2,810 Shares in Universal Health Services, Inc. (NYSE:UHS) Bought by Measured Wealth Private Client Group LLC

Measured Wealth Private Client Group LLC purchased a new stake in shares of Universal Health Services, Inc. (NYSE:UHS) during the fourth quarter, according to its most recent Form 13F filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission. The firm purchased 2,810 shares of the health services provider’s stock, valued at approximately $504,000.

A number of other institutional investors and hedge funds have also bought and sold shares of the business. R Squared Ltd purchased a new stake in shares of Universal Health Services during the fourth quarter worth about $29,000. Financial Management Professionals Inc. bought a new position in Universal Health Services in the 3rd quarter worth approximately $32,000. True Wealth Design LLC purchased a new stake in Universal Health Services during the 3rd quarter valued at approximately $39,000. Huntington National Bank raised its position in shares of Universal Health Services by 414.3% during the third quarter. Huntington National Bank now owns 180 shares of the health services provider’s stock valued at $41,000 after buying an additional 145 shares during the last quarter. Finally, Sentry Investment Management LLC purchased a new position in shares of Universal Health Services in the third quarter worth $64,000. 86.05% of the stock is owned by institutional investors.

Analyst Ratings Changes

Several equities analysts recently weighed in on UHS shares. Barclays raised their target price on shares of Universal Health Services from $256.00 to $271.00 and gave the company an “overweight” rating in a research note on Friday, October 25th. Bank of America began coverage on Universal Health Services in a report on Wednesday, November 6th. They issued a “neutral” rating and a $223.00 target price on the stock. JPMorgan Chase & Co. reissued a “neutral” rating and set a $226.00 price target on shares of Universal Health Services in a research note on Tuesday, December 17th. TD Cowen reduced their price objective on Universal Health Services from $275.00 to $251.00 and set a “buy” rating on the stock in a research note on Tuesday, November 26th. Finally, Wells Fargo & Company lowered their target price on Universal Health Services from $285.00 to $230.00 and set an “overweight” rating for the company in a research report on Monday, November 25th. Six equities research analysts have rated the stock with a hold rating, ten have issued a buy rating and one has issued a strong buy rating to the company. According to MarketBeat, Universal Health Services has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus target price of $226.14.

Universal Health Services Price Performance

Universal Health Services stock opened at $188.36 on Friday. Universal Health Services, Inc. has a 12-month low of $152.68 and a 12-month high of $243.25. The company has a current ratio of 1.39, a quick ratio of 1.28 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.69. The firm has a 50-day moving average price of $186.83 and a 200-day moving average price of $207.87. The firm has a market capitalization of $12.43 billion, a PE ratio of 12.52, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 0.54 and a beta of 1.30.

Universal Health Services Announces Dividend

The firm also recently announced a quarterly dividend, which was paid on Tuesday, December 17th. Shareholders of record on Tuesday, December 3rd were given a dividend of $0.20 per share. The ex-dividend date was Tuesday, December 3rd. This represents a $0.80 annualized dividend and a dividend yield of 0.42%. Universal Health Services’s dividend payout ratio (DPR) is presently 5.32%.

Insider Activity

In other news, Director Maria Ruderman Singer sold 1,614 shares of the business’s stock in a transaction on Wednesday, December 11th. The shares were sold at an average price of $191.15, for a total transaction of $308,516.10. Following the completion of the sale, the director now directly owns 5,879 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $1,123,770.85. The trade was a 21.54 % decrease in their ownership of the stock. The sale was disclosed in a document filed with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which can be accessed through this link. Insiders own 16.10% of the company’s stock.

Universal Health Services Company Profile

Universal Health Services, Inc, through its subsidiaries, owns and operates acute care hospitals, and outpatient and behavioral health care facilities. It operates through Acute Care Hospital Services and Behavioral Health Care Services segments. The company's hospitals offer general and specialty surgery, internal medicine, obstetrics, emergency room care, radiology, oncology, diagnostic and coronary care, pediatric services, pharmacy services, and/or behavioral health services.