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With a market cap of $14.7 billion, Universal Health Services, Inc. (UHS) owns and operates acute care hospitals, outpatient facilities, and behavioral health centers through its Acute Care Hospital Services and Behavioral Health Care Services segments. It provides a wide range of medical, behavioral health, insurance, and management support services.
Shares of the King of Prussia, Pennsylvania-based company have outperformed the broader market over the past 52 weeks. UHS stock has soared 28.6% over this time frame, while the broader S&P 500 Index ($SPX) has gained 12.3%. In addition, shares of the company have risen 7.9% on a YTD basis, compared to SPX's marginal return.