Universal Health Services, Inc. (UHS) is trading at $180.78, which is -25.9% below its all-time high of $243.98. The Drawdown Severity Score is 4.6, placing it in the yellow (elevated) zone. Over its tracked history, UHS has experienced 204 significant drawdown events with an average maximum drawdown of -6.8%.
Data last updated: April 10, 2026 at 04:29 PM EDT
UHS
StockUniversal Health Services, Inc.
Price
$180.78
as of Apr 10, 2026
All Time High: $243.98
Significant
Current Drawdown
-25.9%
Days in Drawdown
93
Avg Max Drawdown
6.8%
Avg Length
69
Drawdown Severity Score™
4.6
UHS - Price & High Water Mark
UHS - Drawdown Timeline
How to read this chart: Negative values indicate drawdowns from all-time highs. Values closer to 0% mean the stock is near its high water mark.
Universal Health Services, Inc. (UHS) Analysis: Current Drawdown Insights
Universal Health Services, Inc. is currently experiencing an unusual drawdown opportunity. As of 2026-04-10, the stock is trading at $180.78, which represents a 25.9% decline from its all-time high of $243.98. This drawdown has persisted for 93 days.
Based on comprehensive historical analysis spanning 14 years, Universal Health Services, Inc. typically experiences drawdowns averaging 6.8% in depth, with an average duration of 69 days. Universal Health Services, Inc. has gone through 204 total drawdown events in the last 14 years. The largest drawdown for Universal Health Services, Inc. in the last 14 years was 56.3%. The longest drawdown duration in its history was 1452 days.
The Drawdown Severity Score™ for Universal Health Services, Inc. currently stands at 4.63. This is our proprietary indicator that shows the relative severity of the current drawdown based on the asset's unique historical patterns. A score between 3.0 and 5.0 indicates an elevated drawdown that's larger than historical averages—may present an entry point for opportunistic investors.
Understanding Drawdowns: A drawdown measures how far a stock has fallen from its peak price. Every stock experiences drawdowns—periods when the price declines from all-time highs before recovering. By analyzing Universal Health Services, Inc.'s historical drawdown patterns, investors can identify when the stock is experiencing a typical market fluctuation versus an unusual decline that may represent a buying opportunity.
📜 Historical Drawdown Events
Current drawdown shown in blue. Complete record of all 204 historical pullbacks below.
| Start Date | End Date | Duration | Max Depth | Start Price | Lowest Price | Recovery Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-01-07 | Ongoing | 93 days | -25.9% | $243.98 | $180.78 | — |
| 2024-09-25 | 2025-11-25 | 427 days | -35.6% | $240.29 | $154.65 | $243.54 |
| 2024-09-06 | 2024-09-23 | 18 days | -5.7% | $238.09 | $224.53 | $239.36 |
| 2024-09-03 | 2024-09-04 | 2 days | -0.5% | $236.56 | $235.26 | $237.38 |
| 2024-08-29 | 2024-08-30 | 2 days | -0.5% | $235.42 | $234.29 | $236.56 |
| 2024-08-26 | 2024-08-27 | 2 days | -0.0% | $231.76 | $231.66 | $233.96 |
| 2024-08-09 | 2024-08-13 | 5 days | -1.5% | $217.10 | $213.94 | $219.17 |
| 2024-07-30 | 2024-08-08 | 10 days | -3.0% | $216.14 | $209.75 | $217.10 |
| 2024-06-28 | 2024-07-25 | 28 days | -6.7% | $190.42 | $177.62 | $203.77 |
| 2024-06-25 | 2024-06-27 | 3 days | -1.7% | $189.88 | $186.59 | $190.42 |
| 2024-06-20 | 2024-06-24 | 5 days | -1.0% | $189.43 | $187.56 | $189.88 |
| 2024-06-03 | 2024-06-17 | 15 days | -2.6% | $188.47 | $183.54 | $188.68 |
| 2024-04-01 | 2024-05-30 | 60 days | -15.8% | $181.19 | $152.58 | $184.60 |
| 2024-03-22 | 2024-03-27 | 6 days | -1.9% | $179.51 | $176.07 | $180.58 |
