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 0.41%
Payout Ratio 5.0%
Growth Rate CAGR 5y -
Consistency Lifetime 56.3%
Yield on Cost 5y 0.62%
Payout FCF 5.5%
Streak Years 23
Dividend Rating 26.25%

Dividends Cash Amount per Share Yearly

This chart shows the yearly cash amount paid as dividends per share. The exact values for each year can be found in the structured dataset with the html-id #yearly_dividend_dataset below.
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.
■ Yield (right) | ■ Price (left) | ┅ Avg Yield
Total Return 12m: 16.5%
Total Return 5y: 70.7%

Top Dividend Payers in Health Care Facilities

Top 5 Dividend Yields of Peer-Group
Symbol Market Cap USD Dividend Yield TTM Yield on Cost 5y
NHC 1,965 M 2.26% 4.48%
FME 13,192 M 2.82% 2.89%
FRE 31,878 M 2.32% 3.19%
SEM 1,866 M 1.73% 1.84%
HCA 112,909 M 0.75% 2.14%
Top 5 Dividend Growth Rates of Peer-Group
Symbol Market Cap USD Growth Rate Consistency
HCA 112,909 M 10.7% 55.5%
USPH 1,275 M 5.37% 92.5%
NHC 1,965 M 4.64% 72.7%
ENSG 9,943 M 4.42% 98.6%
FRE 31,878 M 3.25% 84.7%

UHS Dividend History: Last 50 Payments (USD) as of February 2026

Ex-Dividend Date Record Date Payment Date Period Dividend per Share Dividend Growth Rate QoQ Payout Yield
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% 0.15%
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 -87.5% N/A
2012-12-13 2012-12-17 2012-12-28 Other 0.4 0% N/A

UHS Dividend FAQ

Universal Health Services, Inc. (NYSE: UHS) operates a network of acute-care hospitals and outpatient/behavioral-health facilities across the United States, organized into Acute Care Hospital Services and Behavioral Health Care Services segments. Its sites deliver a full suite of services-including general and specialty surgery, obstetrics, emergency care, radiology, oncology, and pharmacy-while also offering commercial health-insurance and a range of back-office management functions such as central purchasing and physician recruitment. Founded in 1978 and headquartered in King of Prussia, PA, UHS is classified under the Health Care Facilities sub-industry.

What is the Dividend Yield of UHS?

As of February 2026, UHS`s dividend yield is 0.41%. This is calculated by dividing the trailing 12-month dividend rate (TTM rate) of 0.80 USD by the current share price of 218.56.

Does UHS pay a dividend?

As of February 2026, UHS paid a dividend of 0.80 USD in the last 12 months. The last dividend was paid on 2025-12-01 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 2025-12-01.

UHS dividend forecast

Based on historical data, the forecasted dividends per share for UHS for the next 4 payments are between 0.209 (+4.5%) and 0.225 (+12.5%).
This indicates a solid dividend increase compared to the last payment.

Will UHS pay dividends in 2026?

The latest dividend paid per share was 0.2 USD with an Ex-Dividend Date of 2025-12-01. 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 0.62%. If you bought UHS's shares at 128.04 USD five years ago, your current annual dividend income (0.80 USD per share, trailing 12 months) equals 0.62% 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 0.41% 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 5.0%. Very low - Often a strong indicator of potential dividend growth.

What is the Dividend Rating of UHS?

UHS`s Overall Dividend Rating is 26.25%. Ratings surpassing 65% are regarded as acceptable, exceeding 75% are favorable and surpassing 85% are strong.

UHS Outstanding Shares Analysis

What is the Trend in UHS's Outstanding Shares?

Universal Health's outstanding shares have decreased by approximately 2.63% annually over the past 3 years (Trend Reliability: -100.0%).

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
1986 118,832,000 -8.02%
1987 117,488,000 -1.13%
1988 117,488,000
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 64,991,000 -3.11%

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: 2026-02-08 02:18