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Universal Health Services(NYSE) UHS

Market Cap$10.45BMarket cap calculated using publicly traded shares outstanding only. Does not include unlisted, private, or dual-class non-traded shares. Implied market cap may vary.
Since IPO (1991)+10,431%
5 Year+19%
1 Year-3%
1 Month+19%
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$177.23
+2.52%
+4.36Today
After hours$177.32+$0.09 (+0.05%)
Universal Health Services last closing stock price
MetricPriceDate
Last closeUSD 177.262026-08-21
Universal Health Services stock price return by period
PeriodPrice returnPrice at period startPeriod start date
1 week+4.26%USD 170.022026-08-14
1 month+18.7%USD 149.342026-07-22
3 month+12.49%USD 157.582026-05-22
Year to date-18.5%USD 217.512025-12-31
1 year-3.22%USD 183.172025-08-21
3 year+37.45%USD 128.962023-08-22
5 year+18.59%USD 149.472021-08-20
Since inception+10,431%USD 1.681991-06-06

Universal Health Services Financials at a Glance

Market Cap

$10.45BMarket cap calculated using publicly traded shares outstanding only. Does not include unlisted, private, or dual-class non-traded shares. Implied market cap may vary.

Revenue (TTM)

$18.11B

Net Income (TTM)

$1.53B

EPS (TTM)

$24.56

P/E Ratio

7.22

Dividend

$0.80

Beta (Volatility)

0.77 (Low)

Price

$177.23

Volume

73

Open

$173.13

Previous Close

$177.26

Daily Range

$172.35 - $177.67

52-Week Range

$140.08 - $246.33

Estimated Earnings Date

Oct 26, 2026

UHS News

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About Universal Health Services

Universal Health Services, Inc. runs hospitals that treat sick people. They provide mental health care and surgery to many patients. These services help families across several different countries.

Services for Body and Mind

  • Acute Care Services: General surgery, emergency room care, and diagnostic imaging; accounted for 56% of consolidated net revenues in the three-month period ended June 30, 2026.
  • Behavioral Health Services: Inpatient and outpatient mental health treatment and specialized therapy; represented 44% of consolidated net revenues in the three-month period ended June 30, 2026.
  • Ancillary Medical Services: Pharmacy services, oncology, and obstetrics offered through acute care hospital locations.
  • Management Support: Centralized purchasing, finance systems, and physician recruitment for healthcare facilities.
  • Radiology and Oncology: Diagnostic imaging and cancer therapy provided at specialized acute care centers.

Expanding the Medical Footprint

  • Agreed in March 2026 to buy Talkspace for approximately $835 million.
  • Opened the Alan B. Miller Medical Center in Palm Beach Gardens, Florida.
  • Launched the Cedar Hill Regional Medical Center in Washington, D.C., during 2025.
  • Expanded the total network to 544 inpatient and outpatient locations by June 30, 2026.

Broad Reach and Efficient Systems

Universal Health Services operates 544 facilities across 40 states, Washington, D.C., Puerto Rico, and the United Kingdom. The company uses centralized systems for purchasing and recruitment to maintain efficiency across its diverse medical network.

Recent Performance by the Numbers

  • Net revenues reached $4.638 billion in the three-month period ended June 30, 2026, up 8.3% year over year.
  • Net income attributable to UHS was $358.4 million during the quarter ended June 30, 2026, up 2% year over year.
  • Salaries, wages, and benefits expense was $2.140 billion during the second quarter of 2026.
  • Market capitalization was $10.5 billion as of the reported period with a price-to-earnings ratio of 6.2.

A Strategic Shift in Care

Universal Health Services has transitioned from a regional provider to an international operator of acute and behavioral hospitals. This balanced service model allows the company to adapt to shifting healthcare regulations and patient needs.

