Universal Health Up 46% in a Year: Is it the Right Time to Invest?

Universal Health Services, Inc.’s (UHS) shares have surged 45.6% in the past year compared with the industry’s 28.7% growth. It has also outperformed the broader Zacks Medical sector’s 5.4% growth and the S&P 500’s 32.8% increase in the said time frame. The company has been benefiting on the back of strong segmental contributions, increased patient days, a diversified treatment network and robust cash flows. Closing at $198.34 in the last trading session, the stock has a market cap of $13.1 billion.Image So ...