Universal Health Services (UHS) Expected to Announce Earnings on Monday

Universal Health Services (NYSE:UHS) will likely be issuing its Q2 2026 results after the market closes on Monday, July 27th. Analysts expect the company to post earnings of $5.94 per share and revenue of $4.5789 billion for the quarter. Interested persons can find conference call details on the company’s upcoming Q2 2026 earning report 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 issued its quarterly earnings data on Tuesday, April 28th. The health services provider reported $5.62 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, topping the consensus estimate of $5.41 by $0.21. The firm had revenue of $4.50 billion during the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $4.39 billion. Universal Health Services had a return on equity of 19.57% and a net margin of 8.56%.Universal Health Services’s revenue was up 9.6% on a year-over-year basis. During the same period in the previous year, the firm 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 Stock Performance

Shares of UHS stock opened at $155.96 on Friday. The stock has a fifty day moving average price of $150.58 and a 200 day moving average price of $179.85. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.52, a quick ratio of 1.01 and a current ratio of 1.08. The stock has a market cap of $9.44 billion, a PE ratio of 6.50, a P/E/G ratio of 0.81 and a beta of 1.07. Universal Health Services has a 1 year low of $140.08 and a 1 year high of $246.32.

Universal Health Services Announces Dividend

The firm also recently disclosed a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Tuesday, September 15th. Investors of record on Tuesday, September 1st will be given a $0.20 dividend. The ex-dividend date is Tuesday, September 1st. This represents a $0.80 annualized dividend and a dividend yield of 0.5%. Universal Health Services’s payout ratio is currently 3.33%.

Wall Street Analyst Weigh In

Several research firms have weighed in on UHS. 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 report on Wednesday, July 8th. Weiss Ratings lowered shares of Universal Health Services from a “hold (c)” rating to a “hold (c-)” rating in a research report on Tuesday, July 14th. Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft dropped their price objective on shares of Universal Health Services from $261.00 to $230.00 and set a “buy” rating for the company in a research note on Wednesday, April 29th. Cantor Fitzgerald reduced their price objective on Universal Health Services from $229.00 to $194.00 and set a “neutral” rating on the stock in a research report on Wednesday, April 29th. Finally, Wall Street Zen lowered Universal Health Services from a “buy” rating to a “hold” rating in a research note on Saturday, May 2nd. Five analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating and twelve have given a Hold rating to the company. Based on data from MarketBeat.com, the stock presently has a consensus rating of “Hold” and a consensus target price of $213.73.

Hedge Funds Weigh In On Universal Health Services

Several institutional investors have recently added to or reduced their stakes in the business. NewEdge Advisors LLC increased its stake in shares of 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 valued at $501,000 after acquiring an additional 69 shares during the last quarter. United Services Automobile Association acquired a new position in Universal Health Services during the first quarter worth approximately $235,000. Focus Partners Wealth increased its holdings in shares of Universal Health Services by 80.6% during the 1st quarter. Focus Partners Wealth now owns 2,631 shares of the health services provider’s stock worth $494,000 after buying an additional 1,174 shares during the last quarter. EverSource Wealth Advisors LLC boosted its holdings in Universal Health Services by 95.0% in the second quarter. EverSource Wealth Advisors LLC now owns 583 shares of the health services provider’s stock valued at $106,000 after acquiring an additional 284 shares during the last quarter. Finally, Gamco Investors INC. ET AL purchased a new stake in Universal Health Services during the second quarter valued at about $379,000. 86.05% of the stock is currently owned by institutional investors and hedge funds.

Universal Health Services Company 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.