Universal Health Services (UHS) Latest Stock Analysis Report – Oct 15, 2026, 4:00 PM ET
Updated Oct 15, 2026, 4:00 PM ET
- Closed at $187.36, +0.79% vs the prior close of $185.89.
- Volume 490.40K shares, 0.7x its 50-day average.
- No new SEC filings since the prior session.
- No new insider buys or sales reported since the prior session.
UHS rises 0.8% to $187.36, a 6-month high, 6 up days in a row. Closed at $187.36, +0.79% vs the prior close of $185.89. Day range $187.26–$190.55, opened at $189.61.
UHS daily analysis — what happened
A plain-English, data-only note written after every US trading day. Newest first; older days stay archived below.
Oct 15, 2026 — UHS rises 0.8% to $187.36, a 6-month high, 6 up days in a row
- Closed at $187.36, +0.79% vs the prior close of $185.89. Day range $187.26–$190.55, opened at $189.61.
- Volume was 490.40K shares, 0.7x its 50-day average of 677.46K.
- Price is +7.0% vs its 50-day average ($175.05) and +4.8% vs its 200-day average ($178.70).
- 52-week range $140.08–$246.33; today's close sits at 44% of that range, 23.9% below the 52-week high.
- That makes 6 straight gains.
Oct 14, 2026 — UHS jumps 3.8% to $185.89, a 6-month high, 5 up days in a row
- Closed at $185.89, +3.84% vs the prior close of $179.01. Day range $179.97–$186.90, opened at $180.08.
- Volume was 656.10K shares, 1.0x its 50-day average of 679.01K.
- Price is +6.4% vs its 50-day average ($174.73) and +3.9% vs its 200-day average ($178.89).
- 52-week range $140.08–$246.33; today's close sits at 43% of that range, 24.5% below the 52-week high.
- That makes 5 straight gains.
Oct 13, 2026 — UHS ends flat (+0.1%) to $179.01, 4 up days in a row
- Closed at $179.01, +0.10% vs the prior close of $178.83. Day range $177.77–$179.76, opened at $179.57.
- Volume was 653.70K shares, 1.0x its 50-day average of 685.66K.
- Price is +2.7% vs its 50-day average ($174.37) and -0.0% vs its 200-day average ($179.10).
- 52-week range $140.08–$246.33; today's close sits at 37% of that range, 27.3% below the 52-week high.
- That makes 4 straight gains.
Oct 12, 2026 — UHS rises 0.8% to $178.83, 3 up days in a row
- Closed at $178.83, +0.83% vs the prior close of $177.35. Day range $177.24–$181.20, opened at $177.56.
- Volume was 558.30K shares, 0.8x its 50-day average of 701.39K.
- Price is +2.7% vs its 50-day average ($174.17) and -0.3% vs its 200-day average ($179.34).
- 52-week range $140.08–$246.33; today's close sits at 36% of that range, 27.4% below the 52-week high.
- That makes 3 straight gains.
Oct 9, 2026 — UHS rises 0.9% to $177.35
- Closed at $177.35, +0.93% vs the prior close of $175.72. Day range $174.74–$178.63, opened at $175.31.
- Volume was 397.30K shares, 0.5x its 50-day average of 722.52K — lighter than usual.
- Price is +1.9% vs its 50-day average ($173.97) and -1.2% vs its 200-day average ($179.58).
- 52-week range $140.08–$246.33; today's close sits at 35% of that range, 28.0% below the 52-week high.
Oct 8, 2026 — UHS rises 0.6% to $175.72
- Closed at $175.72, +0.63% vs the prior close of $174.62. Day range $173.39–$177.20, opened at $173.39.
- Volume was 429.20K shares, 0.6x its 50-day average of 741.75K — lighter than usual.
- Price is +1.2% vs its 50-day average ($173.69) and -2.3% vs its 200-day average ($179.83).
- 52-week range $140.08–$246.33; today's close sits at 34% of that range, 28.7% below the 52-week high.
Oct 7, 2026 — UHS dips 1.4% to $174.62
- Closed at $174.62, -1.39% vs the prior close of $177.08. Day range $174.19–$178.13, opened at $175.83.
