Universal Health Services (NYSE:UHS) Given New $190.00 Price Target at Royal Bank Of Canada

Universal Health Services (NYSE:UHS) had its price objective trimmed by Royal Bank Of Canada from $216.00 to $190.00 in a research note released on Wednesday morning, Marketbeat reports. The brokerage currently has a sector perform rating on the health services provider’s stock.

A number of other equities research analysts have also weighed in on UHS. Zacks Research lowered shares of Universal Health Services from a “strong-buy” rating to a “hold” rating in a report on Monday, March 2nd. Robert W. Baird dropped their price objective on shares of Universal Health Services from $241.00 to $204.00 and set a “neutral” rating on the stock in a report on Wednesday. Cantor Fitzgerald dropped their price objective on shares of Universal Health Services from $250.00 to $229.00 and set a “neutral” rating on the stock in a report on Friday, February 27th. Barclays dropped their price objective on shares of Universal Health Services from $268.00 to $238.00 and set an “overweight” rating on the stock in a report on Tuesday. Finally, Wells Fargo & Company dropped their price objective on shares of Universal Health Services from $235.00 to $212.00 and set an “equal weight” rating on the stock in a report on Monday, March 2nd. Five analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating, ten have issued a Hold rating and one has given a Sell rating to the stock. According to data from MarketBeat.com, the stock presently has an average rating of “Hold” and a consensus target price of $219.87.

Universal Health Services Stock Performance

Shares of UHS stock opened at $167.71 on Wednesday. The company has a market cap of $10.24 billion, a PE ratio of 6.99, a PEG ratio of 0.82 and a beta of 1.29. The company has a current ratio of 1.05, a quick ratio of 0.98 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.55. Universal Health Services has a 12-month low of $152.33 and a 12-month high of $246.32. The business’s fifty day simple moving average is $190.23 and its 200-day simple moving average is $209.21.

Universal Health Services (NYSE:UHS) last announced its quarterly earnings data on Monday, April 27th. The health services provider reported $5.62 earnings per share for the quarter, beating analysts’ consensus estimates of $5.36 by $0.26. The firm had revenue of $4.50 billion for the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $4.39 billion. Universal Health Services had a net margin of 8.56% and a return on equity of 19.78%. The business’s quarterly revenue was up 9.6% compared to the same quarter last year. During the same period in the previous year, the company earned $4.84 earnings per share. Universal Health Services has set its FY 2026 guidance at 22.640-24.520 EPS. Analysts expect that Universal Health Services will post 23.4 earnings per share for the current fiscal year.

Universal Health Services Announces Dividend

The firm also recently announced a quarterly dividend, which was paid on Monday, March 16th. Investors of record on Monday, March 2nd were given a dividend of $0.20 per share. The ex-dividend date was Monday, March 2nd. This represents a $0.80 dividend on an annualized basis and a yield of 0.5%. Universal Health Services’s payout ratio is currently 3.33%.

Institutional Inflows and Outflows

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

Key Stories Impacting Universal Health Services

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

• Positive Sentiment: Q1 results beat expectations — UHS reported $5.62 EPS vs. $5.36 expected and revenue of $4.50B (y/y revenue growth ~9.6%), driven by stronger behavioral‑health admissions and patient days; this drove the earnings reaction. Universal Health Services, Inc. Q1 2026 Earnings Call Summary
• Positive Sentiment: Company set FY‑2026 EPS guidance range (~22.64–24.52), which sits near analyst consensus and supports the outlook for continued earnings growth. Q1 2026 Earnings Call Transcript
• Neutral Sentiment: Zacks and other commentary highlight UHS as a value/earnings‑driven name (low P/E, improving operating trends), which may attract longer‑term value buyers even as near‑term volatility continues. Why UHS is a Top Value Stock
• Neutral Sentiment: TD Cowen trimmed its price target to $230 but kept a Buy rating (leaving substantial upside vs. current levels), signaling constructive longer‑term view despite the cut. TD Cowen PT cut
• Neutral Sentiment: Deutsche Bank lowered its target to $230 while maintaining a Buy rating — another trim but not a downgrade, which tempers downside risk. Deutsche Bank PT adjustment
• Neutral Sentiment: RBC cut its target to $190 and moved to Sector Perform — a more cautious stance that reduces enthusiasm but still implies modest upside. RBC PT cut
• Negative Sentiment: Robert W. Baird lowered its target to $204 and moved to Neutral — a downgrade in conviction that could weigh on near‑term momentum if follow‑through selling occurs. Baird PT cut

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.