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Dec 31, 2023
UHS Q4 2023 Earnings Report
UHS's net income increased, driven by revenue growth in both acute care and behavioral health segments.
Key Takeaways
Universal Health Services, Inc. reported a net income attributable to UHS of $216.4 million, or $3.16 per diluted share, for the fourth quarter of 2023, compared to $174.8 million, or $2.43 per diluted share, for the fourth quarter of 2022. Net revenues increased by 7.4% to $3.704 billion during the fourth quarter of 2023, as compared to $3.447 billion during the fourth quarter of 2022.
Net revenues increased by 7.4% to $3.704 billion.
Net income attributable to UHS was $216.4 million, or $3.16 per diluted share.
Adjusted net income attributable to UHS was $214.9 million, or $3.13 per diluted share.
The company repurchased 1.13 million shares at an aggregate cost of approximately $157.3 million during the fourth quarter of 2023.
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Forward Guidance
UHS forecasts net revenues between $15.411 billion and $15.706 billion, Adjusted EBITDA net of NCI between $1.931 billion and $2.019 billion, and EPS-diluted between $13.00 and $14.00 per share for the year ending December 31, 2024.
Positive Outlook
- Net revenues are estimated to increase by 7.9% to 10.0% over 2023 net revenues.
- Adjusted EBITDA net of NCI is estimated to increase by 10.9% to 15.9% over 2023 Adjusted EBITDA net of NCI.
- EPS-diluted is estimated to increase by 23.3% to 32.8% over 2023 adjusted net income attributable to UHS.
- The 2024 operating results forecast includes approximately $158 million of net reimbursements expected to be earned pursuant to the Nevada State Directed Payment program.
- Medicaid managed care component of the Nevada SDP was approved by CMS in late December 2023, with an effective date of January 1, 2024.
Challenges Ahead
- The forecasted amounts exclude the impact of future items that are nonrecurring or non-operational in nature.
- The Medicaid managed care component of the Nevada SDP requires annual approval by CMS and is subject to reconciliation.
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