UHS Dividend History & Analysis | 0.4% Yield

UHS has a dividend yield of 0.4% and paid 0.8 USD per share in the last 12M. Complete payout history, full analyses and peer comparison.

Yield 12m 0.40%
Payout Ratio 3.6%
Growth Rate CAGR 5y -
Consistency Lifetime 56.3%
Yield on Cost 5y 0.52%
Payout FCF 5.7%
Streak Years 5
Dividend Rating 20.76%
Dividends Cash Amount per Share Yearly This chart shows the yearly cash amount paid as dividends per share.
Dividend Growth Year over Year This chart shows the annual dividend growth rate compared to the previous year.
5 Years Chart with Price and Dividend Yield This chart shows the dividend yield and price over time. Price is displayed as gray area (left axis), yield as dark blue line (right axis) and average yield as orange dashed line.
■ Payout Yield (right) ■ Price (left) ┅┅ Avg Payout Yield

Top Dividend Payers in Health Care Facilities

Top 5 Dividend Yields of Peer-Group
SYMBOL MARKET CAP USD YIELD TTM YIELD ON COST 5y
FME 11,621 M 2.82% 4.92%
FRE 25,675 M 2.32% 4.93%
NHC 3,025 M 2.00% 4.95%
HCA 93,792 M 0.68% 1.88%
EHC 10,525 M 0.67% 1.43%
Top 5 Dividend Growth Rates of Peer-Group
SYMBOL MARKET CAP USD GROWTH RATE CONSISTENCY
HCA 93,792 M 10.67% 55.5%
USPH 990 M 5.37% 92.5%
NHC 3,025 M 4.64% 72.7%
ENSG 10,384 M 4.41% 98.7%
FRE 25,675 M 3.25% 84.7%
UHS Dividend History: Last 50 Payments (USD) as of May 2026
EX-DATE RECORD PAYMENT PERIOD DIV/SHARE GROWTH PAYOUT YIELD
2026-03-02 2026-03-02 2026-03-16 Quarterly 0.2 0% 0.1%
2025-12-01 2025-12-01 2025-12-15 Quarterly 0.2 0% 0.08%
2025-09-02 2025-09-02 2025-09-16 Quarterly 0.2 0% 0.11%
2025-06-02 2025-06-02 2025-06-16 Quarterly 0.2 0% 0.11%
2025-03-03 2025-03-03 2025-03-17 Quarterly 0.2 0% 0.11%
2024-12-03 2024-12-03 2024-12-17 Quarterly 0.2 0% 0.1%
2024-09-03 2024-09-03 2024-09-17 Quarterly 0.2 0% 0.08%
2024-06-03 2024-06-03 2024-06-17 Quarterly 0.2 0% 0.11%
2024-02-29 2024-03-01 2024-03-15 Quarterly 0.2 0% 0.12%
2023-11-30 2023-12-01 2023-12-15 Quarterly 0.2 0% 0.15%
2023-08-31 2023-09-01 2023-09-15 Quarterly 0.2 0% 0.15%
2023-05-31 2023-06-01 2023-06-15 Quarterly 0.2 0% 0.15%
2023-02-28 2023-03-01 2023-03-15 Quarterly 0.2 0% 0.16%
2022-11-30 2022-12-01 2022-12-15 Quarterly 0.2 0% 0.15%
2022-08-31 2022-09-01 2022-09-15 Quarterly 0.2 0% 0.2%
2022-05-31 2022-06-01 2022-06-15 Quarterly 0.2 0% 0.16%
2022-02-28 2022-03-01 2022-03-15 Quarterly 0.2 0% 0.14%
2021-11-30 2021-12-01 2021-12-15 Quarterly 0.2 0% 0.17%
2021-08-31 2021-09-01 2021-09-15 Quarterly 0.2 0% 0.13%
2021-06-01 2021-06-02 2021-06-17 Quarterly 0.2 0% 0.12%
2021-03-12 2021-03-15 2021-03-31 Other 0.2 0% N/A
2020-02-28 2020-03-02 2020-03-16 Quarterly 0.2 0% N/A
2019-12-04 2019-12-05 2019-12-19 Quarterly 0.2 0% N/A
2019-08-30 2019-09-03 2019-09-16 Quarterly 0.2 +100% N/A
2019-05-31 2019-06-03 2019-06-17 Quarterly 0.1 0% N/A
2019-02-28 2019-03-01 2019-03-15 Quarterly 0.1 0% N/A
2018-11-30 2018-12-03 2018-12-17 Quarterly 0.1 0% N/A
2018-08-31 2018-09-04 2018-09-17 Quarterly 0.1 0% N/A
2018-05-31 2018-06-01 2018-06-15 Quarterly 0.1 0% N/A
2018-02-28 2018-03-01 2018-03-15 Quarterly 0.1 0% N/A
2017-11-30 2017-12-01 2017-12-15 Quarterly 0.1 0% N/A
2017-08-30 2017-09-01 2017-09-15 Quarterly 0.1 0% N/A
2017-05-30 2017-06-01 2017-06-15 Quarterly 0.1 0% N/A
2017-02-27 2017-03-01 2017-03-15 Quarterly 0.1 0% N/A
2016-11-29 2016-12-01 2016-12-15 Quarterly 0.1 0% N/A
2016-08-30 2016-09-01 2016-09-15 Quarterly 0.1 0% N/A
2016-05-27 2016-06-01 2016-06-15 Quarterly 0.1 0% N/A
2016-02-26 2016-03-01 2016-03-15 Quarterly 0.1 0% N/A
2015-11-27 2015-12-01 2015-12-15 Quarterly 0.1 0% N/A
2015-08-28 2015-09-01 2015-09-15 Quarterly 0.1 0% N/A
2015-05-28 2015-06-01 2015-06-15 Quarterly 0.1 0% N/A
2015-02-26 2015-03-02 2015-03-16 Quarterly 0.1 0% N/A
2014-11-28 2014-12-02 2014-12-16 Quarterly 0.1 0% N/A
2014-08-28 2014-09-02 2014-09-16 Quarterly 0.1 +100% N/A
2014-05-29 2014-06-02 2014-06-16 Quarterly 0.05 0% N/A
2014-02-27 2014-03-03 2014-03-17 Quarterly 0.05 0% N/A
2013-11-27 2013-12-02 2013-12-16 Quarterly 0.05 0% N/A
2013-08-29 2013-09-03 2013-09-17 Quarterly 0.05 0% N/A
2013-05-30 2013-06-03 2013-06-17 Quarterly 0.05 0% N/A
2013-02-27 2013-03-01 2013-03-15 Quarterly 0.05 0% N/A

