NYSE$UHS

Universal Health Services Inc · Q3 2023 earnings

Q3 2023 earnings · · Investor relations

Briefing

UHS's financial performance was marked by increased revenues, offset by a slight decrease in net income and adjusted EBITDA compared to the same quarter last year.

Universal Health Services, Inc. reported a net income attributable to UHS of $167.0 million, or $2.40 per diluted share, for Q3 2023, compared to $182.8 million, or $2.50 per diluted share, for Q3 2022. Net revenues increased by 6.8% to $3.563 billion. Adjusted net income attributable to UHS was $177.5 million, or $2.55 per diluted share, compared to $185.8 million, or $2.54 per diluted share, for the same period last year.

  • Net revenues increased by 6.8% to $3.563 billion.
  • Net income attributable to UHS was $167.0 million, or $2.40 per diluted share.
  • Adjusted net income attributable to UHS was $177.5 million, or $2.55 per diluted share.
  • The company repurchased 1.32 million shares at an aggregate cost of approximately $175.1 million.

Headline financials

Total Revenue

$3.56B

Previous: $3.34B+6.8%
EPS (adj)

$2.55

Previous: $2.54+0.4%
Avg Licensed Beds

6.7K

Previous: 7.0K-4.5%
Avg Available Beds

6.5K

Previous: 6.8K-4.6%
Patient Days

384.3K

Previous: 386.3K-0.5%
Avg Daily Census

4.2K

Previous: 4.2K-0.5%
Occupancy Licensed Beds

62.7%

Previous: 60.1%+4.3%
Occupancy Available Beds

64.3%

Previous: 61.7%+4.2%
Admissions

80.1K

Previous: 78.2K+2.4%
Length of Stay

4.8

Previous: 4.9-2.0%
BH Avg Licensed Beds

24.2K

Previous: 24.2K-0.1%
BH Avg Available Beds

24.1K

Previous: 24.1K-0.1%
BH Patient Days

1.6M

Previous: 1.6M+0.8%
BH Avg Daily Census

17.4K

Previous: 17.3K+0.8%
BH Occupancy Licensed

71.9%

Previous: 71.3%+0.8%
BH Occupancy Available

72.2%

Previous: 71.6%+0.8%
BH Admissions

118.5K

Previous: 117.9K+0.5%
BH Length of Stay

13.5

Previous: 13.4+0.7%
Capital Expenditures

-$537M

Previous: -$570M+5.8%
Free Cash Flow

-$370M

Previous: -$387M+4.4%
Net Income

$167M

Previous: $183M-8.7%
Operating Income

$285M

Previous: $276M+3.4%
Gross Profit

$285M

Previous: $3.34B-91.4%
Cash & Equivalents

$80.8M

Previous: $74.6M+8.3%
Total Assets

$13.9B

Previous: $13.4B+3.7%
Stock-Based Comp

$22.6M

Previous: $21.1M+7.3%

Revenue & EPS history

UHS · Revenue · Quarterly

$3.56B

Q3 2023+6.8%vs Q3 2022
Beat estimate in 10 of 15 quarters(67%)
ActualEstimate

Revenue by segment

UHS · $3.56B total across 2 segments · Q3 2023

  • Acute Care Services
    $2.02B+5.1%
  • Behavioral Health Services
    $1.54B+7.5%

Forward guidance

This press release contains forward-looking statements based on current management expectations. Numerous factors may cause the results to differ materially from those anticipated in the forward-looking statements. These statements are subject to risks and uncertainties and therefore actual results may differ materially.

Tailwinds

  • Gaining or building high quality hospitals in rapidly growing markets.
  • Investing in the people and equipment needed to allow each facility to thrive.
  • Becoming the leading healthcare provider in each community we serve.

