Universal Health Services (UHS) Projected to Release Quarterly Earnings on Monday

Universal Health Services (NYSE:UHS) is anticipated to release its Q2 2026 results after the market closes on Monday, July 27th. Analysts expect Universal Health Services to announce earnings of $5.94 per share and revenue of $4.5789 billion for the quarter. Individuals can find conference call details on the company’s upcoming Q2 2026 earning results page for the latest details on the call scheduled for Tuesday, July 28, 2026 at 9:00 AM ET.

Universal Health Services (NYSE:UHS) last released its quarterly earnings data on Tuesday, April 28th. The health services provider reported $5.62 EPS for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $5.41 by $0.21. The company had revenue of $4.50 billion for the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $4.39 billion. Universal Health Services had a return on equity of 19.57% and a net margin of 8.56%.The firm’s revenue was up 9.6% compared to the same quarter last year. During the same period last year, the company posted $4.84 earnings per share. On average, analysts expect Universal Health Services to post $23 EPS for the current fiscal year and $25 EPS for the next fiscal year.

Universal Health Services Trading Up 0.2%

Shares of UHS opened at $151.41 on Monday. Universal Health Services has a 12 month low of $140.08 and a 12 month high of $246.32. The stock’s 50-day moving average is $152.40 and its two-hundred day moving average is $181.99. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.52, a current ratio of 1.08 and a quick ratio of 1.01. The stock has a market cap of $9.17 billion, a PE ratio of 6.31, a P/E/G ratio of 0.81 and a beta of 1.07.

Universal Health Services Announces Dividend

The business also recently announced 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. This represents a $0.80 annualized dividend and a dividend yield of 0.5%. The ex-dividend date is Tuesday, September 1st. Universal Health Services’s dividend payout ratio (DPR) is presently 3.33%.

Wall Street Analyst Weigh In

Several equities analysts recently commented on the company. Mizuho reduced their price target on Universal Health Services from $267.00 to $230.00 and set an “outperform” rating on the stock in a research report on Wednesday, April 29th. Raymond James Financial downgraded shares of Universal Health Services from an “outperform” rating to a “market perform” rating in a research report on Wednesday, April 29th. Guggenheim dropped their price objective on shares of Universal Health Services from $238.00 to $211.00 and set a “buy” rating on the stock in a research note on Wednesday, April 29th. Morgan Stanley reduced their target price on shares of Universal Health Services from $233.00 to $212.00 and set an “equal weight” rating on the stock in a research report on Wednesday, April 29th. Finally, Barclays downgraded shares of Universal Health Services from an “overweight” rating to an “equal weight” rating and set a $179.00 target price for the company. in a research note on Wednesday, July 8th. Five investment analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating and twelve have assigned a Hold rating to the company. According to data from MarketBeat, Universal Health Services has a consensus rating of “Hold” and a consensus price target of $214.80.

Institutional Investors Weigh In On Universal Health Services

A number of hedge funds have recently bought and sold shares of UHS. Blair William & Co. IL raised its holdings in Universal Health Services by 4.1% in the fourth quarter. Blair William & Co. IL now owns 1,390 shares of the health services provider’s stock valued at $303,000 after acquiring an additional 55 shares in the last quarter. Northwestern Mutual Wealth Management Co. grew its holdings in Universal Health Services by 3.3% during the 3rd quarter. Northwestern Mutual Wealth Management Co. now owns 1,794 shares of the health services provider’s stock worth $367,000 after acquiring an additional 58 shares in the last quarter. IFM Investors Pty Ltd grew its holdings in Universal Health Services by 0.6% during the 4th quarter. IFM Investors Pty Ltd now owns 11,781 shares of the health services provider’s stock worth $2,568,000 after acquiring an additional 65 shares in the last quarter. NewEdge Advisors LLC grew its holdings in Universal Health Services by 2.7% during the 1st quarter. NewEdge Advisors LLC now owns 2,665 shares of the health services provider’s stock worth $501,000 after acquiring an additional 69 shares in the last quarter. Finally, Lido Advisors LLC increased its position in shares of Universal Health Services by 3.1% in the 4th quarter. Lido Advisors LLC now owns 2,345 shares of the health services provider’s stock worth $482,000 after purchasing an additional 71 shares during the last quarter. Institutional investors and hedge funds own 86.05% of the company’s stock.

About Universal Health Services

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.