Equities Analysts Set Expectations for UHS Q3 Earnings

Universal Health Services, Inc. (NYSE:UHS) – Zacks Research lowered their Q3 2026 earnings estimates for Universal Health Services in a note issued to investors on Monday, May 11th. Zacks Research analyst Team now forecasts that the health services provider will post earnings per share of $5.63 for the quarter, down from their prior estimate of $5.72. Zacks Research currently has a “Hold” rating on the stock. The consensus estimate for Universal Health Services’ current full-year earnings is $23.34 per share. Zacks Research also issued estimates for Universal Health Services’ Q4 2026 earnings at $6.30 EPS and FY2026 earnings at $23.04 EPS.

Universal Health Services (NYSE:UHS) last announced its earnings results on Tuesday, April 28th. The health services provider reported $5.62 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, topping analysts’ consensus estimates of $5.41 by $0.21. The business had revenue of $4.50 billion for the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $4.39 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 9.6% compared to the same quarter last year. During the same period last year, the firm posted $4.84 earnings per share.

A number of other equities research analysts also recently commented on UHS. Mizuho reduced their target price on Universal Health Services from $267.00 to $230.00 and set an “outperform” rating for the company in a report on Wednesday, April 29th. Royal Bank Of Canada cut their price target on 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. TD Cowen cut their target price on shares of Universal Health Services from $245.00 to $230.00 and set a “buy” rating for the company in a research note on Wednesday, April 29th. Morgan Stanley lowered their price target on Universal Health Services from $233.00 to $212.00 and set an “equal weight” rating for the company in a report on Wednesday, April 29th. Finally, Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft lowered their price target on Universal Health Services from $261.00 to $230.00 and set a “buy” rating for the company in a report on Wednesday, April 29th. Six analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating, eleven have issued a Hold rating and one has assigned a Sell rating to the company. According to MarketBeat.com, Universal Health Services has an average rating of “Hold” and a consensus target price of $220.94.

Universal Health Services Stock Performance

Shares of UHS opened at $169.94 on Wednesday. The company’s 50 day simple moving average is $182.55 and its 200-day simple moving average is $207.45. Universal Health Services has a 12-month low of $152.33 and a 12-month high of $246.32. The company has a current ratio of 1.08, a quick ratio of 1.01 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.52. The firm has a market cap of $10.38 billion, a PE ratio of 7.08, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 0.80 and a beta of 1.13.

Universal Health Services Announces Dividend

The business also recently declared a quarterly dividend, which was paid on Monday, March 16th. Investors of record on Monday, March 2nd were given a dividend of $0.20 per share. The ex-dividend date of this dividend was Monday, March 2nd. This represents a $0.80 annualized dividend and a yield of 0.5%. Universal Health Services’s payout ratio is 3.33%.

Hedge Funds Weigh In On Universal Health Services

A number of institutional investors have recently made changes to their positions in the business. Elyxium Wealth LLC bought a new position in Universal Health Services during the 4th quarter worth $25,000. SBI Securities Co. Ltd. grew its stake 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 during the last quarter. Harbor Capital Advisors Inc. bought a new position in Universal Health Services during the 4th quarter worth $26,000. Root Financial Partners LLC bought a new position in Universal Health Services during the 3rd quarter worth $28,000. Finally, Founders Capital Management bought a new position in Universal Health Services during the 4th quarter worth $28,000. 86.05% of the stock is owned by institutional investors and hedge funds.

Key Headlines Impacting Universal Health Services

Here are the key news stories impacting Universal Health Services this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Zacks Research raised its FY2028 EPS forecast for UHS, suggesting longer-term earnings expectations remain favorable. Universal Health Services, Inc. (UHS) Presents at Bank of America Global Healthcare Conference 2026 Transcript
• Neutral Sentiment: Universal Health Services presented at the Bank of America Global Healthcare Conference, which keeps the stock in focus but does not by itself signal a clear operational change. Universal Health Services, Inc. (UHS) Presents at Bank of America Global Healthcare Conference 2026 Transcript
• Negative Sentiment: Zacks Research lowered several EPS estimates for UHS across 2026 and 2027, which may be pressuring the stock by signaling softer near-term earnings momentum. Universal Health Services, Inc. (UHS) Presents at Bank of America Global Healthcare Conference 2026 Transcript

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.