NYSE: UHS
Universal Health Services, Inc.
Healthcare · Medical - Care Facilities
After hours: $152.00(-4.59%) · as of 6:40 PM ET
Market Cap
$9.97B
52w High
$246.33
52w Low
$140.08
P/E
6.46
Volume
1.32M
Outstanding Shares
62.61M
Valuation Data Insufficient
The DCF model's fair value estimate is more than 3× the current stock price. This typically indicates unreliable model inputs — such as irregular cash flows or balance sheet distortions — rather than a genuine opportunity, so the valuation is not shown.
Price vs Fundamentals
Why The Stock Is Moving
Note: The most recent financial data is over 3 months old. Metrics shown may not reflect the latest reporting period.
What changed
The stock rose 2.81% over the last year. Revenue grew 10.42% over the trailing twelve months. Operating margin moved from 10.87% to 11.5%. Free cash flow declined 15.37% over the trailing twelve months.
What the market seems to be pricing
The stock has moved higher against modestly improving underlying metrics. The operating data does not yet tell a clear story — the move may reflect sentiment, sector rotation, or macro factors rather than company-specific earnings power.
What would invalidate this read
Operating margin currently stands at 11.5%. A decisive move in revenue — currently up 10.42% — would be the clearest signal to resolve the ambiguity.
Company profile
Universal Health Services, Inc. (UHS), operating through its various divisions, is a healthcare entity that both owns and manages a network of acute care hospitals, along with outpatient and specialized behavioral health treatment centers.
Valuation
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Profitability & growth
Analyst consensus
17
Buy
24
Hold
2
Sell
Analyst ratings tend to be lagging indicators. Use as one signal among many.
Earnings
Full quarter-by-quarter history of actuals vs estimates. Switch into compare mode to inspect one metric year-over-year.
Next report
Jul 27, 2026
Q3 FY26 · EPS est $5.94 · Revenue est $4.58B
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Dividends
$0.80/shareQuarterlyDividend Achiever · 12yrSafeUHS pays a dividend with a 0.5% declared yield, 12 consecutive years of growth, covered 16.6× by free cash flow.
Declared Yield
0.5%
Annual Div / Share
$0.80
5yr CAGR
+0%
Payout Ratio
3.33%
Safe
Dividend Growth Rate
3yr CAGR
+0%
5yr CAGR
+0%
10yr CAGR
+7.18%
Dividend History
Annualized dividend cycles per share
Income Projection
Today
$0/mo
In 5 yrs
$0/mo
In 10 yrs
$0/mo
| Today | In 5 yrs | In 10 yrs |
|---|---|---|
$5/yr $0/mo | $5/yr $0/mo | $5/yr $0/mo |
Analysis
Dividend Strengths
Dividend Achiever
UHS has raised its dividend for 12 consecutive years — qualifying as a Dividend Achiever, demonstrating long-term commitment to shareholder income.
Well-covered by free cash flow
The dividend is covered 16.6× by free cash flow, indicating the company generates sufficient cash to sustain and potentially grow the payout without straining its finances.
Risks to Watch
No strong risk signal stands out from the latest period pair.