UHS Maintains 2026 Growth Targets Amid Q1 Volume Declines
Universal Health Services (UHS) reaffirmed its 2026 growth targets for earnings and admissions despite a 200 basis point decline in acute care volumes and 40-50 basis points in behavioral health due to a weak respiratory season and winter storms. UHS expects full-year adjusted admissions to grow by 2% to 3% in 2026, with most of the growth likely occurring in the second half of the year.
Topics: Earnings Guidance Healthcare Hospital Operations Seasonal Factors Volume Growth