Capital Expenditures for Universal Health Services (UHS)
According to Universal Health Services's latest reported financial statements, the company's current capital expenditures (TTM) is $1.03B USD. Capital expenditures (CapEx) are cash outlays for property, plant, and equipment and other long-lived productive assets — reported on the cash flow statement under investing activities. CapEx funds future capacity (factories, data centers, software, machinery), so rising spend can signal investment in growth, while heavy CapEx reduces free cash flow available to shareholders. We display CapEx as a positive amount (the absolute cash outflow); compare with revenue to gauge capital intensity and with total assets for the asset-base context.
Headline TTM above sums the four reported quarters through (reported ). Chart and table below cover the full reported history back to .
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Latest period
$1.03B
YoY change
+7.6%
5Y CAGR
+6.7%
Peak year (2016)
$1.16B
Cumulative capital expenditures
$15.77B
CapEx history chart for Universal Health Services (UHS) from 1989 to 2025
CapEx history table for Universal Health Services (UHS) from 1989 to 2025
| Fiscal year | Period ended | Reported | Capital Expenditures | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1.02B | +7.6% | ||
| 2024 | $943.81M | +27.0% | ||
| 2023 | $743.05M | +1.2% | ||
| 2022 | $734.00M | -14.2% | ||
| 2021 | $855.66M | +16.5% | ||
| 2020 | $734.21M | +10.7% | ||
| 2019 | $663.52M | -18.3% | ||
| 2018 | $811.67M | +33.2% | ||
| 2017 | $609.43M | -47.2% | ||
| 2016 | $1.16B | +26.5% | ||
| 2015 | $912.98M | +11.0% | ||
| 2014 | $822.54M | +121.6% | ||
| 2013 | $371.13M | -58.3% | ||
| 2012 | $891.04M | +175.1% | ||
| 2011 | $323.93M | +35.4% | ||
| 2010 | $239.27M | -37.0% | ||
| 2009 | $379.75M | +7.1% | ||
| 2008 | $354.54M | +4.3% | ||
| 2007 | $339.81M | -0.4% | ||
| 2006 | $341.14M | +41.3% | ||
| 2005 | $241.41M | +4.6% | ||
| 2004 | $230.76M | +2.8% | ||
| 2003 | $224.37M | +11.7% | ||
| 2002 | $200.93M | +31.4% | ||
| 2001 | $152.94M | +34.3% | ||
| 2000 | $113.90M | +14.8% | ||
| 1999 | $99.20M | -65.3% | ||
| 1998 | $286.10M | +58.3% | ||
| 1997 | $180.70M | -34.1% | ||
| 1996 | $274.10M | +8.7% | ||
| 1995 | $252.20M | +233.2% | ||
| 1994 | $75.70M | +21.9% | ||
| 1993 | $62.10M | +53.7% | ||
| 1992 | $40.40M | +40.8% | ||
| 1991 | $28.70M | +4.4% | ||
| 1990 | $27.50M | -21.0% | ||
| 1989 | $34.80M | — |
CapEx values are taken from Universal Health Services's reported cash flow statements (10-Q quarterly and 10-K annual filings with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission). Each row shows the period end date and the date the filing was reported; YoY compares each figure to the same period one year earlier. Amounts are in USD as filed.
Analysis
In 2025, Universal Health Services (UHS) capital expenditures totalled $1.02B – grew 7.6% year-over-year.
Universal Health Services capital expenditures has grown for 3 consecutive years, with a +6.7% compound annual growth rate over 2020–2025 (5 years).
Between 2016 and 2025, Universal Health Services capital expenditures declined 12.1%, falling from $1.16B to $1.02B.
The highest annual capital expenditures of $1.16B was reported in 2016. The lowest in the available history was $27.50M in 1990.
Within Healthcare, Universal Health Services (UHS) ranks 9th among 8 peers we track. The peer median for capital expenditures is $3.87B.
Universal Health Services Capital Expenditures by Year
Universal Health Services Capital Expenditures 2025: $1.02B
Universal Health Services capital expenditures in 2025 was $1.02B, grew 7.6% from 2024.
Universal Health Services Capital Expenditures 2024: $943.81M
Universal Health Services capital expenditures in 2024 was $943.81M, grew 27.0% from 2023.
Universal Health Services Capital Expenditures 2023: $743.05M
Universal Health Services capital expenditures in 2023 was $743.05M, edged up 1.2% from 2022.
Universal Health Services Capital Expenditures 2022: $734.00M
Universal Health Services capital expenditures in 2022 was $734.00M, declined 14.2% below 2021.
Universal Health Services Capital Expenditures 2021: $855.66M
Universal Health Services capital expenditures in 2021 was $855.66M.
See more financial history for Universal Health Services (UHS).
Sector peers — CapEx
Companies in the same sector as Universal Health Services, ranked by their latest capital expenditures.
| Company | Capital Expenditures | Sector |
|---|---|---|
| Novo Nordisk A/S (NVO) | $90.11B | Healthcare |
| Eli Lilly and Company (LLY) | $7.84B | Healthcare |
| Johnson & Johnson (JNJ) | $4.83B | Healthcare |
| Merck & Co., Inc. (MRK) | $4.11B | Healthcare |
| UnitedHealth Group Incorporated (UNH) | $3.62B | Healthcare |
| AstraZeneca PLC (AZN) | $2.81B | Healthcare |
| Amgen Inc. (AMGN) | $1.86B | Healthcare |
| AbbVie Inc. (ABBV) | $1.21B | Healthcare |
Frequently asked questions
What is Universal Health Services's capital expenditures?
- Latest reported capital expenditures for Universal Health Services (UHS) is $1.03B (period ending December 31, 2025).
How has Universal Health Services capital expenditures changed year-over-year?
- Universal Health Services (UHS) capital expenditures changed +7.6% year-over-year on the latest annual filing.
What is the long-term growth rate of Universal Health Services capital expenditures?
- Universal Health Services (UHS) capital expenditures compound annual growth rate is +6.7% over the most recent 5 years available.
When did Universal Health Services capital expenditures hit its highest annual value?
- Universal Health Services capital expenditures reached its highest annual value of $1.16B in 2016.
What was Universal Health Services capital expenditures in 2024?
- Universal Health Services (UHS) capital expenditures in 2024 was $943.81M.
What was Universal Health Services capital expenditures in 2025?
- Universal Health Services (UHS) capital expenditures in 2025 was $1.02B.
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