UNIVERSAL HEALTH SERVICES, INC. ANNOUNCES 2023 FOURTH QUARTER AND FULL YEAR FINANCIAL RESULTS AND 2024 OPERATING RESULTS FORECAST
- UHS reported a net income of $216.4 million for Q4 2023, up from $174.8 million in Q4 2022.
- Net revenues increased by 7.4% to $3.704 billion in Q4 2023 compared to $3.447 billion in Q4 2022.
- Adjusted net income for Q4 2023 was $214.9 million, slightly lower than $217.1 million in Q4 2022.
- EBITDA for Q4 2023 was $476.9 million, up from $419.0 million in Q4 2022.
- Adjusted EBITDA for Q4 2023 was $473.4 million, showing growth from $471.7 million in Q4 2022.
- For the full year 2023, UHS reported a net income of $717.8 million, higher than $675.6 million in 2022.
- Net revenues increased by 6.6% to $14.282 billion in 2023 compared to $13.399 billion in 2022.
- Net cash provided by operating activities increased to $1.268 billion in 2023 from $996 million in 2022.
- UHS had $701 million in available borrowing capacity as of December 31, 2023.
- The company had an aggregate remaining repurchase authorization of approximately $947 million as of January 1, 2023.
- UHS repurchased 1.13 million shares in Q4 2023 at an aggregate cost of approximately $157.3 million.
- The 2024 forecasted range for UHS includes net revenues between $15.411 billion and $15.706 billion.
- Adjusted EBITDA for 2024 is expected to be between $1.931 billion and $2.019 billion.
- EPS-diluted for 2024 is forecasted to be between $13.00 and $14.00 per share.
- Capital expenditures for 2024 are projected to be between $850 million and $1.000 billion.
- None.
Insights
The disclosed financial results from Universal Health Services, Inc. show a robust increase in net income and net revenues for both the fourth quarter and the full year of 2023. The growth in net revenues of 7.4% for the quarter and 6.6% for the year is indicative of the company's ability to expand its revenue streams in a competitive healthcare market. EBITDA, a measure of a company's operating performance, increased significantly, suggesting improved operational efficiency and profitability.
The reported increase in adjusted admissions and patient days for both acute care and behavioral health care services reflects an uptrend in service demand, which could be attributed to demographic trends, such as an aging population, or an enhanced service offering. The improvement in net revenue per adjusted admission and patient day, particularly in behavioral health care services, indicates effective pricing strategies and possibly an enhanced mix of services with higher reimbursement rates.
The performance of Universal Health Services in the acute and behavioral health care segments provides insights into broader market trends. The reported increases in adjusted admissions and patient days suggest a growing demand for health care services, potentially driven by greater awareness of mental health and the ongoing needs of an aging population. The ability to increase net revenue per admission and patient day is particularly noteworthy in the context of a healthcare industry that often faces pressure from insurance providers to lower costs.
The company's stock repurchase program, with significant repurchases made in 2023, signals confidence in the company's valuation and future prospects. This could be interpreted as a positive sign by investors, suggesting that the company believes its stock is undervalued or that it is strategically deploying capital to increase shareholder value.
The increase in net cash provided by operating activities by $272 million is a strong indicator of the company's liquidity and cash flow health. A favorable change in working capital accounts and a reduction in accounts receivable reflect efficient cash management and operational improvements. These factors are critical for the company's ability to invest in growth opportunities and manage debt obligations.
The forecast for 2024, with an expected increase in net revenues and EBITDA, suggests optimism about the company's future performance. However, the exclusions mentioned in the forecast, such as unrealized gains/losses and potential legal settlements, highlight the uncertainty and risks inherent in the healthcare industry. These factors could have material impacts on the company's financial position and should be carefully monitored by stakeholders.
Consolidated Results of Operations, As Reported and As Adjusted – Three-month periods ended December 31, 2023 and 2022:
As reflected on the Schedule of Non-GAAP Supplemental Information ("Supplemental Schedule"), our adjusted net income attributable to UHS during the fourth quarter of 2023 was
Included in our reported and adjusted net income attributable to UHS during the fourth quarter of 2023, were net incremental reimbursements (net of related provider taxes) of approximately
As reflected on the Supplemental Schedule, included in our reported results were unrealized after-tax gains of
As calculated on the attached Supplemental Schedule, our earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation & amortization ("EBITDA net of NCI", NCI is net income attributable to noncontrolling interests), was
Consolidated Results of Operations, As Reported and As Adjusted – Twelve-month periods ended December 31, 2023 and 2022:
Reported net income attributable to UHS was
As reflected on the Supplemental Schedule, our adjusted net income attributable to UHS during the twelve-month period ended December 31, 2023, was
As reflected on the Supplemental Schedule, included in our reported results were unrealized after-tax losses of
As calculated on the attached Supplemental Schedule, our earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation & amortization ("EBITDA net of NCI"), was
Acute Care Services – Three and twelve-month periods ended December 31, 2023 and 2022:
During the fourth quarter of 2023, at our acute care hospitals owned during both periods ("same facility basis"), adjusted admissions (adjusted for outpatient activity) increased by
During the twelve-month period ended December 31, 2023, at our acute care hospitals on a same facility basis, adjusted admissions increased by
Behavioral Health Care Services – Three and twelve-month periods ended December 31, 2023 and 2022:
During the fourth quarter of 2023, at our behavioral health care facilities on a same facility basis, adjusted admissions increased by
During the twelve-month period ended December 31, 2023, at our behavioral health care facilities on a same facility basis, adjusted admissions increased by
Net Cash Provided by Operating Activities and Liquidity:
Net Cash Provided by Operating Activities:
During the twelve-month period ended December 31, 2023, our net cash provided by operating activities was
Liquidity:
As of December 31, 2023, we had
Stock Repurchase Program:
As of January 1, 2023, we had an aggregate remaining repurchase authorization of approximately
During the fourth quarter of 2023, we have repurchased 1.13 million shares at an aggregate cost of approximately
As of December 31, 2023, we had an aggregate available repurchase authorization of approximately
2024 Operating Results Forecast:
Reflected below is our 2024 forecasted range for consolidated net revenues, earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation & amortization, and the impacts of other income/expense and net income attributable to noncontrolling interests ("Adjusted EBITDA net of NCI"), net income attributable to UHS per diluted share ("EPS-diluted") and capital expenditures.
