Universal Health Services, Inc [UHS] stock prices are up 4.16% to $189.01 at the moment. An important factor to consider is whether the stock is rising or falling in short-term value. The UHS shares have gain 3.26% over the last week, with a monthly amount glided 1.74%, and seem to be holding up well over a long-time horizon.
From an analyst’s perspective:
Universal Health Services, Inc [NYSE: UHS] stock has seen the most recent analyst activity on February 03, 2025, when Cantor Fitzgerald upgraded its rating to a Overweight. On December 16, 2024, downgrade downgraded it’s rating to Neutral and revised its price target to $198 on the stock. TD Cowen upgraded its rating to a Buy and raised its price target to $283 on October 16, 2024. In a note dated July 26, 2024, Cantor Fitzgerald upgraded an Neutral rating on this stock and boosted its target price from $162 to $219.
The stock price of Universal Health Services, Inc [UHS] has been fluctuating between $152.68 and $243.25 over the past year. Currently, Wall Street analysts expect the stock to reach $274 within the next 12 months. Universal Health Services, Inc [NYSE: UHS] shares were valued at $189.01 at the most recent close of the market. An investor can expect a potential return of 44.97% based on the average UHS price forecast.
Analyzing the UHS fundamentals
The Universal Health Services, Inc [NYSE:UHS] reported sales of 15.42B for trailing twelve months, representing a surge of 11.23%. Gross Profit Margin for this corporation currently stands at 0.31% with Operating Profit Margin at 0.1%, Pretax Profit Margin comes in at 0.09%, and Net Profit Margin reading is 0.07%. To continue investigating profitability, this company’s Return on Assets is posted at 0.07, Equity is 0.16 and Total Capital is 0.12. An extended analysis of the company’s primary financial structure reveals a debt-to-equity ratio of0.77.
Before buying any particular stock, readers tend to pay close attention to the indicators that support and create resistance. The company’s stock is currently sitting at 184.00 points at the first support level, and at 179.00 for the second support level. However, for the 1st resistance point, the stock is sitting at 191.81, and for the 2nd resistance point, it is at 194.62.
Ratios To Look Out For
It’s worth pointing out that Universal Health Services, Inc [NYSE:UHS]’s Current Ratio is 1.39. On the other hand, the Quick Ratio is 1.28, and the Cash Ratio is 0.05. Considering the valuation of this stock, the price to sales ratio is 0.81, the price to book ratio is 1.89 and price to earnings (TTM) ratio is 12.57.
Transactions by insiders
Recent insider trading involved Singer Maria Ruderman, Director, that happened on Dec 11 ’24 when 1614.0 shares were sold. Director, MARIA RUDERMAN SINGER completed a deal on Dec 11 ’24 to buy 1614.0 shares. Meanwhile, Director SUSSMAN ELLIOT J MD MBA sold 1722.0 shares on Aug 13 ’24.
