Universal Health ServicesUHS -0.30%85 Forward Dividend Yield % is 0.56% as of Jun. 24, 2026. GuruFocus rates UHS with a GF Score™ of 85/100 and a GF Value™ of $228.22 (Significantly Undervalued). Among 276 Healthcare Providers & Services companies, Universal Health Services ranks worse than 90.58% on this metric.
UHS's Forward Dividend Yield % is ranked worse than 90.58% of 276
companies
in the Healthcare Providers & Services industry
Industry Median: 2.445
vs UHS: 0.56
During the past 5 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 21.90% per year.
During the past 10 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 9.50% per year.
During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate of Universal Health Services was 58.70% per year. The lowest was -20.60% per year. And the median was 8.90% per year.
The growth rate is calculated with least square regression.
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Universal Health Services (NYSE:UHS) Forward Dividend Yield % Explanation
Over the long term, the return from dividends has been a significant contributor to the total returns produced by equity securities. Studies by Elroy Dimson, Paul Marsh, and Mike Staunton of Princeton University (2002) found that a market-oriented portfolio, which included reinvested dividends, would have generated nearly 85 times the wealth generated by the same portfolio relying solely on capital gains.
Dividends may also qualify a lower tax rate for investors.
In dividends investing, Payout Ratio and Dividend Growth Rate are the two most important variables for consideration. A lower payout ratio may indicate that the company has more room to increase its dividends.
Universal Health Services Forward Dividend Yield % Related Terms
UHS vs ENSG, EHC, PACS: Forward Dividend Yield % Comparison
For the Medical Care Facilities subindustry, Universal Health Services's Forward Dividend Yield %, along with its competitors' market caps and Forward Dividend Yield % data, can be viewed below:
* Competitive companies are chosen from companies within the same industry, with headquarter located in same country, with closest market capitalization; x-axis shows the market cap, and y-axis shows the term value; the bigger the dot, the larger the market cap. Note that "N/A" values will not show up in the chart.
Universal Health Services Forward Dividend Yield % vs Healthcare Providers & Services Industry
For the Healthcare Providers & Services industry and Healthcare sector, Universal Health Services's Forward Dividend Yield % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Universal Health Services's Forward Dividend Yield % falls into.
Universal Health Services Forward Dividend Yield % Calculation
Dividend Yield measures how much a company pays out in dividends each year relative to its share price.
Universal Health Services Recent Full-Year* Dividend History
Amount
Ex-date
Record Date
Pay Date
Type
Frequency
Forex Rate
USD 0.200000
2026-06-08
2026-06-08
2026-06-18
Cash Dividend
quarterly
USD:USD 1.000000
USD 0.200000
2026-03-02
2026-03-02
2026-03-16
Cash Dividend
quarterly
USD:USD 1.000000
USD 0.200000
2025-12-01
2025-12-01
2025-12-15
Cash Dividend
quarterly
USD:USD 1.000000
USD 0.200000
2025-09-02
2025-09-02
2025-09-16
Cash Dividend
quarterly
USD:USD 1.000000
* GuruFocus has an internal rule that if the most recent dividend payment frequency is at least 4 times a year, then the full year will be calculated according to the frequency of payment or the one-year time frame, whichever is stricter.
* GuruFocus converts dividend currency to local traded share price currency in order to calculate dividend yield. Please refer to the last column "Forex Rate" in the above table.
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
What does a Forward Dividend Yield % of 0.56% mean?
Universal Health Services (UHS) has a Forward Dividend Yield % of 0.56% as of Jun. 24, 2026. Forward dividend yield is the ratio of company's expected dividends to the share price. View historical data on Universal Health Services and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Universal Health Services ranks #250 out of 276 companies in the Healthcare Providers & Services industry, placing it in the top 90.6%.
Is Universal Health Services' Forward Dividend Yield % too high?
Universal Health Services' current Forward Dividend Yield % is 0.56%. The Healthcare Providers & Services industry median Forward Dividend Yield % is 2.45. Universal Health Services' value of 0.56% is 77.1% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Universal Health Services ranks #250 out of 276 companies in the Healthcare Providers & Services industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Universal Health Services has a GF Score™ of 85/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Universal Health Services' Forward Dividend Yield % compare to ENSG and EHC?
According to the Healthcare Providers & Services industry distribution chart, Universal Health Services ranks #250 out of 276 companies for Forward Dividend Yield %. This places Universal Health Services in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Forward Dividend Yield % is 2.45. Universal Health Services' value of 0.56% is 77.1% below this benchmark. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Forward Dividend Yield % for a Healthcare Providers & Services company?
The median Forward Dividend Yield % among Healthcare Providers & Services companies is 2.45, based on 276 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Forward Dividend Yield % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Forward Dividend Yield % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Universal Health Services's current Forward Dividend Yield % of 0.56% is 77.1% below the industry median. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Forward Dividend Yield % mean?
A high Forward Dividend Yield % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Forward dividend yield is the ratio of company's expected dividends to the share price. View historical data on Universal Health Services and its competitors. For the Healthcare Providers & Services industry, the median Forward Dividend Yield % is 2.45 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Universal Health Services's current Forward Dividend Yield % is 0.56%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Universal Health Services stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Universal Health Services (UHS) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $228.22, compared to a current price of $145.41 — trading 36.3% below its estimated fair value. The current Forward Dividend Yield % is 0.56% and 77.1% below the Healthcare Providers & Services industry median of 2.45. Universal Health Services' overall GF Score™ is 85/100. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Forward Dividend Yield % calculated?
Forward Dividend Yield % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Universal Health Services (UHS), the current Forward Dividend Yield % is 0.56% as of Jun. 24, 2026. GuruFocus calculates this using data sourced from SEC filings and annual reports. See the calculation section and 30-year financial data on this page for the full breakdown.
Is Universal Health Services (UHS) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Universal Health Services stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $145.41 is trading 36.3% below its estimated GF Value™ of $228.22.
GuruFocus considers Universal Health Services to be Significantly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for UHS:
Forward Dividend Yield %: 0.56%
GF Value™: $228.22 vs. price of $145.41 (36.3% below fair value)
Industry Position: 77.1% below the Healthcare Providers & Services median (#250 of 276)
No single metric tells the full story. See the UHS stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Universal Health Services Inc offers healthcare services through its behavioral health centers, acute care hospitals, and related outpatient facilities. As of late 2025, the company operated 346 inpatient behavioral health centers, 29 acute care hospitals, and many supportive outpatient facilities. Its operations are concentrated in the U.S, particularly in Nevada (21% of 2025 operating profits), Texas (19%), and California (13%), although it does have some exposure to the UK behavioral health market (6% of 2025 sales) too. While its acute care services account for over 55% of revenue, the behavioral health centers sport higher margins and account for over 55% of pretax profits.
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