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Universal Health Services (UHS) Stock Rallies As Profit Strength Meets Cost Pressure
Universal Health Services stock jumped 4.3% to US$166.22 as the market reacted to a quarter that leaned on profit strength rather than a surprise headline. Investors came in with a story of a low P/E hospital operator priced for slower growth. The fresh numbers instead highlighted one key theme: earnings power is holding up even as management absorbs higher professional and general liability costs and operational friction in a few facilities.
Adjusted earnings per share of US$5.98 and...