Yield on Cost (YOC): 0.55%
The yield on cost (YOC) is 0.55%.
UHS Yield on Cost (YOC) Metrics
YIELD ON COST (YOC)
0.55%
Yield on Cost for UHS
UHS now pays $0.80 per share a year. Measured against the price it actually traded at back then, a long-term holder is earning:
| If you bought | Price then | Yield on cost today |
|---|---|---|
| 10 years ago(2016-06-24) | $136.30 | 0.59% |
| 5 years ago(2021-06-22) | $151.33 | 0.53% |
| 3 years ago(2023-06-23) | $151.43 | 0.53% |
| 1 year ago(2025-06-27) | $178.08 | 0.45% |
| Buying today(at $145.69) | $145.69 | 0.55% |
If you buy today and the dividend keeps growing
Projection: starting from today's 0.55% yield, assuming the dividend keeps compounding at its historical 32.0% rate. Boards set dividends each year, so actual figures will differ.
Today
0.55%
In 3 years
0.55%
In 5 years
0.55%
In 10 years
0.55%
Yield on Cost Calculator
Try your own purchase price, dividend and growth rate for Universal Health Services, Inc. (UHS).
Starting Yield
0.55%
Ending YOC
35.18%
Year 15 Dividend
$51.25
Cum. Dividends Recd.
$208.32
| Year | Projected Div. / Share | YoY Dividend Hike | Yield on Cost (YOC) | Total Dividends Recd. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial | $0.80 | — | 0.55% | $0.00 |
| Year 1 | $1.06 | +31.96% | 0.72% | $1.06 |
| Year 2 | $1.39 | +31.96% | 0.96% | $2.45 |
| Year 3 | $1.84 | +31.96% | 1.26% | $4.29 |
| Year 4 | $2.43 | +31.96% | 1.67% | $6.71 |
| Year 5 | $3.20 | +31.96% | 2.20% | $9.91 |
| Year 6 | $4.22 | +31.96% | 2.90% | $14.14 |
| Year 7 | $5.57 | +31.96% | 3.83% | $19.71 |
| Year 8 | $7.36 | +31.96% | 5.05% | $27.07 |
| Year 9 | $9.71 | +31.96% | 6.66% | $36.77 |
| Year 10 | $12.81 | +31.96% | 8.79% | $49.58 |
| Year 11 | $16.90 | +31.96% | 11.60% | $66.49 |
| Year 12 | $22.30 | +31.96% | 15.31% | $88.79 |
| Year 13 | $29.43 | +31.96% | 20.20% | $118.22 |
| Year 14 | $38.84 | +31.96% | 26.66% | $157.06 |
| Year 15 | $51.25 | +31.96% | 35.18% | $208.32 |
Yield on Cost (YOC) Formula & Definition
Yield on cost is the dividend yield measured against your original purchase price, not today's price. As a company raises its dividend, the yield on what you actually paid keeps rising even when the market yield holds steady.
Expanded definitions: Investopedia, Wikipedia, Corporate Finance Institute
Yield on Cost (YOC) FAQ
- What is the yield on cost (YOC) for Universal Health Services, Inc. (UHS)?
- The yield on cost (YOC) for UHS stock is 0.55%.
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