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Sep 30, 2023

UHS Q3 2023 Earnings Report

UHS's financial performance was marked by increased revenues, offset by a slight decrease in net income and adjusted EBITDA compared to the same quarter last year.

Key Takeaways

Universal Health Services, Inc. reported a net income attributable to UHS of $167.0 million, or $2.40 per diluted share, for Q3 2023, compared to $182.8 million, or $2.50 per diluted share, for Q3 2022. Net revenues increased by 6.8% to $3.563 billion. Adjusted net income attributable to UHS was $177.5 million, or $2.55 per diluted share, compared to $185.8 million, or $2.54 per diluted share, for the same period last year.

Net revenues increased by 6.8% to $3.563 billion.

Net income attributable to UHS was $167.0 million, or $2.40 per diluted share.

Adjusted net income attributable to UHS was $177.5 million, or $2.55 per diluted share.

The company repurchased 1.32 million shares at an aggregate cost of approximately $175.1 million.

Total Revenue
$3.56B
Previous year: $3.34B
+6.8%
EPS
$2.55
Previous year: $2.54
+0.4%
Average Licensed Beds
6.67K
Previous year: 6.98K
-4.5%
Average Available Beds
6.5K
Previous year: 6.81K
-4.6%
Patient Days
384.35K
Previous year: 386.34K
-0.5%
Gross Profit
$285M
Previous year: $3.34B
-91.4%
Cash and Equivalents
$80.8M
Previous year: $74.6M
+8.3%
Free Cash Flow
-$38.3M
Previous year: $59.1M
-164.9%
Total Assets
$13.9B
Previous year: $13.4B
+3.7%

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Forward Guidance

This press release contains forward-looking statements based on current management expectations. Numerous factors may cause the results to differ materially from those anticipated in the forward-looking statements. These statements are subject to risks and uncertainties and therefore actual results may differ materially.

Positive Outlook

  • Gaining or building high quality hospitals in rapidly growing markets.
  • Investing in the people and equipment needed to allow each facility to thrive.
  • Becoming the leading healthcare provider in each community we serve.

Challenges Ahead

  • Nationwide shortage of nurses and other clinical staff and support personnel has been a significant operating issue.
  • The impact of the COVID-19 pandemic has had a material effect on our operations and financial results.
  • A significant portion of our revenues are derived from federal and state government programs including the Medicare and Medicaid programs.
  • The increase in interest rates has substantially increased our borrowings costs and reduced our ability to access the capital markets on favorable terms.

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