KeyCorp Has Bearish Outlook for UHS FY2026 Earnings

Universal Health Services, Inc. (NYSE:UHS) – Stock analysts at KeyCorp reduced their FY2026 earnings estimates for Universal Health Services in a research report issued on Tuesday, August 18th. KeyCorp analyst M. Gillmor now forecasts that the health services provider will post earnings per share of $22.50 for the year, down from their previous forecast of $22.74. The consensus estimate for Universal Health Services’ current full-year earnings is $23.08 per share.

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

Other equities research analysts have also issued reports about the company. TD Cowen dropped their price target on Universal Health Services from $230.00 to $197.00 and set a “buy” rating on the stock in a research report on Monday, June 22nd. The Goldman Sachs Group reduced their price target on Universal Health Services from $242.00 to $190.00 and set a “neutral” rating on the stock in a research note on Thursday, July 30th. JPMorgan Chase & Co. decreased their price objective on Universal Health Services from $235.00 to $205.00 and set a “neutral” rating for the company in a report on Wednesday, May 20th. Weiss Ratings raised Universal Health Services from a “hold (c-)” rating to a “hold (c)” rating in a research report on Tuesday, August 18th. Finally, Raymond James Financial cut shares of Universal Health Services from an “outperform” rating to a “market perform” rating in a report on Wednesday, April 29th. Five investment analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating and twelve have given a Hold rating to the stock. According to MarketBeat.com, the company has an average rating of “Hold” and a consensus price target of $204.93.

Universal Health Services Stock Down 0.6%

Shares of NYSE:UHS opened at $176.27 on Tuesday. Universal Health Services has a 52-week low of $140.08 and a 52-week high of $246.32. The firm has a market capitalization of $10.39 billion, a P/E ratio of 7.18, a P/E/G ratio of 0.95 and a beta of 1.05. The stock has a 50 day moving average price of $158.56 and a 200-day moving average price of $174.49. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.54, a quick ratio of 1.04 and a current ratio of 1.12.

Universal Health Services Announces Dividend

The business also recently declared a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Tuesday, September 15th. Stockholders of record on Tuesday, September 1st will be given a $0.20 dividend. This represents a $0.80 dividend on an annualized basis and a dividend yield of 0.5%. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Tuesday, September 1st. Universal Health Services’s payout ratio is currently 3.26%.

Institutional Inflows and Outflows

A number of institutional investors and hedge funds have recently added to or reduced their stakes in UHS. First Eagle Investment Management LLC raised its stake in Universal Health Services by 2.9% during the second quarter. First Eagle Investment Management LLC now owns 4,554,670 shares of the health services provider’s stock valued at $677,234,000 after buying an additional 130,389 shares during the last quarter. California State Teachers Retirement System grew its stake in shares of Universal Health Services by 13,398.3% in the second quarter. California State Teachers Retirement System now owns 8,822,521 shares of the health services provider’s stock worth $1,311,821,000 after acquiring an additional 8,757,161 shares during the last quarter. Paralel Advisors LLC purchased a new stake in shares of Universal Health Services in the second quarter worth $1,919,000. AlphaGrep UK Ltd bought a new position in shares of Universal Health Services during the second quarter valued at $746,000. Finally, BAM Wealth Management LLC bought a new position in shares of Universal Health Services during the second quarter valued at $415,000. Institutional investors own 86.05% of the company’s stock.

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.