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.
Company Info
SIC8062
Composite FIGIBBG000CB8Q50
CIK0000352915
IPOJul 9, 1981
Sectorservices-general medical & surgical hospitals, nec
The chart shows the growth of an initial investment of $10,000 in Universal Health Services, Inc. Class B, comparing it to the performance of the S&P 500 index. All prices have been adjusted for splits and dividends.
Returns By Period
Universal Health Services, Inc. Class B (UHS) has returned -18.88% so far this year and 3.07% over the past 12 months. Looking at the last ten years, UHS has achieved an annualized return of 3.50%, underperforming the Benchmark (SPY), which averaged 12.23% per year.
UHS
1M-11.67%
6M-14.71%
YTD-18.88%
1Y3.07%
5Y4.97%
10Y3.50%
Benchmark (SPY)
1M-3.85%
6M-2.35%
YTD-4.36%
1Y34.06%
5Y9.80%
10Y12.23%
Monthly Returns
The table below presents the monthly returns of Universal Health Services, Inc. Class B (UHS) with color gradation from worst to best to easily spot seasonal factors.
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
2026
-7.60%
1.47%
-11.94%
-0.49%
2025
4.19%
-5.98%
6.76%
-6.01%
7.95%
-4.57%
-8.03%
8.74%
13.37%
6.40%
10.63%
-10.04%
2024
3.89%
5.44%
9.22%
-5.32%
12.03%
-1.88%
14.89%
10.63%
-3.48%
-10.62%
-0.80%
-11.67%
2023
3.99%
-9.54%
-4.19%
18.13%
-12.18%
19.50%
-11.22%
-3.14%
-7.35%
0.58%
10.26%
10.85%
2022
-0.07%
10.59%
1.26%
-15.95%
1.46%
-19.84%
12.01%
-12.42%
-9.37%
29.39%
12.00%
6.40%
2021
-9.52%
-0.32%
5.92%
11.43%
6.42%
-8.73%
9.06%
-3.00%
-11.42%
-10.63%
-4.55%
7.65%
2020
-4.96%
-10.32%
-20.35%
12.54%
2.40%
-11.53%
17.78%
0.05%
-2.22%
2.27%
17.10%
3.34%
2019
14.94%
4.59%
-4.67%
-5.95%
-5.72%
9.07%
15.01%
-4.32%
3.58%
-7.41%
0.69%
2.44%
2018
6.43%
-5.61%
2.51%
-3.56%
0.43%
-3.55%
9.66%
8.50%
-1.65%
-5.67%
12.69%
-16.22%
2017
5.45%
11.02%
-3.38%
-3.13%
-5.85%
7.23%
-9.41%
-2.48%
2.51%
-7.54%
5.76%
4.50%
2016
8.31%
0.86%
-0.39%
-3.31%
-6.43%
2.10%
-1.73%
1.49%
-13.71%
Performance Indicators
The charts below present risk-adjusted performance metrics for Universal Health Services, Inc. Class B (UHS) and compare them to a Benchmark (SPY). These indicators evaluate an investment's returns against its associated risks.
Sharpe ratio
Sortino ratio
Omega ratio
Calmar ratio
Martin ratio
sharpe ratio
The Sharpe ratio helps investors understand how much return they're getting for the level of risk taken. A higher Sharpe ratio indicates better risk-adjusted performance, meaning more reward for each unit of risk.
These values reflect how efficiently the investment has delivered returns relative to its volatility over different time periods. All figures are annualized and based on daily total returns.
The chart below shows the rolling Sharpe ratio of UHS compared to the benchmark. This view highlights how the investment's risk-adjusted performance has changed over time.
Volatility Chart
The current Universal Health Services, Inc. Class B volatility is 1.21%, representing the standart deviation of percentage change in the investments's value, either up or down over the past month. The chart below shows the rolling one-month volatility.
Drawdowns Chart
The Drawdowns chart displays portfolio losses from any high point along the way. It shows the maximum percentage drop from a peak to a trough over a specified period, indicating the risk of significant losses. Although chart shows positive values, it represents the percentage drop from the peak, so a value of 10% means the portfolio has dropped 10% from its highest point.
Income Statement
The income statement provides a summary of a company's revenues, expenses, and profits over a specific period. It shows how much money the company earned (revenues) and how much it spent (expenses), leading to the net income or profit. This statement is crucial for understanding a company's financial performance and profitability.
