Universal Health Services Inc. Common Stock (UHS)
Stock · NYSE · Health Care
$185.2as of 10/16/2026
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Active signals
UHS Signal Track Record
How signals performed across all stocks →What UHS's price did in the 20 trading sessions after each past signal, compared with any 20-session window over the same period.
| Signal | Times | Median 20-session return | Higher after 20 sessions | Last signal |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Volume Spike | 28 | +4.2% | 64% | September 17, 2026 |
| Bollinger Band Breakout | 24 | +6.4% | 71% | September 16, 2026 |
| Bollinger Band Breakdown | 20 | -5.2% | 35% | May 22, 2026 |
| 200-Day Moving Average TouchActive now | 7 | +2.8% | 57% | September 23, 2026 |
| Any 20-session window (baseline) | +1.1% | 54% |
Computed by MarketWall from daily closing prices since May 18, 2022. Returns are close-to-close and don't include dividends. Past results describe what happened before; they are not a forecast and not investment advice.
About UHS
Universal Health Services, Inc., through its subsidiaries, owns and operates acute care hospitals, and outpatient and behavioral health care facilities in the United States. It operates through Acute Care Hospital Services and Behavioral Health Care Services segments. The company's hospitals offer general and specialty surgery, internal medicine, obstetrics, emergency room care, radiology, oncology, diagnostic and co…
- Sector
- Health Care
- Industry
- Hospital/Nursing Management
- Employees
- 102,000
- Website
- uhs.com
Fundamentals
- 1-day range
- $182.72$189.19
- Market cap
- $10.27B
- P/E (trailing)
- 7.27
- P/E (forward)
- 7.71
- EPS (trailing)
- $24.56
- Dividend yield
- 0.58%
- Beta
- 1.12
- Avg. volume
- 766.7K
- Ex-dividend date
- September 1, 2026
- Dividend pay date
- September 15, 2026
How Universal Health Services Inc. Common Stock Makes Money
Where the revenue actually goes — FY2025 annual results
Source: 10-K filed Feb 25, 2026 · via SEC EDGAR / Finnhub
Forecasts
17 analyst ratings
Universal Health Services Inc. Common Stock Competitors
Chosen by industry and closest market cap.
- UHSUniversal Health Services Inc. Common Stock$185.1▼ 1.21%Market cap $10.27BP/E 7.27$140.08$246.33
- ENSGThe Ensign Group Inc. Common Stock$176.63▼ 0.83%Market cap $10.59BP/E 27.51$141.58$218
- EHCEncompass Health Corporation Common Stock$127.87▲ 0.08%Market cap $12.38BP/E 20.06$92.77$127.99
- PACSPACS Group Inc. Common Stock$46.91▼ 1.76%Market cap $7.39BP/E 28.09$10.31$49.49
- BKDBrookdale Senior Living Inc. Common Stock$10.09▲ 0.00%Market cap $3.43BP/E —$8.02$17.09
- NHCNational HealthCare Corporation Common Stock$242.82▼ 1.10%Market cap $3.43BP/E 26.97$117.22$239.29
- MDPediatrix Medical Group Inc. Common Stock$27.38▼ 1.37%Market cap $2.15BP/E 12.91$16.02$27.94
| Symbol | Market cap | P/E ratio | Price | 1D | 52-week range |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UHS Universal Health Services Inc. Common Stock | $10.27B | 7.27 | $185.1 | ▼ 1.21% | $140.08$246.33 |
| ENSG The Ensign Group Inc. Common Stock | $10.59B | 27.51 | $176.63 | ▼ 0.83% | $141.58$218 |
| EHC Encompass Health Corporation Common Stock | $12.38B | 20.06 | $127.87 | ▲ 0.08% | $92.77$127.99 |
| PACS PACS Group Inc. Common Stock | $7.39B | 28.09 | $46.91 | ▼ 1.76% | $10.31$49.49 |
| BKD Brookdale Senior Living Inc. Common Stock | $3.43B | — | $10.09 | ▲ 0.00% | $8.02$17.09 |
| NHC National HealthCare Corporation Common Stock | $3.43B | 26.97 | $242.82 | ▼ 1.10% | $117.22$239.29 |
| MD Pediatrix Medical Group Inc. Common Stock | $2.15B | 12.91 | $27.38 | ▼ 1.37% | $16.02$27.94 |
P/E shows — for peers not currently carrying a live signal of their own.
Latest news
- Universal Health Services, Inc. Announces Date and Time Change for Third Quarter 2026 Earnings Release and Conference CallYahoo · 10/9/2026
- Is Universal Health Services (UHS) Trading At A Discount After Talkspace?Yahoo · 10/8/2026
- Universal Health Services CEO on Talkspace Acquisition and Behavioral Health GrowthYahoo · 10/7/2026
- Universal Health Services, Inc. Announces Date for Third Quarter 2026 Earnings Release and Conference CallYahoo · 10/5/2026
- Universal Health Services (UHS) Option Volatility Spike Keeps Undervalued Case In FocusYahoo · 9/30/2026
- Can THC's Cash Flow Support Its Expanding Capital-Return Strategy?Yahoo · 9/30/2026
- Implied Volatility Surging for Universal Health Services Stock OptionsYahoo · 9/30/2026
- 1 Unpopular Stock That Deserves a Second Chance and 2 We QuestionYahoo · 9/30/2026
- Leerink Partners Maintains Outperform on Universal Health Services, Raises Price Target to $205benzinga · 9/18/2026
Insider Activity
Insider Actions →- Alan B. Miller · May 27, 2026 · J25.5K
- Alan B. Miller · May 27, 2026 · J51.0K
- Alan B. Miller · May 27, 2026 · J14.2K
- Alan B. Miller · May 27, 2026 · J9.4K
- Alan B. Miller · May 27, 2026 · J14.0K
- Nina Chen-Langenmayr · May 20, 2026 · Grant1.2K
- Maria Ruderman Singer · May 20, 2026 · Grant1.2K
- Warren J. Nimetz · May 20, 2026 · Grant1.2K
- Eileen C. McDonnell · May 20, 2026 · Grant1.2K
- Elliot J. Md Mba Sussman · May 20, 2026 · Grant1.2K
Institutional Ownership
March 31, 2026
- Total shares held
- 48.21M
- Total value held
- $8.34B
- Institutional holders
- 643
- Unknown4.42M
- Unknown4.35M
- Unknown3.45M
- Unknown2.58M
- Unknown1.95M
- Unknown1.91M
- Unknown1.78M
- Unknown1.59M
- Unknown1.33M
- Unknown1.31M
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AI Market Commentary
AI-generatedAll commentary →Synthesized from recent news and fundamentals/technical data -- not human analyst commentary or trader sentiment.
October 4, 2026
UHS option volatility spikes as cash flow backs capital returns
Recent articles note a sharp rise in implied volatility for UHS stock options, highlighting a renewed focus on the company's valuation. At the same time, analysts point to strong cash flow that could support the firm's expanding capital‑return program. Some commentators label UHS as an unpopular stock but suggest it may merit a second look given the current market dynamics.
UHS option volatility spikes as cash flow backs capital returns. Recent articles note a sharp rise in implied volatility for UHS stock options, highlighting a renewed focus on the company's valuation. At the same time, analysts point to strong cash flow that could support the firm's expanding capital‑return program. Some commentators label UHS as an unpopular stock but suggest it may merit a second look given the current market dynamics.