What is UHS's market cap?

$11.58B, based on the Nov 4 close of $196.46.

What is UHS's P/E ratio?

7.6× trailing-twelve-month earnings of $1.53B.

Does Universal Health Services pay a dividend?

Yes. The latest regular dividend was $0.2 per share (ex-date Sep 1), an annualised yield of 0.41%.

How much of UHS is sold short?

2.6M shares, 6.4% of float, as of Oct 15, 2026.

What sector is UHS in?

Healthcare, in the General Medical Hospitals industry.

NYSE · UHSHealthcareGeneral Medical Hospitals

Universal Health Services, Inc. Class B (UHS)

$196.46+10.91%

Close Nov 4, 2026 · split-adjusted

Nov 4, 2026$196.46▼ 12.37% in range

Nov 4, 2025Low $141.17 · High $244.18Nov 4, 2026

What changed · written from our data

As of Nov 4, 2026

Universal Health Services closed at $196.46 on Nov 4, up 10.91%, 19.5% below its 52-week closing high. Volume of 1.8M shares was 2.72× its 20-day average (well above normal).

Split-adjusted performance: +10.9% over one month, +16.6% over six months, -11.0% over one year.

In the quarter ended Jun 30, 2026, revenue was $4.64B, up 8.3% from a year earlier, with a net margin of 7.7%.

Short interest was 2.6M shares at the Oct 15 settlement, up 3.2% from the prior report (6.4% of float, 4.9 days to cover).

Market cap$11.58B58.9M shares

Revenue · quarter$4.64B+8.3% YoY

Diluted EPS$5.98+10.1% YoY

P/E · TTM7.6×P/S 0.6×

Net margin7.7%Gross 100.0%

Dividend yield0.41%$0.2 last paid

52-week range141.17 – 244.18−19.5% from high

Volume1.8M2.72× 20-day avg

Volatility · 60d33.7%Annualised

Short % of float6.4%4.9 days to cover

Net cash-$4.71BCash $138.8M

Next earnings—Not scheduled

Split-adjusted performance

1W +14.1%1M +10.9%3M +15.8%6M +16.6%YTD −9.9%1Y −11.0%3Y +58.7%5Y +57.3%

Earnings reactions

History →

No reported quarters with price history yet.

Rank within General Medical Hospitals

Percentile among 6 companies (100 = best)

6-month momentum—

Revenue growth—

Net margin—

Value (low P/E)—

Size—

Industry medians: 6-month return +28.8%, revenue growth +3.2%, net margin 4.4%, P/E 9.3×.

Short interest

Details →

Shares short2.6M+3.2% vs prior

Days to cover4.9Settled Oct 15

% of float6.4%

Short vol. 10d69.8%of daily volume

Closest peers by size in General Medical Hospitals

Company	Price	Today	6M	Rev. growth	Net margin	P/E	Mkt cap
UHSUniversal Health Services	$196.46	+10.91%	+16.6%	+8.3%	7.7%	7.6	$11.58B
THCTenet Healthcare Corporation New	$292.25	+9.58%	+50.2%	+6.5%	17.8%	8.0	$23.26B	Compare
SGRYSurgery Partners	$23.16	+0.13%	+58.7%	+2.7%	−1.8%	—	$2.98B	Compare
ARDTArdent Health	$12.99	+10.93%	+38.6%	−1.4%	1.0%	23.4	$1.83B	Compare
HCAHCA Healthcare	$510.70	+10.34%	+18.9%	+3.6%	8.0%	15.7	$106.68B	Compare
CYHCommunity Health Systems	$2.38	+16.10%	−17.1%	−10.7%	−3.1%	9.3	$335.6M	Compare

News about Universal Health Services

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Quick answers

What does Universal Health Services do?: Universal Health Services primarily offers healthcare services through its behavioral health centers, acute care hospitals, and related outpatient facilities. As of late 2025, the company operated 346 inpatient behavioral health centers, 29 acute care hospitals, and many supportive outpatient facilities.
What is UHS's market cap?: $11.58B, based on the Nov 4 close of $196.46.
What is UHS's P/E ratio?: 7.6× trailing-twelve-month earnings of $1.53B.
Does Universal Health Services pay a dividend?: Yes. The latest regular dividend was $0.2 per share (ex-date Sep 1), an annualised yield of 0.41%.
How much of UHS is sold short?: 2.6M shares, 6.4% of float, as of Oct 15, 2026.
What sector is UHS in?: Healthcare, in the General Medical Hospitals industry.

About Universal Health Services

Universal Health Services primarily offers healthcare services through its behavioral health centers, acute care hospitals, and related outpatient facilities. As of late 2025, the company operated 346 inpatient behavioral health centers, 29 acute care hospitals, and many supportive outpatient facilities. Its operations are concentrated in the US, particularly in Nevada (21% of 2025 operating profits), Texas (19%), and California (13%), although it does have some exposure to the UK behavioral health market (6% of 2025 sales) too. While its acute care services account for over 55% of revenue, the behavioral health centers sport higher margins and account for over 55% of pretax profits.

HQ: King Of Prussia, PA101,500 employeesListed Jul 9, 1981uhs.com

Sources: Massive / Polygon daily aggregates (split-adjusted) · SEC filings via Massive · FINRA settlements via Massive · Financial Modeling Prep. Figures are dated where shown; research is informational, not investment advice. Methodology