Stock Track | Universal Health Plunges 5.22% After Missing Q4 Earnings and Revenue Estimates on Lower Medical Care Demand

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Universal Health Services Inc. (UHS) experienced a 5.22% decline over the 24-hour period, with significant movement occurring in after-hours trading. The hospital operator's stock came under pressure following the release of its fourth-quarter financial results.

The company reported adjusted earnings per share of $5.88 for the quarter, narrowly missing the analyst consensus estimate of $5.90. Quarterly revenue came in at $4.486 billion, also slightly below the expected $4.502 billion. The misses were attributed to lower-than-expected medical care demand, particularly as subsidies under Affordable Care Act plans expire, impacting patient volumes for elective procedures and preventive visits.

Despite the quarterly shortfall, Universal Health provided a full-year 2026 outlook that was generally above analyst expectations for revenue, forecasting a range of $18.417 billion to $18.789 billion. The earnings guidance for 2026 was set between $22.64 and $24.52 per share.

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