NYSE$UHS
Universal Health Services Inc · Q4 2024 earnings
Q4 2024 earnings · · After market close · Investor relations
Briefing
UHS reported strong Q4 2024 earnings with revenue and net income growth across its acute and behavioral health segments.
Universal Health Services, Inc. reported Q4 2024 revenue of $4.11 billion, an increase of 11.1% year-over-year. Net income rose to $332.4 million, while adjusted EPS increased to $4.92. Revenue from acute care and behavioral health services grew by 8.7% and 11.1%, respectively. EBITDA net of NCI improved to $620.2 million, reflecting strong operational performance.
- Revenue increased 11.1% year-over-year to $4.11 billion.
- Net income rose 53.6% to $332.4 million, with adjusted EPS at $4.92.
- EBITDA net of NCI reached $620.2 million, up from $476.9 million in Q4 2023.
- Acute care and behavioral health revenue grew 8.7% and 11.1%, respectively.
Headline financials
Revenue & EPS history
UHS · Revenue · Quarterly
$4.11B
Revenue by segment
UHS · $3.56B total across 2 segments · Q3 2023
- Acute Care Services$2.02B+5.1%56.7%
- Behavioral Health Services$1.54B+7.5%43.3%
Forward guidance
UHS expects continued revenue growth in 2025, driven by strong performance in both acute care and behavioral health segments. The company aims to enhance operational efficiencies while managing labor and expense pressures.
Tailwinds
- Projected 2025 revenue growth of 7.5% to 9.7% over 2024.
- Expected Adjusted EBITDA net of NCI between $2.36 billion and $2.48 billion.
- Continued expansion of behavioral health services.
- Operational efficiencies expected to improve margins.
- Projected EPS-diluted range of $18.45 to $19.95.
Headwinds
- Higher labor costs could impact margins.
- Potential reimbursement pressures from Medicare and Medicaid changes.
- Regulatory risks in key operating regions.
- Increased interest expenses due to debt levels.
- Continued competitive pressures in the healthcare sector.
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 Q4 2024
+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
| Quarter | Report date | Reaction (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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