Universal Health Services, Inc., through its subsidiaries, owns and operates acute care hospitals, and outpatient and behavioral health care facilities. The company operates through Acute Care Hospital Services and Behavioral Health Care Services segments. Its hospitals offer general and specialty surgery, internal medicine, obstetrics, emergency room care, radiology, oncology, diagnostic and coronary care, pediatric services, pharmacy services, and/or behavioral health services. As of February 24, 2022, it owned and/or operated 363 inpatient facilities, and 40 outpatient and other facilities located in 39 states; Washington, D.C.; the United Kingdom; and Puerto Rico. The company also provides commercial health insurance services; and various management services, which include central purchasing, information, finance and control systems, facilities planning, physician recruitment, administrative personnel management, marketing, and public relations services. Universal Health Services, Inc. founded in 1978 and is headquartered in King of Prussia, Pennsylvania.
Universal Health Services Dividend Announcement
• Universal Health Services announced a quarterly dividend of $0.20 per ordinary share which will be made payable on 2024-12-17. Ex dividend date: 2024-12-03
• Universal Health Services annual dividend for 2024 was $0.80
• Universal Health Services annual dividend for 2023 was $0.80
• Universal Health Services's trailing twelve-month (TTM) dividend yield is 0.4%
• Universal Health Services's payout ratio for the trailing twelve months (TTM) is 5.25%
• Universal Health Services's dividend growth over the last five years (2018-2023) was 14.87% year
• Universal Health Services's dividend growth over the last ten years (2013-2023) was 14.87% year
Universal Health Services Dividend History
Ex-Div date | Dividend amount | Dividend type | Pay date |
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2024-12-03 | $0.20 | quarterly | 2024-12-17 |
2024-09-03 | $0.20 | quarterly | 2024-09-17 |
2024-06-03 | $0.20 | quarterly | 2024-06-17 |
2024-02-29 | $0.20 | quarterly | 2024-03-15 |
2023-11-30 | $0.20 | quarterly | 2023-12-15 |
2023-08-31 | $0.20 | quarterly | 2023-09-15 |
2023-05-31 | $0.20 | quarterly | 2023-06-15 |
2023-02-28 | $0.20 | quarterly | 2023-03-15 |
2022-11-30 | $0.20 | quarterly | 2022-12-15 |
2022-08-31 | $0.20 | quarterly | 2022-09-15 |
2022-05-31 | $0.20 | quarterly | 2022-06-15 |
2022-02-28 | $0.20 | quarterly | 2022-03-15 |
2021-11-30 | $0.20 | quarterly | 2021-12-15 |
2021-08-31 | $0.20 | quarterly | 2021-09-15 |
2021-06-01 | $0.20 | quarterly | 2021-06-17 |
2021-03-12 | $0.20 | quarterly | 2021-03-31 |
2020-02-28 | $0.20 | quarterly | 2020-03-16 |
2019-12-04 | $0.20 | quarterly | 2019-12-19 |
2019-08-30 | $0.20 | quarterly | 2019-09-16 |
2019-05-31 | $0.10 | quarterly | 2019-06-17 |
2019-02-28 | $0.10 | quarterly | 2019-03-15 |
2018-11-30 | $0.10 | quarterly | 2018-12-17 |
2018-08-31 | $0.10 | quarterly | 2018-09-17 |
2018-05-31 | $0.10 | quarterly | 2018-06-15 |
2018-02-28 | $0.10 | quarterly | 2018-03-15 |
2017-11-30 | $0.10 | quarterly | 2017-12-15 |
2017-08-30 | $0.10 | quarterly | 2017-09-15 |
2017-05-30 | $0.10 | quarterly | 2017-06-15 |
2017-02-27 | $0.10 | quarterly | 2017-03-15 |
2016-11-29 | $0.10 | quarterly | 2016-12-15 |
2016-08-30 | $0.10 | quarterly | 2016-09-15 |
2016-05-27 | $0.10 | quarterly | 2016-06-15 |
2016-02-26 | $0.10 | quarterly | 2016-03-15 |
2015-11-27 | $0.10 | quarterly | 2015-12-15 |
2015-08-28 | $0.10 | quarterly | 2015-09-15 |
2015-05-28 | $0.10 | quarterly | 2015-06-15 |
2015-02-26 | $0.10 | quarterly | 2015-03-16 |
2014-11-28 | $0.10 | quarterly | 2014-12-16 |
2014-08-28 | $0.10 | quarterly | 2014-09-16 |
2014-05-29 | $0.05 | quarterly | 2014-06-16 |
2014-02-27 | $0.05 | quarterly | 2014-03-17 |
2013-11-27 | $0.05 | quarterly | 2013-12-16 |
2013-08-29 | $0.05 | quarterly | 2013-09-17 |
2013-05-30 | $0.05 | quarterly | 2013-06-17 |
2013-02-27 | $0.05 | quarterly | 2013-03-15 |
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1. Determination of Dividend: Universal Health Services's board of directors reviews the company's financial performance, cash flow, future investment needs, and other relevant factors to determine the amount and timing of dividend payments.
2. Dividend Declaration: Once the board approves a dividend, Universal Health Services publicly announces the dividend amount, currency, and the ex-dividend date. The ex-dividend date is the date on or after which the buyer of the stock will not be eligible to receive the upcoming dividend payment.
3. Record Date: The record date is the date on which the company checks its records to identify shareholders who are eligible to receive the dividend. Only shareholders on record as of this date will receive the dividend.
4. Payment Date: On the designated payment date, Universal Health Services distributes the dividend to eligible shareholders. The dividend is usually paid in the form of cash directly into the shareholder's brokerage account or through other designated payment methods.
5. Tax Implications: Dividends received from Universal Health Services are generally taxable as income. Shareholders may need to report dividend income on their tax returns and pay applicable taxes according to their jurisdiction's tax regulations.
1. Record Date: Universal Health Services sets a record date, which is the date on which the company checks its records to determine the eligible shareholders. Only those who are shareholders on record as of this date will receive the dividend.
2. Payment Date: On the designated payment date, Universal Health Services distributes the dividend to eligible shareholders. The payment is usually made electronically, directly into the shareholder's brokerage account or bank account.
3. Currency: Universal Health Services declares the currency in which the dividend will be paid. Depending on the shareholder's location and the currency election made by the shareholder, the dividend will be converted to the appropriate currency during the payment process.
To assess the safety of Universal Health Services's dividend, it is crucial to analyze the company's financial health, debt levels, cash flow generation, and ability to sustain dividend payments over the long term. Additionally, monitoring the company's future earnings, cash flow projections, and management's commitment to dividend policies can provide valuable insights.
It is recommended to review Universal Health Services's financial reports, official announcements, and consult with financial advisors or experts who have access to the most current and comprehensive information about the company's financial situation.