Dividend Payout Ratio: 3.36%
Is the dividend payout ratio high or low?
The dividend payout ratio of 3.36% is 46% below its 5-year average of 6.23%, near the low end of its 5-year range (2.52%–8.75%).
As of Saturday, June 27, 2026. 13.11% below its 12-month average of 3.86%.
Dividend Payout Ratio (3.36%) = TTM Dividends/Share ($0.80) / TTM EPS ($23.84)
UHS Dividend Payout Ratio (TTM) Chart
UHS Average Dividend Payout Ratio Chart
UHS Current vs Average Dividend Payout Ratio Chart
UHS Dividend Payout Ratio Metrics
DIVIDEND PAYOUT RATIO
3.36%
DIVIDEND PAYOUT RATIO AVG TTM
3.86%
DIVIDEND PAYOUT RATIO AVG 3Y
5.77%
DIVIDEND PAYOUT RATIO AVG 5Y
6.23%
DIVIDEND PAYOUT RATIO AVG 10Y
5.72%
DIVIDEND PAYOUT RATIO AVG 15Y
5.55%
DIVIDEND PAYOUT RATIO AVG 20Y
6.07%
CURRENT VS TTM AVG
-13.11%
CURRENT VS 3Y AVG
-41.81%
CURRENT VS 5Y AVG
-46.16%
CURRENT VS 10Y AVG
-41.31%
CURRENT VS 15Y AVG
-39.51%
CURRENT VS 20Y AVG
-44.75%
Annual Payout Ratio History
| Year | EPS | Dividend | Payout Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $23.42 | $0.80 | 3.4% |
| 2024 | $17.16 | $0.80 | 4.7% |
| 2023 | $10.35 | $0.80 | 7.7% |
| 2022 | $9.23 | $0.80 | 8.7% |
| 2021 | $11.99 | $0.80 | 6.7% |
| 2020 | $11.06 | $0.20 | 1.8% |
| 2019 | $9.16 | $0.60 | 6.6% |
| 2018 | $8.36 | $0.40 | 4.8% |
| 2017 | $7.86 | $0.40 | 5.1% |
| 2016 | $7.22 | $0.40 | 5.5% |
| 2015 | $6.89 | $0.40 | 5.8% |
| 2014 | $5.52 | $0.30 | 5.4% |
| 2013 | $5.21 | $0.20 | 3.8% |
| 2012 | $4.57 | $0.20 | 4.4% |
| 2011 | $4.09 | $0.20 | 4.9% |
| 2010 | $2.37 | $0.20 | 8.4% |
| 2009 | $2.65 | $0.14 | 5.5% |
| 2008 | $1.97 | $0.16 | 8.1% |
| 2007 | $1.60 | $0.16 | 10.0% |
| 2006 | $2.38 | $0.16 | 6.7% |
| 2005 | $2.17 | $0.16 | 7.4% |
| 2004 | $1.47 | $0.16 | 10.9% |
| 2003 | $1.73 | $0.04 | 2.3% |
| 2002 | $1.47 | $0.00 | 0.0% |
| 2001 | $0.84 | $0.00 | 0.0% |
| 2000 | $0.78 | $0.00 | 0.0% |
| 1999 | $0.62 | $0.00 | 0.0% |
| 1998 | $0.62 | $0.00 | 0.0% |
| 1997 | $0.52 | $0.00 | 0.0% |
| 1996 | $0.42 | $0.00 | 0.0% |
Dividend Payout Ratio Formula & Definition
The payout ratio shows the share of trailing-12-month earnings paid out as dividends. Lower leaves more room to grow the dividend; a ratio persistently above 100% means dividends exceed earnings.
Expanded definitions: Investopedia, Wikipedia, Corporate Finance Institute
Dividend Payout Ratio FAQ
- What is the dividend payout ratio for Universal Health Services, Inc. (UHS)?
- The dividend payout ratio for UHS stock is 3.36%.
- Is Universal Health Services, Inc.'s dividend payout ratio high or low?
- The dividend payout ratio of 3.36% is 46% below its 5-year average of 6.23%, near the low end of its 5-year range (2.52%–8.75%).
