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Universal Health Services (UHS) Stock Forecast, Price Target & Predictions

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UHS Stock Forecast

Universal Health Services stock forecast is as follows: an average price target of $274.00 (represents a 46.38% upside from UHS’s last price of $187.18) and a rating consensus of 'Hold', based on 16 wall street analysts offering a 1-year stock forecast.

UHS Price Target

The average price target for Universal Health Services (UHS) is $274.00 based on 1-year price targets from 16 Wall Street analysts in the past 3 months, with a price target range of $274.00 to $274.00. This represents a potential 46.38% upside from UHS's last price of $187.18.

UHS Analyst Ratings

Hold

According to 16 Wall Street analysts, Universal Health Services's rating consensus is 'Hold'. The analyst rating breakdown for UHS stock is 0 'Strong Buy' (0.00%), 6 'Buy' (37.50%), 10 'Hold' (62.50%), 0 'Sell' (0.00%), and 0 'Strong Sell' (0.00%).

Universal Health Services Price Target by Analyst

DateAnalystCompanyPrice TargetPrice when PublishedPrice Target/Price when PublishedPrice Target/Last Closing Price
Sep 04, 2024Michael HaRobert W. Baird$274.00$236.4715.87%46.38%
Jul 26, 2024Sarah JamesRaymond James$219.00$204.996.83%17.00%
Jul 26, 2024Andrew MokBarclays$256.00$210.6821.51%36.77%
Jun 26, 2024Michael HaRobert W. Baird$236.00$187.7025.73%26.08%
Jun 05, 2024Sidharth SahooHSBC$290.00$94.00208.51%54.93%
May 20, 2024AJ RiceUBS$226.00$177.7027.18%20.74%
May 07, 2024Frank MorganRBC Capital$189.00$169.1511.74%0.97%
Apr 12, 2024Pito ChickeringDeutsche Bank$203.00$168.4020.55%8.45%
Apr 01, 2024Scott FidelStephens$185.00$182.461.39%-1.16%
Apr 25, 2023Steven ValiquetteBarclays$142.00$140.700.92%-24.14%
Jan 09, 2023Barclays$132.00$152.21-13.28%-29.48%
Jan 03, 2023Stephen BaxterWells Fargo$154.00$142.038.42%-17.73%
Jul 12, 2022Goldman Sachs$110.00$102.037.81%-41.23%
Jul 01, 2022Credit Suisse$141.00$102.2337.92%-24.67%
Jul 01, 2022Mizuho Securities$121.00$102.0718.55%-35.36%
May 03, 2022Mizuho Securities$153.00$124.9822.42%-18.26%
Apr 28, 2022Wells Fargo$118.00$124.16-4.96%-36.96%
Apr 27, 2022Stephens$135.00$124.318.60%-27.88%
Apr 27, 2022Credit Suisse$158.00$125.3226.08%-15.59%
Apr 27, 2022RBC Capital$130.00$125.323.73%-30.55%
Apr 26, 2022Ann HynesMizuho Securities$145.00$69.38108.99%-22.53%
Nov 09, 2021Jamie PerseGoldman Sachs$135.00$128.045.44%-27.88%
Oct 27, 2021Scott FidelStephens$142.00$124.5414.02%-24.14%
Oct 27, 2021Matthew BorschBMO Capital$145.00$124.5416.43%-22.53%
Oct 26, 2021Kevin FischbeckBank of America Securities$153.00$125.7921.63%-18.26%
Jul 27, 2021A.J. RiceCredit Suisse$181.00$158.4314.25%-3.30%
Jun 21, 2021Justin LakeWolfe Research$171.00$151.2013.10%-8.64%

The latest Universal Health Services stock forecast, released on Sep 04, 2024 by Michael Ha from Robert W. Baird, set a price target of $274.00, which represents a 15.87% increase from the stock price at the time of the forecast ($236.47), and a 46.38% increase from UHS last price ($187.18).

