UHS’ dividend will be the second within the past four months. In December, the for-profit hospital operator similarly distributed a dividend of $0.05 per share.
The news comes as UHS hit a new 52-week high in its stock performance. Earlier this week, UHS shares were selling at $51.83, and as of 9 a.m. CST today, they were selling at $53.95.
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