Is UHS a good investment in 2026?

Universal Health Services trades at a P/E ratio of 9.7, with very high volatility (55.4% annualized). The stock is in a consolidation phase.

What is the risk level of UHS?

Based on 30-day volatility of 55.4%, UHS has VERY HIGH risk. Beta of 1.27 indicates higher sensitivity to market movements than average.

Universal Health Services (UHS) Stock Analysis & Price Target

Q: Does UHS pay dividends?

Yes, Universal Health Services has a dividend yield of 0.39%.

Key Metrics

MARKET CAP

$13.00B

P/E RATIO

9.7

BETA

1.27

More volatile

DIV YIELD

0.39%

52W HIGH

$246.33

52W LOW

$152.33

VOLATILITY

55.4%

30d annualized

Price Performance

30-DAY PRICE CHART

$202.64 → $204.33+0.83%

30 days agoToday

1-YEAR PERFORMANCE

$175.25 → $204.33+16.6%

UHS | 52-week chartLast updated: 2/27/2026

Healthcare Sector Context

Defensive sector including pharmaceuticals, biotech, medical devices, and healthcare services.

METRIC	UHS	SECTOR AVG	VS SECTOR
P/E Ratio	9.7x	22.0x	↓ 56%
Beta	1.27	0.85	More volatile
Div Yield	0.39%	1.50%	Below avg
30d Volatility	55.4%	22%	Higher risk

TOP HEALTHCARE PEERS

UNH JNJ PFE

Competitors Analysis

Compare UHS's key metrics against its main healthcare sector competitors.

COMPANY	PRICE	MARKET CAP	SECTOR
UHS(You are here)	$204.33	$13.00B	Healthcare	—
UNH	$286.66	$259.67B	Healthcare	VIEW →
JNJ	$243.47	$586.74B	Healthcare	VIEW →
PFE	$27.10	$154.08B	Healthcare	VIEW →

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Technical Analysis

Universal Health Services is currently trading at $204.33, which is 17.1% below its 52-week high. With a beta of 1.27, the stock shows higher sensitivity to market movements.

RSI (14)NEUTRAL

30-DAY TRENDNEUTRAL

VOLUME1.8M(Above avg)

Frequently Asked Questions

Is UHS a good buy right now?

Universal Health Services trades at 9.7x earnings. This is below market average, potentially undervalued. Current risk level is Very High based on 55.4% volatility.

Does UHS pay dividends?

Yes, Universal Health Services offers a dividend yield of 0.39%. This translates to approximately $0.80 per share annually.

How volatile is UHS?

With 30-day annualized volatility of 55.4% and beta of 1.27,UHS is classified as Very High risk. Expect larger swings than the broader market during volatile periods.

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Last updated: 2/27/2026, 2:03:56 PM