Universal Health Services, Inc [UHS] stock prices are up 0.99% to $178.08 at the moment. Until recently, the best way to gauge how the stock has performed was to look at its short-term value. The UHS shares have gain 6.88% over the last week, with a monthly amount drifted -2.71%, and not 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 $189.13 within the next 12 months. Universal Health Services, Inc [NYSE: UHS] shares were valued at $178.08 at the most recent close of the market. An investor can expect a potential return of 6.21% based on the average UHS price forecast.
Analyzing the UHS fundamentals
The Universal Health Services, Inc [NYSE:UHS] reported sales of 15.83B for trailing twelve months, representing a surge of 11.08%. Gross Profit Margin for this corporation currently stands at 0.51% with Operating Profit Margin at 0.11%, 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 0.08, Equity is 0.18 and Total Capital is 0.14. Upon thorough examination of the company’s fundamental financial framework, it becomes apparent that the debt-to-equity ratio stands at 0.73.
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 176.21 points at the first support level, and at 174.33 for the second support level. However, for the 1st resistance point, the stock is sitting at 179.88, and for the 2nd resistance point, it is at 181.67.
Ratios To Look Out For
It’s worth pointing out that Universal Health Services, Inc [NYSE:UHS]’s Current Ratio is 1.27. As well, the Quick Ratio is 1.17, while the Cash Ratio is 0.06. Considering the valuation of this stock, the price to sales ratio is 0.73, the price to book ratio is 1.74 and price to earnings (TTM) ratio is 10.58.
Transactions by insiders
Recent insider trading involved Singer Maria Ruderman, Director, that happened on Mar 10 ’25 when 1000.0 shares were sold. Director, MARIA RUDERMAN SINGER completed a deal on Mar 10 ’25 to buy 1000.0 shares. Meanwhile, Director Singer Maria Ruderman sold 1614.0 shares on Dec 11 ’24.