Our 2024 forecasted range of net income attributable to UHS, and EPS-diluted, exclude certain items as described below because we do not believe we can forecast those items with sufficient accuracy. Adjusted EBITDA net of NCI, is a non-GAAP financial measure and should not be considered a measure of financial performance under GAAP. We believe Adjusted EBITDA net of NCI is helpful to our investors as a measure of our operating performance. Please see the Supplemental Non-GAAP Disclosures - 2024 Operating Results Forecast schedule as included herein for additional information and a reconciliation of our 2024 forecasted range of net income attributable to UHS to our 2024 forecasted range of Adjusted EBITDA net of NCI.
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Our 2024 operating results forecast contains a number of assumptions including, but not limited to, the following:
- The 2024 forecasted amounts exclude the impact of future items, if applicable, that are nonrecurring or non-operational in nature including items such as pre-tax unrealized gains/losses resulting from changes in the market value of shares of certain equity securities, and other potential material items including, but not limited to, reserves for various matters including settlements, legal judgments and lawsuits, potential impacts of non-ordinary course acquisitions, divestitures, joint ventures or other strategic transactions, costs related to extinguishment of debt, gains/losses on sales of assets and businesses, impairments of goodwill, long-lived and intangible assets, other amounts that may be reflected in the current financial statements that relate to prior periods, and the impact of share repurchases that differ from our forecasted assumptions. It is also subject to certain conditions including those as set forth below in General Information, Forward-Looking Statements and Risk Factors and Non-GAAP Financial Measures.
- Our net revenues are estimated to be approximately
to$15.41 1 billion representing an increase of$15.70 6 billion7.9% to10.0% over our 2023 net revenues of .$14.28 2 billion - Our Adjusted EBITDA net of NCI is estimated to be approximately
to$1.93 1 billion representing an increase of$2.01 9 billion10.9% to15.9% over our 2023 Adjusted EBITDA net of NCI of .$1.74 2 billion - Our EPS-diluted range is estimated to be
per diluted share to$13.00 per diluted share, representing an increase of$14.00 23.3% to32.8% over our adjusted net income attributable to UHS of per diluted share for the year ended December 31, 2023, as calculated on the attached Supplemental Schedule.$10.54 - Our 2024 operating results forecast includes approximately
of net reimbursements (net of related provider taxes) expected to be earned pursuant to the previously disclosed Nevada State Directed Payment program ("SDP").$158 million - The Medicaid managed care component of the Nevada SDP, our annual net reimbursements from which are expected to approximate
during 2024, was approved by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services ("CMS") in late December, 2023, with an effective date of January 1, 2024. This component of the Nevada SDP requires annual approval by CMS and is subject to reconciliation by$140 million Nevada's Division of Health Care Financing and Policy based on actual Medicaid managed care utilization during 2024. There can be no assurance that the Medicaid managed care component of the Nevada SDP will continue for any period after December 31, 2024, or that it will not be modified. - The Medicaid fee for service upper payment limit component of the Nevada SDP, our annual net reimbursements from which are expected to approximate
during 2024, was approved by CMS during the fourth quarter of 2023, with an effective date of July 1, 2023.$18 million
- The Medicaid managed care component of the Nevada SDP, our annual net reimbursements from which are expected to approximate
Provision for Asset Impairment (recorded during the fourth quarter of 2022):
Our financial statements for the three and twelve-month periods ended December 31, 2022, included a pre-tax provision for asset impairment of
Conference call information:
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General Information, Forward-Looking Statements and Risk Factors and Non-GAAP Financial Measures:
One of the nation's largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services, Universal Health Services, Inc. has built an impressive record of achievement and performance. Growing steadily since our inception into an esteemed Fortune 500 corporation, our annual revenues during 2023 were
Our operating philosophy is as effective today as it was upon the Company's founding in 1979, enabling us to provide compassionate care to our patients and their loved ones. Our strategy includes building or acquiring high quality hospitals in rapidly growing markets, investing in the people and equipment needed to allow each facility to thrive, and becoming the leading healthcare provider in each community we serve.
Headquartered in
This press release contains forward-looking statements based on current management expectations. Numerous factors, including those disclosed herein, those related to healthcare industry trends and those detailed in our filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission (as set forth in Item 1A-Risk Factors, and Item 7-Forward-Looking Statements and Risk Factors, in our Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2023), may cause the results to differ materially from those anticipated in the forward-looking statements. These statements are subject to risks and uncertainties and therefore actual results may differ materially. Readers should not place undue reliance on such forward-looking statements which reflect management's view only as of the date hereof. We undertake no obligation to revise or update any forward-looking statements, or to make any other forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.
Many of the factors that could affect our future results are beyond our control or ability to predict, including, but not limited to:
- A significant portion of our revenues are derived from federal and state government programs including the Medicare and Medicaid programs. Payments from these programs are subject to statutory and regulatory changes, administrative rulings, interpretations and determinations, requirements for utilization review, and federal and state funding restrictions. Changes to these programs, if adopted, could materially affect program payments which could materially impact our results of operations.