Universal Health Services Price Target by Period

1M3M12M
# Anlaysts--9
Avg Price Target--$230.89
Last Closing Price$187.18$187.18$187.18
Upside/Downside-100.00%-100.00%23.35%

In the current month, the average price target of Universal Health Services stock is -, according to 0 Wall Street analyst offering twelve months forecast. The average price target represents a -100.00% decrease as opposed to Universal Health Services's last price of $187.18. This month's average price target is down NaN% compared to last quarter, and down -100.00% compared to last year.

Analyst Ratings Upgrades/Downgrades

DateCompanyPrevious RatingNew RatingRating Change
Dec 16, 2024Goldman SachsBuyNeutralDowngrade
Oct 28, 2024KeyBancSector WeightSector WeightHold
Oct 28, 2024Cowen & Co.BuyBuyHold
Oct 22, 2024Wells FargoSector PerformSector PerformHold
Oct 22, 2024UBSUnderperformUnderperformHold
Oct 16, 2024Cowen & Co.HoldBuyUpgrade
Oct 10, 2024KeyBancSector WeightInitialise
Oct 01, 2024Wells FargoSector PerformSector PerformHold
Oct 01, 2024UBSUnderperformUnderperformHold
Sep 09, 2024RBC CapitalSector PerformSector PerformHold
Sep 04, 2024UBSUnderperformUnderperformHold
Sep 04, 2024Wells FargoBuyBuyHold
Aug 14, 2024UBSUnderperformUnderperformHold
Aug 14, 2024Wells FargoBuyBuyHold
Jul 30, 2024Wells FargoOverweightOverweightHold
Jul 26, 2024StephensUnderperformUnderperformHold
Jul 26, 2024UBSSector PerformSector PerformHold
Jul 26, 2024Cowen & Co.HoldHoldHold
Jul 26, 2024Cantor FitzgeraldNeutralUpgrade
Jul 26, 2024BarclaysEqual-WeightOverweightUpgrade
Jul 10, 2024BarclaysEqual-WeightEqual-WeightHold
Jun 26, 2024StephensUnderperformUnderperformHold
Jun 26, 2024UBSSector PerformSector PerformHold
May 20, 2024Wells FargoSector PerformSector PerformHold
May 20, 2024UBSUnderperformUnderperformHold
May 20, 2024UBSNeutralBuyUpgrade
May 07, 2024RBC CapitalSector PerformSector PerformHold
Apr 30, 2024Cowen & Co.HoldHoldHold
Apr 12, 2024Deutsche BankBuyBuyHold
Apr 01, 2024StephensOverweightOverweightHold
Mar 28, 2024Wells FargoSector PerformSector PerformHold
Feb 29, 2024UBSNeutralNeutralHold
Dec 11, 2023Goldman SachsSellBuyUpgrade
Jun 02, 2023Bank of America SecuritiesNeutralBuyUpgrade
Apr 19, 2023J.P. MorganNeutralInitialise
Mar 10, 2023CFRAHoldUpgrade
Jan 03, 2023Wells FargoUnderweightEqual-WeightUpgrade
Dec 16, 2022Bank of America SecuritiesNeutralUpgrade
Nov 25, 2022Credit SuisseOutperformOutperformHold
Jul 12, 2022Goldman SachsSellSellHold
Jul 06, 2022BMO CapitalMarket PerformDowngrade
Jul 01, 2022Credit SuisseOutperformOutperformHold
Apr 28, 2022Wells FargoUnderweightUnderweightHold
Apr 27, 2022StephensEqual-WeightEqual-WeightHold
Apr 27, 2022Credit SuisseOutperformOutperformHold
Apr 27, 2022RBC CapitalSector PerformSector PerformHold
Apr 26, 2022Mizuho SecuritiesBuyBuyHold
Apr 25, 2022Seaport GlobalNeutralNeutralDowngrade
Feb 28, 2022Seaport GlobalNeutralDowngrade
Feb 28, 2022SVB LeerinkMarket PerformMarket PerformHold

Universal Health Services's last stock rating was published by Goldman Sachs on Dec 16, 2024. The company Downgrade its UHS rating from "Buy" to "Neutral".

