Vanguard Capital Management Acquires 7.28% Stake in Universal Health Services Inc
On April 30, 2026, Vanguard Capital Management LLC filed a Schedule 13G with the SEC, disclosing a significant new ownership stake in Universal Health Services Inc (UHS). As of the event date on March 31, 2026, Vanguard reported beneficial ownership of 3,922,926 shares of Common Stock, representing a 7.28% ownership interest in the company. The filing indicates that Vanguard holds sole dispositive power over all 3,922,926 shares, while maintaining sole voting power over 470,041 shares. This position was established in the ordinary course of business and not for the purpose of influencing or changing the control of the issuer. The reporting entity includes various affiliates such as Vanguard Asset Management Limited and Vanguard Global Advisers, LLC. This filing represents a notable increase from a previous 0% ownership level, marking Vanguard as a major institutional shareholder in the healthcare services provider. The total value of the holdings is estimated at approximately $655.13 million based on market data at the time of the filing.