UHS Dividend FAQ

Universal Health Services, Inc. (UHS) is a major healthcare provider operating through two primary segments: Acute Care Hospital Services and Behavioral Health Care Services. Headquartered in Pennsylvania, the company manages a diverse portfolio of acute care hospitals, outpatient clinics, and behavioral health facilities across the United States. Its service offerings range from general surgery and emergency medicine to specialized pediatric and oncology care.

What is the Dividend Yield of UHS?

As of May 2026, UHS's dividend yield is 0.40%. This is calculated by dividing the trailing 12-month dividend rate (TTM rate) of 0.80 USD by the current share price of 166.45.

Does UHS pay a dividend?

As of May 2026, UHS paid a dividend of 0.80 USD in the last 12 months. The last dividend was paid on 2026-03-02 and the payout was 0.2 USD.

How often does UHS pay dividends?

UHS pays dividends quarterly. Over the last 12 months, UHS has issued 4 dividend payments. The last dividend payment was made on 2026-03-02.

UHS dividend forecast

Based on historical data, the forecasted dividends per share for UHS for the next payments are between 0.215 (+7.5%) and 0.226 (+13.0%). This represents a strong dividend growth compared to the last payment. The expected Yield for the next 12 months is about 0.52%.

Will UHS pay dividends in 2026?

The latest dividend paid per share was 0.2 USD with an Ex-Dividend Date of 2026-03-02. The next Ex-Dividend date for Universal Health (UHS) is currently unknown.

What is the next Ex-Dividend Date for UHS?

The next Ex-Dividend date for Universal Health (UHS) is currently unknown. We automatically update the next Ex-Dividend date when it is announced.

What is the Dividend Growth of UHS?

UHS's average dividend growth rate over the past 5 years is 0.00% per year.

What is the Yield on Cost of UHS?

