Teacher Retirement System of Texas Has $51.54 Million Position in Universal Health Services, Inc. (NYSE:UHS)

Teacher Retirement System of Texas increased its position in Universal Health Services, Inc. (NYSE:UHS - Free Report) by 57.1% in the fourth quarter, according to its most recent 13F filing with the SEC. The firm owned 287,278 shares of the health services provider's stock after purchasing an additional 104,455 shares during the period. Teacher Retirement System of Texas owned about 0.44% of Universal Health Services worth $51,543,000 at the end of the most recent reporting period.

Other institutional investors and hedge funds have also recently added to or reduced their stakes in the company. Amundi grew its holdings in shares of Universal Health Services by 189.5% during the fourth quarter. Amundi now owns 360,070 shares of the health services provider's stock valued at $68,532,000 after buying an additional 235,689 shares in the last quarter. Raymond James Financial Inc. acquired a new stake in Universal Health Services during the 4th quarter worth about $29,301,000. AustralianSuper Pty Ltd purchased a new position in Universal Health Services during the 4th quarter valued at about $18,709,000. World Investment Advisors LLC acquired a new position in shares of Universal Health Services in the 3rd quarter valued at about $21,557,000. Finally, Worldquant Millennium Advisors LLC lifted its position in shares of Universal Health Services by 70.8% in the third quarter. Worldquant Millennium Advisors LLC now owns 214,379 shares of the health services provider's stock worth $49,095,000 after purchasing an additional 88,872 shares in the last quarter. 86.05% of the stock is currently owned by hedge funds and other institutional investors.

Universal Health Services Stock Performance

Universal Health Services stock traded up $4.14 on Tuesday, reaching $185.72. 1,221,361 shares of the stock were exchanged, compared to its average volume of 707,508. The stock has a market cap of $12.07 billion, a PE ratio of 12.35, a PEG ratio of 0.53 and a beta of 1.32. The firm has a fifty day moving average price of $181.78 and a two-hundred day moving average price of $198.15. Universal Health Services, Inc. has a twelve month low of $152.69 and a twelve month high of $243.25. The company has a current ratio of 1.39, a quick ratio of 1.28 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.69.

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

Universal Health Services Announces Dividend

The company also recently announced a quarterly dividend, which was paid on Monday, March 17th. Investors of record on Monday, March 3rd were given a dividend of $0.20 per share. This represents a $0.80 dividend on an annualized basis and a yield of 0.43%. The ex-dividend date of this dividend was Monday, March 3rd. Universal Health Services's dividend payout ratio (DPR) is presently 4.75%.

Wall Street Analysts Forecast Growth

UHS has been the topic of a number of research analyst reports. Barclays lowered their price objective on shares of Universal Health Services from $271.00 to $249.00 and set an "overweight" rating on the stock in a research report on Thursday, February 27th. JPMorgan Chase & Co. reaffirmed a "neutral" rating and issued a $226.00 price target on shares of Universal Health Services in a research note on Tuesday, December 17th. TD Cowen reduced their price objective on Universal Health Services from $275.00 to $251.00 and set a "buy" rating for the company in a research report on Tuesday, November 26th. The Goldman Sachs Group downgraded Universal Health Services from a "buy" rating to a "neutral" rating and cut their price target for the stock from $228.00 to $198.00 in a research note on Monday, December 16th. Finally, Wells Fargo & Company lowered their price target on Universal Health Services from $230.00 to $225.00 and set an "overweight" rating for the company in a research note on Monday, March 10th. Six research analysts have rated the stock with a hold rating, eight have issued a buy rating and one has issued a strong buy rating to the stock. According to MarketBeat.com, the company presently has an average rating of "Moderate Buy" and an average target price of $230.75.

Insider Buying and Selling

In other news, Director Maria Ruderman Singer sold 1,000 shares of Universal Health Services stock in a transaction that occurred on Monday, March 10th. The stock was sold at an average price of $179.16, for a total transaction of $179,160.00. Following the sale, the director now owns 7,916 shares of the company's stock, valued at approximately $1,418,230.56. This trade represents a 11.22 % decrease in their position. The sale was disclosed in a document filed with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which can be accessed through the SEC website. 16.10% of the stock is owned by company insiders.

Universal Health Services Company Profile

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.