UHS monthly performance report
Check UHS's monthly returns, drawdown, and seasonality trends — updated every month.
UHS monthly report
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Key takeaways
- Universal Health Services (UHS) closed September 2026 at $181.21, up 6.39% for the month and −2.71% over the trailing 12 months.
- Year-to-date, UHS is −16.88%, underperforming the S&P 500 which has returned +10.58% YTD.
- The stock is trading −2.34% versus its 200-day moving average ($185.54), a cautious technical signal.
- Over the past three years, UHS has underperformed the S&P 500 by −26.41%, with a relative strength index reading of 83.7.
- Win rate over the trailing 39 months stands at 56.4% — 22 positive months versus 17 negative months.
Universal Health Services ended September 2026 at $181.21, posting a monthly return of +6.39%. The S&P 500 returned −1.69% over the same window, leaving relative performance at +8.08%.
The current quarter stands at +21.87% (Q3 2026 (QTD)), while medium-term trend remains soft: price is −2.34% versus the 200-day moving average ($185.54).
Year-to-date, UHS is −16.88% against SPY +10.58%, a gap of −27.46%. The stock is currently −26.44% below its 52-week high, with maximum 3-year drawdown at −42.19%.
| Period | UHS | S&P 500 (SPY) | Excess return |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Day | +2.47% | −0.44% | +2.91% |
| 1 Week | +3.09% | −1.10% | +4.18% |
| 1 Month | +6.39% | −1.69% | +8.08% |
| 3 Months | +23.76% | −0.10% | +23.86% |
| 6 Months | −2.70% | +13.21% | −15.91% |
| YTD | −16.88% | +10.58% | −27.46% |
| 12 Months | −2.71% | +14.25% | −16.96% |
| 3 Years | +43.66% | +70.07% | −26.41% |
| Rank | Month | Return |
|---|---|---|
| #1 | Jul 2024 | +15.59% |
| #2 | Jul 2026 | +13.28% |
| #3 | Sep 2025 | +12.59% |
| #4 | Nov 2025 | +12.27% |
| #5 | May 2024 | +11.37% |
| Rank | Month | Return |
|---|---|---|
| #1 | May 2026 | −13.17% |
| #2 | Mar 2026 | −13.16% |
| #3 | Dec 2024 | −12.48% |
| #4 | Jul 2023 | −11.92% |
| #5 | Oct 2024 | −10.79% |
| Quarter | Return |
|---|---|
| Q2 2025 | −3.59% |
| Q3 2025 | +12.86% |
| Q4 2025 | +6.64% |
| Q1 2026 | −17.91% |
| Q2 2026 | −16.92% |
| Q3 2026 (QTD) | +21.87% |
| Year | Return |
|---|---|
| 2023 | +8.20% |
| 2024 | +17.70% |
| 2025 | +21.51% |
| 2026 | −16.88% |
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| 52-Week High | $246.33 (2025-11-26) |
| 52-Week Low | $140.26 (2026-06-18) |
| Current Price | $181.21 |
| 200-Day Moving Average | $185.54 |
| Price vs 200DMA | −2.34% |
| 3-Year Maximum Drawdown | −42.19% (2026-06-18) |
| Current Drawdown from 52W High | −26.44% |
| RS metric | Value |
|---|---|
| RS Index (3-year, rebased to 100) | 83.7 |
| 3-Year Excess Return vs S&P 500 | −26.41% |
| RS Peak | 151.6 (Sep 2024) |
| RS Trough | 65.3 (Jun 2026) |
| Status | Underperforming Benchmark |
Frequently asked questions
What was UHS's return for this report period?
UHS returned +6.39% in the latest monthly window ending 2026-09-16.
Has UHS outperformed SPY year to date?
YTD UHS: −16.88% vs SPY: +10.58%.
What is UHS's 12-month return?
−2.71% over the trailing 12 months.
Is UHS above or below its 200-day moving average?
Price is −2.34% versus 200DMA ($185.54).
What is the maximum drawdown in the 3-year window?
−42.19% on 2026-06-18.