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Universal Health Services vs Community Health Systems: UHS and CYH compared
Universal Health Services is the larger company: $4.7B of revenue in its latest quarter (Q3 2026) against $2.8B for Community Health Systems (Q3 2026). Universal Health Services is growing faster (+5% against -11% a year earlier). Universal Health Services is more profitable, with an operating margin of 9.6% against 5.3%.
Where the money goes: UHS and CYH
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.
Community Health Systems (CYH) · Q3 2026
Community Health Systems, Q3 2026: revenue $2.8B (-11% year over year), operating margin 5.3%, net loss $50.0M, operating cash flow $154M. The chart follows the revenue to costs, profit and cash.
| Universal Health Services (UHS) | Community Health Systems (CYH) | |
|---|---|---|
| Latest quarter | Q3 2026 | Q3 2026 |
| Revenue | $4.7B | $2.8B |
| Revenue growth, Y/Y | +5% | -11% |
| Operating margin | 9.6% | 5.3% |
| Net earnings | $309M | −$50.0M |
| Net margin | 6.5% | -1.8% |
| Operating cash flow | $637M | $154M |
| Free cash flow | $422M | $67.0M |
| Market value | $11.7B | $303M |
| P/E | 7.9× | 7.9× |
| Analysts’ mean target | $193.82 | $2.63 |
Where the revenue comes from
Universal Health Services
- Managed Care: $1.2B (26%)
- Medicaid: $798M (17%)
- Managed Medicaid: $655M (14%)
- Managed Medicare: $576M (12%)
Community Health Systems
- Managed Care and Other Third Party Payors: $1.3B (46%)
- Medicare Managed Care: $524M (19%)
- Medicare: $469M (17%)
- Medicaid: $447M (16%)
Questions
Which is bigger, Universal Health Services or Community Health Systems?
Universal Health Services is the larger company: $4.7B of revenue in its latest quarter (Q3 2026) against $2.8B for Community Health Systems (Q3 2026).
Is Universal Health Services or Community Health Systems growing faster?
Universal Health Services is growing faster (+5% against -11% a year earlier).
Which is more profitable, Universal Health Services or Community Health Systems?
Universal Health Services is more profitable, with an operating margin of 9.6% against 5.3%.
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From the companies' latest 10-Q, 10-K or earnings release (10-Q filed Nov 6, 2026; 10-Q filed Oct 29, 2026). Fiscal quarters can end on different dates. Not investment advice.