For its fourth fiscal quarter (ending December 31), Universal Health Services Inc. (NYSE: UHS) has reported a 59% increase in E.P.S. from $3.19 a year ago to $5.07 in the current quarter. E.P.S. were $17.16 for the latest four quarters through December 31 versus $10.35 for the same period a year ago — an increase of 66%.
Recent Price Action
On 2/26/25, Universal Health Services Inc. (NYSE: UHS) stock declined by -4.7%, closing at $180.12. Moreover, exceptionally high trading volume at 206% of normal accompanied the decline. Relative to the market the stock has been weak over the last nine months and has declined -1.6% during the last week.
Current PriceTarget Research Rating
Universal Health Services has a current Value Trend Rating of C (High Neutral). The Value Trend Rating reflects inconsistent signals from PTR’s two proprietary measures of a stock’s attractiveness. Universal Health Services has a good Appreciation Score of 77 but a neutral Power Rating of 47, triggering the High Neutral Value Trend Rating.
Rating Review
In light of this new information we are reviewing our current Overall Rating of C. This review will be completed in the next several days.
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