2025
2024
2023
2022
2021
2020
2019
2018
2017
2016
2015
2014
2013
2012
2011
Liabilities And Equity (USD)
15.53B
14.47B
13.97B
13.49B
13.09B
13.48B
11.67B
11.27B
10.76B
10.32B
9.63B
8.97B
8.31B
8.20B
7.67B
Temporary Equity (USD)
70.62M
13.29M
5.19M
4.70M
5.12M
4.57M
4.33M
4.29M
6.70M
9.32M
242.51M
239.55M
218.00M
234.00M
218.00M
Equity Attributable To Parent (USD)
7.28B
6.67B
6.15B
5.92B
6.09B
6.32B
5.50B
5.39B
4.99B
4.53B
4.25B
3.74B
3.25B
2.71B
2.30B
Equity Attributable To Noncontrolling Interest (USD)
The Trump administration is preparing to announce 100% tariffs on pharmaceutical companies that haven't secured pricing deals with the White House, potentially as soon as Thursday. The tariffs stem from a Section 232 investigation citing national security grounds. Major drugmakers including Pfizer, Eli Lilly, AstraZeneca, Novo Nordisk, and Johnson & Johnson have already secured three-year reprieves by agreeing to most-favored-nation pricing. The tariff threat is part of a broader pricing strategy that includes the TrumpRx.gov platform for comparing discounted drug prices.
Benzinga•Tanya Rawat
AI Insight
Identified as most exposed to hospital EBITDA headwinds of 2-4% annually due to drug pricing pressures
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Benzinga•Caroline Ryan
AI Insight
Acquiring Talkspace for $835 million to expand its virtual behavioral health platform offerings.
Universal Health Services announced a definitive agreement to acquire Talkspace for $5.25 per share, valuing the deal at approximately $835 million. The acquisition aims to strengthen UHS's outpatient strategy and expand access to virtual behavioral healthcare through Talkspace's platform of 6,000 licensed professionals. Talkspace generated $229 million in revenue in 2025 from over 1.6 million therapy and psychiatry sessions.
Benzinga•Akanksha Bakshi
AI Insight
The acquisition aligns with UHS's core growth objectives, accelerates outpatient and telehealth strategies, diversifies payor mix, and expands reach to commercially insured populations. However, stock was down 1.99% in premarket trading, suggesting some investor caution about the financing and integration.
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Benzinga•Piero Cingari
AI Insight
Plunged over 10% after revenue slightly missed estimates, marking worst session since April 2022.
Universal Health Services, Inc. (NYSE: UHS) announced that its Board of Directors approved a cash dividend of $0.20 per share payable on March 16, 2026 to shareholders of record as of March 2, 2026.
Benzinga•Prnewswire
AI Insight
The announcement of a dividend payment demonstrates the company's financial strength and commitment to returning capital to shareholders. Dividend announcements are typically viewed positively as they indicate profitability and management confidence in future cash flows.
The U.S. mental health treatment market is valued at $118 billion and is projected to grow significantly through 2030, driven by increased awareness, technology integration, and rising mental illness prevalence affecting 61 million Americans. The sector faces challenges including a shortage of mental health professionals and access gaps, while teletherapy and mental health apps have created a $2 billion market segment. Major players include facility operators like Acadia Healthcare and Universal Health Services, alongside digital platforms such as Lyra Health, Spring Health, Headspace, Calm, Talkspace, and BetterHelp.
GlobeNewswire Inc.•Marketdata Llc
AI Insight
Listed as a major competitor in behavioral health services with significant presence in the expanding mental health treatment sector
The article highlights three healthcare stocks trading at attractive valuations: DaVita, Merck, and Universal Health Services, which offer potential investment opportunities despite current market challenges.
The Motley Fool•Thomas Niel
AI Insight
Trades at a discount to peers (9x forward earnings vs 13-15x for competitors), with steady profitability and potential for earnings growth and stock re-rating
Universal Health Services reported strong Q2 2025 financial results, with revenue of $4.28 billion and EPS of $5.35, exceeding analyst estimates. The company benefited from higher Medicaid reimbursements and raised its full-year guidance, though facing potential regulatory challenges.
The Motley Fool•Jesterai
AI Insight
Exceeded earnings expectations, raised full-year guidance, showed revenue growth in acute care and behavioral health segments, and demonstrated operational efficiency improvements
Universal Health Realty Income Trust reported a slight decline in net income and funds from operations in Q2 2025, with minor revenue growth and a cautious dividend increase amid challenging healthcare operating environment.
The Motley Fool•
AI Insight
Remains a major tenant and external advisor to the REIT, with stable lease income of $8.4 million
The article explores three high-dividend healthcare REITs that have demonstrated resilience during the COVID-19 pandemic, focusing on senior housing and medical office properties with attractive dividend yields ranging from 6.4% to 7.1%.
The Motley Fool•Reuben Gregg Brewer
AI Insight
Mentioned as largest tenant of Universal Health Realty Trust, with no specific performance details provided
