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UHSUniversal Health Services, Inc.

Free Cash Flow (FCF): $894.02M

The free cash flow (FCF) is $894.02M. It is below its 12-month average by 7.52% ($966.68M).

Free Cash Flow

UHS Free Cash Flow (FCF)

$184.47M

Reported quarterly free cash flow; no daily interpolation.

+198.24% 5Y

UHS Quarterly Free Cash Flow Growth (YoY)

Free Cash Flow growth vs the same quarter one year earlier, last 20 quarters.

UHS Free Cash Flow (FCF)

UHS Average Free Cash Flow (FCF) Chart

UHS Free Cash Flow (FCF)

UHS Current vs Average Free Cash Flow (FCF) Chart

UHS Free Cash Flow (FCF) Metrics

FREE CASH FLOW (FCF)

$894.02M

FREE CASH FLOW (FCF) AVG TTM

$966.68M

FREE CASH FLOW (FCF) AVG 3Y

$713.95M

FREE CASH FLOW (FCF) AVG 5Y

$608.91M

FREE CASH FLOW (FCF) AVG 10Y

$526.78M

FREE CASH FLOW (FCF) AVG 15Y

$443.67M

FREE CASH FLOW (FCF) AVG 20Y

$347.73M

CURRENT VS TTM AVG

-7.52%

CURRENT VS 3Y AVG

+25.22%

CURRENT VS 5Y AVG

+46.82%

CURRENT VS 10Y AVG

+69.71%

CURRENT VS 15Y AVG

+101.50%

CURRENT VS 20Y AVG

+157.10%

FCF Analysis

Free Cash Flow (TTM)

$894.02M

FCF Yield

9.94%

Price/FCF

10.1

Formula: FCF = Operating Cash Flow - Capital Expenditures

Why FCF matters:

  • Shows actual cash available (not accounting earnings)
  • Funds dividends, buybacks, and debt reduction
  • Less susceptible to accounting manipulation than net income
  • Key metric for DCF valuation models

Free Cash Flow (FCF) Formula & Definition

Free Cash Flow represents the cash a company generates after accounting for capital expenditures. It's the cash available for dividends, buybacks, debt reduction, or reinvestment.

Expanded definitions: Investopedia, Wikipedia, Corporate Finance Institute

Free Cash Flow (FCF) FAQ

What is the free cash flow (FCF) for Universal Health Services, Inc. (UHS)?
The free cash flow (FCF) for UHS stock is $894.02M.
What is the TTM average free cash flow (FCF) for Universal Health Services, Inc. (UHS)?
The TTM average free cash flow (FCF) for UHS stock is $966.68M.
What is the 3Y average free cash flow (FCF) for Universal Health Services, Inc. (UHS)?
The 3Y average free cash flow (FCF) for UHS stock is $713.95M.
What is the 5Y average free cash flow (FCF) for Universal Health Services, Inc. (UHS)?
The 5Y average free cash flow (FCF) for UHS stock is $608.91M.
What is the 10Y average free cash flow (FCF) for Universal Health Services, Inc. (UHS)?
The 10Y average free cash flow (FCF) for UHS stock is $526.78M.
What is the 15Y average free cash flow (FCF) for Universal Health Services, Inc. (UHS)?
The 15Y average free cash flow (FCF) for UHS stock is $443.67M.
What is the 20Y average free cash flow (FCF) for Universal Health Services, Inc. (UHS)?
The 20Y average free cash flow (FCF) for UHS stock is $347.73M.

UHS Free Cash Flow (FCF) History

DATEFREE CASH FLOW (FCF)
2026-03-31$894.02M
2025-09-30$949.59M
2025-03-31$1.06B
2024-09-30$956.84M
2024-03-31$590.61M
2023-09-30$411.56M
2023-03-31$138.59M
2022-09-30$241.35M
2022-03-31$449.71M
2021-09-30$-124.34M
2021-03-31$1.13B
2020-09-30$1.89B
2020-03-31$879.68M
2019-09-30$759.41M
2019-03-31$595.09M
2018-09-30$480.23M
2018-03-31$407.28M
2017-09-30$-20.90M
2017-03-31$127.17M
2016-09-30$331.82M
2016-03-31$277.89M
2015-09-30$579.37M
2015-03-31$261.89M
2014-09-30$180.24M
2014-03-31$520.22M
2013-09-30$7.17M
2013-03-31$-25.08M
2012-09-30$254.94M
2012-03-31$308.86M
2011-09-30$389.35M
2011-03-31$297.58M
2010-09-30$169.96M
2010-03-31$152.91M
2009-09-30$157.95M
2009-03-31$132.42M
2008-09-30$105.33M
2008-03-31$58.98M
2007-09-30$-129.50M
2007-03-31$-187.68M
2006-09-30$15.93M
2006-03-31$122.72M
2005-09-30$211.03M
2005-03-31$214.12M
2004-09-30$142.42M
2004-03-31$136.67M
2003-09-30$188.00M
2003-03-31$150.00M

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.

King of Prussia, PA
78,400 employees
Healthcare / Medical - Care Facilities
Sector
Healthcare
Industry
Medical - Care Facilities
CEO
Marc D. Miller