Universal Health Services (UHS) Stock Forecast, Price Target & Predictions
UHS Stock Forecast
Universal Health Services stock forecast is as follows: an average price target of $208.47 (represents a 5.50% upside from UHS’s last price of $197.61) 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 $208.47 based on 1-year price targets from 16 Wall Street analysts in the past 3 months, with a price target range of $580.00 to $110.00. This represents a potential 5.50% upside from UHS's last price of $197.61.
UHS Analyst Ratings
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%), 7 'Buy' (43.75%), 9 'Hold' (56.25%), 0 'Sell' (0.00%), and 0 'Strong Sell' (0.00%).
Universal Health Services Price Target by Analyst
| Date | Analyst | Company | Price Target | Price when Published | Price Target/Price when Published | Price Target/Last Closing Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 04, 2024 | Michael Ha | Robert W. Baird | $274.00 | $236.47 | 15.87% | 38.66% |
| Jul 26, 2024 | Sarah James | Raymond James | $219.00 | $204.99 | 6.83% | 10.82% |
| Jul 26, 2024 | Andrew Mok | Barclays | $256.00 | $210.68 | 21.51% | 29.55% |
| Jun 26, 2024 | Michael Ha | Robert W. Baird | $236.00 | $187.70 | 25.73% | 19.43% |
| Jun 05, 2024 | Sidharth Sahoo | HSBC | $580.00 | $188.00 | 208.50% | 193.51% |
| May 20, 2024 | AJ Rice | UBS | $226.00 | $177.70 | 27.18% | 14.37% |
| May 07, 2024 | Frank Morgan | RBC Capital | $189.00 | $169.15 | 11.74% | -4.36% |
| Apr 12, 2024 | Pito Chickering | Deutsche Bank | $203.00 | $168.40 | 20.55% | 2.73% |
| Apr 01, 2024 | Scott Fidel | Stephens | $185.00 | $182.46 | 1.39% | -6.38% |
| Apr 25, 2023 | Steven Valiquette | Barclays | $142.00 | $140.70 | 0.92% | -28.14% |
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 38.66% increase from UHS last price ($197.61).
Universal Health Services Price Target by Period
| 1M | 3M | 12M | |
|---|---|---|---|
| # Anlaysts | - | 1 | 9 |
| Avg Price Target | - | $274.00 | $263.11 |
| Last Closing Price | $197.61 | $197.61 | $197.61 |
| Upside/Downside | -100.00% | 38.66% | 33.15% |
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 $197.61. This month's average price target is down -100.00% compared to last quarter, and down -100.00% compared to last year.
Analyst Ratings Upgrades/Downgrades
| Date | Company | Previous Rating | New Rating | Rating Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 28, 2024 | KeyBanc | Sector Weight | Sector Weight | Hold |
| Oct 28, 2024 | Cowen & Co. | Buy | Buy | Hold |
| Oct 22, 2024 | Wells Fargo | Sector Perform | Sector Perform | Hold |
| Oct 22, 2024 | UBS | Underperform | Underperform | Hold |
| Oct 16, 2024 | Cowen & Co. | Hold | Buy | Upgrade |
| Oct 10, 2024 | KeyBanc | - | Sector Weight | Initialise |
| Oct 01, 2024 | UBS | Underperform | Underperform | Hold |
| Oct 01, 2024 | Wells Fargo | Sector Perform | Sector Perform | Hold |
| Sep 09, 2024 | RBC Capital | Sector Perform | Sector Perform | Hold |
| Sep 04, 2024 | UBS | Underperform | Underperform | Hold |
Universal Health Services's last stock rating was published by KeyBanc on Oct 28, 2024. The company gave UHS a "Sector Weight" rating, the same as its previous rate.
Universal Health Services Financial Forecast
Universal Health Services Revenue Forecast
| Dec 26 | Sep 26 | Jun 26 | Mar 26 | Dec 25 | Sep 25 | Jun 25 | Mar 25 | Dec 24 | Sep 24 | Jun 24 | Mar 24 | Dec 23 | Sep 23 | Jun 23 | Mar 23 | Dec 22 | Sep 22 | Jun 22 | Mar 22 | Dec 21 | Sep 21 | Jun 21 | Mar 21 | Dec 20 | Sep 20 | Jun 20 | Mar 20 | Dec 19 | Sep 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 | $4.42B | $4.38B | $4.29B | $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 | $4.61B | $4.50B | $4.46B | $4.38B | $4.34B | $4.28B | $4.23B | $4.13B | $4.10B | $3.90B | $3.87B | $3.78B | $3.73B | $3.54B | $3.57B | $3.51B | $3.46B | $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 | $4.46B | $4.36B | $4.32B | $4.24B | $4.21B | $4.15B | $4.10B | $4.05B | $3.96B | $3.90B | $3.87B | $3.78B | $3.61B | $3.54B | $3.46B | $3.40B | $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 |
| # Analysts | 5 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 8 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 6 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 2 |
| 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 26 | Sep 26 | Jun 26 | Mar 26 | Dec 25 | Sep 25 | Jun 25 | Mar 25 | Dec 24 | Sep 24 | Jun 24 | Mar 24 | Dec 23 | Sep 23 | Jun 23 | Mar 23 | Dec 22 | Sep 22 | Jun 22 | Mar 22 | Dec 21 | Sep 21 | Jun 21 | Mar 21 | Dec 20 | Sep 20 | Jun 20 | Mar 20 | Dec 19 | Sep 19 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| # Analysts | 5 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 8 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 6 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 2 |
