UHS · 10-Q · 2026Q2 · Full report

Operating Cash Flow Trends

UNIVERSAL HEALTH SERVICES INC · 2026-08-07 · Importance 49 · Surprise 32 · Matches filing data

Net cash provided by operating activities declined $64 million year over year to $845 million for the six months ended June 30, 2026 from $909 million in 2025. The decrease primarily reflected a $207 million unfavorable change in other working capital accounts, driven by the timing of accounts payable disbursements, and a $45 million unfavorable change in accounts receivable. Days sales outstanding increased to 56 days at June 30, 2026 from 50 days at June 30, 2025.

Key facts

• Net cash provided by operating activities was $845 million during the six-month period ended June 30, 2026 and $909 million during the first six months of 2025, a net decrease of $64 million. source
• Net cash used in investing activities during the first six months of 2026 was $432 million. source
• Net cash used in financing activities was $411 million during the first six months of 2026. source
• Days sales outstanding (DSO) were 56 days and 50 days at June 30, 2026 and 2025, respectively. source
• $16 million was received from the sales of assets and businesses during the first six months of 2026. source
• $12 million was received in connection with net cash inflows from forward exchange contracts that hedge our investment in the U.K. during the first six months of 2026. source
• $10 million was paid for purchase and development of an enterprise resource planning application during the first six months of 2026. source
• $5 million was spent on the acquisition of businesses and property during the first six months of 2026. source

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