UNIVERSAL HEALTH SERVICES INC UHS 65.24
Health Care · NYSE · Data as of 2026-08-18
UNIVERSAL HEALTH SERVICES INC (UHS) has delivered +6.3% annualized revenue growth, +5.5% earnings growth, and +5.2% dividend growth over 10 years of data. Ranked #393 of 1968 stocks overall and #37 of 260 in the Health Care sector by Steady Score.
About UNIVERSAL HEALTH SERVICES INC
Company Overview
Universal Health Services owns and operates acute-care hospitals and behavioral-health facilities. Acute hospitals provide emergency, surgical and inpatient services in selected markets, while behavioral facilities treat mental-health and substance-use conditions through inpatient and outpatient programs. Patients are referred by physicians, insurers, agencies and families, with operations concentrated in the United States and selected international markets.
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Business Model & Revenue
Revenue comes from patient services reimbursed by commercial insurers, Medicare, Medicaid, government agencies and individuals. Admissions, procedures, occupied days, payer mix and reimbursement rates drive sales. Labor is the largest cost, and facilities require ongoing capital and regulatory compliance. Acute Care Hospital Services and Behavioral Health Care Services have distinct utilization and payment patterns.
Key Facts & Market Position
UHS combines local acute hospitals with a broad behavioral-health network, a specialty facing sustained demand and capacity constraints. Government programs account for significant payment, exposing results to policy and audits. Clinical quality, staffing, physician relationships and patient safety are critical, while malpractice and facility regulation create substantial responsibility.