Universal Health Services, Inc.
As of Oct 22, 2026 close
- Market cap
- $11.27B
- P/E (TTM)
- 7.39
- Forward P/E
- 6.36
- Dividend yield
- 0.43%
- 52-week range
- $140.08$246.33
- Volume (live)
- -
- Avg. volume (3M)
- 655.62K
Universal Health Services (UHS) Stock Price & Financial Analysis
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Financial Metrics & Key Statistics
Fundamental metrics, valuation ratios, and profitability indicators
| Day's Range | $182.94 - $188.86 |
|---|---|
| 52-Week High | $246.33 |
| 52-Week Low | $140.08 |
| Open | $183.36 |
| Volume (last close) | 489.15K |
| Average Volume (3M) | 655.62K |
| Revenue (TTM) | 18.11B |
|---|---|
| Net Income (TTM) | 1.53B |
| Free Cash Flow (TTM) | 845.40M |
| EPS (TTM) | $24.45 |
| Profit Margin | 8.42% |
| Operating Margin | 11.36% |
| Return on Equity (ROE) | 19.93% |
| Debt to Equity | 0.63 |
| Annual Dividend | $0.80 |
|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0.43% |
| Payout Ratio | 3.27% |
| Last Dividend Ex-Date | Sep 1, 2026 |
| Market Cap | 11.27B |
|---|---|
| Shares Outstanding | 59.91M |
| P/E Ratio (TTM) | 7.39 |
| Forward P/E | 6.36 |
| Price to Sales (P/S) | 0.62 |
| Price to Book (P/B) | 1.47 |
| EV/EBITDA | 5.67 |
| 50-Day MA | $175.79 |
|---|---|
| 200-Day MA | $178.15 |
| 1-Year Change | −9.83% |
Source: Market prices and company fundamentals. Data as of Oct 22, 2026. Data sources and methodology
Universal Health Services at a Glance
As of the Oct 22, 2026 close, Universal Health Services (UHS) has a market capitalization of $11.27B. The stock trades at 7.4× trailing earnings, 6.4× forward earnings and 0.6× sales. Over the trailing twelve months it earned $1.53B on revenue of $18.11B (a 8.4% profit margin) and generated $845.40M of free cash flow. Revenue grew 10.1% year over year.
As of its latest reported balance sheet, it holds $138.80M in cash and securities against $4.85B of debt, a net debt position of $4.71B.
Universal Health Services pays a quarterly dividend totaling $0.80 per share a year, a 0.43% yield at the Oct 22, 2026 close, with a 3% payout ratio.
The share price is down 9.8% over the past year. At $188.13 (the Oct 22, 2026 close) it sits within its 52-week range of $140.08 to $246.32, above its 200-day moving average of $178.15.
Based on 16 professional analyst ratings from the past 90 days, the consensus is Hold with an average price target of $193.00, 2.6% above the Oct 22, 2026 close.
Frequently Asked Questions About Universal Health Services
What is the current stock price for UHS?
As of the Oct 22, 2026 close, UHS stock trades at $188.13. The 52-week range is $140.08–$246.33, with a day range of $182.94–$188.86.
What is the P/E ratio for UHS?
As of the Oct 22, 2026 close, Universal Health Services's trailing twelve-month (TTM) P/E ratio is 7.4, meaning investors pay $7.4 for every $1 of annual earnings. The forward P/E is 6.4, reflecting analyst expectations for future earnings. Universal Health Services operates in the Healthcare sector.
Does UHS pay dividends?
Yes, Universal Health Services pays a 0.43% annual dividend yield as of the Oct 22, 2026 close ($0.80 per share a year). The trailing twelve-month payout ratio is 3.3%. The most recent ex-dividend date was September 1, 2026.
What do analysts recommend for UHS?
Based on ratings from 16 professional analysts over the last 90 days, the consensus for UHS is Hold. The average 12-month price target is $193.00, a 2.6% upside from the Oct 22, 2026 close of $188.13.
What is the market cap of UHS?
As of the Oct 22, 2026 close, Universal Health Services's market capitalization is $11.27B, classifying it as a large-cap company. Universal Health Services operates in the Healthcare sector within the Medical Care Facilities industry.