Jefferies Increases Price Target on Universal Health Svcs. (UHS)

Jefferies analysts raised their price target on Universal Health Svcs. (NYSE: UHS) from $40 to $45, while maintaining their HOLD rating.

UHS reported worse than expect earnings this week, but the good news is that its FY12 EPS guidance of $4.33-$4.48 remains intact, says Jefferies analysts.

Universal Health Services operates 25 acute care hospitals and 206 behavioral health centers located in 37 states, Washington D.C., Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands.

For an analyst ratings summary and ratings history on Universal Health Services click here. For more ratings news on Universal Health Services click here.

Shares of Universal Health Services closed at $43.45 yesterday.

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