Q3 2018 Sentiment for Universal Health Services Inc (NYSE:UHS) at 1.11

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“Big money” Positions

In 2018 Q3 Universal Health Services Inc (NYSE:UHS) big money sentiment decreased to 1.11, according to SEC.gov filings. That’s down -0.30, from 2018Q2’s 1.41. 180 funds increased or started new positions, while 162 reduced and sold positions in Universal Health Services Inc so the sentiment is negative. Funds own 79.17 million shares, up from 78.65 million shares in 2018Q2. Funds holding Universal Health Services Inc in top 10 decreased from 5 to 3 for a decrease of 2. In total 31 funds closed positions, 131 reduced and 116 increased. Also 64 funds bought new Universal Health Services Inc stakes.

Largest Universal Health Services Inc Shareholders

Westport Asset Management Inc owns 104,338 shares in Universal Health Services Inc as of 2018 Q3. As of 2018 Q3, 2.41 million shares of Universal Health Services Inc are owned by Maverick Capital Ltd. Moreover, Private Capital Management Llc reported 165,488 shares in Universal Health Services Inc equivalent to 3.14% of its US long stock exposure. Sirios Capital Management L P revealed 409,396 shares position in Universal Health Services Inc. The Connecticut-based fund Sivik Global Healthcare Llc looks positive on Universal Health Services Inc, having 55,000 shares.

Universal Health Services, Inc., through its subsidiaries, owns and operates acute care hospitals, behavioral health facilities, and ambulatory centers.The firm is worth $12.18 billion. The companyÂ’s hospitals offer general and specialty surgery, internal medicine, obstetrics, emergency room care, radiology, oncology, diagnostic care, coronary care, pediatric services, pharmacy services, and/or behavioral health services.14.89 is the P/E ratio. As of February 28, 2017, it owned and/or operated 26 inpatient acute care hospitals, 4 free-standing emergency departments, 1 surgical hospital, and 319 inpatient and 33 outpatient behavioral health care facilities located in 37 states, Washington, D.C.; the United Kingdom; Puerto Rico; and the U.S.

UHS is touching $132.82 during the last trading session, after increased 1.01%.Universal Health Services, Inc. has volume of 191,048 shares. Since February 11, 2018 UHS has risen 15.39% and is uptrending. UHS outperformed by 15.39% the S&P 500.

Universal Health Services, Inc. (NYSE:UHS)’s earnings report is expected on February, 27., according to Zacks. This year’s EPS analyst estimate is expected to be $2.34. That is 17.00 % up compareed to $2 EPS for last year. If EPS of $2.34 is reported the profit of UHS could reach $214.60M giving it 14.19 P/E. Analysts at Wall Street see Universal Health Services, Inc.’s 4.93 % EPS growth compared to $2.23 EPS for previous quarter.

Kbc Gp Nv invested 0.17% in Universal Health Services, Inc. (NYSE:UHS). Arrowstreet Capital Partnership owns 218,297 shs for 0.06% of their capital. First Hawaiian Bancshares accumulated 2,249 shs. Nomura owns 100,068 shs or 0.05% of their US capital. Balyasny Asset Mgmt Llc has invested 0.03% of its capital in Universal Health Services, Inc. (NYSE:UHS). 946,997 were accumulated by Goldman Sachs Grp. Dnb Asset Mgmt As holds 0% in Universal Health Services, Inc. (NYSE:UHS) or 21,426 shs. Benjamin F Edwards & stated it has 0% in Universal Health Services, Inc. (NYSE:UHS). Hexavest invested in 461,086 shs or 0.75% of the stock. Mckinley Carter Wealth Service holds 1,695 shs. Epoch Invest Prns has invested 0.64% of its capital in Universal Health Services, Inc. (NYSE:UHS). D E Shaw & invested 0.01% of its capital in Universal Health Services, Inc. (NYSE:UHS). Norinchukin State Bank The reported 11,073 shs. Bank & Trust Of Nova Scotia reported 0.01% in Universal Health Services, Inc. (NYSE:UHS). Great West Life Assurance Can has 234,239 shs for 0.07% of their capital.

Universal Health Services, Inc. (NYSE:UHS) Ratings Coverage

Total analysts of 7 have positions in Universal Health Services (NYSE:UHS) as follows: 3 rated it a “Buy”, 1 with “Sell” and 3 with “Hold”. The positive are 43%. Since August 14, 2018 according to StockzIntelligence Inc Universal Health Services has 9 analyst reports. On Friday, December 14 the stock of Universal Health Services, Inc. (NYSE:UHS) has “Sell” rating given by Goldman Sachs. On Monday, October 29 the stock has “Equal-Weight” rating by Barclays Capital. On Wednesday, September 5 the company was maintained by Morgan Stanley. On Tuesday, September 18 the rating was upgraded by Bank of America to “Buy”. The stock rating was maintained by Citigroup with “Buy” on Monday, October 29. In Monday, October 29 report Morgan Stanley maintained it with “Equal-Weight” rating and $130 target.

For more Universal Health Services, Inc. (NYSE:UHS) news published briefly go to: Fool.com, Seekingalpha.com, Bizjournals.com, Bizjournals.com or Bizjournals.com. The titles are as follows: “Better Buy: HCP, Inc. vs. Universal Health Services, Inc. – The Motley Fool” published on June 29, 2018, “Universal Health Services Q3 top line up 4%; earnings up 22% – Seeking Alpha” on October 25, 2018, “UHS, Michigan health system to build a $40M behavioral care hospital – Philadelphia Business Journal” with a publish date: November 05, 2018, “Longtime UHS executive gets new job leading Acadia – Philadelphia Business Journal” and the last “GWU Hospital deal to oversee UMC’s replacement may be imploding – Washington Business Journal” with publication date: December 05, 2018.

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