Universal Health Services (NYSE:UHS) Price Target Lowered to $230.00 at Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft

Universal Health Services (NYSE:UHS) had its target price trimmed by Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft from $261.00 to $230.00 in a research report released on Wednesday morning,MarketScreener reports. The firm currently has a buy rating on the health services provider’s stock.

Several other equities analysts have also commented on the stock. Barclays decreased 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. UBS Group restated a “buy” rating on shares of Universal Health Services in a report on Thursday, January 15th. Zacks Research lowered shares of Universal Health Services from a “strong-buy” rating to a “hold” rating in a report on Monday, March 2nd. Wall Street Zen upgraded shares of Universal Health Services from a “hold” rating to a “buy” rating in a report on Sunday, April 12th. Finally, Guggenheim decreased their price objective on shares of Universal Health Services from $262.00 to $238.00 and set a “buy” rating on the stock in a report on Monday, April 13th. Five analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating, ten have assigned a Hold rating and one has given a Sell rating to the stock. Based on data from MarketBeat, the company has a consensus rating of “Hold” and a consensus price target of $219.87.

Universal Health Services Stock Performance

Shares of UHS stock opened at $167.71 on Wednesday. The firm’s 50 day moving average price is $190.23 and its 200-day moving average price is $209.21. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.55, a quick ratio of 0.98 and a current ratio of 1.05. Universal Health Services has a one year low of $152.33 and a one year high of $246.32. The firm has a market cap of $10.24 billion, a P/E ratio of 6.99, a P/E/G ratio of 0.82 and a beta of 1.29.

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

Universal Health Services Dividend Announcement

The firm also recently announced a quarterly dividend, which was paid on Monday, March 16th. Shareholders of record on Monday, March 2nd were issued 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 dividend payout ratio is 3.33%.

Institutional Investors Weigh In On Universal Health Services

Hedge funds have recently added to or reduced their stakes in the business. Elyxium Wealth LLC acquired a new stake in Universal Health Services during the 4th quarter worth approximately $25,000. SBI Securities Co. Ltd. lifted its holdings in Universal Health Services by 320.0% during the 3rd quarter. SBI Securities Co. Ltd. now owns 126 shares of the health services provider’s stock worth $26,000 after buying an additional 96 shares in the last quarter. Harbor Capital Advisors Inc. acquired a new stake in Universal Health Services during the 4th quarter worth approximately $26,000. Root Financial Partners LLC acquired a new stake in Universal Health Services during the 3rd quarter worth approximately $28,000. Finally, Founders Capital Management acquired a new stake in Universal Health Services during the 4th quarter worth approximately $28,000. 86.05% of the stock is currently owned by institutional investors and hedge funds.

Trending Headlines about 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.