KING OF PRUSSIA, PA — Universal Health Services, Inc. (NYSE: UHS) said its board of directors has approved a cash dividend of $0.20 per share, payable December 15, 2025, to shareholders of record on December 1. The payment reflects the company’s continued emphasis on stable capital returns amid a challenging healthcare landscape.
UHS, one of the nation’s largest hospital and healthcare operators, runs acute care hospitals, behavioral health facilities, outpatient centers and ambulatory access points across the United States, Puerto Rico and the United Kingdom. The company remains a major provider in both inpatient and behavioral health sectors, two areas facing rising labor costs and increasing demand.
The dividend announcement signals confidence in the company’s financial position heading into 2026, following years of expansion across its acute and behavioral health networks. UHS continues to balance investment in its facilities with regular shareholder distributions, aiming to maintain long-term stability while navigating industry pressures tied to reimbursement shifts, workforce shortages and growing demand for mental health services.
The payment adds to a trend of consistent dividends from large healthcare operators, which have sought to reassure investors despite operational volatility across the sector. UHS said it remains committed to disciplined financial management as it evaluates growth opportunities across its nationwide network.
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