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Universal Health Faces $500 Million Verdict in Nevada

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  • UHS of Delaware, Inc. faced a lawsuit over physicians leaving St. Mary’s Medical Group.
  • A verdict awarded $4.7 million in compensatory and $500 million in punitive damages, expected to be reduced.
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Universal Health Faces $500 Million Verdict in Nevada

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Universal Health ( (UHS) ) has provided an update.

Universal Health Services, Inc.’s subsidiary, UHS of Delaware, Inc., along with Pinnacle Management Group NV, LLC and several individuals, faced a lawsuit in Washoe County, Nevada, concerning allegations of interference with contractual relationships due to physicians leaving St. Mary’s Medical Group in Reno to join Pinnacle Medical Group in 2021. On September 26, 2025, a verdict was rendered against UHS of Delaware, Inc. and other defendants for $4.7 million in compensatory damages and $500 million in punitive damages, though the latter is expected to be reduced significantly. The defendants are considering legal options to challenge the verdict.

The most recent analyst rating on (UHS) stock is a Buy with a $280.00 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on Universal Health stock, see the UHS Stock Forecast page.

Spark’s Take on UHS Stock

According to Spark, TipRanks’ AI Analyst, UHS is a Outperform.

Universal Health Services demonstrates strong financial performance with consistent growth and efficient debt management, which is the most significant factor in its overall score. Technical indicators suggest a positive trend, though caution is advised due to potential overbought conditions. Valuation metrics indicate the stock is undervalued, but the low dividend yield may deter some investors. The mixed sentiment from the earnings call reflects both growth prospects and operational challenges.

To see Spark’s full report on UHS stock, click here.

More about Universal Health

Average Trading Volume: 840,291

Technical Sentiment Signal: Strong Buy

Current Market Cap: $12.78B

For detailed information about UHS stock, go to TipRanks’ Stock Analysis page.

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