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4. Universal Health Services, Inc. (NYSE:UHS)

On March 2, 2026, Wells Fargo lowered the price target on Universal Health Services, Inc. (NYSE:UHS) to $212 from $235 previously and maintained an Equal Weight rating. Wells Fargo said Q4 results were weak, primarily due to the Acute business. Wells Fargo added that 2026 guidance is in line with consensus but will require stronger volumes and core growth than seen in 2025.

On February 26, 2026, Barclays raised its price target on Universal Health Services, Inc. (NYSE:UHS) to $268 from $262 previously and maintained an Overweight rating following the Q4 report. Barclays said the company posted a modest miss as acute volumes decelerated but still guided 2026 EBITDA ahead of Street estimates.

On February 25, 2026, Universal Health Services, Inc. (NYSE:UHS) reported fourth-quarter EPS of $5.88 versus consensus of $5.90 and revenue of $4.49B compared with consensus of $4.5B. The company expects FY26 adjusted EPS of $22.64-$24.52 compared with the consensus of $23.52.

Universal Health Services, Inc. (NYSE:UHS) owns and operates acute care hospitals and outpatient and behavioral health care facilities in the United States through its Acute Care Hospital Services and Behavioral Health Care Services segments.

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