Universal Health Services, Inc. (UHS)

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Universal Health Services, Inc. (UHS) is down 33.0% since the beginning of the year. At $146 per share, UHS is trading 40.8% below its 52-week high of $246. Investors who bought $1,000 worth of UHS shares 5 years ago would now be looking at an investment worth $1,002.

Universal Health Services, Inc. (UHS) has returned -32.95% so far this year and -15.59% over the past 12 months. Over the last ten years, UHS has returned 1.11% per year, falling short of the S&P 500 Index benchmark, which averaged 13.71% annually.

Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Mar 26, 1990, UHS's average daily return is +0.08%, while the average monthly return is +1.61%. At this rate, an investment would double in approximately 3.6 years.

Historically, 56% of months were positive and 44% were negative. The best month was Feb 1991 with a return of +36.2%, while the worst month was Jan 2001 at -26.7%. The longest winning streak lasted 7 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 7 months.

On a daily basis, UHS closed higher 49% of trading days. The best single day was Mar 19, 2020 with a return of +25.3%, while the worst single day was Mar 16, 2020 at -22.3%.

Universal Health Services, Inc. has an annualized alpha of 13.23%, beta of 0.70, and R2 of 0.14 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since March 26, 1990.

• This stock captured 113.64% of S&P 500 Index gains but only 86.67% of its losses - a favorable profile for investors.
• Beta of 0.70 may look defensive, but with R2 of 0.14 this stock is largely uncorrelated with S&P 500 Index - low beta reflects independence, not downside protection. See the Volatility section for a true picture of this stock's risk.
• R2 of 0.14 means this stock moves largely independently of S&P 500 Index - capture ratios reflect limited market correlation rather than active downside protection. Consider using a more representative benchmark.

UHS ranks 23 for risk / return — below 23% of stocks on our site. The returns aren't fully compensating for the risk involved. This isn't necessarily a dealbreaker, but factor it into your decision — especially if you're risk-averse.

Universal Health Services, Inc. provided a 0.55% dividend yield over the last twelve months, with an annual payout of $0.80 per share. The company has been increasing its dividends for 5 consecutive years.

The table displays the monthly dividend distributions for Universal Health Services, Inc.. The dividends shown in the table have been adjusted to account for any splits that may have occurred.

The Drawdowns chart displays portfolio losses from any high point along the way. Drawdowns are calculated considering price movements and all distributions paid, if any.

The table below displays the maximum drawdowns of the Universal Health Services, Inc.. A maximum drawdown is a measure of risk, indicating the largest reduction in portfolio value due to a series of losing trades.

The maximum drawdown for the Universal Health Services, Inc. was 60.27%, occurring on Sep 24, 1999. Recovery took 183 trading sessions.

The current Universal Health Services, Inc. drawdown is 40.08%.

The chart below shows the rolling one-month volatility.

The chart below illustrates the trends in the financial health of Universal Health Services, Inc. over time, highlighting three key metrics: Total Revenue, Earnings Before Interest and Taxes (EBIT), and Net Income.

The Valuation section provides an overview of how Universal Health Services, Inc. is priced in the market compared to other companies in the Medical Care Facilities industry. It includes key financial ratios that help investors assess whether the stock is undervalued or overvalued.