Universal Health Services, Inc.

NYSE:UHS Stock Report

Market Cap: US$12.1b

Universal Health Services Past Earnings Performance

Past criteria checks 2/6

Universal Health Services's earnings have been declining at an average annual rate of -1.9%, while the Healthcare industry saw earnings growing at 5.5% annually. Revenues have been growing at an average rate of 5.8% per year. Universal Health Services's return on equity is 11.6%, and it has net margins of 5%.

Key information

-1.9%

Earnings growth rate

3.6%

EPS growth rate

Healthcare Industry Growth8.5%
Revenue growth rate5.8%
Return on equity11.6%
Net Margin5.0%
Last Earnings Update31 Dec 2023

Recent past performance updates

Recent updates

Universal Health Services, Inc. (NYSE:UHS) Just Reported And Analysts Have Been Lifting Their Price Targets

Mar 01
Universal Health Services, Inc. (NYSE:UHS) Just Reported And Analysts Have Been Lifting Their Price Targets

Is Universal Health Services (NYSE:UHS) Using Too Much Debt?

Feb 20
Is Universal Health Services (NYSE:UHS) Using Too Much Debt?

Universal Health Services (NYSE:UHS) Will Want To Turn Around Its Return Trends

Feb 05
Universal Health Services (NYSE:UHS) Will Want To Turn Around Its Return Trends

With Universal Health Services, Inc. (NYSE:UHS) It Looks Like You'll Get What You Pay For

Jan 09
With Universal Health Services, Inc. (NYSE:UHS) It Looks Like You'll Get What You Pay For

Is There An Opportunity With Universal Health Services, Inc.'s (NYSE:UHS) 48% Undervaluation?

Dec 13
Is There An Opportunity With Universal Health Services, Inc.'s (NYSE:UHS) 48% Undervaluation?

What Does Universal Health Services, Inc.'s (NYSE:UHS) Share Price Indicate?

Nov 02
What Does Universal Health Services, Inc.'s (NYSE:UHS) Share Price Indicate?

Capital Allocation Trends At Universal Health Services (NYSE:UHS) Aren't Ideal

Oct 15
Capital Allocation Trends At Universal Health Services (NYSE:UHS) Aren't Ideal

Universal Health Services (NYSE:UHS) Takes On Some Risk With Its Use Of Debt

Sep 28
Universal Health Services (NYSE:UHS) Takes On Some Risk With Its Use Of Debt

Universal Health Services: Seeking A Cure For Flat Performance

Sep 11

Is Universal Health Services, Inc. (NYSE:UHS) Potentially Undervalued?

Jul 23
Is Universal Health Services, Inc. (NYSE:UHS) Potentially Undervalued?

Universal Health Services: Business Is On The Mend

Jul 12

Returns On Capital Signal Tricky Times Ahead For Universal Health Services (NYSE:UHS)

Jul 10
Returns On Capital Signal Tricky Times Ahead For Universal Health Services (NYSE:UHS)

Here's Why Universal Health Services (NYSE:UHS) Has A Meaningful Debt Burden

Jun 26
Here's Why Universal Health Services (NYSE:UHS) Has A Meaningful Debt Burden

Calculating The Fair Value Of Universal Health Services, Inc. (NYSE:UHS)

May 28
Calculating The Fair Value Of Universal Health Services, Inc. (NYSE:UHS)

Should You Think About Buying Universal Health Services, Inc. (NYSE:UHS) Now?

Apr 23
Should You Think About Buying Universal Health Services, Inc. (NYSE:UHS) Now?

Universal Health Services (NYSE:UHS) Could Be Struggling To Allocate Capital

Apr 07
Universal Health Services (NYSE:UHS) Could Be Struggling To Allocate Capital

Here's Why Universal Health Services (NYSE:UHS) Has A Meaningful Debt Burden

Mar 23
Here's Why Universal Health Services (NYSE:UHS) Has A Meaningful Debt Burden

Universal Health Services Q4 2022 Earnings Preview

Feb 24

Is Universal Health Services, Inc. (NYSE:UHS) Trading At A 31% Discount?

Feb 14
Is Universal Health Services, Inc. (NYSE:UHS) Trading At A 31% Discount?

Universal Health: Retain Buy As Systematic Defensive Overlay

Feb 04

Universal Health Services declares $0.20 dividend

Jan 18

Universal Health Services (NYSE:UHS) Will Be Hoping To Turn Its Returns On Capital Around

Jan 05
Universal Health Services (NYSE:UHS) Will Be Hoping To Turn Its Returns On Capital Around

Universal Health Services upgraded at Wells Fargo on improving operating environment

Jan 03

Is It Too Late To Consider Buying Universal Health Services, Inc. (NYSE:UHS)?

Dec 21
Is It Too Late To Consider Buying Universal Health Services, Inc. (NYSE:UHS)?

Is Universal Health Services (NYSE:UHS) Using Too Much Debt?

