Universal Health Services Shares Plunge 10.6% After Q4 Miss Despite Strong 2026 Guidance
Universal Health Services reported Q4 adjusted EPS of $5.88 and revenue of $4.49 billion, both narrowly below analyst estimates, triggering a 10.6% share drop. The company issued full-year 2026 revenue and EPS guidance above Wall Street projections despite the quarterly miss.
1. Q4 Financial Results
Universal Health Services reported adjusted earnings of $5.88 per share on revenue of $4.49 billion for the fourth quarter, with both metrics narrowly missing analyst forecasts.
2. Full-Year 2026 Guidance
The company projected full-year 2026 revenue and EPS above consensus, citing expected service volume growth and enhanced operational efficiencies driving its optimistic outlook.
3. Market Reaction
Shares fell 10.6% in afternoon trading, one of the largest single-day moves in over a year, leaving the stock down roughly 6% year-to-date and 15.6% below its 52-week high.