Universal Health Services, Inc. (NYSE:UHS) Shares Acquired by Hussman Strategic Advisors Inc.

Hussman Strategic Advisors Inc. increased its holdings in shares of Universal Health Services, Inc. (NYSE:UHS - Free Report) by 300.0% during the fourth quarter, according to its most recent filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission. The firm owned 16,800 shares of the health services provider's stock after acquiring an additional 12,600 shares during the period. Universal Health Services makes up about 0.9% of Hussman Strategic Advisors Inc.'s portfolio, making the stock its 19th largest holding. Hussman Strategic Advisors Inc.'s holdings in Universal Health Services were worth $3,014,000 at the end of the most recent quarter.

Several other institutional investors and hedge funds have also recently modified their holdings of the business. Concurrent Investment Advisors LLC acquired a new stake in Universal Health Services in the fourth quarter valued at approximately $255,000. Handelsbanken Fonder AB lifted its position in shares of Universal Health Services by 20.5% during the 4th quarter. Handelsbanken Fonder AB now owns 13,500 shares of the health services provider's stock valued at $2,422,000 after buying an additional 2,300 shares in the last quarter. Ieq Capital LLC grew its stake in Universal Health Services by 420.4% in the 4th quarter. Ieq Capital LLC now owns 14,228 shares of the health services provider's stock valued at $2,553,000 after acquiring an additional 11,494 shares during the period. Abacus Planning Group Inc. increased its holdings in Universal Health Services by 175.6% in the 4th quarter. Abacus Planning Group Inc. now owns 2,792 shares of the health services provider's stock worth $501,000 after acquiring an additional 1,779 shares in the last quarter. Finally, Alberta Investment Management Corp purchased a new stake in Universal Health Services in the 4th quarter worth $843,000. Hedge funds and other institutional investors own 86.05% of the company's stock.

Universal Health Services Trading Up 0.4 %

Shares of NYSE UHS traded up $0.72 during mid-day trading on Monday, reaching $180.75. 430,214 shares of the company's stock were exchanged, compared to its average volume of 522,770. The firm has a market capitalization of $11.92 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 12.05, a PEG ratio of 0.53 and a beta of 1.30. Universal Health Services, Inc. has a 52-week low of $152.68 and a 52-week high of $243.25. The company's 50-day moving average is $184.27 and its 200-day moving average is $206.09. 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 Dividend Announcement

The business also recently declared a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Monday, March 17th. Shareholders of record on Monday, March 3rd will be given a dividend of $0.20 per share. This represents a $0.80 dividend on an annualized basis and a dividend yield of 0.44%. The ex-dividend date is Monday, March 3rd. Universal Health Services's dividend payout ratio is presently 5.32%.

Insider Activity

In other Universal Health Services news, Director Maria Ruderman Singer sold 1,614 shares of Universal Health Services stock in a transaction dated Wednesday, December 11th. The stock was sold at an average price of $191.15, for a total value of $308,516.10. Following the completion of the transaction, the director now directly owns 5,879 shares of the company's stock, valued at $1,123,770.85. The trade was a 21.54 % decrease in their position. The transaction was disclosed in a legal filing with the SEC, which is available through this link. Insiders own 16.10% of the company's stock.

Wall Street Analyst Weigh In

Several equities analysts have issued reports on the stock. JPMorgan Chase & Co. reaffirmed a "neutral" rating and set a $226.00 price objective on shares of Universal Health Services in a report on Tuesday, December 17th. Royal Bank of Canada lowered their price objective on Universal Health Services from $222.00 to $211.00 and set a "sector perform" rating on the stock in a report on Monday, October 28th. Bank of America began coverage on Universal Health Services in a research note on Wednesday, November 6th. They set a "neutral" rating and a $223.00 price objective for the company. Cantor Fitzgerald upgraded Universal Health Services from a "neutral" rating to an "overweight" rating in a research report on Monday, February 3rd. Finally, Wells Fargo & Company dropped their price target on Universal Health Services from $285.00 to $230.00 and set an "overweight" rating for the company in a research report on Monday, November 25th. Six equities research analysts have rated the stock with a hold rating, ten have given a buy rating and one has given a strong buy rating to the company's stock. Based on data from MarketBeat.com, the company currently has a consensus rating of "Moderate Buy" and an average target price of $226.14.

Universal Health Services 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.