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Universal Health (GB:0LJL)
LSE:0LJL
Universal Health (0LJL) Share Price & Analysis
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0LJL Stock Chart & Stats
Day’s Range$0 - $0
52-Week Range$119.52 - $182.68
Previous Close$159.99
Volume259.00
Average Volume (3M)182.00
Market Cap
$9.60B
Enterprise Value$14.90B
Total Cash (Recent Filing)$119.44M
Total Debt (Recent Filing)$5.37B
Price to Earnings (P/E)15.6
Beta1.10
Next Earnings
Apr 24, 2024EPS Estimate
$3.15Last Dividend Ex-Date
Feb 29, 2024Dividend Yield0.49%
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)10.25
Shares Outstanding67,221,337
10 Day Avg. Volume1
30 Day Avg. Volume182
Standard Deviation0.10
R-Squared0.26
Alpha0.00820
Financial Highlights & Ratios
Price to Book (P/B)4.89
Price to Sales (P/S)0.56
Price to Cash Flow (P/CF)6.00
P/FCF Ratio5.50
Enterprise Value/Market CapN/A
Enterprise Value/Revenue1.04
Enterprise Value/Gross Profit1.04
Enterprise Value/Ebitda18.08
Forecast
1Y Price Target
$186.93Price Target Upside16.84% Upside
Rating ConsensusModerate Buy
Number of Analyst Covering14
Universal Health News
PremiumCompany Announcements
Universal Health Sets 2024 Executive Incentive Bonuses
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Financial PerformanceAnalyst expects UHS to top its EBITDA guidance with achievable growth targets in acute and behavioral segments, showcasing potential for robust financial health.
Growth PotentialWith UHS consistently outperforming state Medicaid program forecasts, investors might see this as an indicator of the company's ability to surpass expectations and drive growth.
Market ExpectationsStrong intra-quarter acute vol data suggests robust operational performance, potentially leading to positive surprises in market performance.
Bears Say
Financial PerformanceCore 4Q23 results missed estimates driven by Acute, with Behavioral modestly ahead excluding new Medicaid SDP.
Legal IssuesA jury awarded a plaintiff $535MM in damages against UHS, indicating significant legal and financial challenges.
Sector Specific ChallengesSpecialty workforce shortages continue to be a headwind to growth.
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Options Prices
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Ownership Overview
5.35% Insiders
41.36% Mutual Funds
23.83% Other Institutional Investors
29.46% Public Companies and
Individual Investors
0LJL FAQ
What was Universal Health’s price range in the past 12 months?
Universal Health lowest share price was $119.52 and its highest was $182.68 in the past 12 months.
What is Universal Health’s market cap?
Currently, no data Available
When is Universal Health’s upcoming earnings report date?
Universal Health’s upcoming earnings report date is Apr 24, 2024 which is in 5 days.
How were Universal Health’s earnings last quarter?
Universal Health released its earnings results on Feb 27, 2024. The company reported $3.13 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $2.891 by $0.239.
Is Universal Health overvalued?
According to Wall Street analysts Universal Health’s price is currently Undervalued.
Does Universal Health pay dividends?
Universal Health pays a Quarterly dividend of $0.2 which represents an annual dividend yield of 0.49%. See more information on Universal Health dividends here
What is Universal Health’s EPS estimate?
Universal Health’s EPS estimate is $3.15.
How many shares outstanding does Universal Health have?
Universal Health has 59,969,746 shares outstanding.
What happened to Universal Health’s price movement after its last earnings report?
Universal Health reported an EPS of $3.13 in its last earnings report, beating expectations of $2.891. Following the earnings report the stock price went down -0.766%.
Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of Universal Health?
Among the largest hedge funds holding Universal Health’s share is First Eagle Investment Management LLC. It holds Universal Health’s shares valued at 706M.
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Universal Health Stock Smart Score
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Analyst Consensus
Moderate Buy
Average Price Target:
$186.93 (16.84% Upside)
$186.93 (16.84% Upside)
Blogger Sentiment
Bullish
GB:0LJL Sentiment 100%
Sector Average 70%
Sector Average 70%
News Sentiment
Very Bullish
Bullish news 100%
Bearish news 0%
Bearish news 0%
Technicals
SMA
Positive
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
18.13%
12-Months-Change
Fundamentals
Return on Equity
11.89%
Trailing 12-Months
Asset Growth
3.37%
Trailing 12-Months
Company Description
Universal Health
Universal Health Services, Inc. operates as a healthcare management company, which through its subsidiaries, owns and operates acute care hospitals, behavioral health centers, surgical hospitals, ambulatory surgery centers, and radiation oncology centers. It operates through the following segments: Acute Care Hospital Services, Behavioral Health Care Services, and Other. The Other segment consists of centralized services such as information technology, purchasing, reimbursement, accounting and finance, taxation, legal, advertising, and design and construction. The company was founded by Alan B. Miller in 1979 and is headquartered in King of Prussia, PA.
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0LJL Earnings Call
Q4 2024
0:00 / 0:00
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0LJL Net revenue Breakdown
29.49% Managed Care (HMO and PPOs)
16.04% Managed Medicaid
12.00% Managed Medicare
11.25% Medicare
31.22% Other
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0LJL Stock 12 Months Forecast
Average Price Target
$186.93
▲(16.84% Upside)
Technical Analysis
Best Analysts Covering 0LJL
1 Year
1 Year Success Rate
10/14 ratings generated profit
1 Year Average Return
+5.28%
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