UHS's 5-Year Yield on Cost is 0.52%. If you bought UHS's shares at 154.03 USD five years ago, your current annual dividend income (0.80 USD per share, trailing 12 months) equals 0.52% of your original purchase price.

What is the Payout Consistency of UHS?

UHS Payout Consistency is 56.3%. The payout consistency is a proprietary measure of how consistently a company has paid dividends over its lifetime and blends growth rate, number of dividend payments, interruptions or lowering dividends into one number. Very unstable: Universal Health has a poor track record of dividend payments over its lifetime.

Does UHS have a good Dividend Yield?

UHS's 0.40% Dividend Yield is considered as low. This is usually a sign of a growth company.

What is the Dividend Payout Ratio of UHS?

The Dividend Payout Ratio of UHS is 3.6%. Very low - Often a strong indicator of potential dividend growth.

What is the Dividend Rating of UHS?

UHS's Overall Dividend Rating is 20.76%. Ratings surpassing 65% are regarded as acceptable, exceeding 75% are favorable and surpassing 85% are strong.

UHS Outstanding Shares Analysis
The Chart shows the outstanding shares over time per year.

What is the Trend in UHS's Outstanding Shares?

Universal Health's outstanding shares have decreased by approximately 4.56% annually over the past 3 years (Trend Reliability: -94.4%). Shareholder-friendly: The company is actively buying back shares, reducing the share count. This increases earnings per share and often leads to higher dividends per share over time, as profits are distributed among fewer shareholders.

Has UHS ever had a Stock Split?

Yes, the last stock split was on Dec 16, 2009 with a ratio of 2:1. This was a forward split: Each share became 2 shares, lowering the price proportionally. The dividend per share was also adjusted downward by the same ratio, so total dividend income remained unchanged.

YEAR NUMBER OF SHARES ANNUAL GROWTH RATE
1985 129,192,000 0%
1986 118,832,000 -8.02%
1987 117,488,000 -1.13%
1988 117,488,000 0%
1989 113,144,000 -3.7%
1990 117,575,800 +3.92%
1991 113,846,200 -3.17%
1992 114,666,700 +0.72%
1993 114,444,400 -0.19%
1994 109,767,400 -4.09%
1995 114,814,800 +4.6%
1996 132,307,700 +15.24%
1997 133,506,500 +0.91%
1998 130,434,800 -2.3%
1999 124,473,900 -4.57%
2000 134,296,000 +7.89%
2001 134,096,000 -0.15%
2002 131,192,000 -2.17%
2003 130,174,000 -0.78%
2004 128,832,000 -1.03%
2005 121,012,000 -6.07%
2006 107,372,000 -11.27%
2007 102,672,000 -4.38%
2008 98,412,000 -4.15%
2009 97,450,000 -0.98%
2010 98,868,000 +1.46%
2011 97,791,000 -1.09%
2012 98,571,000 +0.8%
2013 100,157,000 +1.61%
2014 100,751,000 +0.59%
2015 100,043,000 -0.7%
2016 97,915,000 -2.13%
2017 94,909,000 -3.07%
2018 92,706,000 -2.32%
2019 87,603,000 -5.5%
2020 85,587,000 -2.3%
2021 79,675,000 -6.91%
2022 71,792,000 -9.89%
2023 68,550,000 -4.52%
2024 67,074,000 -2.15%
2025 64,462,000 -3.89%
2026 61,713,600 -4.26%

Key Metric Definitions

Dividend Yield

Annual dividend per share divided by current share price.

Payout Ratio

Percentage of earnings paid as dividends. Below 60% = safe, above 100% = unsustainable.

Payout FCF

Percentage of Free Cash Flow paid as dividends. More reliable than Payout Ratio since it measures actual cash.

Growth Rate (CAGR)

Compound annual growth rate of dividends over the last 5 years.

Consistency

Reliability of dividend payments over lifetime. Penalizes cuts and pauses.

Yield on Cost

Your effective yield if you bought 5 years ago. Shows dividend growth impact over time.

Streak

Consecutive years of dividend payments. 25+ years = Dividend Aristocrat.

Dividend Rating

Proprietary score (0-100) combining yield, growth, safety and consistency.

Last update: 2026-05-14 02:38 UTC