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NYSE · UHS

Universal Health Services, Inc.

Healthcare · Medical - Care Facilities

$179.01

Up+$6.88 (+3.84%)

Updated Oct 15, 2026, 1:25 AM

SID Score

6.2/10

Composite research score

Smart Money

62/100

Neutral

Market cap
14.48B
P/E ratio
10.51
Dividend yield
0.45%
52-week range
$140.08 – $243.86
Volume
653.66K
Avg. volume
654.21K

Price performance · UHS

UHS price history

1M range · 20 trading sessions · Daily adjusted prices

Prices through Oct 13, 2026

UHS closed at $179.01 after 20 trading sessions, down 1.21% for the selected period.

Last close
$179.01
Period change
-1.21%
Period low
$174.26
Period high
$181.39
Daily close
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UHS OHLC price history, latest 40 sessions
DateOpenHighLowCloseVolume
Oct 13, 2026$179.57$179.755$177.765$179.01653.66K
Oct 12, 2026$177.56$181.20$177.235$178.83558.3K
Oct 9, 2026$175.31$178.63$174.74$177.35397.33K
Oct 8, 2026$173.39$177.20$173.39$175.72429.23K
Oct 7, 2026$175.83$178.13$174.19$174.62540.29K
Oct 6, 2026$174.21$178.11$174.21$177.08412.39K
Oct 5, 2026$175.42$178.25$175.42$176.05580.15K
Oct 2, 2026$175.46$176.73$173.50$175.72597.96K
Oct 1, 2026$174.16$177.65$173.5275$175.07648.7K
Sep 30, 2026$175.86$175.97$173.73$174.26613.51K
Sep 29, 2026$176.75$177.915$174.6943$175.73639.44K
Sep 28, 2026$178.26$183.46$177.37$177.48765.17K
Sep 25, 2026$176.99$180.41$176.54$178.86645.55K
Sep 24, 2026$182.51$184.88$176.67$176.99890.36K
Sep 23, 2026$179.51$186.0618$179.09$181.39896.2K
Sep 22, 2026$176.24$181.58$176.195$179.29797.69K
Sep 21, 2026$176.61$180.02$174.22$174.74924.62K
Sep 18, 2026$181.11$182.12$176.61$176.691.8M
Sep 17, 2026$182.29$182.88$180.20$180.751.05M
Sep 16, 2026$176.27$182.19$175.365$181.21881.59K

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Company profile

Universal Health Services Inc owns and operates acute care hospitals, behavior health centers, surgical hospitals, ambulatory surgery centers, and radiation oncology centers. The firm operates in two segments: Acute Care Hospital Services and Behavioral Health Services. The company generates the majority of its revenue from the Acute Care Hospital Services segment. The Acute Care Hospital Services segment includes the firm's acute care hospitals, surgical hospitals, and surgery and oncology centers.

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Average target
$241.50
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UHS recent ratings
DateFirmRatingTarget
Sep 18, 2026Leerink PartnersOutperform—
Aug 20, 2026RBC CapitalSector Perform—
Aug 3, 2026RBC CapitalSector Perform—
Jul 30, 2026Goldman SachsNeutral—
Jul 29, 2026Morgan StanleyEqual-Weight—
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Yahoo · Oct 9, 2026

Universal Health Services, Inc. Announces Date and Time Change for Third Quarter 2026 Earnings Release and Conference Call

KING OF PRUSSIA, Pa., Oct. 09, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Universal Health Services, Inc. (NYSE: UHS) announced today that it will now report results for its third quarter ended September 30, 2026, after the market closes on Tuesday, October 27, 2026. The conference call for investors and analysts is now scheduled for 8:00 a.m. Eastern Time on Wednesday, October 28, 2026. The change is being made to avoid scheduling conflicts with conference calls hosted by certain other healthcare companies. A li

Yahoo · Oct 8, 2026

Is Universal Health Services (UHS) Trading At A Discount After Talkspace?

Universal Health Services has had a mixed share price journey, with sizeable gains over three years but a weaker recent stretch, which puts the spotlight squarely on what investors are paying for its earnings today. The recent acquisition of Talkspace adds a fresh digital layer to the business, and that raises a clear question about how much of the current valuation already reflects the profit potential of a larger behavioral health platform. Over the past 3 years the stock has delivered a...

Yahoo · Oct 7, 2026

Universal Health Services CEO on Talkspace Acquisition and Behavioral Health Growth

In this NYSE Live interview, Mark Miller, CEO and President of Universal Health Services (UHS), discusses the company's acquisition of Talkspace and its broader strategy for expanding behavioral healthcare services across inpatient, outpatient, and digital care settings. Miller explains that UHS has historically been known for its inpatient behavioral health services while steadily building outpatient capabilities over the past several years. He describes the Talkspace acquisition as an important step in creating a more comprehensive behavioral healthcare platform capable of serving patients throughout different stages of treatment and recovery. A major focus of the discussion is the concept of a full continuum of care. Miller explains how patients often require different levels of support over time and discusses the benefits of providing access to multiple treatment options within a connected healthcare system. These services may include inpatient care, outpatient programs, virtual therapy, and other behavioral health resources designed to support patient needs across various stages of care. The conversation also highlights Talkspace's technology platform and digital healthcare capabilities. Miller discusses the company's expertise in virtual behavioral health services and explains how its technology infrastructure may create new opportunities for innovation and patient engagement within the broader UHS organization. The interview further explores the role of artificial intelligence in behavioral healthcare. Miller discusses AI-powered tools developed within Talkspace's platform and shares his perspective on the importance of building healthcare-focused technologies designed specifically to support clinicians and patients in behavioral health settings. Additional topics include capital allocation, healthcare technology investment, demand trends within behavioral health services, workforce considerations, and the company's long-term growth objectives. Miller explains how UHS continues to evaluate opportunities to expand access to care while maintaining a focus on quality, innovation, and patient outcomes. Throughout the discussion, Miller provides insight into the evolving behavioral healthcare landscape and the growing intersection of healthcare delivery, digital services, and emerging technologies. Disclaimer: Informational content only. NYSE does not endorse or recommend investments, strategies, companies, products, or services discussed.

Yahoo · Oct 5, 2026

Universal Health Services, Inc. Announces Date for Third Quarter 2026 Earnings Release and Conference Call

KING OF PRUSSIA, Pa., Oct. 05, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Universal Health Services, Inc. (NYSE: UHS) announced today that it will report results for its third quarter ended September 30, 2026, after the market closes on Monday, October 26, 2026. There will be a conference call for investors and analysts on Tuesday, October 27, 2026, at 9:30 a.m. Eastern Time. A live webcast and audio archive of the call may be accessed through the investor relations section of the company’s website at ir.uhs.com.

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