Dec 08
Is Universal Health Services (NYSE:UHS) Using Too Much Debt?

Universal Health Services: Attractive Even In Light Of Cost Concerns

Nov 14

Is There An Opportunity With Universal Health Services, Inc.'s (NYSE:UHS) 50% Undervaluation?

Nov 10
Is There An Opportunity With Universal Health Services, Inc.'s (NYSE:UHS) 50% Undervaluation?

Universal Health net income falls 19% but still good enough for a bottom line beat

Oct 25

Universal Health Services (NYSE:UHS) Will Want To Turn Around Its Return Trends

Sep 28
Universal Health Services (NYSE:UHS) Will Want To Turn Around Its Return Trends

Should You Investigate Universal Health Services, Inc. (NYSE:UHS) At US$106?

Sep 13
Should You Investigate Universal Health Services, Inc. (NYSE:UHS) At US$106?

Universal Health Services Is A Buy: Here's Why

Sep 05

Is Universal Health Services (NYSE:UHS) Using Too Much Debt?

Aug 31
Is Universal Health Services (NYSE:UHS) Using Too Much Debt?

Buy Universal Health Services To Add A Layer Of Resiliency To Portfolios

Aug 05

Universal Health Services declares $0.20 dividend

Jul 20

Universal Health Services, Inc.'s (NYSE:UHS) Intrinsic Value Is Potentially 98% Above Its Share Price

Jul 14
Universal Health Services, Inc.'s (NYSE:UHS) Intrinsic Value Is Potentially 98% Above Its Share Price

Universal Health Services slides after firm cuts FY2022 guidance over lower patient volumes

Jun 30

Is It Too Late To Consider Buying Universal Health Services, Inc. (NYSE:UHS)?

Jun 14
Is It Too Late To Consider Buying Universal Health Services, Inc. (NYSE:UHS)?

Returns On Capital At Universal Health Services (NYSE:UHS) Have Hit The Brakes

May 30
Returns On Capital At Universal Health Services (NYSE:UHS) Have Hit The Brakes

Is Universal Health Services (NYSE:UHS) Using Too Much Debt?

May 15
Is Universal Health Services (NYSE:UHS) Using Too Much Debt?

Is Now The Time To Put Universal Health Services (NYSE:UHS) On Your Watchlist?

Apr 11
Is Now The Time To Put Universal Health Services (NYSE:UHS) On Your Watchlist?

Universal Health Services: Labor Challenges Will Pass, Profits Will Stay

Mar 18

Revenue & Expenses Breakdown
Beta

How Universal Health Services makes and spends money. Based on latest reported earnings, on an LTM basis.


Earnings and Revenue History

NYSE:UHS Revenue, expenses and earnings (USD Millions)
DateRevenueEarningsG+A ExpensesR&D Expenses
31 Dec 2314,2827171410
30 Sep 2314,0256761400
30 Jun 2313,7996921380
31 Mar 2313,5746841350
31 Dec 2213,3996751320
30 Sep 2213,2287391270
30 Jun 2213,0487741220
31 Mar 2212,9229351200
31 Dec 2112,6429901190
30 Sep 2112,4541,0591200
30 Jun 2112,2101,0811200
31 Mar 2111,7421,0081190
31 Dec 2011,5599411160
30 Sep 2011,3688781120
30 Jun 2011,2787341120
31 Mar 2011,4047211100
31 Dec 1911,3788131080
30 Sep 1911,2377261060
30 Jun 1911,0638011050
31 Mar 1910,8897891060
31 Dec 1810,7727791060
30 Sep 1810,6618401060
30 Jun 1810,5548101060
31 Mar 1810,4857701050
31 Dec 1710,4107521030
30 Sep 1710,2437071020
30 Jun 1710,111717990
31 Mar 179,929717980
31 Dec 169,766702970
30 Sep 169,606702970
30 Jun 169,424700980
31 Mar 169,268697970
31 Dec 159,043680950
30 Sep 158,905679940
30 Jun 158,716612930
31 Mar 158,492581940
31 Dec 148,205545940
30 Sep 147,830497960
30 Jun 147,607529960
31 Mar 147,391529960
31 Dec 137,368510980
30 Sep 137,248521970
30 Jun 137,112479960
31 Mar 137,000434960

Quality Earnings: UHS has high quality earnings.

Growing Profit Margin: UHS's current net profit margins (5%) are lower than last year (5%).


Free Cash Flow vs Earnings Analysis


Past Earnings Growth Analysis

Earnings Trend: UHS's earnings have declined by 1.9% per year over the past 5 years.

Accelerating Growth: UHS's earnings growth over the past year (6.3%) exceeds its 5-year average (-1.9% per year).

Earnings vs Industry: UHS earnings growth over the past year (6.3%) did not outperform the Healthcare industry 8%.


Return on Equity

High ROE: UHS's Return on Equity (11.6%) is considered low.


Return on Assets


Return on Capital Employed


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