Universal Health Services, Inc. (UHS) Stock Forecast
UHS analyst forecast
as of October 18, 2026- Analyst consensus
- Buy 3.60 / 5 from 20 analysts
- Price target
- $196.12 average of analyst targets
- Upside to target
- +6.0% from the latest close
- Next earnings
- October 27, 2026 EPS estimate $5.33
- 52-week range
- $141.17 – $244.18
UHS analyst ratings
20 analystsNumber of analysts at each rating.
UHS price target
The average of analyst 12-month price targets compared with the latest close and the 52-week range.
UHS earnings per share estimates
| Period | Average | Low | High | Year ago | Growth | Analysts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current quarter (Sep '26) | $5.16 | $4.35 | $5.51 | $5.69 | −9.2% | 15 |
| Current fiscal year (2026) | $22.56 | $21.46 | $23.50 | $21.74 | +3.8% | 16 |
| Next fiscal year (2027) | $23.90 | $22.05 | $25.96 | $22.56 | +5.9% | 15 |
Consensus EPS estimates; growth compares the average estimate with the year-ago EPS.
UHS revenue estimates
| Period | Average | Low | High | Growth | Analysts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current quarter (Sep '26) | $4.71B | $4.57B | $4.84B | +4.8% | 16 |
| Current fiscal year (2026) | $18.60B | $18.35B | $18.91B | +7.1% | 18 |
| Next fiscal year (2027) | $19.49B | $18.84B | $20.11B | +4.8% | 17 |
UHS EPS: reported and forecast
Fiscal years; "E" marks estimates, the line shows the range from the lowest to the highest estimate.
UHS revenue: reported and forecast
UHS EPS estimate revisions
| Period | 90 days ago | 60 days ago | 30 days ago | 7 days ago | Now | Change (90 d) | Revisions (30 d) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current quarter (Sep '26) | $5.56 | $5.19 | $5.19 | $5.19 | $5.16 | −7.1% | 2 up · 2 down |
| Current fiscal year (2026) | $23.39 | $22.56 | $22.53 | $22.59 | $22.56 | −3.6% | 2 up · 2 down |
| Next fiscal year (2027) | $25.16 | $24.18 | $23.92 | $23.96 | $23.90 | −5.0% | 2 up · 3 down |
How the consensus EPS estimate changed over the last 90 days, and how many analysts raised or lowered it in the last 30 days.
UHS earnings surprises
Reported EPS vs the consensus estimate for the last 12 quarters; UHS beat in 12 of 12.
What analysts expect from UHS
20 analysts cover Universal Health; their consensus rating is buy (3.60 on a 1–5 scale, where 5 is a strong buy). The average price target is $196.12, 6.0% above the latest close of $185.10. Analysts expect earnings of $22.56 per share for 2026, +3.8% from a year earlier. For 2027 the average estimate is $23.90 per share on revenue of $19.5 billion. Universal Health beat the EPS estimate in 12 of the last 12 quarters.
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UHS forecast FAQ
What is Universal Health's price target?
The average analyst price target for Universal Health is $196.12, 6.0% above the latest close of $185.10.
Is Universal Health a buy, hold or sell?
Of 20 analysts covering Universal Health, 6 rate it a strong buy, 1 a buy, 12 a hold, 1 a sell and 0 a strong sell, a consensus of buy. Ratings are opinions, not a recommendation from Quotelinks.
What is Universal Health's EPS forecast?
Analysts forecast $22.56 per share for 2026 (range $21.46 to $23.50); for 2027 the estimate is $23.90.
What is Universal Health's revenue forecast?
The average revenue estimate for 2026 is $18.6 billion, growth of 7.1%; for 2027 it is $19.5 billion.
When does Universal Health report earnings?
Universal Health is expected to report results for the quarter ending September 30, 2026 on October 27, 2026 after the market closes; the EPS estimate is $5.33.
Does Universal Health usually beat earnings estimates?
Universal Health reported EPS at or above the analyst estimate in 12 of the last 12 quarters.