- What is the TTM average dividend payout ratio for Universal Health Services, Inc. (UHS)?
- The TTM average dividend payout ratio for UHS stock is 3.86%.
- What is the 3Y average dividend payout ratio for Universal Health Services, Inc. (UHS)?
- The 3Y average dividend payout ratio for UHS stock is 5.77%.
- What is the 5Y average dividend payout ratio for Universal Health Services, Inc. (UHS)?
- The 5Y average dividend payout ratio for UHS stock is 6.23%.
- What is the 10Y average dividend payout ratio for Universal Health Services, Inc. (UHS)?
- The 10Y average dividend payout ratio for UHS stock is 5.72%.
- What is the 15Y average dividend payout ratio for Universal Health Services, Inc. (UHS)?
- The 15Y average dividend payout ratio for UHS stock is 5.55%.
- What is the 20Y average dividend payout ratio for Universal Health Services, Inc. (UHS)?
- The 20Y average dividend payout ratio for UHS stock is 6.07%.
UHS Dividend Payout Ratio History
| DATE | DIVIDEND PAYOUT RATIO |
|---|---|
| 2026-06-26 | 3.36% |
| 2026-06-24 | 3.36% |
| 2026-06-22 | 3.36% |
| 2026-06-17 | 3.36% |
| 2026-06-15 | 3.36% |
| 2026-06-11 | 3.36% |
| 2026-06-09 | 3.36% |
| 2026-06-05 | 2.52% |
| 2026-06-03 | 2.52% |
| 2026-06-01 | 3.36% |
| 2026-05-28 | 3.36% |
| 2026-05-26 | 3.36% |
| 2026-05-21 | 3.36% |
| 2026-05-19 | 3.35% |
| 2026-05-15 | 3.36% |
| 2026-05-13 | 3.36% |
| 2026-05-11 | 3.36% |
| 2026-05-07 | 3.36% |
| 2026-05-05 | 3.48% |
| 2026-05-01 | 3.48% |
| 2026-04-29 | 3.48% |
| 2026-04-27 | 3.48% |
| 2026-04-23 | 3.48% |
| 2026-04-21 | 3.48% |
| 2026-04-17 | 3.48% |
| 2026-04-15 | 3.48% |
| 2026-04-13 | 3.48% |
| 2026-04-09 | 3.48% |
| 2026-04-07 | 3.48% |
| 2026-04-02 | 3.48% |
| 2026-03-31 | 3.48% |
| 2026-03-27 | 3.48% |
| 2026-03-25 | 3.48% |
| 2026-03-23 | 3.48% |
| 2026-03-19 | 3.48% |
| 2026-03-17 | 3.48% |
| 2026-03-13 | 3.48% |
| 2026-03-11 | 3.48% |
| 2026-03-09 | 3.48% |
| 2026-03-05 | 3.48% |
| 2026-03-03 | 3.48% |
| 2026-02-27 | 3.48% |
| 2026-02-25 | 3.48% |
| 2026-02-23 | 3.82% |
| 2026-02-19 | 3.82% |
| 2026-02-17 | 3.82% |
| 2026-02-12 | 3.82% |
| 2026-02-10 | 3.82% |
| 2026-02-06 | 3.82% |
| 2026-02-04 | 3.82% |
| 2026-02-02 | 3.82% |
| 2026-01-29 | 3.82% |
| 2026-01-27 | 3.82% |
| 2026-01-23 | 3.82% |
| 2026-01-21 | 3.82% |
| 2026-01-16 | 3.82% |
| 2026-01-14 | 3.82% |
| 2026-01-12 | 3.82% |
| 2026-01-08 | 3.82% |
