Universal Health Services Details 2026 Executive Compensation and Awards $1.07M Bonus to Chairman
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Universal Health Services disclosed its 2026 executive incentive plans, including performance-based bonuses and stock awards valued at approximately $23.23 million, alongside a $1.07 million discretionary cash bonus for Executive Chairman Alan B. Miller.
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2026 Executive Incentive Plan Approved
The Compensation Committee approved specific bonus formulae for 2026 annual incentive compensation for executive officers, with target bonuses ranging from 100% to 150% of base salary, tied to corporate and divisional performance criteria.
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Executive Chairman Receives $1.07M Bonus
A discretionary cash bonus of $1.07 million was approved for Executive Chairman Alan B. Miller for the year ended December 31, 2025.
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Significant Stock Awards Granted
Executive officers were granted time-based Restricted Stock Units (RSUs) and performance-based Restricted Stock Units (PBRSUs) totaling approximately 125,498 units, valued at about $23.23 million based on the March 26, 2026 closing price of $185.09 per share.
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PBRSU Payout Structure Revised
The payout for achieving maximum performance (110% or greater of 3-year average Adjusted EBITDA) for PBRSUs was increased to 200% of target, up from 150% previously, aligning with peer group practices.
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This 8-K details the comprehensive 2026 executive compensation framework for Universal Health Services' top leadership, including the CEO, CFO, and Executive Chairman. The approval of annual incentive bonus formulae ties a significant portion of executive pay to corporate and divisional performance criteria. Notably, Executive Chairman Alan B. Miller received a substantial $1.07 million discretionary cash bonus for 2025. Additionally, the company granted approximately $23.23 million in time-based and performance-based restricted stock units (RSUs and PBRSUs) to its executive officers. The revised PBRSU structure, which increases the maximum payout to 200% for achieving top performance targets, aims to further align executive incentives with long-term shareholder value creation, though it also represents potential dilution.
At the time of this filing, UHS was trading at $182.10 on NYSE in the Industrial Applications And Services sector, with a market capitalization of approximately $11.1B. The 52-week trading range was $152.33 to $246.33. This filing was assessed with neutral market sentiment and an importance score of 7 out of 10.