Business Description

Universal Health Services, Inc. (UHS) is an American healthcare management company that owns and operates acute care hospitals, behavioral health facilities, and ambulatory centers. Headquartered in King of Prussia, Pennsylvania, the company operates hundreds of facilities across the United States, Puerto Rico, and the United Kingdom. UHS is distinctive for its dual focus on general medical-surgical care and specialized behavioral health, making it one of the largest providers of psychiatric services in the U.S.

Financial Statements

In thousands, USD
FY 2025FY 2024FY 2023FY 2022
Total Revenues17,364,80015,827,90014,282,00013,399,400
Cost of Sales15,370,80014,146,10013,106,60012,395,800
Gross Profit1,994,0201,681,8101,175,3801,003,560
Operating Profit1,994,0201,681,8101,175,3801,003,560
Interest Expense(156,068)(186,109)(206,674)(126,889)
Non-Operating Income134,1942,231(28,281)(10,406)
Total Non-Operating Income(21,874)(183,878)(234,955)(137,295)
Income Before Provision for Income Taxes1,972,1401,497,940940,426866,260
Provision for Income Taxes460,959334,827221,119209,278
Consolidated Net Income1,511,1801,163,110719,307656,982
Net Income Attributable to Minority Interests and Other22,38621,0121,512(18,627)
Net Income Attributable to Common Shareholders1,488,8001,142,100717,795675,609
Basic EPS23.4217.1610.359.23
Diluted EPS23.1016.8210.239.14
Basic Weighted Average Shares Outstanding63,58166,55469,32173,118
Diluted Weighted Average Shares Outstanding64,46267,89670,12573,832
Shares Outstanding61,06464,97767,18270,629
FY 2025FY 2024FY 2023FY 2022
Cash and Cash Equivalents137,797125,983119,439102,818
Total Cash and Cash Equivalents137,797125,983119,439102,818
Accounts Receivable2,602,4302,177,7502,238,2702,017,720
Total Trade Receivables2,602,4302,177,7502,238,2702,017,720
Inventories232,110220,940216,988218,517
Other Current Assets435,574291,614236,658198,283
Total Current Assets3,407,9202,816,2902,811,3502,537,340
Net Property, Plant & Equipment12,884,70012,303,4006,124,5305,918,460
Goodwill3,990,2103,932,8803,932,4103,909,460
Other Long-Term Assets1,121,3701,148,3601,099,3301,128,930
Total Assets15,527,60014,469,70013,967,60013,494,200
Accounts Payable750,134632,001613,974636,601
Accrued Expenses1,668,0701,463,7001,195,7101,126,200
Current Portion of Long-Term Debt748,15840,059126,68681,447
Current Portion of Leases73,23774,64971,60067,776
Unearned Revenue5,375
Other Current Liabilities1,93014,2192,0467,005
Total Current Liabilities3,239,6002,210,4102,013,3501,914,420
Long-Term Debt4,004,3904,464,4804,785,7804,726,530
Leases340,715376,239382,559487,669
Other Long-Term Liabilities533,476655,806584,007
Total Long-Term Liabilities4,878,5805,496,5305,752,3505,214,200
Total Liabilities8,118,1907,706,9307,765,7007,128,620
Common Stock611650672710
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income47,7837,2019,289(9,668)
Retained Earnings7,227,4006,658,3606,139,0405,929,540
Total Common Shareholders' Equity7,275,7906,666,2106,149,0005,920,580
Minority Interests and Other133,61696,60952,90549,463
Total Shareholders' Equity7,409,4106,762,8206,201,9105,970,050
Total Liabilities and Shareholders' Equity15,527,60014,469,70013,967,60013,494,200
FY 2025FY 2024FY 2023FY 2022
Net Income1,511,1801,163,110719,307656,982
Depreciation & Amortization618,743584,831568,041581,861
Share-Based Compensation Expense95,68899,34987,72085,378
Other Adjustments(85,323)(6,762)(6,250)58,134
Changes in Trade Receivables(317,985)67,355(182,444)(258,338)
Changes in Accrued Expenses(4,053)12,8141,1931,835
Changes in Income Taxes Payable(21,441)12,651(43,450)(29,510)
Changes in Other Operating Activities67,586133,754123,680(100,319)
Cash from Operating Activities1,864,4002,067,1001,267,800996,023
Capital Expenditure(1,015,150)(943,810)(743,055)(734,001)
Purchases of Intangible Assets(24,695)
Purchases of Investments(9,831)
Proceeds from Sale of Investments63,073
Payments for Business Acquisitions(47,804)(18,998)(3,728)(20,309)
Proceeds from Business Divestments15,86338,56324,18712,001
Other Investing Activities(52,071)13,136(40,679)95,013
Cash from Investing Activities(1,070,620)(911,109)(763,275)(647,296)
Issuance of Long-Term Debt285,5362,210,250185,100705,321
Repayments of Long-Term Debt(43,504)(2,640,000)(85,480)(89,367)
Net Issuance / (Repayments) of Long-Term Debt242,032(429,753)99,620615,954
Issuance of Common Shares16,72915,07013,65414,068
Repurchases of Common Shares(967,951)(670,754)(547,363)(832,918)
Net Issuance / (Repurchases) of Common Shares(951,222)(655,684)(533,709)(818,850)
Common Share Dividends Paid(51,267)(53,346)(55,480)(58,449)
Other Financing Activities10,730(6,094)(4,376)(57,055)
Cash from Financing Activities(749,727)(1,144,880)(493,945)(318,400)
Effect of Exchange Rate Changes on Cash and Cash Equivalents2,517(833)3,056(8,424)
Increase / (Decrease) in Cash, Cash Equivalents and Restricted Cash46,57010,28213,63321,903

Key Metrics & Ratios

MetricValue
Market Cap$13.31B
P/E9.44x
P/S0.77x
EV/EBITDA7.07x
Return on Equity21.3%
Return on Invested Capital12.1%
Current Ratio1.05x
Dividend Yield0.4%
Free Cash Flow Margin4.9%

Margins

Gross margin
11.5%
Operating margin
11.5%
Net margin
8.7%

Quarterly Trend

QuarterRevenueYoY growthOperating marginOperating income
Q1 2026 $4.50B +9.6% 11.2% $503M
Q4 2025 $4.49B +9.1% 11.5% $517M
Q3 2025 $4.50B +13.4% 11.6% $522M
Q2 2025 $4.28B +9.6% 11.7% $500M
Q1 2025 $4.10B 11.1% $455M
Q4 2024 $4.11B 11.5% $472M
Q3 2024 $3.96B 9.7% $384M
Q2 2024 $3.91B 11.2% $436M

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Financial data last updated 2026-07-11. Figures compiled from public company filings.

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