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Universal Health Services, Inc. (UHS) is a leading healthcare provider with a market cap of $15.9 billion, operating in the healthcare sector. Based in Pennsylvania, the company offers a broad range of services, including acute care, behavioral health care, and outpatient facilities, through its diverse portfolio of hospitals and specialized centers.
Shares of this hospital operator have significantly outperformed the broader market over the past 52 weeks. UHS stock has notably surged 78.1% over this time frame, while the broader S&P 500 Index ($SPX) has rallied 26.1%. In 2024, shares of UHS are up 55.4%, compared to SPX's 17.2% gain on a YTD basis.