What is Leerink Partnrs' Forecast for UHS FY2027 Earnings?

Universal Health Services, Inc. (NYSE:UHS - Free Report) - Analysts at Leerink Partnrs issued their FY2027 EPS estimates for shares of Universal Health Services in a report released on Thursday, April 24th. Leerink Partnrs analyst W. Mayo expects that the health services provider will earn $21.85 per share for the year. The consensus estimate for Universal Health Services' current full-year earnings is $15.92 per share.

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 earnings per share (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 return on equity of 15.75% and a net margin of 6.66%.

Several other research firms also recently weighed in on UHS. Barclays decreased their target price on Universal Health Services from $271.00 to $249.00 and set an "overweight" rating for the company in a research report on Thursday, February 27th. Cantor Fitzgerald raised shares of Universal Health Services from a "neutral" rating to an "overweight" rating in a research report on Monday, February 3rd. Morgan Stanley assumed coverage on shares of Universal Health Services in a research report on Wednesday, March 26th. They set an "equal weight" rating and a $200.00 target price on the stock. Guggenheim assumed coverage on Universal Health Services in a research note on Wednesday, April 9th. They issued a "buy" rating and a $208.00 price objective on the stock. Finally, Stephens lifted their target price on Universal Health Services from $210.00 to $223.00 and gave the company an "equal weight" rating in a research report on Friday, February 28th. Nine equities research analysts have rated the stock with a hold rating and seven have issued a buy rating to the company. According to MarketBeat.com, the stock has an average rating of "Hold" and a consensus price target of $224.92.

Universal Health Services Price Performance

Shares of UHS stock opened at $171.69 on Monday. The stock has a 50 day moving average price of $177.10 and a 200 day moving average price of $189.14. Universal Health Services has a 52-week low of $153.99 and a 52-week high of $243.25. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.69, a quick ratio of 1.28 and a current ratio of 1.39. The firm has a market capitalization of $11.16 billion, a P/E ratio of 11.42, a P/E/G ratio of 0.53 and a beta of 1.21.

Universal Health Services Announces Dividend

The business also recently disclosed a quarterly dividend, which was paid on Monday, March 17th. Investors of record on Monday, March 3rd were given a $0.20 dividend. This represents a $0.80 annualized dividend and a dividend yield of 0.47%. The ex-dividend date was Monday, March 3rd. Universal Health Services's payout ratio is currently 4.75%.

Insider Buying and Selling

In other news, Director Maria Ruderman Singer sold 1,000 shares of the firm's stock in a transaction dated 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 directly 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 SEC, which is available through the SEC website. 16.40% of the stock is owned by company insiders.

Institutional Trading of Universal Health Services

A number of hedge funds have recently modified their holdings of the stock. R Squared Ltd acquired a new stake in shares of Universal Health Services during the 4th quarter worth approximately $29,000. Quent Capital LLC boosted its holdings in Universal Health Services by 118.3% during the fourth quarter. Quent Capital LLC now owns 179 shares of the health services provider's stock worth $32,000 after buying an additional 97 shares in the last quarter. Sentry Investment Management LLC acquired a new stake in Universal Health Services during the first quarter valued at $35,000. UMB Bank n.a. increased its holdings in Universal Health Services by 49.3% in the first quarter. UMB Bank n.a. now owns 203 shares of the health services provider's stock valued at $38,000 after buying an additional 67 shares in the last quarter. Finally, Campbell Capital Management Inc. acquired a new position in shares of Universal Health Services in the fourth quarter worth about $46,000. Hedge funds and other institutional investors own 86.05% of the company's stock.

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.

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