Universal Health Services Q3 Profit Rises - Quick Facts

(RTTNews) - Universal Health Services Inc. (UHS) reported that its third-quarter net income attributable to company increased to $114.6 million, or $1.15 per share, from $71.8 million, or $0.73 per share, last year. Adjusted net income attributable to UHS was $109.46 million or $1.10 per share, for the quarter.

On average, 17 analysts polled by Thomson Reuters expected the company to report profit per share of $1.02 for the quarter. Analysts' estimates typically exclude special items.

Net revenues increased 8.1% to $1.82 billion, from $1.68 billion, a year ago. Analysts expected revenue of $1.79 billion for the quarter.

The company increased its estimated range of adjusted net income attributable to UHS, for the year ended December 31, 2013, to $4.52 to $4.58 per share. Analysts expect the company to report full year profit per share of $4.51.