Headwinds

  • Nationwide shortage of nurses and other clinical staff and support personnel has been a significant operating issue.
  • The impact of the COVID-19 pandemic has had a material effect on our operations and financial results.
  • A significant portion of our revenues are derived from federal and state government programs including the Medicare and Medicaid programs.
  • The increase in interest rates has substantially increased our borrowings costs and reduced our ability to access the capital markets on favorable terms.

Historical earnings impact

How earnings announcements have historically affected this stock's price.

Avg. return before/after earnings

Based on 20 quarterly earnings reports · overlaid with Q3 2023

Historical avgQ3 2023

+0.3%

Avg return

Earnings day

+0.3%

Avg return

5 days after

+0.7%

Avg return

30 days after

49%

34 / 69 earnings

Positive

+17.5%

Q3 2022

Best reaction

-13.4%

Q3 2024

Worst reaction

Earnings price reactions
QuarterReport dateReaction (Day 0)+5 days+30 days
Q1 2026-9.5%-7.0%-16.4%
Q4 2025-5.5%-1.0%-9.9%
Q3 2025+2.5%+1.4%+14.1%
Q2 2025-0.2%+3.3%+7.3%
Q1 2025-0.6%+3.4%+10.5%
Q4 2024+3.3%-3.8%+3.4%
Q3 2024-13.4%-12.1%-15.5%
Q2 2024+10.6%+17.3%+25.8%
Q1 2024+0.1%+2.6%+6.9%
Q4 2023-1.6%+4.1%+11.0%
Q3 2023-0.2%-0.6%+11.4%
Q2 2023-4.6%-6.5%-12.3%
Q1 2023+1.5%+6.9%-9.3%
Q4 2022-9.1%-13.5%-15.5%
Q3 2022+17.5%+25.8%+39.3%
Q2 2022-1.5%+1.3%-5.7%
Q1 2022-5.7%-7.8%-8.1%
Q4 2021+8.6%+8.7%+11.1%
Q3 2021-7.0%-8.5%-5.0%
Q2 2021+4.2%+5.1%+1.6%
Q1 2021+0.3%+2.0%+10.1%
Q4 2020-9.1%-6.2%-2.0%
Q3 2020+3.0%+11.1%+24.2%
Q2 2020+0.9%+1.7%+0.2%
Q1 2020+3.7%-2.5%+8.6%
Q4 2019-5.3%-2.7%-34.3%
Q3 2019-4.6%-4.0%-3.6%
Q2 2019+10.9%+11.6%+4.7%
Q1 2019-0.8%-2.6%-5.5%
Q4 2018+3.9%+2.7%+0.1%
Q3 2018-5.3%-1.0%+8.0%
Q2 2018+9.3%+9.3%+12.0%
Q1 2018-4.6%-5.2%-3.2%
Q4 2017-1.3%+5.3%+0.7%
Q3 2017-6.9%-8.3%-9.9%
Q2 2017-9.2%-10.3%-12.6%
Q1 2017-2.0%-0.1%-3.0%
Q4 2016-0.9%-0.8%-0.8%
Q3 2016+0.6%-0.7%+1.3%
Q2 2016-4.4%-5.2%-12.1%
Q1 2016+2.1%
Q4 2015+2.4%
Q3 2015+2.4%
Q2 2015+2.1%
Q1 2015-0.7%
Q4 2014+3.8%
Q3 2014-1.0%
Q2 2014+6.8%
Q1 2014+8.3%
Q4 2013-2.6%
Q3 2013+2.6%
Q2 2013+3.3%
Q1 2013+3.3%
Q4 2012-0.0%
Q3 2012-3.2%
Q2 2012+4.8%
Q1 2012-1.7%
Q2 2011+2.0%
Q4 2011+2.0%
Q3 2011+3.8%
Q1 2010+3.8%
Q4 2010+3.8%
Q1 2011+3.8%
Q2 2010+5.0%
Q3 2009+0.0%
Q3 2010+0.0%
Q4 2009-0.3%
Q2 2009-0.3%
Q4 2008-0.3%

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