional investors.

About Universal Health Services

Universal Health Services, Inc (NYSE: UHS) is one of the largest diversified health care management companies in the United States, offering a broad spectrum of services through its acute care hospital and behavioral health segments. The company operates general acute care hospitals, surgical hospitals and ambulatory centers, as well as inpatient and outpatient behavioral health facilities. Its network provides emergency and specialized medicine, diagnostic imaging, laboratory services, advanced surgical care and rehabilitation, complemented by a comprehensive array of behavioral services including psychiatric treatment, addiction programs and developmental disabilities care.

In the acute care segment, UHS’s facilities deliver services ranging from emergency department treatment and intensive care to maternity care and outpatient surgery.