Universal Health Services, Inc. $UHS Shares Acquired by Asset Management One Co. Ltd.

Asset Management One Co. Ltd. lifted its holdings in shares of Universal Health Services, Inc. (NYSE:UHS) by 44.4% during the 3rd quarter, according to its most recent 13F filing with the SEC. The institutional investor owned 34,064 shares of the health services provider’s stock after acquiring an additional 10,480 shares during the period. Asset Management One Co. Ltd. owned 0.05% of Universal Health Services worth $6,964,000 at the end of the most recent reporting period.

Several other institutional investors have also recently added to or reduced their stakes in the business. Silver Oak Securities Incorporated increased its stake in Universal Health Services by 1.5% in the third quarter. Silver Oak Securities Incorporated now owns 3,512 shares of the health services provider’s stock valued at $718,000 after purchasing an additional 52 shares during the last quarter. Farther Finance Advisors LLC lifted its position in shares of Universal Health Services by 22.9% during the 2nd quarter. Farther Finance Advisors LLC now owns 354 shares of the health services provider’s stock worth $64,000 after buying an additional 66 shares during the last quarter. Choreo LLC boosted its holdings in shares of Universal Health Services by 3.9% in the 2nd quarter. Choreo LLC now owns 1,838 shares of the health services provider’s stock valued at $333,000 after buying an additional 69 shares in the last quarter. NewEdge Advisors LLC grew its position in shares of Universal Health Services by 2.7% in the 1st quarter. NewEdge Advisors LLC now owns 2,665 shares of the health services provider’s stock valued at $501,000 after buying an additional 69 shares during the last quarter. Finally, Fifth Third Bancorp grew its position in shares of Universal Health Services by 5.5% in the 2nd quarter. Fifth Third Bancorp now owns 1,432 shares of the health services provider’s stock valued at $259,000 after buying an additional 75 shares during the last quarter. Hedge funds and other institutional investors own 86.05% of the company’s stock.

Universal Health Services Stock Performance

Shares of UHS stock opened at $211.22 on Friday. The stock’s 50-day moving average price is $226.95 and its 200 day moving average price is $200.60. The company has a quick ratio of 0.96, a current ratio of 1.03 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.55. The stock has a market capitalization of $13.20 billion, a PE ratio of 10.03, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 0.65 and a beta of 1.28. Universal Health Services, Inc. has a 52-week low of $152.33 and a 52-week high of $246.32.

Universal Health Services (NYSE:UHS) last posted its quarterly earnings data on Tuesday, October 28th. The health services provider reported $5.69 earnings per share for the quarter, topping analysts’ consensus estimates of $4.66 by $1.03. Universal Health Services had a return on equity of 19.47% and a net margin of 8.09%.The company had revenue of $4.50 billion during the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $4.32 billion. During the same period last year, the firm earned $3.71 EPS. The firm’s revenue for the quarter was up 13.4% on a year-over-year basis. As a group, equities research analysts forecast that Universal Health Services, Inc. will post 15.92 EPS for the current year.

Universal Health Services Dividend Announcement

The company also recently disclosed a quarterly dividend, which was paid on Monday, December 15th. Investors of record on Monday, December 1st were given a $0.20 dividend. This represents a $0.80 dividend on an annualized basis and a yield of 0.4%. The ex-dividend date was Monday, December 1st. Universal Health Services’s dividend payout ratio (DPR) is 3.80%.

Analyst Ratings Changes

A number of equities research analysts recently weighed in on UHS shares. Royal Bank Of Canada reissued a “sector perform” rating on shares of Universal Health Services in a research report on Thursday, October 30th. Wall Street Zen upgraded Universal Health Services from a “buy” rating to a “strong-buy” rating in a research report on Saturday, October 11th. Guggenheim boosted their target price on Universal Health Services from $253.00 to $274.00 and gave the company a “buy” rating in a report on Tuesday, December 2nd. The Goldman Sachs Group began coverage on Universal Health Services in a research note on Tuesday, October 14th. They set a “neutral” rating and a $219.00 price target on the stock. Finally, UBS Group set a $245.00 price target on Universal Health Services in a research report on Wednesday. One investment analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, six have issued a Buy rating, nine have given a Hold rating and one has issued a Sell rating to the company’s stock. Based on data from MarketBeat, Universal Health Services presently has an average rating of “Hold” and an average target price of $234.20.

Insiders Place Their Bets

In other news, Director Elliot J. Md Mba Sussman sold 965 shares of the firm’s stock in a transaction on Wednesday, October 29th. The shares were sold at an average price of $225.70, for a total value of $217,800.50. Following the completion of the sale, the director owned 6,113 shares in the company, valued at approximately $1,379,704.10. This trade represents a 13.63% decrease in their position. The transaction was disclosed in a legal filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is accessible through this hyperlink. Also, Director Warren J. Nimetz sold 3,817 shares of Universal Health Services stock in a transaction dated Tuesday, November 11th. The shares were sold at an average price of $223.30, for a total transaction of $852,336.10. Following the completion of the sale, the director directly owned 8,481 shares in the company, valued at approximately $1,893,807.30. The trade was a 31.04% decrease in their position. The SEC filing for this sale provides additional information. Company insiders own 16.40% of the company’s stock.

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.