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Prussia, Pennsylvania-based Universal Health Services, Inc. (UHS) is one of the largest hospital and healthcare service providers in the U.S. and the U.K. With a market cap of $10.4 billion, the company operates through two core businesses: Acute Care Services and Behavioral Health Services. Its broad network includes hospitals, emergency departments, behavioral health facilities, outpatient centers, physician services, and health insurance offerings
Shares of this health care giant have notably struggled to keep up with the broader market over the past year. UHS has declined 5% over this time frame, while the broader S&P 500 Index ($SPX) has rallied nearly 18.3%. The disconnect has become even starker in 2026, with UHS down 19.1% year to date while the broader benchmark has advanced 11.8%.