- The nationwide shortage of nurses and other clinical staff and support personnel experienced by healthcare providers in the past has been a significant operating issue facing us and other healthcare providers. In the past, the staffing shortage has, at times, required us to hire expensive temporary personnel and/or enhance wages and benefits to recruit and retain nurses and other clinical staff and support personnel. At certain facilities, particularly within our behavioral health care segment, there have been occasions when we were unable to fill all vacant positions and, consequently, we were required to limit patient volumes. The staffing shortage has required us to enhance wages and benefits to recruit and retain nurses and other clinical staff and support personnel or required us to hire expensive temporary personnel. Many of these factors, which had a material unfavorable impact on our results of operations during 2022, moderated to a certain degree during 2023.
- The increase in interest rates has substantially increased our borrowings costs and reduced our ability to access the capital markets on favorable terms. Additional increases in interest rates could have a significant unfavorable impact on our future results of operations and the resulting effect on the capital markets could adversely affect our ability to carry out our strategy.
We believe that adjusted net income attributable to UHS, adjusted net income attributable to UHS per diluted share, EBITDA net of NCI and Adjusted EBITDA net of NCI, which are non-GAAP financial measures ("GAAP" is Generally Accepted Accounting Principles in
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Consolidated Statements of Income | |||||||
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ended December 31, | ended December 31, | ||||||
2023 | 2022 | 2023 | 2022 | ||||
Net revenues | |||||||
Operating charges: | |||||||
Salaries, wages and benefits | 1,799,008 | 1,701,083 | 7,107,484 | 6,762,256 | |||
Other operating expenses | 998,732 | 919,673 | 3,757,216 | 3,445,733 | |||
Supplies expense | 393,878 | 381,936 | 1,532,828 | 1,474,339 | |||
Depreciation and amortization | 145,481 | 148,353 | 568,041 | 581,861 | |||
Lease and rental expense | 35,251 | 34,551 | 141,026 | 131,626 | |||
3,372,350 | 3,185,596 | 13,106,595 | 12,395,815 | ||||
Income from operations | 331,196 | 261,384 | 1,175,381 | 1,003,555 | |||
Interest expense, net | 53,589 | 43,887 | 206,674 | 126,889 | |||
Other (income) expense, net | (3,516) | (4,838) | 28,281 | 10,406 | |||
Income before income taxes | 281,123 | 222,335 | 940,426 | 866,260 | |||
Provision for income taxes | 61,501 | 51,966 | 221,119 | 209,278 | |||
Net income | 219,622 | 170,369 | 719,307 | 656,982 | |||
Less: Net income (loss) attributable to | |||||||
noncontrolling interests ("NCI") | 3,244 | (4,451) | 1,512 | (18,627) | |||
Net income attributable to UHS | |||||||
Basic earnings per share attributable to UHS (a) | |||||||
Diluted earnings per share attributable to UHS (a) |
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(unaudited) | |||||||
Three months | Twelve months | ||||||
(a) Earnings per share calculation: | ended December 31, | ended December 31, | |||||
2023 | 2022 | 2023 | 2022 | ||||
Basic and diluted: | |||||||
Net income attributable to UHS | |||||||
Less: Net income attributable to unvested restricted share grants | (66) | (156) | (308) | (748) | |||
Net income attributable to UHS - basic and diluted | |||||||
Weighted average number of common shares - basic | 67,809 | 71,165 | 69,321 | 73,118 | |||
Basic earnings per share attributable to UHS: | |||||||
Weighted average number of common shares | 67,809 | 71,165 | 69,321 | 73,118 | |||
Add: Other share equivalents | 741 | 627 | 804 | 714 | |||
Weighted average number of common shares and equiv. - diluted | 68,550 | 71,792 | 70,125 | 73,832 | |||
Diluted earnings per share attributable to UHS: |
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Schedule of Non-GAAP Supplemental Information ("Supplemental Schedule") | |||||||
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Calculation of Earnings/Adjusted Earnings Before Interest, Taxes, Depreciation and Amortization ("EBITDA/Adjusted EBITDA net of NCI") | |||||||
Three months ended | % Net | Three months ended | % Net | ||||
December 31, 2023 | revenues | December 31, 2022 | revenues | ||||
Net income attributable to UHS | |||||||
Depreciation and amortization | 145,481 | 148,353 | |||||
Interest expense, net | 53,589 | 43,887 | |||||
Provision for income taxes | 61,501 | 51,966 | |||||
EBITDA net of NCI | 12.9 % | 12.2 % | |||||
Other (income) expense, net | (3,516) | (4,838) | |||||
Provision for asset impairment | - | 57,550 | |||||
Adjusted EBITDA net of NCI | 12.8 % | 13.7 % | |||||
Net revenues | |||||||
Calculation of Adjusted Net Income Attributable to UHS | |||||||
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Amount | Diluted Share | Amount | Diluted Share | ||||
Net income attributable to UHS | |||||||
