Universal Health Services, Inc.
UHS
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- Universal Health Services has a strong competitive position in the healthcare industry, benefiting from a growing demand for medical care facilities as the population ages.
- In Q2 2026, UHS reported a revenue increase of 3% compared to the previous quarter, reaching $4.6 billion.
- The gross margin improved to 90.9% in Q2 2026, up from 90.5% in Q1 2026.
- Despite its strengths, UHS faces challenges with a high debt-to-equity ratio of 68.74, which may impact financial stability.
- The operating margin has been relatively stable but lower than industry averages, with Q2 2026 at 11.14%.
- The stock has a trailing P/E ratio of 7.22, indicating potential undervaluation, but also reflects market concerns about future growth.
Fundamentals
| Market cap | $10.36B | Enterprise value | $15.62B | Trailing P/E | 7.17 | Forward P/E | 7.33 |
| PEG | 1.18 | Price / book | 1.38 | Beta | 1.03 | Dividend yield | 0.46% |
| Revenue growth | 8.3% | Earnings growth | 10.1% | Gross margin | 44.6% | Operating margin | 11.1% |
| Profit margin | 8.4% | ROE | 20.9% | ROA | 8.3% | Debt / equity | 0.69 |
| Current ratio | 1.12 | Free cash flow | $498.32M | Analyst recommendation | buy | Mean target | $194.94 |
| 52w high | $246.33 | 52w low | $140.08 |
Quarterly
| 2026-Q2 | 2026-Q1 | 2025-Q4 | 2025-Q3 | 2025-Q2 | 2025-Q1 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | $4.6B | $4.5B | $4.5B | $4.5B | $4.3B | — |
| Op margin | 11.1% | 11.2% | 11.5% | 11.6% | 11.7% | — |
| Net income | $358M | $349M | $446M | $373M | $353M | — |
| Gross margin | 90.9% | 90.5% | 90.6% | 90.8% | 90.2% | — |
| Gross profit | $4.2B | $4.1B | $4.1B | $4.1B | $3.9B | — |
| Operating income | $517M | $503M | $517M | $522M | $500M | — |
- Revenue +3% vs prior quarter ($4.6B vs $4.5B).
- Gross margin 90.9% (was 90.5% prior quarter).
Yearly (6y)
| 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | $17.4B | $15.8B | $14.3B | $13.4B |
| Op margin | 11.5% | 10.6% | 8.2% | 7.5% |
| Net income | $1.5B | $1.1B | $718M | $676M |
| Gross margin | 90.4% | 90.0% | 89.3% | 89.0% |
| Gross profit | $15.7B | $14.2B | $12.7B | $11.9B |
| Operating income | $2.0B | $1.7B | $1.2B | $1.0B |
No flags
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News
2026-10-08 · Is Universal Health Services (UHS) Trading At A Discount After Talkspace?
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