AI Generated • Aug 8, 2026

Industry

Healthcare Providers and Services

Sector

Health Care

Employees

101,500

CEO

Marc Daniel Miller, MBA

Website

www.uhs.com

Headquarters

King of Prussia, PA 19406-0958, US

UHS Financials

Key Financial Metrics (TTM)

Gross Margin

90.69%

Operating Margin

11.36%

Net Income Margin

8.42%

Return on Equity

20.66%

Return on Capital

15.60%

Return on Assets

9.58%

Earnings Yield

13.85%

Dividend Yield

0.45%

Payout Ratio

3.25%

Stock Overview

Market Cap

$10.45BMarket cap calculated using publicly traded shares outstanding only. Does not include unlisted, private, or dual-class non-traded shares. Implied market cap may vary.

Shares Outstanding

58.94M

Volume

73

Avg. Volume

1.01M

Financials (TTM)

Gross Profit

$16.43B

Operating Income

$2.06B

EBITDA

$2.82B

Operating Cash Flow

$1.80B

Capital Expenditure

-$973.58M

Free Cash Flow

$826.72M

Cash & ST Invst.

$138.80M

Total Debt

$5.26B

Universal Health Services Performance Analysis

Universal Health Services annual revenue and year-over-year revenue growth by fiscal year
Fiscal yearPeriod endRevenueYoY growth
20222022-12-31USD 13,399,370,0006.0%
20232023-12-31USD 14,281,976,0006.6%
20242024-12-31USD 15,827,935,00010.8%
20252025-12-31USD 17,364,829,0009.7%
Universal Health Services sequential (quarter-over-quarter) revenue growth by fiscal quarter
Fiscal quarterPeriod endQoQ growth
Q32025-09-304.9%
Q42025-12-31-0.2%
Q12026-03-310.2%
Q22026-06-303.2%
Universal Health Services annual diluted earnings per share and year-over-year EPS growth by fiscal year
Fiscal yearPeriod endDiluted EPSYoY growth
20222022-12-31USD 9.14-22.7%
20232023-12-31USD 10.2311.9%
20242024-12-31USD 16.8264.4%
20252025-12-31USD 23.1037.3%
Universal Health Services sequential (quarter-over-quarter) diluted earnings per share growth by fiscal quarter
Fiscal quarterPeriod endQoQ growth
Q32025-09-305.7%
Q42025-12-3122.1%
Q12026-03-31-19.4%
Q22026-06-305.8%

Revenue Growth Rate

Annual and quarterly growth comparison

Earnings Per Share Growth Rate

Annual and quarterly EPS growth comparison

Quarterly Performance

Name
Q2 2026YOY CHG

Revenue

$4.64B

+8.3%

Gross Profit

$4.21B

+9.0%

Gross Margin

90.87%

N/A

Market Cap

$10.45BMarket cap calculated using publicly traded shares outstanding only. Does not include unlisted, private, or dual-class non-traded shares. Implied market cap may vary.

N/A

Market Cap/Employee

$102.42K

N/A

Employees

102,000

N/A

Net Income

$358.45M

+1.5%

EBITDA

$684.01M

+3.7%

Quarterly Fundamentals

Name
Q2 2026YOY CHG

Total Cash

$138.80M

+0.9%

Total Debt

$5.26B

+5.1%

Accounts Receivable

$2.80B

+21.7%

Inventory

$234.09M

+5.1%

Long Term Debt

$4.42B

-9.7%

Short Term Debt

$842.77M

+638.9%

Return on Assets

9.58%

N/A

Return on Invested Capital

16.29%

N/A

Free Cash Flow

$215.67M

-23.8%

Operating Cash Flow

$443.30M

-19.2%

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Questions About UHS

What is the current price of Universal Health Services?

Universal Health Services is trading at $177.26 per share.

What is the 52-week range for Universal Health Services?

Over the past 52 weeks, Universal Health Services has traded between $140.08 and $246.33.

How much debt does Universal Health Services have?

As of the most recent reporting period, Universal Health Services reported total debt of $5.26B.

How much cash does Universal Health Services have on hand?

Universal Health Services reported $138.80M in cash and cash equivalents in its most recent financial results.

What is Universal Health Services’s dividend yield?

Universal Health Services currently has a dividend yield of 0.45%.

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