# Universal Health Services, Inc. (UHS): Dividend & Fundamentals

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- Sector: Healthcare · Industry: Medical - Care Facilities
- Exchange: NYSE · Trading currency: USD

Universal Health Services, Inc. (UHS), operating through its various divisions, is a healthcare entity that both owns and manages a network of acute care hospitals, along with outpatient and specialized behavioral health treatment centers. Its business operations are strategically bifurcated into two main segments: Acute Care Hospital Services and Behavioral Health Care Services. The hospitals under its management provide a comprehensive spectrum of medical provisions, encompassing general and specialty surgical interventions, internal medicine, obstetrics, urgent and emergency department s...

## Quote & Key Metrics

As of 2026-10-23:

| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Price | $186.89 USD |
| Market Cap | $11.01B |
| P/E (TTM) | 8.07 |
| EPS (TTM) | $23.17 |
| 52-Week Range | $140.08 – $246.33 |
| Dividend Yield (TTM) | 0.43% |

## Dividend

| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Yield (TTM) | 0.43% |
| Annual Dividend (TTM) | $0.80 /share |
| Annual Dividend (Forward) | $0.80 /share |
| Frequency | Quarterly |
| Consecutive Growth Streak | 0 years |
| Growth CAGR 1Y / 3Y / 5Y / 10Y | 0.0% / 0.0% / 0.0% / 7.2% |
| Payout Ratio (EPS, TTM) | 3.3% |
| Payout Ratio (FCF, TTM) | 5.8% |
| Payout Ratio (EPS, forward dividend) | 3.3% |
| Payout Ratio (FCF, forward dividend) | 5.8% |

### Recent Payments

| Ex-Date | Amount | Pay Date |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-09-01 | $0.2000 | 2026-09-15 |
| 2026-06-08 | $0.2000 | 2026-06-18 |
| 2026-03-02 | $0.2000 | 2026-03-16 |
| 2025-12-01 | $0.2000 | 2025-12-15 |
| 2025-09-02 | $0.2000 | 2025-09-16 |
| 2025-06-02 | $0.2000 | 2025-06-16 |
| 2025-03-03 | $0.2000 | 2025-03-17 |
| 2024-12-03 | $0.2000 | 2024-12-17 |
| 2024-09-03 | $0.2000 | 2024-09-17 |
| 2024-06-03 | $0.2000 | 2024-06-17 |
| 2024-02-29 | $0.2000 | 2024-03-15 |
| 2023-11-30 | $0.2000 | 2023-12-15 |

Full history: https://www.dividenddata.com/stocks/uhs/dividend

## Frequently Asked Questions

### What does Universal Health Services, Inc. do?

Universal Health Services, Inc. (UHS) operates in the Medical - Care Facilities industry within the Healthcare sector. Full company description, peers, and segment breakdown are on the page above.

### What is UHS's market cap?

Universal Health Services, Inc. (UHS) has a market capitalization of approximately $11.01 billion, as of October 23, 2026, based on the most recent share price and shares outstanding.

### Does UHS pay a dividend?

Yes, Universal Health Services, Inc. (UHS) pays a dividend quarterly, with a trailing-twelve-month yield of 0.43%. Full distribution history, payout ratios, and growth rates are on the Dividend tab.

### How often does UHS pay dividends?

Universal Health Services, Inc. pays dividends quarterly. The forward annual rate is $0.80 per share at the current declared cadence. Each ex-dividend date, record date, and payment date is listed in the dividend history table on this page.

### What is UHS's payout ratio?

Universal Health Services, Inc.'s payout ratio is the percentage of earnings (and free cash flow) returned to shareholders as dividends. Current EPS and FCF coverage are shown in the payout cards above, with green / amber / red coloring indicating sustainability.

## More on Dividend Data

- Overview (HTML): https://www.dividenddata.com/stocks/uhs
- Dividend history & safety: https://www.dividenddata.com/stocks/uhs/dividend
- Earnings & EPS: https://www.dividenddata.com/stocks/uhs/earnings
- Financial statements: https://www.dividenddata.com/stocks/uhs/financials/income
- Valuation multiples: https://www.dividenddata.com/stocks/uhs/valuation
- Peer comparison: https://www.dividenddata.com/stocks/uhs/peers

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