Universal Health Services Financial Forecast

Universal Health Services Revenue Forecast

Dec 26Sep 26Jun 26Mar 26Dec 25Sep 25Jun 25Mar 25Dec 24Sep 24Jun 24Mar 24Dec 23Sep 23Jun 23Mar 23Dec 22Sep 22Jun 22Mar 22Dec 21Sep 21Jun 21Mar 21Dec 20Sep 20Jun 20Mar 20Dec 19Sep 19
Revenue------------$3.70B$3.56B$3.55B$3.47B$3.45B$3.34B$3.32B$3.29B$3.28B$3.16B$3.20B$3.01B$3.09B$2.91B$2.73B$2.83B$2.90B$2.82B
Avg Forecast$4.52B$4.43B$4.38B$4.30B$4.26B$4.20B$4.15B$4.08B$4.01B$3.90B$3.87B$3.78B$3.66B$3.54B$3.50B$3.45B$3.40B$3.28B$3.28B$3.24B$3.13B$3.10B$3.02B$2.94B$2.99B$2.78B$2.46B$2.92B$2.88B$2.77B
High Forecast$4.58B$4.49B$4.44B$4.35B$4.32B$4.26B$4.20B$4.13B$4.10B$3.90B$3.87B$3.78B$3.73B$3.54B$3.55B$3.49B$3.44B$3.28B$3.28B$3.24B$3.13B$3.10B$3.02B$2.94B$2.99B$2.78B$2.46B$2.92B$2.88B$2.77B
Low Forecast$4.47B$4.38B$4.33B$4.25B$4.22B$4.16B$4.10B$4.05B$3.96B$3.90B$3.87B$3.78B$3.61B$3.54B$3.46B$3.41B$3.35B$3.28B$3.28B$3.24B$3.13B$3.10B$3.02B$2.94B$2.99B$2.78B$2.46B$2.92B$2.88B$2.77B
# Analysts64464379109991099988889999633322
Surprise %------------1.01%1.01%1.01%1.01%1.01%1.02%1.01%1.02%1.04%1.02%1.06%1.02%1.03%1.05%1.11%0.97%1.01%1.02%

Universal Health Services's average Quarter revenue forecast for Mar 24 based on 9 analysts is $3.78B, with a low forecast of $3.78B, and a high forecast of $3.78B. UHS's average Quarter revenue forecast represents a 1.97% increase compared to the company's last Quarter revenue of $3.70B (Dec 23).

Universal Health Services EBITDA Forecast

Dec 26Sep 26Jun 26Mar 26Dec 25Sep 25Jun 25Mar 25Dec 24Sep 24Jun 24Mar 24Dec 23Sep 23Jun 23Mar 23Dec 22Sep 22Jun 22Mar 22Dec 21Sep 21Jun 21Mar 21Dec 20Sep 20Jun 20Mar 20Dec 19Sep 19
# Analysts64464379109991099988889999633322
EBITDA------------$490.67M$420.59M$417.27M$406.60M$414.57M$415.74M$379.26M$365.44M$463.55M$440.61M$581.21M$426.07M$558.03M$470.20M$481.80M$347.85M$483.94M$296.15M
Avg Forecast$646.79M$634.07M$626.45M$614.69M$610.05M$601.59M$593.32M$583.85M$573.29M$558.68M$553.13M$501.84M$524.03M$507.00M$501.15M$456.22M$495.69M$462.09M$460.87M$414.75M$441.10M$436.87M$424.43M$394.16M$420.03M$391.41M$345.59M$459.71M$405.43M$390.11M
High Forecast$655.38M$642.49M$634.77M$622.85M$618.15M$609.57M$601.20M$591.00M$586.22M$558.71M$553.13M$602.21M$534.05M$507.00M$507.80M$547.47M$594.83M$462.09M$460.87M$497.70M$441.10M$436.87M$424.43M$472.99M$420.03M$391.41M$345.59M$551.65M$405.43M$390.11M
Low Forecast$639.55M$626.97M$619.45M$607.81M$603.22M$594.85M$586.68M$579.56M$566.11M$558.65M$553.13M$401.48M$516.87M$507.00M$495.54M$364.98M$396.56M$462.09M$460.87M$331.80M$441.10M$436.87M$424.43M$315.33M$420.03M$391.41M$345.59M$367.77M$405.43M$390.11M
Surprise %------------0.94%0.83%0.83%0.89%0.84%0.90%0.82%0.88%1.05%1.01%1.37%1.08%1.33%1.20%1.39%0.76%1.19%0.76%

