Sivik Global Healthcare LLC Has $10.29 Million Stock Holdings in Universal Health Services, Inc. (NYSE:UHS)

Sivik Global Healthcare LLC grew its holdings in shares of Universal Health Services, Inc. (NYSE:UHS) by 3.8% during the 4th quarter, according to its most recent 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The institutional investor owned 67,500 shares of the health services provider’s stock after buying an additional 2,500 shares during the quarter. Universal Health Services makes up 4.3% of Sivik Global Healthcare LLC’s portfolio, making the stock its 4th largest position. Sivik Global Healthcare LLC owned about 0.10% of Universal Health Services worth $10,290,000 as of its most recent SEC filing.

A number of other large investors also recently modified their holdings of the business. Massachusetts Financial Services Co. MA raised its position in Universal Health Services by 48.0% during the third quarter. Massachusetts Financial Services Co. MA now owns 1,967,220 shares of the health services provider’s stock worth $247,339,000 after acquiring an additional 638,166 shares in the last quarter. American Century Companies Inc. raised its holdings in shares of Universal Health Services by 12.9% in the 3rd quarter. American Century Companies Inc. now owns 1,707,708 shares of the health services provider’s stock valued at $214,710,000 after purchasing an additional 195,650 shares during the period. Invesco Ltd. lifted its stake in Universal Health Services by 4.1% in the 3rd quarter. Invesco Ltd. now owns 3,398,974 shares of the health services provider’s stock valued at $427,353,000 after purchasing an additional 134,122 shares during the last quarter. Qube Research & Technologies Ltd bought a new position in Universal Health Services during the third quarter worth about $7,634,000. Finally, Assenagon Asset Management S.A. acquired a new position in Universal Health Services during the third quarter worth approximately $5,736,000. 86.05% of the stock is currently owned by institutional investors and hedge funds.

Universal Health Services Price Performance

UHS stock traded up $1.31 during trading on Tuesday, reaching $170.43. 1,002,771 shares of the company were exchanged, compared to its average volume of 592,920. The company has a market capitalization of $11.46 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 14.44, a P/E/G ratio of 0.82 and a beta of 1.24. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.75, a current ratio of 1.38 and a quick ratio of 1.28. The company has a 50-day moving average of $170.76 and a two-hundred day moving average of $154.00. Universal Health Services, Inc. has a twelve month low of $119.90 and a twelve month high of $183.61.

Universal Health Services (NYSE:UHS) last announced its quarterly earnings results on Wednesday, April 24th. The health services provider reported $3.70 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, topping the consensus estimate of $3.14 by $0.56. Universal Health Services had a net margin of 5.57% and a return on equity of 13.34%. The company had revenue of $3.84 billion during the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $3.78 billion. During the same period in the prior year, the business earned $2.34 earnings per share. The company’s revenue for the quarter was up 10.8% compared to the same quarter last year. As a group, equities analysts predict that Universal Health Services, Inc. will post 13.47 earnings per share for the current fiscal year.

Insider Buying and Selling at Universal Health Services

In other news, CFO Steve Filton sold 35,000 shares of the company’s stock in a transaction that occurred on Friday, March 8th. The stock was sold at an average price of $176.82, for a total value of $6,188,700.00. Following the completion of the transaction, the chief financial officer now owns 68,785 shares of the company’s stock, valued at $12,162,563.70. The transaction was disclosed in a legal filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is accessible through this link. Corporate insiders own 16.10% of the company’s stock.

Analyst Upgrades and Downgrades

UHS has been the subject of several research analyst reports. StockNews.com upgraded Universal Health Services from a “hold” rating to a “buy” rating in a research note on Monday, January 8th. The Goldman Sachs Group increased their price objective on shares of Universal Health Services from $170.00 to $189.00 and gave the company a “buy” rating in a research report on Monday, March 4th. Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft reduced their target price on shares of Universal Health Services from $208.00 to $203.00 and set a “buy” rating for the company in a report on Friday, April 12th. Cantor Fitzgerald reiterated an “underweight” rating and issued a $156.00 price target on shares of Universal Health Services in a research note on Wednesday, April 10th. Finally, Wells Fargo & Company raised their price objective on shares of Universal Health Services from $195.00 to $200.00 and gave the stock an “overweight” rating in a research report on Thursday, March 28th. One analyst has rated the stock with a sell rating, five have given a hold rating and eight have assigned a buy rating to the stock. According to data from MarketBeat.com, the company presently has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus price target of $182.79.

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.