Plus/minus after-tax adjustments: | |||||||
Unrealized gain on equity securities | (1,470) | (0.03) | (1,778) | (0.02) | |||
Provision for asset impairment | - | - | 44,055 | 0.61 | |||
Subtotal adjustments | (1,470) | (0.03) | 42,277 | 0.59 | |||
Adjusted net income attributable to UHS |
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Calculation of Earnings/Adjusted Earnings Before Interest, Taxes, Depreciation and Amortization ("EBITDA/Adjusted EBITDA net of NCI") | |||||||
Twelve months ended | % Net | Twelve months ended | % Net | ||||
December 31, 2023 | revenues | December 31, 2022 | revenues | ||||
Net income attributable to UHS | |||||||
Depreciation and amortization | 568,041 | 581,861 | |||||
Interest expense, net | 206,674 | 126,889 | |||||
Provision for income taxes | 221,119 | 209,278 | |||||
EBITDA net of NCI | 12.0 % | 11.9 % | |||||
Other (income) expense, net | 28,281 | 10,406 | |||||
Provision for asset impairment | - | 57,550 | |||||
Adjusted EBITDA net of NCI | 12.2 % | 12.4 % | |||||
Net revenues | |||||||
Calculation of Adjusted Net Income Attributable to UHS | |||||||
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Amount | Diluted Share | Amount | Diluted Share | ||||
Net income attributable to UHS | |||||||
Plus/minus after-tax adjustments: | |||||||
Unrealized loss on equity securities | 21,570 | 0.31 | 10,580 | 0.14 | |||
Provision for asset impairment | - | - | 44,055 | 0.60 | |||
Subtotal adjustments | 21,570 | 0.31 | 54,635 | 0.74 | |||
Adjusted net income attributable to UHS |
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December 31, | December 31, | |||||
2023 | 2022 | |||||
Assets | ||||||
Current assets: | ||||||
Cash and cash equivalents | $ | 119,439 | $ | 102,818 | ||
Accounts receivable, net | 2,238,265 | 2,017,722 | ||||
Supplies | 216,988 | 218,517 | ||||
Other current assets | 236,658 | 198,283 | ||||
Total current assets | 2,811,350 | 2,537,340 | ||||
Property and equipment | 11,777,047 | 11,085,852 | ||||
Less: accumulated depreciation | (5,652,518) | (5,167,394) | ||||
6,124,529 | 5,918,458 | |||||
Other assets: | ||||||
Goodwill | 3,932,407 | 3,909,456 | ||||
Deferred income taxes | 85,626 | 68,397 | ||||
Right of use assets-operating leases | 433,962 | 454,650 | ||||
Deferred charges | 6,974 | 6,264 | ||||
Other | 572,754 | 599,623 | ||||
Total Assets | $ | 13,967,602 | $ | 13,494,188 | ||
Liabilities and Stockholders' Equity | ||||||
Current liabilities: | ||||||
Current maturities of long-term debt | $ | 126,686 | $ | 81,447 | ||
Accounts payable and other liabilities | 1,813,015 | 1,760,588 | ||||
Operating lease liabilities | 71,600 | 67,776 | ||||
Federal and state taxes | 2,046 | 4,608 | ||||
Total current liabilities | 2,013,347 | 1,914,419 | ||||
Other noncurrent liabilities | 584,007 | 487,669 | ||||
Operating lease liabilities noncurrent | 382,559 | 395,522 | ||||
Long-term debt | 4,785,783 | 4,726,533 | ||||
Redeemable noncontrolling interest | 5,191 | 4,695 | ||||
UHS common stockholders' equity | 6,149,001 | 5,920,582 | ||||
Noncontrolling interest | 47,714 | 44,768 | ||||
Total equity | 6,196,715 | 5,965,350 | ||||
Total Liabilities and Stockholders' Equity | $ | 13,967,602 | $ | 13,494,188 |
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Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows | |||
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(unaudited) | |||
Twelve months | |||
ended December 31, | |||
2023 | 2022 | ||
Cash Flows from Operating Activities: | |||
Net income | |||
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net | |||
cash provided by operating activities: | |||
Depreciation & amortization | 568,041 | 581,861 | |
(Gain) loss on sale of assets and businesses | (6,250) | 584 | |
Stock-based compensation expense | 87,720 | 85,378 | |
Provision for asset impairment | 0 | 57,550 | |
Changes in assets & liabilities, net of effects from | |||
acquisitions and dispositions: | |||
Accounts receivable | (182,444) | (258,338) | |
Accrued interest | 1,193 | 1,835 | |
Accrued and deferred income taxes | (43,450) | (29,510) | |
Other working capital accounts | (32,321) | (146,692) | |
Medicare accelerated payments and deferred CARES Act and other grants | 2,978 | 2,391 | |
Other assets and deferred charges | 48,517 | 19,918 | |
Other | 39,133 | (8,676) | |
Accrued insurance expense, net of commercial premiums paid | 183,462 | 174,723 | |
Payments made in settlement of self-insurance claims | (118,089) | (141,983) | |
Net cash provided by operating activities | 1,267,797 | 996,023 | |
Cash Flows from Investing Activities: | |||
Property and equipment additions | (743,055) | (734,001) | |
Proceeds received from sales of assets and businesses | 24,187 | 12,001 | |
Acquisition of businesses and property | (3,728) | (20,309) | |
(Outflows) inflows from foreign exchange contracts that hedge our net | (40,695) | 94,913 | |
Decrease in capital reserves of commercial insurance subsidiary | 16 | 100 | |
