Universal Health Services (NYSE:UHS) Given New $229.00 Price Target at Cantor Fitzgerald

Universal Health Services (NYSE:UHS) had its price objective dropped by research analysts at Cantor Fitzgerald from $250.00 to $229.00 in a report released on Friday,Benzinga reports. The firm currently has a “neutral” rating on the health services provider’s stock. Cantor Fitzgerald’s target price would indicate a potential upside of 11.41% from the stock’s current price.

UHS has been the subject of a number of other reports. Guggenheim increased their price objective on shares of Universal Health Services from $253.00 to $274.00 and gave the stock a “buy” rating in a research note on Tuesday, December 2nd. Weiss Ratings restated a “buy (b)” rating on shares of Universal Health Services in a report on Monday, December 29th. Raymond James Financial set a $270.00 price objective on shares of Universal Health Services and gave the company an “outperform” rating in a report on Monday, November 3rd. Wells Fargo & Company reiterated an “equal weight” rating and issued a $235.00 target price (down from $259.00) on shares of Universal Health Services in a report on Wednesday, January 7th. Finally, Royal Bank Of Canada restated a “sector perform” rating on shares of Universal Health Services in a report on Thursday, October 30th. One equities research analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, six have given a Buy rating, eight have assigned a Hold rating and one has issued a Sell rating to the company. Based on data from MarketBeat, the stock currently has a consensus rating of “Hold” and an average price target of $233.13.

Universal Health Services Stock Up 0.6%

Universal Health Services stock traded up $1.21 during mid-day trading on Friday, reaching $205.54. The stock had a trading volume of 36,412 shares, compared to its average volume of 726,220. The company has a 50-day moving average price of $216.32 and a two-hundred day moving average price of $210.44. Universal Health Services has a one year low of $152.33 and a one year high of $246.32. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.55, a current ratio of 1.03 and a quick ratio of 0.96. The company has a market capitalization of $12.84 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 8.88, a PEG ratio of 0.72 and a beta of 1.26.

Universal Health Services (NYSE:UHS) last posted its earnings results on Wednesday, February 25th. The health services provider reported $5.88 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, missing the consensus estimate of $5.92 by ($0.04). The company had revenue of $4.49 billion for the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $4.50 billion. Universal Health Services had a net margin of 8.57% and a return on equity of 19.84%. Universal Health Services’s revenue was up 9.1% on a year-over-year basis. During the same quarter in the prior year, the company posted $4.92 EPS. Universal Health Services has set its FY 2026 guidance at 22.640-24.520 EPS. On average, analysts expect that Universal Health Services will post 15.92 EPS for the current fiscal year.

Hedge Funds Weigh In On Universal Health Services

A number of institutional investors and hedge funds have recently added to or reduced their stakes in UHS. Elyxium Wealth LLC purchased a new stake in Universal Health Services in the fourth quarter valued at $25,000. Harbor Capital Advisors Inc. purchased a new position in Universal Health Services during the fourth quarter worth about $26,000. SBI Securities Co. Ltd. raised its stake in shares of Universal Health Services by 320.0% during the 3rd quarter. SBI Securities Co. Ltd. now owns 126 shares of the health services provider’s stock worth $26,000 after buying an additional 96 shares in the last quarter. Founders Capital Management acquired a new stake in Universal Health Services in the fourth quarter valued at $28,000. Finally, Root Financial Partners LLC purchased a new stake in Universal Health Services during the third quarter worth about $28,000. 86.05% of the stock is owned by institutional investors and hedge funds.

More Universal Health Services News

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

• Positive Sentiment: Management raised 2026 revenue guidance to $18.4–18.8B and set EPS guidance of $22.64–24.52, signaling confidence in growth and margin expansion for the year ahead. Press Release
• Positive Sentiment: UHS is accelerating AI initiatives and outpatient expansion as growth drivers that could lift margins and diversify revenue away from inpatient admissions. MSN Article
• Positive Sentiment: Operating performance improved in 2025: UHS reported a roughly 30% jump in net income and an 11.5% operating margin, supporting the company’s ability to fund growth and maintain cash flow. Becker’s
• Positive Sentiment: Barclays raised its price target to $268 and kept an Overweight rating, offering upside relative to the current price and supporting bullish sentiment. Benzinga
• Neutral Sentiment: Company released the full Q4 earnings release and conference call transcript with detailed metrics and management commentary for investors to parse. Earnings Release
• Neutral Sentiment: Local/operational note: UHS is negotiating to end a financial support arrangement with George Washington University related to the MFA program — minimal system‑wide financial impact disclosed so far. GW Hatchet
• Negative Sentiment: Q4 EPS of $5.88 missed consensus by $0.04 and revenue of $4.49B slightly missed estimates; management cited softer admissions — this explains headline selling pressure. Reuters
• Negative Sentiment: UHS expects about a $35M earnings hit from California’s psychiatric staffing mandate, a near‑term cost that will pressure margins in the state. Becker’s
• Negative Sentiment: Some coverage frames the quarter and S&P/valuation pressure as reasons for outsized intraday selling, amplifying volatility despite the mixed fundamentals. Kalkine

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.