- Volume was 540.20K shares, 0.7x its 50-day average of 773.08K.
- Price is +0.6% vs its 50-day average ($173.53) and -3.0% vs its 200-day average ($180.09).
- 52-week range $140.08–$246.33; today's close sits at 33% of that range, 29.1% below the 52-week high.
Oct 6, 2026 — UHS rises 0.6% to $177.08, 4 up days in a row
- Closed at $177.08, +0.59% vs the prior close of $176.05. Day range $174.21–$178.11, opened at $174.21.
- Volume was 412.40K shares, 0.5x its 50-day average of 797.96K — lighter than usual.
- Price is +2.1% vs its 50-day average ($173.37) and -1.8% vs its 200-day average ($180.34).
- 52-week range $140.08–$246.33; today's close sits at 35% of that range, 28.1% below the 52-week high.
- That makes 4 straight gains.
Oct 5, 2026 — UHS ends flat (+0.2%) to $176.05, 3 up days in a row
- Closed at $176.05, +0.19% vs the prior close of $175.72. Day range $175.42–$178.25, opened at $175.42.
- Volume was 580.10K shares, 0.7x its 50-day average of 818.41K.
- Price is +1.8% vs its 50-day average ($173.01) and -2.5% vs its 200-day average ($180.58).
- 52-week range $140.08–$246.33; today's close sits at 34% of that range, 28.5% below the 52-week high.
- That makes 3 straight gains.
Oct 2, 2026 — UHS rises 0.4% to $175.72
- Closed at $175.72, +0.37% vs the prior close of $175.07. Day range $173.50–$176.73, opened at $175.46.
- Volume was 597.90K shares, 0.7x its 50-day average of 824.17K.
- Price is +1.8% vs its 50-day average ($172.60) and -2.8% vs its 200-day average ($180.81).
- 52-week range $140.08–$246.33; today's close sits at 34% of that range, 28.7% below the 52-week high.
UHS latest news & SEC filings
Every SEC filing by or about UHS in the last 120 days, explained in plain English. Updated daily, with a same-day refresh for new filings.
Oct 8, 2026 · SCHEDULE 13G — Passive stake (13G)
Passive stake (13G) — an investor reported owning more than 5%
Filed by an outside investor (not the company). It reports a holding of more than 5% of a share class; percentage and holder name are in the filing.
Aug 21, 2026 · 8-K — Current report
Current report — a filing companies must make within 4 business days of a major event
- Item 1.01 — Signed a material agreement.
- Item 2.03 — Took on a new material debt or financial obligation.
Aug 18, 2026 · S-8 — Registration of shares for employee stock plans (S-8)
Registration of shares for employee stock plans (S-8)
Aug 17, 2026 · 8-K — Current report
Current report — a filing companies must make within 4 business days of a major event
- Item 2.03 — Took on a new material debt or financial obligation.
- Item 8.01 — Reported other events the company considers important.
Aug 13, 2026 · 8-K — Current report
Current report — a filing companies must make within 4 business days of a major event
- Item 1.01 — Signed a material agreement.
Aug 13, 2026 · 424B5 — Prospectus supplement
Prospectus supplement — the company is selling securities off a shelf registration
An offering document: new shares or debt may be sold, which can increase the share count (dilution) or debt load. Size and terms are in the prospectus.
Aug 12, 2026 · FWP — Free writing prospectus (offering marketing material)
Free writing prospectus (offering marketing material)
An offering document: new shares or debt may be sold, which can increase the share count (dilution) or debt load. Size and terms are in the prospectus.
Aug 10, 2026 · 424B5 — Prospectus supplement
Prospectus supplement — the company is selling securities off a shelf registration
An offering document: new shares or debt may be sold, which can increase the share count (dilution) or debt load. Size and terms are in the prospectus.