9 analysts predict UHS's average Quarter EBITDA for Mar 24 to be $501.84M, with a high of $602.21M and a low of $401.48M. This is 2.28% upper than Universal Health Services's previous annual EBITDA (Dec 23) of $490.67M.

Universal Health Services Net Income Forecast

Dec 26Sep 26Jun 26Mar 26Dec 25Sep 25Jun 25Mar 25Dec 24Sep 24Jun 24Mar 24Dec 23Sep 23Jun 23Mar 23Dec 22Sep 22Jun 22Mar 22Dec 21Sep 21Jun 21Mar 21Dec 20Sep 20Jun 20Mar 20Dec 19Sep 19
# Analysts64464379109991099988889999633322
Net Income------------$216.38M$166.99M$171.31M$163.12M$174.82M$182.81M$164.06M$153.91M$233.91M$218.35M$325.02M$209.09M$308.71M$241.28M$251.93M$142.04M$245.18M$97.19M
Avg Forecast$338.88M$306.23M$338.56M$299.24M$319.08M$289.42M$321.50M$285.04M$281.93M$253.13M$224.96M$209.70M$196.88M$161.43M$165.75M$190.64M$255.70M$165.06M$159.57M$173.31M$194.92M$186.89M$182.79M$193.43M$189.16M$130.73M$49.80M$187.71M$174.35M$154.87M
High Forecast$344.73M$311.51M$344.41M$304.41M$324.59M$294.41M$327.05M$302.38M$304.19M$255.06M$224.96M$251.64M$202.09M$161.43M$168.61M$228.77M$306.85M$165.06M$159.57M$207.97M$194.92M$186.89M$182.79M$232.12M$189.16M$130.73M$49.80M$225.25M$174.35M$154.87M
Low Forecast$333.95M$301.77M$333.64M$294.89M$314.44M$285.21M$316.83M$254.53M$270.47M$251.20M$224.95M$167.76M$189.71M$161.42M$163.34M$152.51M$204.56M$165.06M$159.57M$138.65M$194.92M$186.89M$182.79M$154.75M$189.16M$130.73M$49.80M$150.17M$174.35M$154.87M
Surprise %------------1.10%1.03%1.03%0.86%0.68%1.11%1.03%0.89%1.20%1.17%1.78%1.08%1.63%1.85%5.06%0.76%1.41%0.63%

Universal Health Services's average Quarter net income forecast for Mar 24 is $209.70M, with a range of $167.76M to $251.64M. UHS's average Quarter net income forecast represents a -3.08% decrease compared to the company's last Quarter net income of $216.38M (Dec 23).

