Universal Health Services (NYSE:UHS) Shares Break Below Two Hundred Day Moving Average – Here’s Why

Universal Health Services, Inc. (NYSE:UHS) passed below its two hundred day moving average during trading on Tuesday. The stock has a two hundred day moving average of $177.81 and traded as low as $173.83. Universal Health Services shares last traded at $177.3230, with a volume of 1,239,749 shares changing hands.

Universal Health Services News Roundup

Here are the key news stories impacting Universal Health Services this week:

• Positive Sentiment: UHS reported third-quarter revenue of $4.73 billion, up 5.3% from the prior-year period and slightly above the $4.71 billion analyst estimate. Universal Health Services Announces Third-Quarter Financial Results
• Positive Sentiment: Reported earnings of $5.22 per diluted share exceeded the consensus estimate cited by some analysts at $5.19, while the company posted a 19.39% return on equity and an 8.42% net margin. Universal Health Services Earnings Report
• Neutral Sentiment: The earnings picture was mixed: Zacks reported that $5.22 per share missed its $5.31 consensus estimate, even though it topped another widely cited estimate. The differing benchmarks likely contributed to investor uncertainty. Universal Health Services Misses Q3 Earnings Estimates
• Negative Sentiment: Net income attributable to UHS fell to $308.7 million, or $5.22 per share, from $373.0 million, or $5.86 per share, a year earlier. The earnings decline overshadowed revenue growth. UHS Third-Quarter Results
• Negative Sentiment: Shares also faced broader healthcare-sector selling and pressure after rival HCA Healthcare indicated that its 2027 earnings would be “generally consistent” with 2026, reinforcing concerns about limited near-term growth across hospital operators. Universal Health Services Fell as HCA Issues 2027 Outlook

Analysts Set New Price Targets

UHS has been the topic of a number of recent analyst reports. Weiss Ratings raised Universal Health Services from a “hold (c)” rating to a “hold (c+)” rating in a research note on Wednesday, October 14th. Robert W. Baird decreased their target price on Universal Health Services from $204.00 to $166.00 and set a “neutral” rating for the company in a research report on Wednesday, July 29th. Cantor Fitzgerald reiterated a “neutral” rating on shares of Universal Health Services in a report on Friday, October 2nd. The Goldman Sachs Group lowered their price target on Universal Health Services from $242.00 to $190.00 and set a “neutral” rating on the stock in a report on Thursday, July 30th. Finally, Barclays dropped their price target on shares of Universal Health Services from $179.00 to $168.00 and set an “equal weight” rating on the stock in a research report on Tuesday, July 28th. Six investment analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating and twelve have given a Hold rating to the stock. According to data from MarketBeat, the stock has a consensus rating of “Hold” and a consensus price target of $204.94.

Universal Health Services Stock Performance

The business has a 50-day moving average of $177.24 and a two-hundred day moving average of $177.81.

Universal Health Services (NYSE:UHS) last posted its quarterly earnings results on Tuesday, October 27th. The health services provider reported $5.22 EPS for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $5.19 by $0.03. The firm had revenue of $4.73 billion during the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $4.71 billion. The company’s revenue was up 5.3% on a year-over-year basis. During the same period last year, the company earned $5.69 EPS. Analysts anticipate that Universal Health Services, Inc. will post 22.85 EPS for the current year.

Institutional Inflows and Outflows

Large investors have recently modified their holdings of the company. Van ECK Associates Corp increased its stake in Universal Health Services by 852.7% in the second quarter. Van ECK Associates Corp now owns 45,389 shares of the health services provider’s stock valued at $6,749,000 after acquiring an additional 40,625 shares during the period. Engineers Gate Manager LP raised its position in Universal Health Services by 840.2% in the second quarter. Engineers Gate Manager LP now owns 10,643 shares of the health services provider’s stock worth $1,583,000 after purchasing an additional 9,511 shares in the last quarter. VIRGINIA RETIREMENT SYSTEMS ET Al bought a new position in Universal Health Services during the second quarter worth about $17,679,000. Allianz Asset Management GmbH lifted its stake in Universal Health Services by 13.6% during the second quarter. Allianz Asset Management GmbH now owns 377,986 shares of the health services provider’s stock worth $56,203,000 after purchasing an additional 45,310 shares during the period. Finally, Y Intercept Hong Kong Ltd lifted its stake in Universal Health Services by 79.8% during the first quarter. Y Intercept Hong Kong Ltd now owns 47,576 shares of the health services provider’s stock worth $8,515,000 after purchasing an additional 21,122 shares during the period. 86.05% of the stock is currently owned by institutional investors and hedge funds.

About Universal Health Services

Universal Health Services, Inc (NYSE: UHS) is a healthcare services company that owns and operates hospitals, outpatient facilities and other healthcare providers. Its operations are focused primarily on acute care and behavioral health services.

The company’s acute care operations include general and specialty hospitals, ambulatory surgery centers, emergency departments, physician practices and other outpatient services. Its behavioral health business provides inpatient and outpatient treatment for mental health conditions, substance-use disorders and related needs.

Universal Health Services serves patients across the United States and Puerto Rico, with additional behavioral health operations in the United Kingdom.