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, while net revenues of $4.6 billion improved 8.3% and topped estimates by 2.6%. The company raised its full-year net revenue guidance to $18.501-$18.762 billion from $18.417-$18.789 billion, but lowered its adjusted EBITDA forecast to $2.610-$2.717 billion and adjusted EPS outlook to $22.28-$23.65. During the quarter, Universal Health repurchased shares worth approximately $320.3 million, leaving about $977.6 million under its buyback program. Shares have gained 5.7% since the earnings report, outperforming the S&P 500, though the consensus estimate has shifted down 5.42% over the past month. The stock carries a Zacks Rank #3 (Hold).
Universal Health Services IncBeat Q2 estimates and raised revenue guidance, though lowered EBITDA and EPS outlook
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