Trailing Dividend / Share
$0.80
Universal Health Services, Inc. (UHS) Dividend History
Income profile from 1989 to 2026 with payout safety and yield-on-cost trend
Dividend Yield
0.5%
Payout Ratio
3.4%
Sustainable
Dividend Streak
1 years
UHS Dividend Income Check
Safety
3.4% payout ratio with sustainable safety profile.
Consistency
1 straight years of dividend increases.
Income Trend
Yield on cost is 0.6% and trend is rising.
UHS Dividend Scorecard
Yield & Income
Dividend Yield0.5%
Trailing DPS$0.80
FrequencyAnnual
Payments / 12M4
Payout Safety
Earnings Payout3.4%
Earnings SafetySustainable
FCF Payout5.6%
FCF SafetyWell Covered
Piotroski F-Score6/9
Growth
Growth Streak1 years
3Y CAGR0.0%
5Y CAGR32.0%
Yield on Cost (5Y)0.6%
YOC Trendrising
Total Returns
Buyback Yield9.1%
Total Shareholder Yield9.5%
1Y Total Return-8.2%
5Y Total Return12.5%
Div Contribution (5Y)2.6%
Estimated $10K growth (return + dividends):
5Y ago$11,24810Y ago$13,07920Y ago$69,126
Uses precomputed total return metrics from screening data (not lot-by-lot dividend reinvestment transactions). Different time windows can produce different outcomes depending on market regime and entry point.
UHS Income Growth Story
Dividend per share and yield on cost over time (25 years of payments)
UHS Dividend Safety Story
EPS is the container — dividend is what's drawn out
Dividend Analysis
Payout Safety
Universal Health Services, Inc. distributes 3.4% of earnings as dividends (Sustainable). When measured against free cash flow—a stricter test—the payout ratio stands at 5.6%, rated "Well Covered".
Piotroski F-Score: 6/9 — moderate financial health.
Growth Track Record
UHS has raised its dividend for 1 consecutive year, with a 3-year CAGR of 0.0% and 5-year CAGR of 32.0%.
Total Shareholder Returns
Beyond cash dividends, UHS returns capital through share repurchases. The combined picture: 0.5% dividend yield, 9.1% buyback yield, 9.5% total shareholder yield.
Income Trend & Total Return
Yield on cost (5-year basis) has reached 0.6% and is currently rising. The 5-year total return is 12.5%, with dividends contributing 2.6% of that performance.
DRIP Growth
A $10,000 investment made 10 years ago with dividends reinvested would have grown to approximately $13,079 today.
UHS Recent Dividend Payments
Last 20 payments · Annual
TTM Total$4.00
Avg/Payment$0.2000
| Ex-Date | Amount | Change | Yield % | Payment Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2, 2026Latest | $0.2000 | — | 38.76% | Mar 16, 2026 |
| Dec 1, 2025 | $0.2000 | — | 33.41% | Dec 15, 2025 |
| Sep 2, 2025 | $0.2000 | — | 44.07% | Sep 16, 2025 |
| Jun 2, 2025 | $0.2000 | — | 42.69% | Jun 16, 2025 |
| Mar 3, 2025 | $0.2000 | — | 45.51% | Mar 17, 2025 |
| Dec 3, 2024 | $0.2000 | — | 40.33% | Dec 17, 2024 |
| Sep 3, 2024 | $0.2000 | — | 33.83% | Sep 17, 2024 |
| Jun 3, 2024 | $0.2000 | — | 42.87% | Jun 17, 2024 |
UHS Dividend vs Peers
Comparable companies in the same industry
#4 yield in peer group
Div Yield
0.5%
#4 of 5
Safety
Sustainable
3.4% payout
Streak
1Y
32.0% 5Y CAGR
Total Shareholder
9.5%
#2 of 5
HCA
ENSG
SEM
USPHUHS Annual Dividend History (1989–2026)
38 years of dividend data
GrowthDecline
| Year | DPS | YoY | Pmts | EPS | Payout | Coverage | YOC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026YTD | $0.20 | — | 1 | — | — | — | 0.1% |
| 2025 | $0.80 | 0.0% | 4 | $23.10 | 3.5% | 28.88x | 0.6% |
| 2024 | $0.80 | 0.0% | 4 | $16.82 | 4.8% | 21.02x | 0.6% |
| 2023 | $0.80 | 0.0% | 4 | $10.23 | 7.8% | 12.79x | 0.6% |
| 2022 | $0.80 | 0.0% | 4 | $9.14 | 8.8% | 11.43x | 0.6% |
| 2021 | $0.80 | 300.0% | 4 | $11.82 | 6.8% | 14.78x | 0.6% |
| 2020 | $0.20 | -66.7% | 1 | $10.99 | 1.8% | 54.95x | 0.1% |
| 2019 | $0.60 | 50.0% | 4 | $9.13 | 6.6% | 15.22x | 0.4% |
| 2018 | $0.40 | 0.0% | 4 | $8.32 | 4.8% | 20.80x | 0.3% |
| 2017 | $0.40 | 0.0% | 4 | $7.81 | 5.1% | 19.52x | 0.3% |
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Start ComparisonUHS — Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers to the most common questions about buying UHS stock.
How much dividend does UHS pay per share?
Universal Health Services, Inc. (UHS) pays a trailing 12-month dividend of $0.80 per share, with a current dividend yield of +0.5%. Payments are made Annual.
When is UHS's next ex-dividend date?
UHS's most recent ex-dividend date is N/A. You must own shares before the ex-dividend date to receive the next payment. UHS typically pays dividends Annual.
Is UHS's dividend safe?
UHS's dividend safety is rated "Sustainable" based on an earnings payout ratio of +3.4% and FCF payout ratio of +5.6%. The 1-year growth streak provides moderate confidence.
How many years has UHS increased its dividend?
UHS has 1 consecutive years of dividend growth. The 5-year dividend CAGR is +32.0%.
How often does UHS pay dividends?
Universal Health Services, Inc. pays dividends Annual. The trailing 12-month total is $0.80 per share. Dividend data on this page covers 37+ years from 1989 to 2026.
How much would $10,000 invested in UHS grow with dividend reinvestment?
With dividends reinvested (DRIP), $10,000 invested in UHS five years ago would be worth approximately $11,248 today. This includes both price appreciation and compounded dividend reinvestment. Use the DRIP calculator above for other time periods.
What is UHS's yield on cost for long-term holders?
UHS's yield on cost — the current dividend divided by the original purchase price — is +0.6% for a 5-year holding period. This means long-term holders earn a higher effective yield than today's +0.5% market yield, thanks to consistent dividend growth.