Universal Beteiligungs und Servicegesellschaft mbH Lowers Holdings in Universal Health Services, Inc. $UHS

Universal Beteiligungs und Servicegesellschaft mbH reduced its stake in shares of Universal Health Services, Inc. (NYSE:UHS) by 6.7% in the third quarter, according to the company in its most recent 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The institutional investor owned 40,358 shares of the health services provider’s stock after selling 2,901 shares during the quarter. Universal Beteiligungs und Servicegesellschaft mbH owned about 0.06% of Universal Health Services worth $8,251,000 as of its most recent filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC).

Several other hedge funds have also recently modified their holdings of the stock. Stephens Inc. AR grew its stake in Universal Health Services by 4.2% during the third quarter. Stephens Inc. AR now owns 1,250 shares of the health services provider’s stock valued at $256,000 after acquiring an additional 50 shares in the last quarter. Silver Oak Securities Incorporated boosted its holdings in shares of Universal Health Services by 1.5% during the 3rd 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 grew its position in shares of Universal Health Services by 22.9% during the second quarter. Farther Finance Advisors LLC now owns 354 shares of the health services provider’s stock valued at $64,000 after purchasing an additional 66 shares in the last quarter. Choreo LLC increased its holdings in shares of Universal Health Services by 3.9% in the second quarter. Choreo LLC now owns 1,838 shares of the health services provider’s stock worth $333,000 after purchasing an additional 69 shares during the last quarter. Finally, NewEdge Advisors LLC lifted its position in shares of Universal Health Services by 2.7% in the first quarter. NewEdge Advisors LLC now owns 2,665 shares of the health services provider’s stock worth $501,000 after buying an additional 69 shares in the last quarter. Hedge funds and other institutional investors own 86.05% of the company’s stock.

Universal Health Services Stock Down 0.3%

NYSE UHS opened at $205.03 on Monday. 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 company has a fifty day moving average of $222.12 and a two-hundred day moving average of $202.43. The firm has a market capitalization of $12.81 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 9.74, a PEG ratio of 0.64 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 announced its earnings results on Tuesday, October 28th. The health services provider reported $5.69 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $4.66 by $1.03. Universal Health Services had a net margin of 8.09% and a return on equity of 19.47%. The business had revenue of $4.50 billion for the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $4.32 billion. During the same quarter in the prior year, the firm posted $3.71 earnings per share. The business’s revenue for the quarter was up 13.4% on a year-over-year basis. On average, analysts predict that Universal Health Services, Inc. will post 15.92 earnings per share for the current year.

Universal Health Services Announces Dividend

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

Wall Street Analyst Weigh In

Several equities analysts have weighed in on UHS shares. Morgan Stanley set a $233.00 price target on Universal Health Services in a report on Wednesday, October 29th. The Goldman Sachs Group assumed coverage on Universal Health Services in a research report on Tuesday, October 14th. They set a “neutral” rating and a $219.00 target price for the company. Guggenheim boosted their price target on shares of Universal Health Services from $253.00 to $274.00 and gave the stock a “buy” rating in a research report on Tuesday, December 2nd. TD Cowen decreased their price target on shares of Universal Health Services from $251.00 to $245.00 and set a “buy” rating on the stock in a research note on Wednesday, January 7th. Finally, Barclays lowered their price objective on shares of Universal Health Services from $263.00 to $262.00 and set an “overweight” rating for the company in a research report on Thursday. One investment analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, six have assigned a Buy rating, eight have given a Hold rating and one has issued a Sell rating to the company. Based on data from MarketBeat.com, the company currently has a consensus rating of “Hold” and a consensus target price of $234.13.

Insider Activity at Universal Health Services

In other news, Director Warren J. Nimetz sold 3,817 shares of the company’s stock in a transaction that occurred on Tuesday, November 11th. The stock was sold at an average price of $223.30, for a total transaction of $852,336.10. Following the transaction, the director owned 8,481 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $1,893,807.30. This represents a 31.04% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The transaction was disclosed in a filing with the SEC, which can be accessed through this link. Also, Director Elliot J. Md Mba Sussman sold 965 shares of the stock in a transaction that occurred on Wednesday, October 29th. The stock was 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. The trade was a 13.63% decrease in their ownership of the stock. Additional details regarding this sale are available in the official SEC disclosure. 16.40% of the stock is owned by insiders.

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.