| 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 | $648.56M | $633.99M | $628.01M | $616.22M | $611.71M | $603.07M | $595.81M | $586.18M | $575.71M | $560.19M | $554.63M | $501.84M | $525.45M | $508.38M | $502.51M | $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 | $660.99M | $646.14M | $640.05M | $628.03M | $623.44M | $614.63M | $607.23M | $593.37M | $588.69M | $560.22M | $554.63M | $602.21M | $535.50M | $508.38M | $512.14M | $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 | $640.11M | $625.72M | $619.83M | $608.19M | $603.74M | $595.21M | $588.04M | $581.87M | $568.49M | $560.16M | $554.63M | $401.48M | $518.27M | $508.38M | $495.96M | $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 % | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 0.93% | 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 26 | Sep 26 | Jun 26 | Mar 26 | Dec 25 | Sep 25 | Jun 25 | Mar 25 | Dec 24 | Sep 24 | Jun 24 | Mar 24 | Dec 23 | Sep 23 | Jun 23 | Mar 23 | Dec 22 | Sep 22 | Jun 22 | Mar 22 | Dec 21 | Sep 21 | Jun 21 | Mar 21 | Dec 20 | Sep 20 | Jun 20 | Mar 20 | Dec 19 | Sep 19 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| # Analysts | 5 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 8 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 6 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 2 |
| 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 | $338.20M | $305.14M | $334.34M | $305.10M | $318.68M | $287.32M | $319.57M | $286.58M | $285.02M | $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 | $346.63M | $312.74M | $342.67M | $312.70M | $326.62M | $294.48M | $327.54M | $302.54M | $309.00M | $255.06M | $224.96M | $251.64M | $202.09M | $161.43M | $169.88M | $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 | $332.47M | $299.97M | $328.67M | $299.93M | $313.28M | $282.45M | $314.16M | $253.96M | $272.69M | $251.20M | $224.95M | $167.76M | $189.71M | $161.42M | $162.94M | $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 26 | Sep 26 | Jun 26 | Mar 26 | Dec 25 | Sep 25 | Jun 25 | Mar 25 | Dec 24 | Sep 24 | Jun 24 | Mar 24 | Dec 23 | Sep 23 | Jun 23 | Mar 23 | Dec 22 | Sep 22 | Jun 22 | Mar 22 | Dec 21 | Sep 21 | Jun 21 | Mar 21 | Dec 20 | Sep 20 | Jun 20 | Mar 20 | Dec 19 | Sep 19 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| # Analysts | 5 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 8 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 6 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 2 |
| 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 | $2.22B | $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 | $2.32B | $2.27B | $2.24B | $2.20B | $2.19B | $2.15B | $2.13B | $2.08B | $2.06B | $1.96B | $1.94B | $1.90B | $1.88B | $1.78B | $1.80B | $1.77B | $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 | $2.24B | $2.19B | $2.17B | $2.13B | $2.12B | $2.09B | $2.06B | $2.04B | $1.99B | $1.96B | $1.94B | $1.90B | $1.82B | $1.78B | $1.74B | $1.71B | $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 26 | Sep 26 | Jun 26 | Mar 26 | Dec 25 | Sep 25 | Jun 25 | Mar 25 | Dec 24 | Sep 24 | Jun 24 | Mar 24 | Dec 23 | Sep 23 | Jun 23 | Mar 23 | Dec 22 | Sep 22 | Jun 22 | Mar 22 | Dec 21 | Sep 21 | Jun 21 | Mar 21 | Dec 20 | Sep 20 | Jun 20 | Mar 20 | Dec 19 | Sep 19 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| # Analysts | 5 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 8 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 6 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 2 |
| 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 | $4.97 | $4.48 | $4.91 | $4.48 | $4.68 | $4.22 | $4.69 | $4.21 | $4.18 | $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 | $5.09 | $4.59 | $5.03 | $4.59 | $4.80 | $4.32 | $4.81 | $4.44 | $4.54 | $3.74 | $3.30 | $3.15 | $2.97 | $2.37 | $2.49 | $2.25 | $3.04 | $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 | $4.88 | $4.40 | $4.83 | $4.40 | $4.60 | $4.15 | $4.61 | $3.73 | $4.00 | $3.69 | $3.30 | $3.15 | $2.79 | $2.37 | $2.39 | $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
| Ticker | Company | Last Closing Price | Avg Price Target | Upside/Downside | Avg Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AMN | AMN Healthcare Services | $25.70 | $89.80 | 249.42% | Buy |
| CYH | Community Health Systems | $3.75 | $11.00 | 193.33% | Buy |
| ACHC | Acadia Healthcare Company | $38.59 | $82.33 | 113.35% | Buy |
| SGRY | Surgery Partners | $23.35 | $40.80 | 74.73% | Buy |
| ADUS | Addus HomeCare | $120.84 | $132.80 | 9.90% | Buy |
| UHS | Universal Health Services | $197.61 | $208.47 | 5.50% | Hold |
| SEM | Select Medical | $39.07 | $40.00 | 2.38% | Buy |
| ENSG | Ensign Group | $147.35 | $148.20 | 0.58% | Buy |
| EHC | Encompass Health | $99.40 | $97.00 | -2.41% | Buy |
| HCA | HCA Healthcare | $332.24 | $310.75 | -6.47% | Buy |
| THC | Tenet Healthcare | $147.92 | $128.60 | -13.06% | Buy |
| FMS | Fresenius Medical Care AG & Co. KGaA | $21.98 | $17.85 | -18.79% | Hold |
| DVA | DaVita | $164.14 | $125.50 | -23.54% | Hold |