For its third fiscal quarter (ending September 30), Universal Health Services Inc. (NYSE: UHS) has reported a 61% increase in E.P.S. from $2.42 a year ago to $3.89 in the current quarter. For the latest four quarters through September 30, E.P.S. were $15.30 versus $9.63 for the same period a year ago — an increase of 59%.
Recent Price Action
Universal Health Services Inc. (NYSE: UHS) stock declined by -4.1% on 10/24/24. The shares closed at $224.66. Moreover, trading volume in this decline was unusually high at 192% of normal. The stock has been exceptionally strong relative to the market over the last nine months but has declined -5.2% during the last week.
Current PriceTarget Research Rating
UHS is expected to continue to be an important Value Builder reflecting capital returns that are forecasted to be above the cost of capital.
Universal Health Services has a current Value Trend Rating of A (Highest Rating). With this rating, PTR’s two proprietary measures of a stock’s current attractiveness are providing complementary signals. Universal Health Services has a slightly positive Appreciation Score of 64 and a very high Power Rating of 94, triggering the Highest Value Trend Rating.
Rating Review
In light of this new information we are reviewing our current Overall Rating of A. This review will be completed in the next several days.
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