Net cash used in investing activities | (763,275) | (647,296) | |
Cash Flows from Financing Activities: | |||
Repayments of long-term debt | (85,480) | (89,367) | |
Additional borrowings | 185,100 | 705,321 | |
Financing costs | (308) | (3,164) | |
Repurchase of common shares | (547,363) | (832,918) | |
Dividends paid | (55,480) | (58,449) | |
Issuance of common stock | 13,654 | 14,068 | |
Profit distributions to noncontrolling interests | (6,830) | (5,391) | |
(Purchase) sale of ownership interests by (from) minority members | 2,762 | (48,500) | |
Net cash used in financing activities | (493,945) | (318,400) | |
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash | 3,056 | (8,424) | |
Increase in cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash | 13,633 | 21,903 | |
Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash, beginning of period | 200,837 | 178,934 | |
Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash, end of period | |||
Supplemental Disclosures of Cash Flow Information: | |||
Interest paid | |||
Income taxes paid, net of refunds | |||
Noncash purchases of property and equipment |
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% Change | % Change | ||||||||
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Same Facility: | 12/31/2023 | 12/31/2023 | |||||||
Acute Care Hospitals | |||||||||
Revenues | 9.7 % | 7.6 % | |||||||
Adjusted Admissions | 5.6 % | 7.6 % | |||||||
Adjusted Patient Days | 4.3 % | 4.7 % | |||||||
Revenue Per Adjusted Admission | 3.7 % | -0.6 % | |||||||
Revenue Per Adjusted Patient Day | 5.0 % | 2.2 % | |||||||
Behavioral Health Hospitals | |||||||||
Revenues | 7.2 % | 8.0 % | |||||||
Adjusted Admissions | 1.4 % | 3.2 % | |||||||
Adjusted Patient Days | 1.1 % | 2.1 % | |||||||
Revenue Per Adjusted Admission | 5.8 % | 4.7 % | |||||||
Revenue Per Adjusted Patient Day | 6.1 % | 5.9 % | |||||||
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EBITDA net of NCI | |||||||||
EBITDA Margin net of NCI | 12.9 % | 12.2 % | 12.0 % | 11.9 % | |||||
Adjusted EBITDA net of NCI | |||||||||
Adjusted EBITDA Margin net of NCI | 12.8 % | 13.7 % | 12.2 % | 12.4 % | |||||
Cash Flow From Operations | |||||||||
Capital Expenditures | |||||||||
Days Sales Outstanding | 57 | 55 | |||||||
Debt | |||||||||
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Debt / Total Capitalization | 44.4 % | 44.8 % | |||||||
Debt / EBITDA net of NCI (1) | 2.87 | 3.02 | |||||||
Debt / Adjusted EBITDA net of NCI (1) | 2.82 | 2.89 | |||||||
Debt / Cash From Operations (1) | 3.87 | 4.83 | |||||||
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Net revenues | 100.0 % | 100.0 % | 100.0 % | 100.0 % | ||||||||||||
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Salaries, wages and benefits | 869,942 | 42.8 % | 812,340 | 43.9 % | 3,363,213 | 42.9 % | 3,225,039 | 44.3 % | ||||||||
Other operating expenses | 559,282 | 27.5 % | 481,164 | 26.0 % | 2,144,102 | 27.3 % | 1,863,414 | 25.6 % | ||||||||
Supplies expense | 338,790 | 16.7 % | 321,747 | 17.4 % | 1,303,018 | 16.6 % | 1,226,294 | 16.8 % | ||||||||
Depreciation and amortization | 93,287 | 4.6 % | 94,919 | 5.1 % | 358,308 | 4.6 % | 369,493 | 5.1 % | ||||||||
Lease and rental expense | 23,930 | 1.2 % | 23,159 | 1.3 % | 95,565 | 1.2 % | 85,915 | 1.2 % | ||||||||
Subtotal-operating expenses | 1,885,231 | 92.8 % | 1,733,329 | 93.6 % | 7,264,206 | 92.6 % | 6,770,155 | 92.9 % | ||||||||
Income from operations | 147,304 | 7.2 % | 118,671 | 6.4 % | 576,534 | 7.4 % | 514,713 | 7.1 % | ||||||||
Interest expense, net | (643) | (0.0) % | (241) | (0.0) % | (2,501) | (0.0) % | 1,109 | 0.0 % | ||||||||
Other (income) expense, net | 931 | 0.0 % | 687 | 0.0 % | 6,099 | 0.1 % | 1,493 | 0.0 % | ||||||||
Income before income taxes | 7.2 % | 6.4 % | 7.3 % | 7.0 % | ||||||||||||
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Amount | % of Net | Amount | % of Net | Amount | % of Net | Amount | % of Net | |||||||||
Net revenues | 100.0 % | 100.0 % | 100.0 % | 100.0 % | ||||||||||||
Operating charges: | ||||||||||||||||
Salaries, wages and benefits | 871,182 | 41.7 % | 834,647 | 43.0 % | 3,406,060 | 42.1 % | 3,332,535 | 43.6 % | ||||||||
Other operating expenses | 615,810 | 29.5 % | 596,152 | 30.7 % | 2,347,560 | 29.0 % | 2,146,196 | 28.1 % | ||||||||
Supplies expense | 338,732 | 16.2 % | 329,129 | 17.0 % | 1,317,917 | 16.3 % | 1,264,688 | 16.5 % | ||||||||
Depreciation and amortization | 93,479 | 4.5 % | 97,557 | 5.0 % | 367,644 | 4.5 % | 383,115 | 5.0 % | ||||||||
Lease and rental expense | 23,960 | 1.1 % | 23,330 | 1.2 % | 96,589 | 1.2 % | 86,654 | 1.1 % | ||||||||
Subtotal-operating expenses | 1,943,163 | 93.1 % | 1,880,815 | 97.0 % | 7,535,770 | 93.2 % | 7,213,188 | 94.3 % | ||||||||
Income from operations | 144,340 | 6.9 % | 58,424 | 3.0 % | 545,632 | 6.8 % | 433,561 | 5.7 % | ||||||||
Interest expense, net | (643) | (0.0) % | (241) | (0.0) % | (2,501) | (0.0) % | 1,109 | 0.0 % | ||||||||
Other (income) expense, net | 867 | 0.0 % | 1,982 | 0.1 % | 7,788 | 0.1 % | 2,788 | 0.0 % | ||||||||
