Universal Health Services, Inc. (NYSE:UHS) Shares Purchased by Achmea Investment Management B.V.

Achmea Investment Management B.V. grew its stake in Universal Health Services, Inc. (NYSE:UHS - Free Report) by 131.9% during the fourth quarter, according to its most recent 13F filing with the SEC. The firm owned 50,128 shares of the health services provider's stock after acquiring an additional 28,509 shares during the period. Achmea Investment Management B.V. owned about 0.08% of Universal Health Services worth $8,994,000 as of its most recent filing with the SEC.

Other institutional investors and hedge funds have also made changes to their positions in the company. Sigma Planning Corp acquired a new position in shares of Universal Health Services in the third quarter valued at approximately $256,000. Crossmark Global Holdings Inc. acquired a new position in shares of Universal Health Services in the third quarter valued at approximately $225,000. Venturi Wealth Management LLC grew its holdings in shares of Universal Health Services by 70.6% in the third quarter. Venturi Wealth Management LLC now owns 476 shares of the health services provider's stock valued at $109,000 after purchasing an additional 197 shares in the last quarter. OVERSEA CHINESE BANKING Corp Ltd acquired a new position in shares of Universal Health Services in the third quarter valued at approximately $426,000. Finally, Sumitomo Mitsui Trust Group Inc. grew its holdings in shares of Universal Health Services by 10.8% in the third quarter. Sumitomo Mitsui Trust Group Inc. now owns 162,338 shares of the health services provider's stock valued at $37,177,000 after purchasing an additional 15,827 shares in the last quarter. 86.05% of the stock is owned by hedge funds and other institutional investors.

Universal Health Services Stock Performance

Universal Health Services stock traded up $1.64 during trading hours on Tuesday, reaching $176.22. 826,992 shares of the stock were exchanged, compared to its average volume of 700,339. The stock has a market cap of $11.45 billion, a P/E ratio of 11.72, a P/E/G ratio of 0.53 and a beta of 1.32. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.69, a quick ratio of 1.28 and a current ratio of 1.39. Universal Health Services, Inc. has a 52-week low of $152.69 and a 52-week high of $243.25. The firm's 50 day moving average is $182.70 and its 200 day moving average is $200.27.

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Universal Health Services (NYSE:UHS - Get Free Report) last announced its quarterly earnings data on Wednesday, February 26th. The health services provider reported $4.92 EPS for the quarter, topping analysts' consensus estimates of $4.21 by $0.71. The company had revenue of $4.11 billion during the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $4.01 billion. Universal Health Services had a net margin of 6.66% and a return on equity of 15.75%. Analysts predict that Universal Health Services, Inc. will post 15.92 EPS for the current fiscal year.

Universal Health Services Dividend Announcement

The company also recently disclosed a quarterly dividend, which was paid on Monday, March 17th. Shareholders of record on Monday, March 3rd were given a dividend of $0.20 per share. The ex-dividend date was Monday, March 3rd. This represents a $0.80 dividend on an annualized basis and a yield of 0.45%. Universal Health Services's payout ratio is currently 4.75%.

Insiders Place Their Bets

In related news, Director Maria Ruderman Singer sold 1,000 shares of the firm's stock in a transaction dated Monday, March 10th. The shares were sold at an average price of $179.16, for a total value of $179,160.00. Following the completion of the sale, the director now owns 7,916 shares in the company, valued at $1,418,230.56. This trade represents a 11.22 % decrease in their ownership of the stock. The sale was disclosed in a document filed with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is available at this link. 16.10% of the stock is owned by insiders.

Wall Street Analysts Forecast Growth

Several research analysts have commented on UHS shares. JPMorgan Chase & Co. reiterated a "neutral" rating and set a $226.00 price target on shares of Universal Health Services in a report on Tuesday, December 17th. The Goldman Sachs Group cut shares of Universal Health Services from a "buy" rating to a "neutral" rating and lowered their target price for the company from $228.00 to $198.00 in a report on Monday, December 16th. Barclays lowered their target price on shares of Universal Health Services from $271.00 to $249.00 and set an "overweight" rating for the company in a report on Thursday, February 27th. TD Cowen lowered their target price on shares of Universal Health Services from $275.00 to $251.00 and set a "buy" rating for the company in a report on Tuesday, November 26th. Finally, Cantor Fitzgerald upgraded shares of Universal Health Services from a "neutral" rating to an "overweight" rating in a report on Monday, February 3rd. Six investment analysts have rated the stock with a hold rating, eight have issued a buy rating and one has given a strong buy rating to the company's stock. According to data from MarketBeat.com, the company presently has a consensus rating of "Moderate Buy" and a consensus target price of $230.75.

About Universal Health Services

Universal Health Services, Inc, through its subsidiaries, owns and operates acute care hospitals, and outpatient and behavioral health care facilities. It operates through Acute Care Hospital Services and Behavioral Health Care Services segments. The company's hospitals offer general and specialty surgery, internal medicine, obstetrics, emergency room care, radiology, oncology, diagnostic and coronary care, pediatric services, pharmacy services, and/or behavioral health services.