| 2026-01-06 | 3.82% |
| 2026-01-02 | 3.82% |
| 2025-12-30 | 3.82% |
| 2025-12-26 | 3.82% |
| 2025-12-23 | 3.82% |
| 2025-12-19 | 3.82% |
| 2025-12-17 | 3.82% |
| 2025-12-15 | 3.82% |
| 2025-12-11 | 3.82% |
| 2025-12-09 | 3.82% |
| 2025-12-05 | 3.82% |
| 2025-12-03 | 3.82% |
| 2025-12-01 | 4.78% |
| 2025-11-26 | 3.82% |
| 2025-11-24 | 3.82% |
| 2025-11-20 | 3.82% |
| 2025-11-18 | 3.82% |
| 2025-11-14 | 3.82% |
| 2025-11-12 | 3.82% |
| 2025-11-10 | 3.82% |
| 2025-11-06 | 4.21% |
| 2025-11-04 | 4.21% |
| 2025-10-31 | 4.21% |
| 2025-10-29 | 4.21% |
| 2025-10-27 | 4.21% |
| 2025-10-23 | 4.21% |
| 2025-10-21 | 4.21% |
| 2025-10-17 | 4.21% |
| 2025-10-15 | 4.21% |
| 2025-10-13 | 4.21% |
| 2025-10-09 | 4.21% |
| 2025-10-07 | 4.21% |
| 2025-10-03 | 4.21% |
| 2025-10-01 | 4.21% |
| 2025-09-29 | 4.21% |
| 2025-09-25 | 4.21% |
| 2025-09-23 | 4.21% |
| 2025-09-19 | 4.21% |
| 2025-09-17 | 4.21% |
| 2025-09-15 | 4.21% |
| 2025-09-11 | 4.21% |
| 2025-09-09 | 4.21% |
| 2025-09-05 | 4.21% |
| 2025-09-03 | 4.21% |
| 2025-08-29 | 4.21% |
| 2025-08-27 | 4.21% |
| 2025-08-25 | 4.21% |
| 2025-08-21 | 4.21% |
| 2025-08-19 | 4.21% |
| 2025-08-15 | 4.21% |
| 2025-08-13 | 4.21% |
| 2025-08-11 | 4.21% |
| 2025-08-07 | 4.49% |
| 2025-08-05 | 4.49% |
| 2025-08-01 | 4.49% |
| 2025-07-30 | 4.49% |
| 2025-07-28 | 4.49% |
| 2025-07-24 | 4.49% |
| 2025-07-22 | 4.49% |
| 2025-07-18 | 4.49% |
| 2025-07-16 | 4.49% |
| 2025-07-14 | 4.49% |
| 2025-07-10 | 4.49% |
| 2025-07-08 | 4.49% |
| 2025-07-03 | 4.49% |
| 2025-07-01 | 4.49% |
| 2025-06-27 | 4.49% |
| 2025-06-25 | 4.49% |
| 2025-06-23 | 4.49% |
| 2025-06-18 | 4.49% |
| 2025-06-16 | 4.49% |
| 2025-06-12 | 4.49% |
| 2025-06-10 | 4.49% |
| 2025-06-06 | 4.49% |
| 2025-06-04 | 4.49% |
| 2025-06-02 | 5.61% |
| 2025-05-29 | 4.49% |
| 2025-05-27 | 4.49% |
| 2025-05-22 | 4.49% |
| 2025-05-20 | 4.49% |
| 2025-05-16 | 4.49% |
| 2025-05-14 | 4.49% |
| 2025-05-12 | 4.49% |
| 2025-05-08 | 4.49% |
| 2025-05-06 | 4.75% |
| 2025-05-02 | 4.75% |
| 2025-04-30 | 4.75% |
| 2025-04-28 | 4.75% |
| 2025-04-24 | 4.75% |
| 2025-04-22 | 4.75% |
| 2025-04-17 | 4.75% |
| 2025-04-15 | 4.75% |
| 2025-04-11 | 4.75% |
| 2025-04-09 | 4.75% |
| 2025-04-07 | 4.75% |
| 2025-04-03 | 4.75% |
| 2025-04-01 | 4.75% |
| 2025-03-28 | 4.75% |
| 2025-03-26 | 4.75% |
| 2025-03-24 | 4.75% |
| 2025-03-20 | 4.75% |
| 2025-03-18 | 4.75% |
| 2025-03-14 | 4.75% |