Aug 7, 2026 · 10-Q — Quarterly report (unaudited financial statements for the quarter)
Quarterly report (unaudited financial statements for the quarter)
Quarter ended Jun 30, 2026:
- Revenue: $4.64B (prior year $4.28B) (+8.3% vs Jun 30, 2025)
- Net income: $358.45M (prior year $353.22M) (+1.5% vs Jun 30, 2025)
- Diluted EPS: $5.98 (prior year $5.43) (+10.1% vs Jun 30, 2025)
Aug 6, 2026 · SCHEDULE 13G/A — Update to a passive 5%+ stake (13G)
Update to a passive 5%+ stake (13G)
Filed by an outside investor (not the company). It reports a holding of more than 5% of a share class; percentage and holder name are in the filing.
Jul 28, 2026 · 8-K — Current report
Current report — a filing companies must make within 4 business days of a major event
- Item 2.02 — Reported results of operations (earnings release).
This is a results-day filing: the earnings press release is attached as an exhibit.
Jul 21, 2026 · 8-K — Current report
Current report — a filing companies must make within 4 business days of a major event
- Item 1.01 — Signed a material agreement.
- Item 2.03 — Took on a new material debt or financial obligation.
Things to know before you trade UHS
- Last results release: Jul 28, 2026 (8-K Item 2.02). Previous ones: Apr 28, 2026, Feb 26, 2026, Oct 28, 2025. Based on that rhythm, the next report is likely around Oct 27, 2026 — an estimate, not a confirmed date.
- How much it moves: over the last 20 sessions the average daily move was 1.17% (largest 3.8%).
- Liquidity: about 696.52K shares (≈$130.50M) trade per day on average.
- 52-week position: $187.36 vs a range of $140.08–$246.33 (44% of the range).
- Dividends: last ex-dividend date Sep 1, 2026 ($0.2/share); 4 payments in the past 12 months.
- Splits: none in the last 2 years.
- Insider trades (Form 4, last 12 months, recent 25 shown): 0 open-market buys, 5 sales; latest: Elliot J Md Mba Sussman sold 356 shares on Mar 13, 2026.
- Latest filings: 8-K Aug 21, 2026; 8-K Aug 17, 2026; 8-K Aug 13, 2026.
- Listing: NYSE · industry: Services-General Medical & Surgical Hospitals, NEC.
UHS market data (last 20 sessions)
| Date | Open | High | Low | Close | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 15, 2026 | 189.61 | 190.55 | 187.26 | 187.36 | 490.40K |
| Oct 14, 2026 | 180.08 | 186.90 | 179.97 | 185.89 | 656.10K |
| Oct 13, 2026 | 179.57 | 179.76 | 177.77 | 179.01 | 653.70K |
| Oct 12, 2026 | 177.56 | 181.20 | 177.24 | 178.83 | 558.30K |
| Oct 9, 2026 | 175.31 | 178.63 | 174.74 | 177.35 | 397.30K |
| Oct 8, 2026 | 173.39 | 177.20 | 173.39 | 175.72 | 429.20K |
| Oct 7, 2026 | 175.83 | 178.13 | 174.19 | 174.62 | 540.20K |
| Oct 6, 2026 | 174.21 | 178.11 | 174.21 | 177.08 | 412.40K |
| Oct 5, 2026 | 175.42 | 178.25 | 175.42 | 176.05 | 580.10K |
| Oct 2, 2026 | 175.46 | 176.73 | 173.50 | 175.72 | 597.90K |
| Oct 1, 2026 | 174.16 | 177.65 | 173.53 | 175.07 | 648.70K |
| Sep 30, 2026 | 175.86 | 175.97 | 173.73 | 174.26 | 613.50K |
| Sep 29, 2026 | 176.75 | 177.92 | 174.69 | 175.73 | 639.40K |
| Sep 28, 2026 | 178.26 | 183.46 | 177.37 | 177.48 | 764.40K |
| Sep 25, 2026 | 176.99 | 180.41 | 176.54 | 178.86 | 643.80K |
| Sep 24, 2026 | 182.51 | 184.88 | 176.67 | 176.99 | 890.40K |
| Sep 23, 2026 | 179.51 | 186.06 | 179.09 | 181.39 | 896.20K |
| Sep 22, 2026 | 176.24 | 181.58 | 176.20 | 179.29 | 797.70K |
| Sep 21, 2026 | 176.61 | 180.02 | 174.22 | 174.74 | 924.60K |
| Sep 18, 2026 | 181.11 | 182.12 | 176.61 | 176.69 | 1.80M |
About Universal Health Services
Universal Health Services (UHS) is listed on the NYSE and classified by the SEC under “Services-General Medical & Surgical Hospitals, NEC”. Its business address is in KING OF PRUSSIA, PA. State of incorporation: DE. Fiscal year ends December 31. SEC CIK 352915.
