Wedge Capital Management L L P NC Has $7.20 Million Position in Universal Health Services, Inc. $UHS

Wedge Capital Management L L P NC increased its position in shares of Universal Health Services, Inc. (NYSE:UHS) by 13.1% in the second quarter, Holdings Channel reports. The institutional investor owned 48,425 shares of the health services provider’s stock after buying an additional 5,624 shares during the period. Wedge Capital Management L L P NC’s holdings in Universal Health Services were worth $7,200,000 as of its most recent SEC filing.

A number of other hedge funds and other institutional investors have also bought and sold shares of the company. Elyxium Wealth LLC acquired a new position in Universal Health Services during the 4th quarter worth approximately $25,000. Elevation Wealth Partners LLC grew its stake in shares of Universal Health Services by 503.1% during the 2nd quarter. Elevation Wealth Partners LLC now owns 193 shares of the health services provider’s stock worth $29,000 after acquiring an additional 161 shares in the last quarter. CYBER HORNET ETFs LLC acquired a new stake in shares of Universal Health Services in the second quarter valued at approximately $29,000. Larson Financial Group LLC raised its holdings in shares of Universal Health Services by 302.9% in 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 shares of Universal Health Services by 107.1% in the first quarter. CENTRAL TRUST Co now owns 174 shares of the health services provider’s stock worth $31,000 after purchasing an additional 90 shares in the last quarter. Institutional investors and hedge funds own 86.05% of the company’s stock.

Universal Health Services Stock Performance

Shares of UHS stock opened at $171.91 on Thursday. The company has a fifty day moving average price of $154.06 and a two-hundred day moving average price of $176.19. Universal Health Services, Inc. has a one year low of $140.08 and a one year high of $246.32. The stock has a market cap of $10.41 billion, a P/E ratio of 7.00, a P/E/G ratio of 0.92 and a beta of 1.05. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.54, a current ratio of 1.12 and a quick ratio of 1.04.

Universal Health Services (NYSE:UHS) last released its quarterly earnings data 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. The company had revenue of $4.64 billion for the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $4.58 billion. Universal Health Services had a net margin of 8.42% and a return on equity of 19.39%. Universal Health Services’s revenue for the quarter was up 8.3% compared to the same quarter last year. During the same period in the previous year, the business earned $5.35 EPS. As a group, equities analysts predict that Universal Health Services, Inc. will post 23.16 EPS for the current year.

Universal Health Services Announces Dividend

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

Universal Health Services News Summary

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

• Positive Sentiment: Analysts have assigned UHS a consensus price target of $204.93, implying substantial potential upside from the stock’s recent trading level. The target reflects continued confidence in the hospital operator’s earnings power and valuation. Universal Health Services Receives $204.93 Consensus Target Price from Analysts
• Positive Sentiment: Zacks Research modestly raised its fiscal 2026 EPS estimate for UHS to $23.07 from $23.04. It also increased its fiscal 2027 second-quarter forecast to $5.96 from $5.93, indicating some expected improvement in near-term profitability. Universal Health Services analyst estimates
• Neutral Sentiment: The current full-year analyst EPS consensus remains approximately $23.15, close to Zacks’ $23.07 forecast for fiscal 2026. UHS previously reported quarterly EPS of $5.98, slightly exceeding the $5.94 consensus, with revenue of $4.64 billion up 8.3% year over year, providing a supportive fundamental backdrop.
• Negative Sentiment: Zacks reduced several forward earnings estimates, including fiscal 2026 third-quarter EPS to $5.48 from $5.63, fourth-quarter EPS to $5.99 from $6.30, fiscal 2027 EPS to $24.25 from $24.59, and fiscal 2028 EPS to $26.47 from $27.10. It also lowered estimates for fiscal 2027 first and third quarters and fiscal 2028 first and second quarters. These cuts suggest analysts see somewhat softer earnings momentum despite the attractive price target.

Wall Street Analysts Forecast Growth

Several research analysts recently commented on the stock. Guggenheim reduced their target price on shares of Universal Health Services from $195.00 to $189.00 and set a “buy” rating for the company in a report on Wednesday, July 29th. TD Cowen lowered their price target on shares of Universal Health Services from $230.00 to $197.00 and set a “buy” rating on the stock in a research note on Monday, June 22nd. JPMorgan Chase & Co. cut their price target on shares of 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. UBS Group set a $290.00 price objective on shares of Universal Health Services in a research note on Wednesday, July 29th. Finally, The Goldman Sachs Group decreased their price objective on Universal Health Services from $242.00 to $190.00 and set a “neutral” rating for the company in a report on Thursday, July 30th. Five equities research analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating and twelve have assigned a Hold rating to the company. According to data from MarketBeat.com, the stock has an average rating of “Hold” and a consensus price target of $204.93.

Universal Health Services Company Profile

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.