Universal Health Services SG&A Forecast

Dec 26Sep 26Jun 26Mar 26Dec 25Sep 25Jun 25Mar 25Dec 24Sep 24Jun 24Mar 24Dec 23Sep 23Jun 23Mar 23Dec 22Sep 22Jun 22Mar 22Dec 21Sep 21Jun 21Mar 21Dec 20Sep 20Jun 20Mar 20Dec 19Sep 19
# Analysts64464379109991099988889999633322
SG&A------------$5.41B$1.82B$1.81B$1.79B$1.74B$1.71B$1.72B$1.72B$1.65B$1.58B$1.52B$1.53B$1.50B$1.43B$1.34B$1.46B$1.46B$1.44B
Avg Forecast$2.27B$2.23B$2.20B$2.16B$2.14B$2.11B$2.09B$2.05B$2.02B$1.96B$1.94B$1.90B$1.84B$1.78B$1.76B$1.73B$1.77B$1.65B$1.65B$1.63B$1.58B$1.56B$1.52B$1.41B$1.50B$1.40B$1.24B$1.93B$1.45B$1.39B
High Forecast$2.30B$2.26B$2.23B$2.19B$2.17B$2.14B$2.11B$2.08B$2.06B$1.96B$1.94B$1.90B$1.88B$1.78B$1.79B$1.76B$2.12B$1.65B$1.65B$1.63B$1.58B$1.56B$1.52B$1.70B$1.50B$1.40B$1.24B$2.32B$1.45B$1.39B
Low Forecast$2.25B$2.20B$2.18B$2.14B$2.12B$2.09B$2.06B$2.04B$1.99B$1.96B$1.94B$1.90B$1.82B$1.78B$1.74B$1.72B$1.41B$1.65B$1.65B$1.63B$1.58B$1.56B$1.52B$1.13B$1.50B$1.40B$1.24B$1.54B$1.45B$1.39B
Surprise %------------2.94%1.02%1.02%1.03%0.98%1.04%1.05%1.06%1.05%1.01%1.00%1.08%1.00%1.03%1.08%0.76%1.01%1.03%

Universal Health Services's average Quarter SG&A projection for Mar 24 is $1.90B, based on 9 Wall Street analysts, with a range of $1.90B to $1.90B. The forecast indicates a -64.91% fall compared to UHS last annual SG&A of $5.41B (Dec 23).

Universal Health Services EPS Forecast

Dec 26Sep 26Jun 26Mar 26Dec 25Sep 25Jun 25Mar 25Dec 24Sep 24Jun 24Mar 24Dec 23Sep 23Jun 23Mar 23Dec 22Sep 22Jun 22Mar 22Dec 21Sep 21Jun 21Mar 21Dec 20Sep 20Jun 20Mar 20Dec 19Sep 19
# Analysts64464379109991099988889999633322
EPS------------$3.09$2.58$2.44$2.31$2.45$2.52$2.22$2.05$2.97$2.65$3.86$2.47$3.64$2.85$2.98$1.65$2.81$1.11
Avg Forecast$4.98$4.50$4.97$4.39$4.68$4.25$4.72$4.19$4.14$3.72$3.30$3.15$2.89$2.37$2.43$2.19$2.96$2.43$2.35$2.47$2.87$2.75$2.69$2.27$2.79$1.92$0.73$2.58$2.57$2.28
High Forecast$5.06$4.57$5.06$4.47$4.77$4.32$4.80$4.44$4.47$3.74$3.30$3.15$2.97$2.37$2.48$2.23$3.02$2.43$2.35$2.47$2.87$2.75$2.69$2.27$2.79$1.92$0.73$2.58$2.57$2.28
Low Forecast$4.90$4.43$4.90$4.33$4.62$4.19$4.65$3.74$3.97$3.69$3.30$3.15$2.79$2.37$2.40$2.16$2.91$2.43$2.35$2.47$2.87$2.75$2.69$2.27$2.79$1.92$0.73$2.58$2.57$2.28
Surprise %------------1.07%1.09%1.00%1.05%0.83%1.04%0.94%0.83%1.03%0.96%1.43%1.09%1.31%1.48%4.06%0.64%1.09%0.49%

According to 9 Wall Street analysts, Universal Health Services's projected average Quarter EPS for Mar 24 is $3.15, with a low estimate of $3.15 and a high estimate of $3.15. This represents a 1.81% increase compared to UHS previous annual EPS of $3.09 (Dec 23).