Income before income taxes | 6.9 % | 2.9 % | 6.7 % | 5.6 % |
We believe that providing our results on a "Same Facility" basis (which is a non-GAAP measure), which includes the operating results for facilities and businesses operated in both the current year and prior year periods, is helpful to our investors as a measure of our operating performance. Our Same Facility results also neutralize (if applicable), the effect of material items that are nonrecurring or non-operational in nature including items such as, but not limited to, reserves for various matters, settlements, legal judgments and lawsuits, cost related to extinguishment of debt, gains/losses on sales of assets and businesses, impairments of goodwill, long-lived and intangible assets and other amounts that may be reflected in the current or prior year financial statements that relate to prior periods. Our Same Facility basis results exclude from net revenues and other operating expenses, provider tax assessments incurred in each period. However, these provider tax assessments are included in net revenues and other operating expenses as reflected in the table under All Acute Care Hospital Services. The provider tax assessments had no impact on the income before income taxes as reflected on the above tables since the amounts offset between net revenues and other operating expenses. To obtain a complete understanding of our financial performance, the Same Facility results should be examined in connection with our net income as determined in accordance with GAAP and as presented herein and the condensed consolidated financial statements and notes thereto as contained in our Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2023. | ||||||||||||||||||
The All Acute Care Hospital Services table summarizes the results of operations for all our acute care operations during the periods presented. These amounts include: (i) our acute care results on a same facility basis, as indicated above; (ii) the impact of provider tax assessments which increased net revenues and other operating expenses but had no impact on income before income taxes; (ii) the impact of an asset impairment recorded in the three and twelve months ended December 31, 2022, and; (iv) certain other amounts including the results of facilities acquired or opened during the last twelve months. |
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Behavioral Health Care Services | ||||||||||||||||
For the Three and Twelve Months ended | ||||||||||||||||
December 31, 2023 and 2022 | ||||||||||||||||
(in thousands) | ||||||||||||||||
Same Facility - Behavioral Health Care Services | ||||||||||||||||
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Amount | % of Net | Amount | % of Net | Amount | % of Net | Amount | % of Net | |||||||||
Net revenues | 100.0 % | 100.0 % | 100.0 % | 100.0 % | ||||||||||||
Operating charges: | ||||||||||||||||
Salaries, wages and benefits | 852,069 | 54.7 % | 794,776 | 54.7 % | 3,343,222 | 55.3 % | 3,088,108 | 55.2 % | ||||||||
Other operating expenses | 296,915 | 19.0 % | 262,606 | 18.1 % | 1,163,365 | 19.2 % | 1,078,918 | 19.3 % | ||||||||
Supplies expense | 55,674 | 3.6 % | 53,446 | 3.7 % | 216,879 | 3.6 % | 210,903 | 3.8 % | ||||||||
Depreciation and amortization | 48,066 | 3.1 % | 47,435 | 3.3 % | 187,105 | 3.1 % | 184,684 | 3.3 % | ||||||||
Lease and rental expense | 11,143 | 0.7 % | 10,689 | 0.7 % | 43,785 | 0.7 % | 41,951 | 0.7 % | ||||||||
Subtotal-operating expenses | 1,263,867 | 81.1 % | 1,168,952 | 80.4 % | 4,954,356 | 81.9 % | 4,604,564 | 82.2 % | ||||||||
Income from operations | 294,938 | 18.9 % | 284,814 | 19.6 % | 1,094,527 | 18.1 % | 994,200 | 17.8 % | ||||||||
Interest expense, net | 1,108 | 0.1 % | 1,212 | 0.1 % | 4,434 | 0.1 % | 5,169 | 0.1 % | ||||||||
Other (income) expense, net | (1,132) | (0.1) % | (4,921) | (0.3) % | (3,426) | (0.1) % | (6,343) | (0.1) % | ||||||||
Income before income taxes | 18.9 % | 19.8 % | 18.1 % | 17.8 % | ||||||||||||
All Behavioral Health Care Services | ||||||||||||||||
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Amount | % of Net | Amount | % of Net | Amount | % of Net | Amount | % of Net | |||||||||
Net revenues | 100.0 % | 100.0 % | 100.0 % | 100.0 % | ||||||||||||
Operating charges: | ||||||||||||||||
Salaries, wages and benefits | 854,670 | 52.9 % | 796,455 | 53.3 % | 3,353,008 | 54.2 % | 3,107,216 | 54.2 % | ||||||||
Other operating expenses | 353,353 | 21.9 % | 302,908 | 20.3 % | 1,303,311 | 21.1 % | 1,201,563 | 21.0 % | ||||||||
Supplies expense | 55,713 | 3.4 % | 53,471 | 3.6 % | 217,310 | 3.5 % | 211,786 | 3.7 % | ||||||||
Depreciation and amortization | 49,180 | 3.0 % | 47,752 | 3.2 % | 189,297 | 3.1 % | 186,555 | 3.3 % | ||||||||
Lease and rental expense | 11,194 | 0.7 % | 11,065 | 0.7 % | 44,028 | 0.7 % | 43,868 | 0.8 % | ||||||||
Subtotal-operating expenses | 1,324,110 | 82.0 % | 1,211,651 | 81.1 % | 5,106,954 | 82.5 % | 4,750,988 | 82.9 % | ||||||||
Income from operations | 291,433 | 18.0 % | 282,892 | 18.9 % | 1,083,967 | 17.5 % | 978,770 | 17.1 % | ||||||||
