TD Cowen Rates Universal Health Services (UHS) buy

TD Cowen maintains its buy rating on Universal Health Services with a target price of $197, a 35.48% upside from the current price.

By EarningsIQ Research Desk · Published Jun 22, 2026, 1:02 PM EDT · Updated Jun 25, 2026, 1:03 PM EDT

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TD Cowen rated Universal Health Services, Inc. ($UHS) "buy" with a $197 price target on June 22, 2026.

Since the rating, $UHS is up 3.1% after 1 week, up 4.7% after 1 month and up 29.9% to date (from the $142.47 close on Jun 22, 2026).

UHS Universal Health Services, Inc.

$185.10 -15.52% year to date

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Key Points

TD Cowen reiterated its buy rating on Universal Health Services, Inc. (NYSE:UHS) on June 22, 2026, with a price target of $197.
TD Cowen's $197 price target implies 35.48% upside from Universal Health Services, Inc.'s ($UHS) current $145.41 share price.
Shares of UHS traded near $141.17 on Monday, with a market cap of about $8.55 billion and a forward P/E of 5.57.
Insiders at UHS, including Executive Chairman Alan Miller, engaged in notable transactions in May 2026.

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TD Cowen reiterated its buy rating on Universal Health Services, Inc. (NYSE:UHS) on June 22, 2026. The firm set a price target of $197, indicating continued confidence in the company's prospects.

Analyst rating track record

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Other Institutional Activity in Universal Health Services

First Eagle Investment Management, LLC increased its holdings by 110,698 shares, bringing its total to 4,424,281 shares valued at approximately $791.8 million, a 2.6% increase. BlackRock, Inc. also added 67,021 shares, raising its stake to 4,345,083 shares worth about $777.6 million, reflecting a 1.6% increase. Vanguard Capital Management LLC opened a new position with 3,452,885 shares valued at around $617.9 million. State Street Corp reduced its holdings by 26,305 shares, resulting in 2,579,389 shares worth roughly $461.6 million, a decrease of 1.0%. Geode Capital Management, LLC increased its stake by 196,046 shares, reaching a total of 1,947,868 shares with a value of approximately $347.6 million, marking an 11.2% increase.

Universal Health Services, Inc. Stock Down 17.7%

Shares of NYSE:UHS traded near $141.17 on Monday. Universal Health Services has a market cap of about $8.55 billion, with a P/E ratio of 5.89 and a forward P/E of 5.57. The stock has a 52-week low of $140.08 and a high of $246.33. Its 50-day moving average is $163.08, and the 200-day moving average is $197.83. The company has a current ratio of 1.08, a quick ratio of 0.88, and a debt-to-equity ratio of 67.41.

12-month forecast

$UHS price target

Universal Health Services, Inc. daily closes and this analyst's $197 target. Not advice.

Recent Earnings

Universal Health Services reported revenue of approximately $17.76 billion, with a growth rate of 9.6%. The company achieved a net margin of 8.56% and a return on equity of 21.37%. Its earnings per share stood at $23.96. The next earnings report is scheduled for July 27, 2026.

Dividend

Universal Health Services pays an annual dividend rate of $0.80, yielding 0.57%. The dividend payout ratio is 3.34%.

Insider Buying and Selling at Universal Health Services, Inc.

On May 27, 2026, Executive Chairman Alan Miller was involved in transactions involving 177,268 shares. Additionally, several insiders, including Nina Chen-Langenmayr, Eileen McDonnell, Elliot Sussman, and Warren Nimetz, each acquired 1,217 shares on May 20, 2026.

Analysts Set New Price Targets

On June 22, 2026, TD Cowen maintained its buy rating on Universal Health Services with a $197 price target. Earlier in the month, Wells Fargo reinstated a hold rating with a $165 target on June 1, 2026. UBS maintained a buy rating with a $310 target on April 30, 2026. The consensus among analysts is a buy, with a mean price target of approximately $215.76 based on 17 analyst opinions.

About Universal Health Services

Universal Health Services, Inc., headquartered in King of Prussia, Pennsylvania, operates a network of acute care hospitals and outpatient and behavioral health care facilities across the United States. The company, led by CEO Marc D. Miller, employs about 101,500 people. It provides a wide range of services, including surgery, internal medicine, emergency room care, and behavioral health services, along with various management services.

Bottom Line

TD Cowen's reiteration of a buy rating on Universal Health Services reflects ongoing confidence in the company's operations and market position. Investors closely watch analyst ratings and institutional activity, as these can provide insights into potential future performance. As a reminder, this information is based on backward-looking data and may not represent the current position or outlook.