| 2024-03-20 | 2024-03-21 | 2 days | -0.2% | $178.97 | $178.63 | $179.51 |
| 2024-03-08 | 2024-03-19 | 11 days | -3.6% | $176.43 | $170.09 | $178.97 |
| 2024-02-28 | 2024-02-29 | 2 days | -2.4% | $164.43 | $160.40 | $165.89 |
| 2024-02-13 | 2024-02-27 | 15 days | -2.4% | $163.20 | $159.28 | $164.43 |
| 2024-02-02 | 2024-02-12 | 11 days | -0.7% | $161.80 | $160.63 | $163.20 |
| 2024-01-31 | 2024-02-01 | 2 days | -0.1% | $157.64 | $157.51 | $161.80 |
| 2024-01-16 | 2024-01-30 | 15 days | -3.3% | $157.29 | $152.09 | $157.64 |
| 2021-08-04 | 2024-01-11 | 891 days | -44.9% | $156.88 | $86.45 | $157.09 |
| 2021-06-02 | 2021-08-03 | 63 days | -8.9% | $156.79 | $142.84 | $156.88 |
| 2021-05-18 | 2021-06-01 | 15 days | -2.3% | $156.67 | $153.09 | $156.79 |
| 2021-05-11 | 2021-05-13 | 3 days | -1.9% | $153.20 | $150.31 | $154.01 |
| 2019-09-11 | 2021-05-07 | 605 days | -56.3% | $150.88 | $65.93 | $151.39 |
| 2019-07-31 | 2019-09-10 | 42 days | -8.0% | $148.25 | $136.43 | $150.88 |
| 2015-08-05 | 2019-07-26 | 1452 days | -34.0% | $139.97 | $92.35 | $147.30 |
| 2015-07-15 | 2015-07-31 | 17 days | -2.2% | $137.24 | $134.24 | $139.01 |
| 2015-07-02 | 2015-07-14 | 13 days | -2.2% | $136.96 | $133.98 | $137.24 |
| 2015-06-29 | 2015-07-01 | 3 days | -1.0% | $136.58 | $135.26 | $136.96 |
| 2015-06-23 | 2015-06-25 | 3 days | -3.3% | $129.38 | $125.08 | $134.75 |
| 2015-06-12 | 2015-06-19 | 8 days | -1.7% | $126.66 | $124.49 | $128.95 |
| 2015-05-28 | 2015-06-11 | 15 days | -3.9% | $125.98 | $121.04 | $126.66 |
| 2015-05-20 | 2015-05-27 | 8 days | -1.0% | $122.34 | $121.16 | $125.98 |
| 2015-04-27 | 2015-05-18 | 22 days | -6.0% | $117.34 | $110.34 | $120.28 |
| 2015-03-24 | 2015-04-23 | 31 days | -6.9% | $116.04 | $108.04 | $117.26 |
| 2015-03-17 | 2015-03-18 | 2 days | -0.0% | $111.14 | $111.11 | $112.18 |
| 2015-03-05 | 2015-03-16 | 11 days | -2.4% | $110.71 | $108.06 | $111.14 |
| 2014-09-25 | 2015-03-04 | 161 days | -14.8% | $109.63 | $93.37 | $110.71 |
| 2014-09-03 | 2014-09-24 | 22 days | -6.2% | $109.46 | $102.67 | $109.63 |
| 2014-08-27 | 2014-08-28 | 2 days | -0.2% | $108.39 | $108.16 | $108.42 |
| 2014-08-15 | 2014-08-18 | 4 days | -0.3% | $104.84 | $104.55 | $106.54 |
| 2014-07-30 | 2014-08-14 | 16 days | -3.4% | $104.00 | $100.50 | $104.84 |
| 2014-06-24 | 2014-07-25 | 32 days | -7.0% | $94.19 | $87.59 | $99.41 |
| 2014-06-06 | 2014-06-17 | 12 days | -2.9% | $90.86 | $88.22 | $90.89 |
| 2014-06-04 | 2014-06-05 | 2 days | -0.1% | $88.54 | $88.43 | $90.86 |
| 2014-05-30 | 2014-06-02 | 4 days | -0.2% | $85.59 | $85.43 | $85.76 |
| 2014-05-27 | 2014-05-29 | 3 days | -0.4% | $85.25 | $84.90 | $85.59 |
| 2014-05-22 | 2014-05-23 | 2 days | -0.1% | $84.16 | $84.11 | $85.25 |
| 2014-05-14 | 2014-05-20 | 7 days | -1.4% | $81.98 | $80.86 | $83.15 |
How to read: Each row shows a complete drawdown from peak to recovery. Red rows = most severe drawdowns (worst 20% or 5x+ average), yellow rows = moderate (2x-5x worse than average).
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What History Says About UHS
Universal Health Services, Inc. has dropped 10%+ from its high 6 times in its tracked history. These events lasted an average of 599 days with an average max drop of -33.6%.
The current drawdown of -25.9% has lasted 93 days, which is within the typical range for comparable events.
| Period | Max Drop | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 2019 to May 2021 | -56.3% | 605 days |
| Aug 2021 to Jan 2024 | -44.9% | 891 days |
| Sep 2024 to Nov 2025 | -35.6% | 427 days |
| Aug 2015 to Jul 2019 | -34.0% | 1452 days |
| Apr 2024 to May 2024 | -15.8% | 60 days |
| Sep 2014 to Mar 2015 | -14.8% | 161 days |
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