Universal Health Services reported second-quarter 2026 adjusted earnings per share of $5.98, beating the Zacks Consensus Estimate by 5.7% and rising 10.1% year over year. Net revenues of $4.6 billion improved 8.3% year over year and surpassed the consensus mark by 2.6%, driven by healthy revenue growth across both the Acute Care and Behavioral Health segments. Adjusted EBITDA, net of NCI, rose 5.4% to $677.9 million, while total operating costs escalated 8.9% to $4.1 billion due to higher salaries, supplies, and other expenses. The company updated its full-year 2026 guidance, now expecting net revenues of $18.501 billion to $18.762 billion, adjusted EBITDA of $2.610 billion to $2.717 billion, and adjusted EPS of $22.28 to $23.65. Universal Health also repurchased shares worth approximately $320.3 million during the quarter, with around $977.6 million remaining under its authorization.
Universal Health Services IncUniversal Health Services beat Q2 earnings and revenue estimates, raised full-year guidance, and repurchased shares.
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