Dividends
Dividend payments are $0.80 per share, with a current dividend yield of 0.55%.
UHS Dividend Summary
0.55%
$0.80
3.36%
5.69%
Consecutive Years
0
Most Recent Ex-Date
Jun 8, 2026
Most Recent Payment
Jun 18, 2026
UHS Dividends per Share (Nominal History)
View full nominal table listThis step chart displays the nominal dividend payouts over time on their actual payment dates, matching the distribution frequency.
UHS Dividends CAGR Chart
Universal Health Services, Inc. (UHS)
Annual Dividend History
| Year | Dividend/Share | YoY Growth |
|---|---|---|
| 2026(YTD) | $0.40 | — |
| 2025 | $0.80 | +0.00% |
| 2024 | $0.80 | +0.00% |
| 2023 | $0.80 | +0.00% |
| 2022 | $0.80 | +0.00% |
| 2021 | $0.80 | N/A |
| 2020 | $0.20 | N/A |
| 2019 | $0.60 | +50.00% |
| 2018 | $0.40 | +0.00% |
| 2017 | $0.40 | +0.00% |
| 2016 | $0.40 | +0.00% |
| 2015 | $0.40 | +33.33% |
| 2014 | $0.30 | +50.00% |
| 2013 | $0.20 | +0.00% |
| 2012 | $0.20 | +0.00% |
| 2011 | $0.20 | +0.00% |
| 2010 | $0.20 | +37.93% |
| 2009 | $0.14 | -9.38% |
| 2008 | $0.16 | +0.00% |
| 2007 | $0.16 | +0.00% |
Quarterly Dividend History
| Quarter | Dividend/Share | YoY Growth |
|---|---|---|
| Q2 2026 | $0.20 | +0.00% |
| Q1 2026 | $0.20 | +0.00% |
| Q4 2025 | $0.20 | +0.00% |
| Q3 2025 | $0.20 | +0.00% |
| Q2 2025 | $0.20 | +0.00% |
| Q1 2025 | $0.20 | +0.00% |
| Q4 2024 | $0.20 | +0.00% |
| Q3 2024 | $0.20 | +0.00% |
| Q2 2024 | $0.20 | +0.00% |
| Q1 2024 | $0.20 | +0.00% |
| Q4 2023 | $0.20 | +0.00% |
| Q3 2023 | $0.20 | +0.00% |
| Q2 2023 | $0.20 | +0.00% |
| Q1 2023 | $0.20 | +0.00% |
| Q4 2022 | $0.20 | +0.00% |
| Q3 2022 | $0.20 | +0.00% |
| Q2 2022 | $0.20 | +0.00% |
| Q1 2022 | $0.20 | +0.00% |
| Q4 2021 | $0.20 | — |
| Q3 2021 | $0.20 | — |
| Q2 2021 | $0.20 | — |
| Q1 2021 | $0.20 | +0.00% |
| Q1 2020 | $0.20 | +100.00% |
| Q4 2019 | $0.20 | +100.00% |
Dividend Yield Metrics
- Current Yield
- 0.55%
- Average Yield (TTM)
- 0.55%
- Average Yield (3Y)
- 0.55%
- Forward Yield on Cost (3Y)
- 0.55%
- Forward Yield on Cost (5Y)
- 0.55%
- Forward Yield on Cost (10Y)
- 0.55%
Payout Ratio Analysis
- Payout Ratio (Current)
- 3.36%
- FCF Payout Ratio
- 5.69%
- Payout Ratio (3Y Avg)
- 5.27%
- Payout Ratio (5Y Avg)
- 6.23%
- FCF Payout (3Y Avg)
- 7.10%
- FCF Payout (5Y Avg)
- 55.82%
Dividend Coverage
About Universal Health Services, Inc.
Universal Health Services, Inc. (UHS), operating through its various divisions, is a healthcare entity that both owns and manages a network of acute care hospitals, along with outpatient and specialized behavioral health treatment centers. Its business operations are strategically bifurcated into two main segments: Acute Care Hospital Services and Behavioral Health Care Services. The hospitals under its management provide a comprehensive spectrum of medical provisions, encompassing general and specialty surgical interventions, internal medicine, obstetrics, urgent and emergency department services, diagnostic imaging (radiology), cancer therapy (oncology), advanced diagnostic procedures, cardiac care, pediatric medicine, pharmaceutical services, and mental health support. As of a reported date of February 24, 2022, the company's significant presence included the ownership or operation of 363 inpatient facilities, complemented by 40 outpatient and other specialized sites. These facilities are distributed across 39 U.S. states, the District of Columbia, the United Kingdom, and Puerto Rico. Beyond direct patient care, UHS also extends into commercial health insurance provision and offers a variety of crucial management support functions. These include centralized procurement, information technology infrastructure, financial oversight and control mechanisms, strategic facilities planning, physician talent acquisition, administrative staff management, marketing initiatives, and public relations efforts. Universal Health Services, Inc. was established in 1978 and maintains its principal executive offices in King of Prussia, Pennsylvania.
- Sector
- Healthcare
- Industry
- Medical - Care Facilities
- CEO
- Marc D. Miller