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King of Prussia, PA-based Universal Health Services Inc. owns and operates (through its subsidiaries) acute care hospitals, behavioral health centers, surgical hospitals, ambulatory surgery centers and radiation oncology centers.
UHS sits at a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy), holds a Growth Style Score of A, and has a VGM Score of A. Earnings and sales are forecasted to increase 14% and 8.1% year-over-year, respectively.
Seven analysts revised their earnings estimate upwards in the last 60 days for fiscal 2025. The Zacks Consensus Estimate has increased $1.25 to $18.94 per share. UHS boasts an average earnings surprise of 15.5%.
On a historic basis, Universal Health Services has generated cash flow growth of 4.4%, and is expected to report cash flow expansion of 31% this year.
UHS should be on investors' short lists because of its impressive growth fundamentals, a good Zacks Rank, and strong Growth and VGM Style Scores.
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