Pacer Advisors Inc. reduced its stake in Universal Health Services, Inc. (NYSE:UHS – Free Report) by 52.4% in the first quarter, according to the company in its most recent disclosure with the Securities & Exchange Commission. The firm owned 2,762 shares of the health services provider’s stock after selling 3,035 shares during the period. Pacer Advisors Inc.’s holdings in Universal Health Services were worth $494,000 as of its most recent SEC filing.
Several other institutional investors also recently made changes to their positions in the stock. Corient Private Wealth LLC lifted its stake in Universal Health Services by 51.4% in the fourth quarter. Corient Private Wealth LLC now owns 54,975 shares of the health services provider’s stock valued at $11,988,000 after buying an additional 18,652 shares during the last quarter. Teacher Retirement System of Texas increased its holdings in shares of Universal Health Services by 380.3% in the 4th quarter. Teacher Retirement System of Texas now owns 137,575 shares of the health services provider’s stock worth $29,994,000 after acquiring an additional 108,931 shares during the period. Mitsubishi UFJ Asset Management Co. Ltd. lifted its position in Universal Health Services by 5.3% in the 4th quarter. Mitsubishi UFJ Asset Management Co. Ltd. now owns 119,385 shares of the health services provider’s stock valued at $26,250,000 after purchasing an additional 6,022 shares during the last quarter. Caprock Group LLC grew its position in Universal Health Services by 155.1% in the 4th quarter. Caprock Group LLC now owns 11,200 shares of the health services provider’s stock worth $2,442,000 after purchasing an additional 6,810 shares during the last quarter. Finally, LBP AM SA acquired a new stake in Universal Health Services in the 4th quarter valued at approximately $5,428,000. 86.05% of the stock is owned by institutional investors.
Universal Health Services Trading Down 2.2%
Shares of UHS stock opened at $168.95 on Wednesday. The stock has a 50-day simple moving average of $153.54 and a 200 day simple moving average of $176.43. The stock has a market capitalization of $10.23 billion, a P/E ratio of 6.88, a P/E/G ratio of 0.94 and a beta of 1.05. Universal Health Services, Inc. has a fifty-two week low of $140.08 and a fifty-two week high of $246.32. The company has a quick ratio of 1.04, a current ratio of 1.12 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.54.
Universal Health Services Announces Dividend
The firm also recently announced a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Tuesday, September 15th. Investors of record on Tuesday, September 1st will be paid a dividend of $0.20 per share. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Tuesday, September 1st. This represents a $0.80 annualized dividend and a yield of 0.5%. Universal Health Services’s dividend payout ratio is currently 3.26%.
Wall Street Analyst Weigh In
Several research firms have recently issued reports on UHS. Wall Street Zen cut Universal Health Services from a “buy” rating to a “hold” rating in a research note on Saturday, May 2nd. Cantor Fitzgerald restated a “neutral” rating and set a $194.00 price target on shares of Universal Health Services in a research report on Tuesday, July 28th. Raymond James Financial lowered shares of Universal Health Services from an “outperform” rating to a “market perform” rating in a research note on Wednesday, April 29th. Wells Fargo & Company increased their price objective on shares of Universal Health Services from $165.00 to $166.00 and gave the company an “equal weight” rating in a report on Monday, July 13th. Finally, Robert W. Baird lowered their price objective on shares of Universal Health Services from $204.00 to $166.00 and set a “neutral” rating on the stock in a research note on Wednesday, July 29th. Five research analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating and twelve have issued a Hold rating to the company. According to MarketBeat, the company presently has a consensus rating of “Hold” and an average target price of $204.93.
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Universal Health Services News Roundup
Here are the key news stories impacting Universal Health Services this week:
- Positive Sentiment: Zacks Research raised its fiscal 2026 earnings estimate slightly to $23.07 per share from $23.04. However, the new forecast remains just below the broader consensus estimate of $23.15.
- Negative Sentiment: Zacks reduced its Q3 2026 EPS forecast to $5.48 from $5.63 and its Q4 2026 estimate to $5.99 from $6.30. The combined revisions point to weaker-than-previously-expected near-term earnings momentum.
- Negative Sentiment: Forward estimates were also trimmed for Q1 2027 EPS to $5.77 from $5.93, Q3 2027 EPS to $6.10 from $6.21, and Q4 2027 EPS to $6.42 from $6.53. Zacks lowered its full-year 2027 forecast to $24.25 from $24.59.
- Negative Sentiment: Longer-term expectations weakened as well: Q1 2028 EPS was cut to $6.27 from $6.35, Q2 2028 EPS to $6.56 from $6.57, and fiscal 2028 EPS to $26.47 from $27.10. The broad pattern of estimate reductions is the primary negative catalyst for UHS today.
Universal Health Services 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.
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