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UHS
Stock ticker: NYSE
AS OF
Apr 17 closing price
Price
$174.80
Change
+$1.14 (+0.66%)
Capitalization
12.26B

UHS stock forecast, quote, news & analysis

Universal Health Services Inc owns and operates acute care hospitals, behavior health centers, surgical hospitals, ambulatory surgery centers, and radiation oncology centers... Show more

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Apr 16, 2025

UHS sees MACD Histogram just turned negative

UHS saw its Moving Average Convergence Divergence Histogram (MACD) turn negative on April 07, 2025. This is a bearish signal that suggests the stock could decline going forward. Tickeron's A.I.dvisor looked at 43 instances where the indicator turned negative. In of the 43 cases the stock moved lower in the days that followed. This puts the odds of a downward move at .

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Technical Analysis (Indicators)

Bearish Trend Analysis

The Momentum Indicator moved below the 0 level on April 07, 2025. You may want to consider selling the stock, shorting the stock, or exploring put options on UHS as a result. In of 103 cases where the Momentum Indicator fell below 0, the stock fell further within the subsequent month. The odds of a continued downward trend are .

UHS moved below its 50-day moving average on April 10, 2025 date and that indicates a change from an upward trend to a downward trend.

The 10-day moving average for UHS crossed bearishly below the 50-day moving average on April 14, 2025. This indicates that the trend has shifted lower and could be considered a sell signal. In of 14 past instances when the 10-day crossed below the 50-day, the stock continued to move higher over the following month. The odds of a continued downward trend are .

Following a 3-day decline, the stock is projected to fall further. Considering past instances where UHS declined for three days, the price rose further in of 62 cases within the following month. The odds of a continued downward trend are .

UHS broke above its upper Bollinger Band on March 25, 2025. This could be a sign that the stock is set to drop as the stock moves back below the upper band and toward the middle band. You may want to consider selling the stock or exploring put options.

Bullish Trend Analysis

The Stochastic Oscillator suggests the stock price trend may be in a reversal from a downward trend to an upward trend. of 53 cases where UHS's Stochastic Oscillator exited the oversold zone resulted in an increase in price. Tickeron's analysis proposes that the odds of a continued upward trend are .

Following a 3-day Advance, the price is estimated to grow further. Considering data from situations where UHS advanced for three days, in of 347 cases, the price rose further within the following month. The odds of a continued upward trend are .

The Aroon Indicator entered an Uptrend today. In of 277 cases where UHS Aroon's Indicator entered an Uptrend, the price rose further within the following month. The odds of a continued Uptrend are .

Fundamental Analysis (Ratings)

The Tickeron Profit vs. Risk Rating rating for this company is (best 1 - 100 worst), indicating low risk on high returns. The average Profit vs. Risk Rating rating for the industry is 79, placing this stock better than average.

The Tickeron Valuation Rating of (best 1 - 100 worst) indicates that the company is fair valued in the industry. This rating compares market capitalization estimated by our proprietary formula with the current market capitalization. This rating is based on the following metrics, as compared to industry averages: P/B Ratio (1.915) is normal, around the industry mean (4.616). P/E Ratio (17.127) is within average values for comparable stocks, (73.080). UHS's Projected Growth (PEG Ratio) (0.000) is very low in comparison to the industry average of (1.595). UHS has a moderately low Dividend Yield (0.005) as compared to the industry average of (0.026). P/S Ratio (0.860) is also within normal values, averaging (9.282).

The Tickeron SMR rating for this company is (best 1 - 100 worst), indicating strong sales and a profitable business model. SMR (Sales, Margin, Return on Equity) rating is based on comparative analysis of weighted Sales, Income Margin and Return on Equity values compared against S&P 500 index constituents. The weighted SMR value is a proprietary formula developed by Tickeron and represents an overall profitability measure for a stock.

The Tickeron Price Growth Rating for this company is (best 1 - 100 worst), indicating steady price growth. UHS’s price grows at a higher rate over the last 12 months as compared to S&P 500 index constituents.

The Tickeron PE Growth Rating for this company is (best 1 - 100 worst), pointing to worse than average earnings growth. The PE Growth rating is based on a comparative analysis of stock PE ratio increase over the last 12 months compared against S&P 500 index constituents.

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published Dividends

UHS paid dividends on March 17, 2025

Universal Health Services UHS Stock Dividends
А dividend of $0.20 per share was paid with a record date of March 17, 2025, and an ex-dividend date of March 03, 2025. Read more...
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published Highlights

Notable companies

The most notable companies in this group are DaVita (NYSE:DVA), Community Health Systems (NYSE:CYH).

Industry description

The medical/nursing services includes companies that provide medical-related services such as ambulance services, dialysis centers, respiratory therapy, blood testing and rehabilitation services. DaVita Inc., Chemed Corporation and Guardant Health, Inc. are examples of companies in this industry.

Market Cap

The average market capitalization across the Medical/Nursing Services Industry is 4.28B. The market cap for tickers in the group ranges from 1.86K to 88.21B. HCA holds the highest valuation in this group at 88.21B. The lowest valued company is CSAY at 1.86K.

High and low price notable news

The average weekly price growth across all stocks in the Medical/Nursing Services Industry was -0%. For the same Industry, the average monthly price growth was -3%, and the average quarterly price growth was -6%. RKAGY experienced the highest price growth at 50%, while SYRA experienced the biggest fall at -50%.

Volume

The average weekly volume growth across all stocks in the Medical/Nursing Services Industry was -42%. For the same stocks of the Industry, the average monthly volume growth was -0% and the average quarterly volume growth was 40%

Fundamental Analysis Ratings

The average fundamental analysis ratings, where 1 is best and 100 is worst, are as follows

Valuation Rating: 51
P/E Growth Rating: 61
Price Growth Rating: 59
SMR Rating: 80
Profit Risk Rating: 79
Seasonality Score: 5 (-100 ... +100)
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General Information

a healthcare management company, which owns and operates acute care hospitals, behavioral health centers, surgical hospitals, ambulatory surgery centers and radiation oncology centers

Industry MedicalNursingServices

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Hospital Or Nursing Management
Address
367 South Gulph Road, Universal Corporate Center
Phone
+1 610 768-3300
Employees
96700
Web
https://www.uhs.com