Sei Investments Co. Acquires 44,142 Shares of Universal Health Services, Inc. $UHS

Sei Investments Co. increased its holdings in Universal Health Services, Inc. (NYSE:UHS) by 29.5% in the first quarter, according to its most recent Form 13F filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission. The firm owned 193,969 shares of the health services provider’s stock after acquiring an additional 44,142 shares during the quarter. Sei Investments Co.’s holdings in Universal Health Services were worth $34,716,000 as of its most recent filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission.

Several other large investors have also added to or reduced their stakes in UHS. Elyxium Wealth LLC bought a new position in Universal Health Services in the 4th quarter worth $25,000. Harbor Capital Advisors Inc. purchased a new stake in shares of Universal Health Services in the 4th quarter worth about $26,000. Founders Capital Management bought a new stake in shares of Universal Health Services during the 4th quarter valued at about $28,000. CYBER HORNET ETFs LLC bought a new stake in shares of Universal Health Services during the 2nd quarter valued at about $29,000. Finally, Larson Financial Group LLC increased its position in shares of Universal Health Services by 302.9% during the fourth quarter. Larson Financial Group LLC now owns 141 shares of the health services provider’s stock valued at $31,000 after buying an additional 106 shares during the period. Institutional investors own 86.05% of the company’s stock.

Universal Health Services Stock Up 2.3%

NYSE:UHS opened at $159.40 on Tuesday. The firm’s 50-day moving average price is $150.38 and its 200-day moving average price is $179.11. The company has a market capitalization of $9.65 billion, a PE ratio of 6.64, a P/E/G ratio of 0.83 and a beta of 1.07. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.52, a current ratio of 1.08 and a quick ratio of 1.01. Universal Health Services, Inc. has a 1-year low of $140.08 and a 1-year high of $246.32.

Universal Health Services (NYSE:UHS) last issued its quarterly earnings results on Monday, July 27th. The health services provider reported $5.98 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, beating analysts’ consensus estimates of $5.94 by $0.04. Universal Health Services had a net margin of 8.56% and a return on equity of 19.57%. The company had revenue of $4.64 billion during the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $4.58 billion. During the same period last year, the company posted $5.35 EPS. Universal Health Services’s revenue was up 8.3% on a year-over-year basis. Universal Health Services has set its FY 2026 guidance at 22.280-23.650 EPS. On average, equities analysts predict that Universal Health Services, Inc. will post 23.44 EPS for the current fiscal year.

Universal Health Services Dividend Announcement

The firm also recently announced a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Tuesday, September 15th. Shareholders of record on Tuesday, September 1st will be paid a dividend of $0.20 per share. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Tuesday, September 1st. This represents a $0.80 dividend on an annualized basis and a dividend yield of 0.5%. Universal Health Services’s dividend payout ratio (DPR) is currently 3.33%.

Wall Street Analyst Weigh In

A number of equities analysts recently issued reports on UHS shares. Weiss Ratings downgraded shares of Universal Health Services from a “hold (c)” rating to a “hold (c-)” rating in a research note on Tuesday, July 14th. Royal Bank Of Canada cut their price objective on Universal Health Services from $216.00 to $190.00 and set a “sector perform” rating on the stock in a research report on Wednesday, April 29th. Morgan Stanley reduced their target price on Universal Health Services from $233.00 to $212.00 and set an “equal weight” rating on the stock in a report on Wednesday, April 29th. Wall Street Zen lowered Universal Health Services from a “buy” rating to a “hold” rating in a research report on Saturday, May 2nd. Finally, TD Cowen lowered their target price on Universal Health Services from $230.00 to $197.00 and set a “buy” rating for the company in a research note on Monday, June 22nd. Five research analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating and twelve have assigned a Hold rating to the company’s stock. Based on data from MarketBeat, the stock currently has an average rating of “Hold” and an average price target of $213.73.

Universal Health Services Company Profile

Universal Health Services, Inc (NYSE: UHS) is one of the largest diversified health care management companies in the United States, offering a broad spectrum of services through its acute care hospital and behavioral health segments. The company operates general acute care hospitals, surgical hospitals and ambulatory centers, as well as inpatient and outpatient behavioral health facilities. Its network provides emergency and specialized medicine, diagnostic imaging, laboratory services, advanced surgical care and rehabilitation, complemented by a comprehensive array of behavioral services including psychiatric treatment, addiction programs and developmental disabilities care.

In the acute care segment, UHS’s facilities deliver services ranging from emergency department treatment and intensive care to maternity care and outpatient surgery.