Interest expense, net | 1,102 | 0.1 % | 1,217 | 0.1 % | 4,558 | 0.1 % | 5,323 | 0.1 % | ||||||||
Other (income) expense, net | (1,132) | (0.1) % | (4,921) | (0.3) % | (4,271) | (0.1) % | (6,843) | (0.1) % | ||||||||
Income before income taxes | 18.0 % | 19.2 % | 17.5 % | 17.1 % |
We believe that providing our results on a "Same Facility" basis (which is a non-GAAP measure), which includes the operating results for facilities and businesses operated in both the current year and prior year periods, is helpful to our investors as a measure of our operating performance. Our Same Facility results also neutralize (if applicable), the effect of material items that are nonrecurring or non-operational in nature including items such as, but not limited to, reserves for various matters, settlements, legal judgments, lawsuits and reserves established in connection with the government's investigation of our behavioral health care facilities, cost related to extinguishment of debt, gains/losses on sales of assets and businesses, impairments of goodwill, long-lived and intangible assets and other amounts that may be reflected in the current or prior year financial statements that relate to prior periods. Our Same Facility basis results exclude from net revenues and other operating expenses, provider tax assessments incurred in each period. However, these provider tax assessments are included in net revenues and other operating expenses as reflected in the table under All Behavioral Health Care Services. The provider tax assessments had no impact on the income before income taxes as reflected on the above tables since the amounts offset between net revenues and other operating expenses. To obtain a complete understanding of our financial performance, the Same Facility results should be examined in connection with our net income as determined in accordance with GAAP and as presented herein and in the condensed consolidated financial statements and notes thereto as contained in our Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2023. | ||||||||||||||||||
The All Behavioral Health Care Services table summarizes the results of operations for all our behavioral health care facilities during the periods presented. These amounts include: (i) our behavioral health results on a same facility basis, as indicated above; (ii) the impact of provider tax assessments which increased net revenues and other operating expenses but had no impact on income before income taxes, and; (iii) certain other amounts including the results of facilities acquired or opened during the last twelve months as well as the results of certain facilities that were closed or restructured during the past year. |
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Selected Hospital Statistics | ||||||||||||
For the Three Months ended | ||||||||||||
December 31, 2023 and 2022 | ||||||||||||
AS REPORTED: | ||||||||||||
ACUTE | BEHAVIORAL HEALTH | |||||||||||
12/31/23 | 12/31/22 | % change | 12/31/23 | 12/31/22 | % change | |||||||
Hospitals owned and leased | 27 | 28 | -3.6 % | 333 | 331 | 0.6 % | ||||||
Average licensed beds | 6,674 | 6,987 | -4.5 % | 24,194 | 24,228 | -0.1 % | ||||||
Average available beds | 6,502 | 6,815 | -4.6 % | 24,094 | 24,128 | -0.1 % | ||||||
Patient days | 403,117 | 401,363 | 0.4 % | 1,600,740 | 1,560,526 | 2.6 % | ||||||
Average daily census | 4,381.7 | 4,362.6 | 0.4 % | 17,399.3 | 16,962.2 | 2.6 % | ||||||
Occupancy-licensed beds | 65.7 % | 62.4 % | 5.1 % | 71.9 % | 70.0 % | 2.7 % | ||||||
Occupancy-available beds | 67.4 % | 64.0 % | 5.3 % | 72.2 % | 70.3 % | 2.7 % | ||||||
Admissions | 82,918 | 81,314 | 2.0 % | 118,487 | 112,272 | 5.5 % | ||||||
Length of stay | 4.9 | 4.9 | -1.5 % | 13.5 | 13.9 | -2.8 % | ||||||
Inpatient revenue | 12.0 % | 4.4 % | ||||||||||
Outpatient revenue | 7,566,625 | 6,452,816 | 17.3 % | 275,128 | 257,601 | 6.8 % | ||||||
Total patient revenue | 18,975,264 | 16,635,730 | 14.1 % | 2,922,286 | 2,793,692 | 4.6 % | ||||||
Other revenue | 234,117 | 203,952 | 14.8 % | 83,153 | 82,734 | 0.5 % | ||||||
Gross revenue | 19,209,381 | 16,839,682 | 14.1 % | 3,005,439 | 2,876,426 | 4.5 % | ||||||
Total deductions | 17,121,878 | 14,900,443 | 14.9 % | 1,389,896 | 1,381,883 | 0.6 % | ||||||
Net revenue | 7.6 % | 8.1 % | ||||||||||
SAME FACILITY: | ||||||||||||
ACUTE | BEHAVIORAL HEALTH | |||||||||||
12/31/23 | 12/31/22 | % change | 12/31/23 | 12/31/22 | % change | |||||||
Hospitals owned and leased | 27 | 27 | 0.0 % | 331 | 331 | 0.0 % | ||||||
Average licensed beds | 6,674 | 6,705 | -0.5 % | 24,031 | 24,102 | -0.3 % | ||||||
Average available beds | 6,502 | 6,533 | -0.5 % | 23,931 | 24,002 | -0.3 % | ||||||
Patient days | 403,117 | 387,228 | 4.1 % | 1,563,374 | 1,549,906 | 0.9 % | ||||||
Average daily census | 4,381.7 | 4,209.0 | 4.1 % | 16,993.2 | 16,846.8 | 0.9 % | ||||||
Occupancy-licensed beds | 65.7 % | 62.8 % | 4.6 % | 70.7 % | 69.9 % | 1.2 % | ||||||