Universal Health Services Peer Comparison by Price Target

TickerCompanyLast Closing PriceAvg Price TargetUpside/DownsideAvg Rating
SEMSelect Medical$19.60$40.00104.08%Buy
AMNAMN Healthcare Services$27.22$51.0087.36%Buy
ACHCAcadia Healthcare$43.74$81.5086.33%Buy
CYHCommunity Health Systems$3.32$5.0050.60%Buy
UHSUniversal Health Services$187.18$274.0046.38%Hold
SGRYSurgery Partners$25.75$36.3341.09%Buy
HCAHCA Healthcare$327.62$413.2026.12%Buy
THCTenet Healthcare$139.37$167.6720.31%Buy
ENSGEnsign Group$140.58$167.3319.03%Buy
ADUSAddus HomeCare$126.27$146.2015.78%Buy
EHCEncompass Health$95.57$107.5012.48%Buy
DVADaVita$173.77$145.00-16.56%Hold
FMSFresenius Medical Care AG & Co. KGaA$24.84$17.85-28.14%Hold

UHS Forecast FAQ

Is Universal Health Services a good buy?

No, according to 16 Wall Street analysts, Universal Health Services (UHS) is considered a 'Hold'. The rating consensus is based on 0 'Strong Buy' and 6 'Buy' recommendations, accounting for 37.50% of UHS's total ratings.

What is UHS's price target?

Universal Health Services (UHS) average price target is $274 with a range of $274 to $274, implying a 46.38% from its last price of $187.18. The data is based on 16 Wall Street analysts who provided a twelve-month price target estimate in the last three months.

Will Universal Health Services stock go up soon?

According to Wall Street analysts' prediction for UHS stock, the company can go up by 46.38% (from the last price of $187.18 to the average price target of $274), up by 46.38% based on the highest stock price target, and up by 46.38% based on the lowest stock price target.

Can Universal Health Services stock reach $300?

UHS's average twelve months analyst stock price target of $274 does not support the claim that Universal Health Services can reach $300 in the near future.

What are Universal Health Services's analysts' financial forecasts?

Universal Health Services's analysts financial forecasts for the fiscal year (Dec 2025) are as follows: average revenue is $16.69B (high $16.91B, low $16.52B), average EBITDA is $2.39B (high $2.42B, low $2.36B), average net income is $1.22B (high $1.25B, low $1.17B), average SG&A $8.4B (high $8.51B, low $8.31B), and average EPS is $17.84 (high $18.33, low $17.19). UHS's analysts financial forecasts for the fiscal year (Dec 2026) are as follows: average revenue is $17.62B (high $17.86B, low $17.43B), average EBITDA is $2.52B (high $2.56B, low $2.49B), average net income is $1.28B (high $1.31B, low $1.26B), average SG&A $8.87B (high $8.98B, low $8.77B), and average EPS is $18.84 (high $19.16, low $18.56).

Did the UHS's actual financial results beat the analysts' financial forecasts?

Based on Universal Health Services's last annual report (Dec 2023), the company's revenue was $14.28B, beating the average analysts forecast of $14.15B by 0.90%. Apple's EBITDA was $1.71B, missing the average prediction of $1.99B by -13.82%. The company's net income was $717.8M, beating the average estimation of $714.7M by 0.43%. Apple's SG&A was $0, missing the average forecast of $7.12B by -100.00%. Lastly, the company's EPS was $10.24, beating the average prediction of $9.89 by 3.54%. In terms of the last quarterly report (Dec 2023), Universal Health Services's revenue was $3.7B, beating the average analysts' forecast of $3.66B by 1.14%. The company's EBITDA was $490.67M, missing the average prediction of $524.03M by -6.37%. Universal Health Services's net income was $216.38M, beating the average estimation of $196.88M by 9.90%. The company's SG&A was $5.41B, beating the average forecast of $1.84B by 193.92%. Lastly, the company's EPS was $3.09, beating the average prediction of $2.89 by 6.90%