UHS reports higher third-quarter revenue but lower earnings

Universal Health Services reported third-quarter 2026 revenue of $4.733 billion, up 5.3% from a year earlier, while net income attributable to UHS fell to $308.7 million, or $5.22 per diluted share, from $373.0 million, or $5.86 per share. Same-facility acute-care and behavioral-health revenue increased 4.7% and 4.0%, respectively, but adjusted EBITDA declined to $624.6 million from $670.6 million. Through September 30, operating cash flow rose to $1.481 billion, while UHS repurchased 3.915 million shares for $689.6 million and had $735.4 million remaining under its authorization.