Universal Health Services, Inc. (NYSE:UHS) Shares Sold by Swiss National Bank

Swiss National Bank reduced its position in shares of Universal Health Services, Inc. (NYSE:UHS - Free Report) by 5.4% in the 4th quarter, according to its most recent disclosure with the Securities & Exchange Commission. The institutional investor owned 168,000 shares of the health services provider's stock after selling 9,500 shares during the period. Swiss National Bank owned approximately 0.25% of Universal Health Services worth $30,143,000 as of its most recent SEC filing.

Other hedge funds have also recently added to or reduced their stakes in the company. R Squared Ltd purchased a new position in shares of Universal Health Services during the 4th quarter worth approximately $29,000. Quent Capital LLC raised its position in Universal Health Services by 118.3% in the fourth quarter. Quent Capital LLC now owns 179 shares of the health services provider's stock worth $32,000 after acquiring an additional 97 shares in the last quarter. True Wealth Design LLC acquired a new stake in Universal Health Services in the third quarter valued at $39,000. Huntington National Bank boosted its position in shares of Universal Health Services by 414.3% during the 3rd quarter. Huntington National Bank now owns 180 shares of the health services provider's stock worth $41,000 after purchasing an additional 145 shares in the last quarter. Finally, Sunbelt Securities Inc. acquired a new position in shares of Universal Health Services during the 3rd quarter worth $69,000. Institutional investors and hedge funds own 86.05% of the company's stock.

Insider Activity at Universal Health Services

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

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Universal Health Services Trading Down 2.4 %

NYSE:UHS traded down $4.21 on Friday, hitting $174.49. 1,400,140 shares of the stock were exchanged, compared to its average volume of 705,019. The stock has a fifty day moving average of $182.01 and a 200-day moving average of $199.53. The stock has a market cap of $11.34 billion, a PE ratio of 11.60, a PEG ratio of 0.53 and a beta of 1.32. The company has a current ratio of 1.39, a quick ratio of 1.28 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.69. Universal Health Services, Inc. has a fifty-two week low of $152.69 and a fifty-two week high of $243.25.

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

Universal Health Services Announces Dividend

The firm also recently declared 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. The ex-dividend date was Monday, March 3rd. This represents a $0.80 dividend on an annualized basis and a yield of 0.46%. Universal Health Services's dividend payout ratio (DPR) is 4.75%.

Analyst Ratings Changes

Several analysts recently commented on UHS shares. Stephens raised their price objective on shares of Universal Health Services from $210.00 to $223.00 and gave the company an "equal weight" rating in a research note on Friday, February 28th. TD Cowen reduced their price target on shares of 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. Wells Fargo & Company lowered their price target on Universal Health Services from $230.00 to $225.00 and set an "overweight" rating on the stock in a report on Monday, March 10th. Cantor Fitzgerald raised Universal Health Services from a "neutral" rating to an "overweight" rating in a report on Monday, February 3rd. Finally, JPMorgan Chase & Co. reiterated a "neutral" rating and issued a $226.00 price objective on shares of Universal Health Services in a research report on Tuesday, December 17th. Six investment 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 company. Based on data from MarketBeat, the stock presently has an average rating of "Moderate Buy" and an average target price of $230.75.

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.