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Universal Health Services Inc Stock Dividend Yield & Dates

UHS dividend stability and growth

Last Dividend per share
$0.2000
Forward Dividend yield
0.48%
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Dividend Stability Dividend
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Consistent Dividend Growth Dividend

UHS dividend yield vs industry/market

Company
0.51%
Industry
1.32%
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Top 75% Dividend Dividend
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Top 25% Dividend Dividend

UHS dividend payout ratio

Universal Health Services Inc paid out 7.7% of its earnings over the trailing twelve months.
Retained earnings
92.3%
Payout ratio
7.7%
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Dividend Payout Ratio Dividend

UHS vs Medical Care Facility Stocks

TickerDiv. YieldStable?Drop Count (L10Y)Payout Ratio
UHS0.51%Yes0+7.70%
DVAN/AN/A0.00%
FMS3.16%No4+67.60%
THCN/AN/A0.00%
CHE0.26%Yes0+8.70%

UHS dividend dates

Last dividend payment date
Mar 15, 2024
Last ex-dividend date
Feb 29, 2024

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Universal Health Services Dividends FAQ

Does Universal Health Services pay a dividend?

Yes, UHS has paid a dividend within the past 3 months.


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What is Universal Health Services's Dividend Payment Date?

Universal Health Services's last dividend payment date was on 2024-03-15, when Universal Health Services shareholders who owned UHS shares before 2024-02-29 received a dividend payment of $0.2000 per share. Universal Health Services's next dividend payment date has not been announced yet. Add UHS to your watchlist to be reminded of UHS's next dividend payment.

Is Universal Health Services's dividend stable?

Yes, UHS's dividend has been stable for the last 10 years.

Does Universal Health Services have sufficient earnings to cover their dividend?

Yes, UHS's past year earnings per share was $10.35, and their annual dividend per share is $0.80. UHS's dividend payout ratio is 7.7%, which is sustainable.

How much is Universal Health Services's dividend?

UHS pays a dividend of $0.80 per share. UHS's annual dividend yield is 0.51%. Universal Health Services's dividend is lower than the US industry average of 1.32%, and it is lower than the US market average of 4.21%.

What is Universal Health Services's Ex-Dividend Date?

Universal Health Services's previous ex-dividend date was on 2024-02-29. Universal Health Services shareholders who own UHS stock before this date received Universal Health Services's last dividend payment of $0.2000 per share on 2024-03-15. Universal Health Services's next ex-dividend date has not been announced yet. Add UHS to your watchlist to be reminded before UHS's ex-dividend date.

Is Universal Health Services's dividend showing long-term growth?

Yes, UHS's' dividend has been growing over the last 10 years.
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