Universal Health Services (NYSE:UHS) Given New $168.00 Price Target at Barclays

Universal Health Services (NYSE:UHS) had its price target reduced by research analysts at Barclays from $179.00 to $168.00 in a report issued on Tuesday, Marketbeat Ratings reports. The firm currently has an “equal weight” rating on the health services provider’s stock. Barclays‘s price objective indicates a potential upside of 5.40% from the company’s previous close.

UHS has been the subject of several other research reports. Royal Bank Of Canada reduced their price objective on shares of Universal Health Services from $216.00 to $190.00 and set a “sector perform” rating for the company in a research note on Wednesday, April 29th. Guggenheim reduced their price target on Universal Health Services from $211.00 to $195.00 and set a “buy” rating for the company in a research report on Monday, July 20th. Robert W. Baird decreased their price target on Universal Health Services from $241.00 to $204.00 and set a “neutral” rating for the company in a research note on Wednesday, April 29th. Cantor Fitzgerald cut their price objective on Universal Health Services from $229.00 to $194.00 and set a “neutral” rating on the stock in a research note on Wednesday, April 29th. Finally, Morgan Stanley decreased their target price on Universal Health Services from $233.00 to $212.00 and set an “equal weight” rating for the company in a research report on Wednesday, April 29th. Five equities research analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating and twelve have given a Hold rating to the company. Based on data from MarketBeat, the stock presently has an average rating of “Hold” and a consensus price target of $213.00.

Universal Health Services Trading Up 2.3%

Shares of NYSE UHS opened at $159.40 on Tuesday. The stock has a market cap of $9.65 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 6.64, a PEG ratio of 0.83 and a beta of 1.07. The business has a 50 day simple moving average of $150.38 and a 200 day simple moving average of $179.11. Universal Health Services has a 52 week low of $140.08 and a 52 week high of $246.32. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.52, a quick ratio of 1.01 and a current ratio of 1.08.

Universal Health Services (NYSE:UHS) last issued its quarterly earnings data on Monday, July 27th. The health services provider reported $5.98 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $5.94 by $0.04. The firm had revenue of $4.64 billion for the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $4.58 billion. Universal Health Services had a net margin of 8.56% and a return on equity of 19.57%. The company’s revenue for the quarter was up 8.3% on a year-over-year basis. During the same quarter last year, the firm earned $5.35 earnings per share. Universal Health Services has set its FY 2026 guidance at 22.280-23.650 EPS. On average, research analysts predict that Universal Health Services will post 23.44 earnings per share for the current fiscal year.

Institutional Inflows and Outflows

Large investors have recently modified their holdings of the business. Blair William & Co. IL boosted its position in shares of 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 during the period. Northwestern Mutual Wealth Management Co. increased its position in Universal Health Services by 3.3% during the third 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 during the period. Resonant Capital Advisors LLC raised its stake in Universal Health Services by 1.6% during the 4th quarter. Resonant Capital Advisors LLC now owns 3,859 shares of the health services provider’s stock valued at $841,000 after purchasing an additional 60 shares during the last quarter. Triad Wealth Partners LLC raised its stake in Universal Health Services by 3.4% during the 1st quarter. Triad Wealth Partners LLC now owns 1,858 shares of the health services provider’s stock valued at $333,000 after purchasing an additional 61 shares during the last quarter. Finally, Nomura Asset Management Co. Ltd. boosted its holdings in Universal Health Services by 0.3% in the 4th quarter. Nomura Asset Management Co. Ltd. now owns 20,595 shares of the health services provider’s stock valued at $4,490,000 after purchasing an additional 65 shares during the period. 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.