Universal Health Services

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Bank of America has published a report on Universal Health Services (NYSE: UHS) as Q2 results came in above expectations. In the report, Bank of America wrote, "UHS reported EPS of $1.04, $0.01 above consensus and $0.02 above our estimate. The beat was driven by better than expected margins,...

According to Deutsche Bank, Universal Health Services (NYSE: UHS) most recent citywide mkt share data stood at 39% (HCA next at 26%), but it believes it can keep climbing since UHS' mkt position is bolstered by very strong local mgmt, well‐situated facility locations, ample MOB space to attract...

Jefferies & Company has raised the price target on Universal Health Services (NYSE: UHS) from $52 to $56 and maintains its Hold rating.

According to Jefferies, Universal Health Svcs (NYSE: UHS) coverage is initiated with a Hold rating. Jefferies reported that it is initiating coverage with of UHS with a Hold rating and $52 price target. “While the acquisition of Psychiatric Solutions (PSI) deepens UHS's presence in the fast-...

Credit Suisse is raising its PT on shares of Universal Health Services Inc. (NYSE: UHS) from $55 to $57. Universal Health Services closed Tuesday at $46.97.

Citigroup has published a research report on Universal Health Services (NYSE: UHS) and introduces new estimates for 2013. In the report, Citigroup writes "We are updating our financial model for UHS and introducing 2013 estimates. We are also raising our 12-month target price from $53 to a street-...

Deutsche Bank has raised the price target on Universal Health Services (NYSE: UHS) from $55 to $57 and maintains its Buy rating.

In a report published by Citi, Universal Health Services (NYSE: UHS) saw 4Q10 results slightly above expectations and its outlook is favorable. In the report, Citi said that, excluding 20c of nonrecurring items, UHS reported 4Q EPS of 61c, inline with Street estimates on revenue of $1.56b ($1.54b...

Deutsche Bank has published a research report on Health Care Facilities in the U.S. and summarizes October results. In the report, Deutsche Bank writes "October's Volume Tracker continues the weak trends witnessed throughout 2010, with inpatient discharges -2.6% Y/Y, outpatient visits -2.8% Y/Y,...

In an update published yesterday, Deutsche Bank has announced that they are discontinuing coverage on Psychiatric Solutions after their acquisition by Universal Health Services (NYSE: UHS). Deutsche Bank writes, "The acquisition closed within the expected timeframe and the FTC order to divest 4...

Baird analysts Whit Mayo and Matthew Gillmor reiterated their Outperform rating for shares of Universal Health Services, Inc. (NYSE: UHS) and raised their price target from $40 to $41. The Baird analysts said that guidance was positive and commented that, "adjusted for $0.18 in lost earnings from...