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Universal Health Services Q2 2026 earnings summary
Complete event summary combining all related documents: earnings call transcript, report, and slide presentation.Executive summary
Q2 2026 net revenues rose 8.3% year-over-year to $4.64 billion, with net income attributable to shareholders up 2% to $358 million ($5.98/diluted share); both acute care and behavioral health segments contributed to growth.
Acute care capacity expanded with 177 new licensed beds and the opening of a new hospital in Palm Beach Gardens, FL; new facilities contributed to revenue growth but also incurred start-up losses.
The company announced the $835 million acquisition of Talkspace, expected to close in Q3 2026, and completed the acquisition of 39 residential and community homes in Ireland for $188 million.
Share repurchases accelerated to $320 million in Q2, reflecting confidence in long-term cash flow and value.
Operating margins remained strong despite inflationary pressures, increased provider tax assessments, and higher liability reserves.
Financial highlights
Adjusted EPS for Q2 2026 was $5.98, up from $5.43 in Q2 2025; adjusted EBITDA less NCI reached $678 million (14.6% margin), up 5% year-over-year.
Q2 2026 net revenues: $4.64 billion (up from $4.28 billion in Q2 2025); six-month revenues: $9.13 billion (up from $8.38 billion); net income for Q2: $358 million.
Q2 cash from operations was $44.3 million, down from $549 million last year; operating cash flow for six months was $845 million, with $228 million in Q2 capital expenditures and $445 million for the first half.
Acute care segment same-facility net revenue rose 8.2%, with EBITDA up 8.2% (6.3% excluding supplemental benefits); behavioral health same-facility net revenue increased 7.4%, with EBITDA up 9.0% (5.7% excluding supplemental benefits).
Q2 2026 results included a $100 million favorable pre-tax impact from the Florida Medicaid managed care program and a $28 million unfavorable impact from increased liability reserves.
Outlook and guidance
2026 guidance updated: revenue growth ~7%, EBITDA less NCI growth ~3%, EPS growth ~6% at midpoint; adjusted EBITDA less NCI forecasted at $2.61–$2.72 billion, down $50 million from prior outlook.
Revised 2026 full-year forecast: net revenues $18.50B–$18.76B, adjusted EPS $22.28–$23.65; midpoint of revised net revenues is up 0.2% from original forecast, adjusted EBITDA midpoint down 1.9%, adjusted EPS midpoint down 2.6%.
Capital expenditures for 2026 expected at $950 million to $1.1 billion, with $505–$655 million to be spent in the second half.
Medicaid supplemental net benefit for 2026 expected at $1.5 billion, up $150 million from prior outlook; management anticipates a $500 million annual reduction in Medicaid supplemental payments by 2032 due to legislative changes.
Acute care adjusted admissions guidance narrowed to 1.5%-2.5%; behavioral health adjusted patient days to 1%-2%.
- Strong 2025 results and 2026 growth outlook, with ongoing investment and managed regulatory risks.UHS
Q4 20259 Jul 2026 - Q2 2025 net income up 22% with strong revenue, margin gains, and higher EPS guidance amid Medicaid risks.UHS
Q2 20258 Jul 2026 - Q1 2025 net income rose 21% on 6.7% revenue growth, with strong segment performance.UHS
Q1 20258 Jul 2026 - Strong 2024 performance, margin recovery, and behavioral growth drive optimism despite policy headwinds.UHS
KeyBanc Annual Healthcare Forum 20258 Jul 2026 - AI, outpatient growth, and capital deployment drive margin and volume strategies for 2026.UHS
Goldman Sachs 47th Annual Global Healthcare Conference 20269 Jun 2026 - Directors and auditors were approved; shareholder proposal on voting structure was rejected.UHS
AGM 202620 May 2026 - Revenue growth, operational expansion, and AI-driven efficiency shape a positive outlook.UHS
Bank of America Global Healthcare Conference 202618 May 2026 - Q1 2026 delivered strong growth, Talkspace acquisition, and Medicaid headwinds ahead.UHS
Q1 20267 May 2026 - Virtual annual meeting to vote on director, pay, auditor, and ESG-related proposals.UHS
Proxy filing9 Apr 2026
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