Universal Health Services, Inc. (UHS) Stock Split History

Universal Health Services, Inc. has split its stock 4 times since its initial public offering (IPO). The first stock split occurred on July 05, 1983 with the ratio of 2-for-1, meaning that for 1 share of UHS owned pre-split, shareholders then owned 2 shares. 3 more splits have been implemented since then. The most recent stock split took place on December 16, 2009 on a 2-for-1 basis.

These splits have increased UHS stock's liquidity and made it more appealing to a larger group of investors. However, it's important to remember that these actions only change the number of shares and the price per share with no impact on Universal Health Services, Inc.'s total market capitalization.

For more detailed information of Universal Health Services, Inc.'s stock splits, view the table below:

The answer will depend on the decisions of the company's managers and market volatility. Universal Health Services, Inc. has not made an official announcement regarding whether it will enact a stock split or reverse stock split, but it has a history of doing so when UHS stock prices become too high or too low for retail investors. Therefore, the ultimate decisions will certainly be made by Universal Health Services, Inc.'s board of directors. Typically, no action is taken until its price per share reaches a specific threshold.