Occupancy-available beds | 67.4 % | 64.4 % | 4.6 % | 71.0 % | 70.2 % | 1.2 % | ||||||
Admissions | 82,918 | 78,639 | 5.4 % | 112,712 | 111,427 | 1.2 % | ||||||
Length of stay | 4.9 | 4.9 | -1.3 % | 13.9 | 13.9 | -0.3 % |
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Selected Hospital Statistics | ||||||||||||
For the Twelve Months ended | ||||||||||||
December 31, 2023 and 2022 | ||||||||||||
AS REPORTED: | ||||||||||||
ACUTE | BEHAVIORAL HEALTH | |||||||||||
12/31/23 | 12/31/22 | % change | 12/31/23 | 12/31/22 | % change | |||||||
Hospitals owned and leased | 27 | 28 | -3.6 % | 333 | 331 | 0.6 % | ||||||
Average licensed beds | 6,691 | 6,923 | -3.4 % | 24,224 | 24,259 | -0.1 % | ||||||
Average available beds | 6,519 | 6,751 | -3.4 % | 24,124 | 24,159 | -0.1 % | ||||||
Patient days | 1,576,074 | 1,569,611 | 0.4 % | 6,336,927 | 6,230,124 | 1.7 % | ||||||
Average daily census | 4,318.0 | 4,300.3 | 0.4 % | 17,361.4 | 17,068.8 | 1.7 % | ||||||
Occupancy-licensed beds | 64.5 % | 62.1 % | 3.9 % | 71.7 % | 70.4 % | 1.9 % | ||||||
Occupancy-available beds | 66.2 % | 63.7 % | 4.0 % | 72.0 % | 70.7 % | 1.9 % | ||||||
Admissions | 322,218 | 311,537 | 3.4 % | 472,307 | 459,245 | 2.8 % | ||||||
Length of stay | 4.9 | 5.0 | -2.9 % | 13.4 | 13.6 | -1.1 % | ||||||
Inpatient revenue | 11.7 % | 5.3 % | ||||||||||
Outpatient revenue | 29,858,874 | 24,813,718 | 20.3 % | 1,087,595 | 1,031,370 | 5.5 % | ||||||
Total patient revenue | 74,545,909 | 64,818,388 | 15.0 % | 11,736,591 | 11,147,936 | 5.3 % | ||||||
Other revenue | 948,994 | 806,587 | 17.7 % | 303,546 | 292,018 | 3.9 % | ||||||
Gross revenue | 75,494,903 | 65,624,975 | 15.0 % | 12,040,137 | 11,439,954 | 5.2 % | ||||||
Total deductions | 67,413,501 | 57,978,226 | 16.3 % | 5,849,216 | 5,710,196 | 2.4 % | ||||||
Net revenue | 5.7 % | 8.0 % | ||||||||||
SAME FACILITY: | ||||||||||||
ACUTE | BEHAVIORAL HEALTH | |||||||||||
12/31/23 | 12/31/22 | % change | 12/31/23 | 12/31/22 | % change | |||||||
Hospitals owned and leased | 27 | 27 | 0.0 % | 331 | 331 | 0.0 % | ||||||
Average licensed beds | 6,604 | 6,640 | -0.5 % | 24,016 | 24,014 | 0.0 % | ||||||
Average available beds | 6,432 | 6,468 | -0.6 % | 23,916 | 23,914 | 0.0 % | ||||||
Patient days | 1,564,390 | 1,512,013 | 3.5 % | 6,289,388 | 6,175,143 | 1.9 % | ||||||
Average daily census | 4,286.0 | 4,142.5 | 3.5 % | 17,231.2 | 16,918.2 | 1.9 % | ||||||
Occupancy-licensed beds | 64.9 % | 62.4 % | 4.0 % | 71.7 % | 70.5 % | 1.8 % | ||||||
Occupancy-available beds | 66.6 % | 64.0 % | 4.0 % | 72.0 % | 70.7 % | 1.8 % | ||||||
Admissions | 319,829 | 300,507 | 6.4 % | 468,131 | 454,441 | 3.0 % | ||||||
Length of stay | 4.9 | 5.0 | -2.8 % | 13.4 | 13.6 | -1.1 % |
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Supplemental Non-GAAP Disclosures | |||||||||
2024 Operating Results Forecast | |||||||||
(in thousands, except per share amounts) | |||||||||
Forecast For The Year Ending December 31, 2024 | |||||||||
% Net | % Net | ||||||||
Low | revenues | High | revenues | ||||||
Net revenues | |||||||||
Net income attributable to UHS (a) | |||||||||
Depreciation and amortization | 605,204 | 605,204 | |||||||
Interest expense | 196,338 | 196,338 | |||||||
Other (income) expense, net | (11,133) | (11,133) | |||||||
Provision for income taxes | 274,883 | 295,971 | |||||||
Adjusted EBITDA net of NCI (b) | 12.5 % | 12.9 % | |||||||
Net income attributable to UHS, per diluted share (a) | |||||||||
Shares used in computing diluted earnings per share | 66,594 | 66,594 |
(a) Forecasted net income attributable to UHS/per diluted share exclude the following items because we do not believe we can forecast these items with sufficient accuracy. Such items include: the impact of future items, if applicable, that are nonrecurring or non-operational in nature including items such as pre-tax unrealized gains/losses resulting from changes in the market value of shares of certain equity securities, and other potential material items including, but not limited to, reserves for various matters including settlements, legal judgments and lawsuits, potential impacts of non-ordinary course acquisitions, divestitures, joint ventures or other strategic transactions, costs related to extinguishment of debt, gains/losses on sales of assets and businesses, impairments of goodwill, long-lived and intangible assets, other amounts that may be reflected in the current financial statements that relate to prior periods, and the impact of share repurchases that differ from our forecasted assumptions. Forecasted net income attributable to UHS/per diluted share is also subject to certain conditions including those as set forth in General Information, Forward-Looking Statements and Risk Factors and Non-GAAP Financial Measures. | ||||||||||
(b) Adjusted EBITDA net of NCI is a non-GAAP financial measure and should not be considered a measure of financial performance under GAAP. We believe Adjusted EBITDA net of NCI is helpful to our investors as a measure of operating performance. |
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