| 2025-03-12 | 4.75% |
| 2025-03-10 | 4.75% |
| 2025-03-06 | 4.75% |
| 2025-03-04 | 4.75% |
| 2025-02-28 | 3.56% |
| 2025-02-26 | 4.75% |
| 2025-02-24 | 5.32% |
| 2025-02-20 | 5.32% |
| 2025-02-18 | 5.32% |
| 2025-02-13 | 5.32% |
| 2025-02-11 | 5.32% |
| 2025-02-07 | 5.32% |
| 2025-02-05 | 5.32% |
| 2025-02-03 | 5.32% |
| 2025-01-30 | 5.32% |
| 2025-01-28 | 5.32% |
| 2025-01-24 | 5.32% |
| 2025-01-22 | 5.32% |
| 2025-01-17 | 5.32% |
| 2025-01-15 | 5.32% |
| 2025-01-13 | 5.32% |
| 2025-01-08 | 5.32% |
| 2025-01-06 | 5.32% |
| 2025-01-02 | 5.32% |
| 2024-12-30 | 5.32% |
| 2024-12-26 | 5.32% |
| 2024-12-23 | 5.32% |
| 2024-12-19 | 5.32% |
| 2024-12-17 | 5.32% |
| 2024-12-13 | 5.32% |
| 2024-12-11 | 5.32% |
| 2024-12-09 | 5.32% |
| 2024-12-05 | 5.32% |
| 2024-12-03 | 5.32% |
| 2024-11-29 | 3.99% |
| 2024-11-26 | 5.32% |
| 2024-11-22 | 5.32% |
| 2024-11-20 | 5.32% |
| 2024-11-18 | 5.32% |
| 2024-11-14 | 5.32% |
| 2024-11-12 | 5.32% |
| 2024-11-08 | 5.32% |
| 2024-11-06 | 5.86% |
| 2024-11-04 | 5.87% |
| 2024-10-31 | 5.87% |
| 2024-10-29 | 5.87% |
| 2024-10-25 | 5.86% |
| 2024-10-23 | 5.87% |
| 2024-10-21 | 5.87% |
| 2024-10-17 | 5.87% |
| 2024-10-15 | 5.86% |
| 2024-10-11 | 5.86% |
| 2024-10-09 | 5.86% |
| 2024-10-07 | 5.86% |
| 2024-10-03 | 5.86% |
| 2024-10-01 | 5.86% |
| 2024-09-27 | 5.87% |
| 2024-09-25 | 5.87% |
| 2024-09-23 | 5.87% |
| 2024-09-19 | 5.86% |
| 2024-09-17 | 5.87% |
| 2024-09-13 | 5.87% |
| 2024-09-11 | 5.87% |
| 2024-09-09 | 5.87% |
| 2024-09-05 | 5.86% |
| 2024-09-03 | 5.87% |
| 2024-08-29 | 5.87% |
| 2024-08-27 | 5.87% |
| 2024-08-23 | 5.86% |
| 2024-08-21 | 5.86% |
| 2024-08-19 | 5.86% |
| 2024-08-15 | 5.87% |
| 2024-08-13 | 5.86% |
| 2024-08-09 | 5.87% |
| 2024-08-07 | 6.78% |
| 2024-08-05 | 6.78% |
| 2024-08-01 | 6.78% |
| 2024-07-30 | 6.78% |
| 2024-07-26 | 6.78% |
| 2024-07-24 | 6.78% |
| 2024-07-22 | 6.78% |
| 2024-07-18 | 6.78% |
| 2024-07-16 | 6.78% |
| 2024-07-12 | 6.78% |
| 2024-07-10 | 6.78% |
| 2024-07-08 | 6.78% |
| 2024-07-03 | 6.78% |
| 2024-07-01 | 6.78% |
| 2024-06-27 | 6.78% |
| 2024-06-25 | 6.78% |
| 2024-06-21 | 6.78% |
| 2024-06-18 | 6.78% |
| 2024-06-14 | 6.78% |
| 2024-06-12 | 6.78% |
| 2024-06-10 | 6.78% |
| 2024-06-06 | 6.78% |
| 2024-06-04 | 6.78% |
| 2024-05-31 | 5.08% |
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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