UHS board of directors & executives
From SEC Form 3/4/5 insider filings made in the last 12 months (date = latest filing).
Directors
| Name | Role | Latest filing |
|---|---|---|
| Nina Chen-Langenmayr | Director | May 21, 2026 |
| Alan B Miller | Executive Chairman | May 29, 2026 |
| Eileen C. Mcdonnell | Director | May 21, 2026 |
| Marc D Miller | President and CEO | Mar 30, 2026 |
| Warren J. Nimetz | Director | May 21, 2026 |
| Elliot J Md Mba Sussman | Director | May 21, 2026 |
| Maria Ruderman Singer | Director | May 21, 2026 |
Executive officers
| Name | Title | Latest filing |
|---|---|---|
| Steve Filton | Executive Vice President & CFO | Mar 30, 2026 |
| Alan B Miller | Executive Chairman | May 29, 2026 |
| Marc D Miller | President and CEO | Mar 30, 2026 |
| Matthew Jay Peterson | Executive Vice President, UHS | Mar 30, 2026 |
| Edward H Sim | Executive Vice President | Mar 30, 2026 |
Recent insider buys & sales
| Date | Insider | Type | Shares | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 13, 2026 | Elliot J Md Mba Sussman | Sale | 356 | $193.37 |
| Mar 11, 2026 | Elliot J Md Mba Sussman | Sale | 318 | $186.35 |
| Nov 11, 2025 | Warren J. Nimetz | Sale | 142 | $223.96 |
| Nov 11, 2025 | Warren J. Nimetz | Sale | 3,675 | $223.28 |
| Oct 29, 2025 | Elliot J Md Mba Sussman | Sale | 965 | $225.70 |
UHS financials (annual, from XBRL filings)
| Fiscal year end | Revenue | Net income | Diluted EPS | Operating cash flow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 31, 2025 | $17.36B | $1.49B | 23.10 | $1.86B |
| Dec 31, 2024 | $15.83B | $1.14B | 16.82 | $2.07B |
| Dec 31, 2023 | $14.28B | $717.79M | 10.23 | $1.27B |
| Dec 31, 2022 | $13.40B | $675.61M | 9.14 | $996.02M |
| Dec 31, 2021 | $12.64B | $991.59M | 11.82 | $883.70M |
Latest balance sheet: total assets $15.94B, total liabilities $—, cash $138.80M (as of Jun 30, 2026).
UHS earnings / results-day log
| Date | Filing | Close that day |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 28, 2026 | 8-K Item 2.02 (results) | $166.22 |
| Apr 28, 2026 | 8-K Item 2.02 (results) | $162.54 |
| Feb 26, 2026 | 8-K Item 2.02 (results) | $204.33 |
| Oct 28, 2025 | 8-K Item 2.02 (results) | $219.32 |
| Jul 29, 2025 | 8-K Item 2.02 (results) | $162.82 |
| Apr 29, 2025 | 8-K Item 2.02 (results) | $171.88 |
| Feb 27, 2025 | 8-K Item 2.02 (results) | $186.06 |
| Oct 25, 2024 | 8-K Item 2.02 (results) | $202.75 |
| Jul 25, 2024 | 8-K Item 2.02 (results) | — |
| Apr 25, 2024 | 8-K Item 2.02 (results) | — |
| Feb 27, 2024 | 8-K Item 2.02 (results) | — |
| Oct 26, 2023 | 8-K Item 2.02 (results) | — |
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