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Universal Health Services vs Ardent Health: UHS and ARDT compared
Universal Health Services is the larger company: $4.7B of revenue in its latest quarter (Q3 2026) against $1.6B for Ardent Health (Q3 2026). Universal Health Services is growing faster (+5% against +3% a year earlier). Universal Health Services is more profitable, with an operating margin of 9.6% against 5.0%.
Where the money goes: UHS and ARDT
Universal Health Services (UHS) · Q3 2026
Universal Health Services, Q3 2026: revenue $4.7B (+5% year over year), operating margin 9.6%, net earnings $309M, operating cash flow $637M. The chart follows the revenue to costs, profit and cash.
Ardent Health (ARDT) · Q3 2026
Ardent Health, Q3 2026: revenue $1.6B (+3% year over year), operating margin 5.0%, net earnings $44.5M, operating cash flow $122M. The chart follows the revenue to costs, profit and cash.
| Universal Health Services (UHS) | Ardent Health (ARDT) | |
|---|---|---|
| Latest quarter | Q3 2026 | Q3 2026 |
| Revenue | $4.7B | $1.6B |
| Revenue growth, Y/Y | +5% | +3% |
| Operating margin | 9.6% | 5.0% |
| Net earnings | $309M | $44.5M |
| Net margin | 6.5% | 2.7% |
| Operating cash flow | $637M | $122M |
| Free cash flow | $422M | — |
| Market value | $11.7B | $2.5B |
| P/E | 7.9× | 10.6× |
| Analysts’ mean target | $193.82 | $14.12 |
Where the revenue comes from
Universal Health Services
- Managed Care: $1.2B (26%)
- Medicaid: $798M (17%)
- Managed Medicaid: $655M (14%)
- Managed Medicare: $576M (12%)
Questions
Which is bigger, Universal Health Services or Ardent Health?
Universal Health Services is the larger company: $4.7B of revenue in its latest quarter (Q3 2026) against $1.6B for Ardent Health (Q3 2026).
Is Universal Health Services or Ardent Health growing faster?
Universal Health Services is growing faster (+5% against +3% a year earlier).
Which is more profitable, Universal Health Services or Ardent Health?
Universal Health Services is more profitable, with an operating margin of 9.6% against 5.0%.
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From the companies' latest 10-Q, 10-K or earnings release (10-Q filed Nov 6, 2026; 10-Q filed Nov 5, 2026). Fiscal quarters can end on different dates. Not investment advice.