Prussia, Pennsylvania-based Universal Health Services, Inc. (UHS) owns and operates acute care hospitals, and outpatient and behavioral health care facilities. With a market cap of $9.6 billion, the company provides acute care hospitals, behavioral health, and surgery centers. It provides services such as general surgery, internal medicine, radiology, and pediatric services.
Shares of this health care giant have notably underperformed the broader market over the past year. UHS has declined 15.5% over this time frame, while the broader S&P 500 Index ($SPX) has rallied nearly 27.9%. In 2026, UHS stock is down 27.6%, compared to the SPX’s 9.2% rise on a YTD basis.