UHS UNIVERSAL HEALTH SERVICES INC

NEUTRAL Impact: 3/10 8-K
Horizon weeks Filed May 21, 2026 Processed 25d ago SEC 0001193125-26-233402
8-K context-dependent: Items 5.02
Latest settled — T+5d
UHS ▼ -10.03% at T+5d
NEUTRAL call ✗ call lost -10.03% · α vs SPY -11.88% · entry $162.28 → $146.00
Next anchor: T+20d in 7d
Last close $146.42 (close Jun 12) · -9.77% from $162.28 entry
Entry anchored
May 21, 2026
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$157.52
settled 24d ago
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Executive Summary

Matthew J. Peterson, Executive Vice President and President of Behavioral Health, resigned effective June 19, 2026, to pursue an external non-competitive opportunity. CEO Marc D. Miller will assume interim oversight of the Behavioral Health Division while a permanent replacement is sought. This is a routine senior-level departure with no financial red flags.

Actionable Insight

Monitor the search for a permanent Behavioral Health Division head; a lengthy vacancy or external hire could signal strategic shifts. No immediate trading catalyst from this departure.

Key Facts

  • Matthew J. Peterson resigned as EVP and President, Behavioral Health, effective June 19, 2026.
  • Peterson has been with the company since 2019 and is leaving for an external non-competitive opportunity.
  • All unvested equity awards (stock options, RSUs, PBRSUs) will terminate as of the effective date.
  • CEO Marc D. Miller will assume interim responsibilities for the Behavioral Health Division.
  • Company will immediately commence a search for a permanent replacement.

Financial Impact

No material financial impact disclosed; unvested equity forfeited, no severance or additional compensation beyond accrued benefits.

Risk Factors

  • Prolonged interim leadership could slow decision-making in the Behavioral Health segment.
  • External hire may indicate a strategic pivot or operational challenges in the division.

Market Snapshot

Exchange
NYSE
Sector
Services-General Medical & Surgical Hospitals, NEC
Analyst Consensus
44% bullish (25 analysts)

Documents Analyzed

This report is based on 4 SEC documents filed with EDGAR.

DocumentAccession Number
8-K Filing (Primary)0001193125-26-233402
Document: 0001193125-26-233402-index-headers.html0001193125-26-233402
Document: 0001193125-26-233402-index.html0001193125-26-233402
Document: 0001193125-26-233402.txt0001193125-26-233402
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May 21, 2026
25d ago
8-K
NEUTRAL ★ 3/10
$162.28 $146.00▼ −10.03%▼ −11.88%$146.42 (−9.77%)
Apr 24, 2026
7w ago
8-K
NEUTRAL ★ 5/10
$173.78 $168.27▼ −3.17%▼ −4.08%$146.42 (−15.74%)
Apr 9, 2026
9w ago
DEFA14A
NEUTRAL ★ 4/10
$187.57 $178.58▼ −4.79%▼ −7.98%$146.42 (−21.94%)
Feb 26, 2026
15w ago
8-K
BULLISH ★ 8/10
$203.26 $196.81▼ −3.17%▼ −2.05%$146.42 (−27.96%)
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