Mutual of America Capital Management LLC Has $1.26 Million Holdings in Universal Health Services, Inc. (NYSE:UHS)

Mutual of America Capital Management LLC decreased its stake in shares of Universal Health Services, Inc. (NYSE:UHS) by 4.0% during the fourth quarter, according to the company in its most recent filing with the SEC. The fund owned 7,024 shares of the health services provider’s stock after selling 289 shares during the period. Mutual of America Capital Management LLC’s holdings in Universal Health Services were worth $1,260,000 as of its most recent filing with the SEC.

A number of other institutional investors have also made changes to their positions in UHS. Proficio Capital Partners LLC acquired a new position in Universal Health Services during the fourth quarter valued at approximately $11,303,000. Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund boosted its holdings in shares of Universal Health Services by 7.6% during the 4th quarter. Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund now owns 54,399 shares of the health services provider’s stock worth $9,760,000 after buying an additional 3,848 shares during the period. Los Angeles Capital Management LLC grew its stake in Universal Health Services by 28.4% in the 4th quarter. Los Angeles Capital Management LLC now owns 270,759 shares of the health services provider’s stock valued at $48,580,000 after buying an additional 59,833 shares during the last quarter. Bank of New York Mellon Corp raised its holdings in Universal Health Services by 2.1% in the 4th quarter. Bank of New York Mellon Corp now owns 487,904 shares of the health services provider’s stock worth $87,540,000 after acquiring an additional 10,250 shares during the period. Finally, IFP Advisors Inc raised its holdings in Universal Health Services by 28.2% in the 4th quarter. IFP Advisors Inc now owns 1,233 shares of the health services provider’s stock worth $222,000 after acquiring an additional 271 shares during the period. 86.05% of the stock is owned by institutional investors.

Insider Buying and Selling at Universal Health Services

In related news, Director Maria Ruderman Singer sold 1,614 shares of the firm’s stock in a transaction that occurred on Wednesday, December 11th. The stock was sold at an average price of $191.15, for a total transaction of $308,516.10. Following the completion of the transaction, the director now owns 5,879 shares in the company, valued at $1,123,770.85. This trade represents a 21.54 % decrease in their position. The transaction was disclosed in a filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is available through the SEC website. Company insiders own 16.10% of the company’s stock.

Wall Street Analysts Forecast Growth

UHS has been the subject of a number of recent analyst reports. Stephens upped their price target on shares of Universal Health Services from $210.00 to $223.00 and gave the company an “equal weight” rating in a report on Friday, February 28th. The Goldman Sachs Group downgraded Universal Health Services from a “buy” rating to a “neutral” rating and decreased their target price for the company from $228.00 to $198.00 in a research note on Monday, December 16th. Cantor Fitzgerald raised Universal Health Services from a “neutral” rating to an “overweight” rating in a research report on Monday, February 3rd. JPMorgan Chase & Co. reiterated a “neutral” rating and set a $226.00 price target on shares of Universal Health Services in a report on Tuesday, December 17th. Finally, Barclays lowered their price objective on shares of Universal Health Services from $271.00 to $249.00 and set an “overweight” rating on the stock in a research note on Thursday, February 27th. Six equities research analysts have rated the stock with a hold rating, eight have assigned a buy rating and one has issued a strong buy rating to the company. According to data from MarketBeat, Universal Health Services has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus target price of $231.17.

Universal Health Services Stock Down 1.9 %

Shares of UHS stock opened at $172.04 on Monday. Universal Health Services, Inc. has a one year low of $152.68 and a one year high of $243.25. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.69, a current ratio of 1.39 and a quick ratio of 1.28. The stock has a fifty day moving average price of $183.85 and a 200 day moving average price of $202.97. The stock has a market cap of $11.35 billion, a P/E ratio of 11.44, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 0.53 and a beta of 1.32.

Universal Health Services (NYSE:UHS) last released its quarterly earnings data on Wednesday, February 26th. The health services provider reported $4.92 EPS for the quarter, topping analysts’ consensus estimates of $4.21 by $0.71. Universal Health Services had a net margin of 6.66% and a return on equity of 15.75%. The company had revenue of $4.11 billion during the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $4.01 billion. Analysts predict that Universal Health Services, Inc. will post 15.92 earnings per share for the current year.

Universal Health Services Dividend Announcement

The business also recently disclosed a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Monday, March 17th. Shareholders of record on Monday, March 3rd will be issued a dividend of $0.20 per share. This represents a $0.80 dividend on an annualized basis and a yield of 0.47%. The ex-dividend date is Monday, March 3rd. Universal Health Services’s payout ratio is 4.75%.

About Universal Health Services

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.