Universal Health Services (UHS)
NYSEHealth CareMedical Care FacilitiesSnapshot 2026-07-08
$156.35-3.04%
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UHS grows revenue about 6% a year to $18.6 billion in 2026. EPS stays strong near $23.4 per share. The company manages capital spending near $1 billion. New care models and payment increases help growth.
Legal issues and executive departures may hurt management and reputation. Revenue growth could slow below 6%. Capital spending might rise above forecast. These risks could weaken earnings.
The price is about 52% below our fair value near $341. Analysts expect about 6% revenue growth. Our fair value is well above the Street median of $204.
Breaks if: capex exceeds $1.1B in FY26
UHS is committed to managing its capital expenditures within the forecasted range.
Stated in 2 of last 2 quarters. Capex guidance set between $950 million and $1.1 billion for 2026. The trajectory shows managing capital expenditures within the forecasted range.
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“Capital expenditures $950 million $1.1 billion.”
“we are increasing our operating results forecast range for... Adjusted EBITDA, net of NCI.”
Breaks if: EPS falls below $21.5 in FY26
UHS is focused on maintaining its EPS growth trajectory.
Stated in 4 of last 4 quarters. EPS increased to $5.65 per diluted share during the first quarter of 2026, up from $4.80 in 2025-Q1. The company is delivering on its EPS growth priority.
“EPS increased to $5.65 per diluted share during the first quarter of 2026.”
“we are increasing our operating results forecast range for... adjusted net income attributable to UHS per diluted share.”
“we are increasing our operating results forecast range for... adjusted net income attributable to UHS per diluted share.”
“we are increasing our operating results forecast range for... adjusted net income attributable to UHS per diluted share.”
Breaks if: major legal rulings or executive departures hurt management
Breaks if: revenue falls below $17.3B in FY26
UHS aims to increase its revenue forecast for the fiscal year 2026.
Stated in 4 of last 4 quarters. Net revenues increased by 9.6% to $4.495 billion during the first quarter of 2026, compared to $4.100 billion in 2025-Q1. The trajectory is delivering on the increased revenue forecast.
“Net revenues increased by 9.6% to $4.495 billion during the first quarter of 2026.”
“we are increasing our operating results forecast range for consolidated net revenues.”
“we are increasing our operating results forecast range for consolidated net revenues.”
“we are increasing our operating results forecast range for consolidated net revenues.”