Mitsubishi UFJ Trust & Banking Corp Trims Stake in Universal Health Services, Inc. $UHS

Mitsubishi UFJ Trust & Banking Corp reduced its holdings in Universal Health Services, Inc. (NYSE:UHS) by 60.7% during the 4th quarter, according to the company in its most recent Form 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The firm owned 23,004 shares of the health services provider’s stock after selling 35,577 shares during the period. Mitsubishi UFJ Trust & Banking Corp’s holdings in Universal Health Services were worth $5,015,000 at the end of the most recent quarter.

Several other institutional investors also recently bought and sold shares of UHS. SBI Securities Co. Ltd. grew its holdings in Universal Health Services by 320.0% in the third quarter. SBI Securities Co. Ltd. now owns 126 shares of the health services provider’s stock valued at $26,000 after purchasing an additional 96 shares during the period. Harbor Capital Advisors Inc. acquired a new stake in Universal Health Services in the fourth quarter valued at approximately $26,000. Root Financial Partners LLC acquired a new stake in Universal Health Services in the third quarter valued at approximately $28,000. Founders Capital Management acquired a new stake in Universal Health Services in the fourth quarter valued at approximately $28,000. Finally, CYBER HORNET ETFs LLC acquired a new stake in Universal Health Services in the second quarter valued at approximately $29,000. 86.05% of the stock is owned by institutional investors and hedge funds.

Wall Street Analyst Weigh In

Several analysts have commented on the company. Wall Street Zen lowered Universal Health Services from a “buy” rating to a “hold” rating in a report on Saturday. Guggenheim dropped their price objective on Universal Health Services from $238.00 to $211.00 and set a “buy” rating on the stock in a report on Wednesday. Cantor Fitzgerald dropped their price objective on Universal Health Services from $229.00 to $194.00 and set a “neutral” rating on the stock in a report on Wednesday. TD Cowen dropped their price objective on Universal Health Services from $245.00 to $230.00 and set a “buy” rating on the stock in a report on Wednesday, April 29th. Finally, Mizuho dropped their price objective on Universal Health Services from $267.00 to $230.00 and set an “outperform” rating on the stock in a report on Wednesday, April 29th. Six research analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating, eleven have given a Hold rating and one has assigned a Sell rating to the stock. According to MarketBeat.com, the stock presently has an average rating of “Hold” and an average target price of $220.94.

Universal Health Services Stock Performance

Shares of Universal Health Services stock opened at $167.16 on Monday. Universal Health Services, Inc. has a one year low of $152.33 and a one year high of $246.32. The company has a market cap of $10.21 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 6.97, a PEG ratio of 0.80 and a beta of 1.13. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.52, a quick ratio of 1.01 and a current ratio of 1.08. The business’s 50 day moving average price is $188.99 and its 200 day moving average price is $209.04.

Universal Health Services (NYSE:UHS) last announced its quarterly earnings data on Monday, April 27th. The health services provider reported $5.62 EPS for the quarter, topping analysts’ consensus estimates of $5.41 by $0.21. Universal Health Services had a return on equity of 19.57% and a net margin of 8.56%.The firm had revenue of $4.50 billion for the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $4.39 billion. During the same quarter last year, the business posted $4.84 earnings per share. The firm’s revenue was up 9.6% compared to the same quarter last year. Universal Health Services has set its FY 2026 guidance at 22.640-24.520 EPS. On average, research analysts predict that Universal Health Services, Inc. will post 23.34 EPS for the current year.

Universal Health Services Dividend Announcement

The business also recently disclosed a quarterly dividend, which was paid on Monday, March 16th. Investors of record on Monday, March 2nd were given a dividend of $0.20 per share. The ex-dividend date was Monday, March 2nd. This represents a $0.80 dividend on an annualized basis and a yield of 0.5%. Universal Health Services’s dividend payout ratio (DPR) is presently 3.33%.

Universal Health Services News Roundup

Here are the key news stories impacting Universal Health Services this week:

• Positive Sentiment: UHS reiterated its full‑year 2026 volume targets despite softer seasonal volumes in Q1, signaling management confidence in recovery and that the Q1 hit may be temporary. Investors may view this as a stabilizing sign for guidance. UHS reaffirms 2026 volume targets
• Positive Sentiment: UHS deployed eight AI solutions in its revenue cycle in 2025 and is evaluating clinical operation use — potential margin upside and efficiency gains if rollouts scale. This supports longer‑term operating leverage. UHS deployed 8 AI solutions
• Neutral Sentiment: UHS is scheduled to present at the BofA Securities Health Care Conference (May 12). Management comments there could move shares if they provide clearer color on volumes, margins or M&A. UHS to present at BofA conference
• Neutral Sentiment: Analysts’ views are mixed on UHS relative to peers — differing takes may sustain volatility as investors parse which franchises (behavioral, acute, outpatient) will drive recovery. Analysts’ opinions mixed
• Negative Sentiment: Despite beating Q1 estimates, UHS shares fell after the quarter as investors focused on volume softness and the tone from the call rather than the beat — short‑term sentiment hurt. Why UHS is down after Q1
• Negative Sentiment: Coverage updates trimmed price targets: Stephens and Morgan Stanley lowered targets and kept “equal weight,” while several firms lowered targets (Mizuho, TD Cowen) even if ratings were maintained. Those revisions pressure sentiment and cap near‑term upside. Stephens price target cut Morgan Stanley price target cut
• Negative Sentiment: Q1 commentary/coverage noting that earnings growth was dampened by volume hits underscores the risk that patient volumes — not just pricing or cost control — will determine near‑term results. Q1 growth dampened by volume hits

About Universal Health Services

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.