Best UHS Cash-Secured Put Strategy — 14-Day Strikes, Up to 10.10% Premium
Universal Health Services, Inc. · UHS · Cash Secured Put · Updated Nov 5, 2026
Universal Health Services, Inc., through its subsidiaries, owns and operates acute care hospitals, and outpatient and behavioral health care facilities in the United States. It operates through Acute Care Hospital Services and Behavioral Health Care Services segments. The company's hospitals offer general and specialty surgery, internal medicine, obstetrics, emergency room care, radiology, oncology, diagnostic and coronary care, pediatric, pharmacy, and/or behavioral health services. Highlighted 14–30 day cash-secured puts on Universal Health Services, Inc. (UHS) reach up to 10.10% annualized yield (2.97% avg on top strikes in the tables below).
View UHS chartTop Cash Secured Puts (14–30 day)
Open full screener| Strike | Expiration | DTE | Delta | Premium | Yield | Score | Action |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $195.00 | Nov 20 | 15 | -0.44 | $5.55 | 10.10% | 62 | Open |
| $190.00 | Nov 20 | 15 | -0.32 | $3.75 | 2.00% | 50 | Open |
| $185.00 | Nov 20 | 15 | -0.24 | $2.70 | 1.05% | 35 | Open |
| $145.00 | Nov 20 | 15 | -0.06 | $1.10 | 0.76% | 30 | Open |
| $120.00 | Nov 20 | 15 | -0.04 | $1.15 | 0.96% | 27 | Open |
Additional medium-term contracts (22–45 DTE)
Key Metrics
Financial Performance
Cash-secured puts snapshot
Insights
Top pick
Best cash-secured puts for Universal Health Services, Inc. (UHS): $195.00 strike expiring Nov 20, 2026, 10.10% yield.
Short-term opportunities
Universal Health Services, Inc. (UHS) has competitive cash-secured puts expiring within ~14–21 days—use the 14-day screener filter to compare.
Implied volatility
Average IV for Universal Health Services, Inc. (UHS) is 75.0% (elevated)— favorable for premium sellers.
Lowest capital at risk
Lowest strike CSP for Universal Health Services, Inc. (UHS): $120.00 at 0.96% yield.
How to use this page
- Review Universal Health Services, Inc. (UHS) fundamentals — Check stock price, sector, and technicals in the company snapshot, then compare top contract cards.
- Open the screener for Universal Health Services, Inc. (UHS) — Open our Cash Secured Puts screener with UHS pre-loaded and optional 14-day or 30-day DTE filters.
- Compare and execute — Refine yield, delta, and IV in the screener, then place the trade in your broker.
Analysis
Our analysis of Universal Health Services, Inc. (UHS) cash-secured puts shows average premium yield of 2.97% and peaks at 10.10%. Average implied volatility is 75.0% (peak 149.4%), indicating elevated volatility for premium sellers. Universal Health Services, Inc. (UHS) operates in the Healthcare sector within the Medical Care Facilities industry, earning an overall score of 4. Use the tables below to compare strike, DTE, and delta before opening the full screener.
FAQ
What are the best cash-secured puts for Universal Health Services, Inc. (UHS)?
The best cash-secured puts for Universal Health Services, Inc. (UHS) reach up to 10.10% annualized yield (2.97% average on top strikes). This page emphasizes roughly 14–21 day expirations plus 30-day style windows. Compare strike, DTE, delta, and IV in the tables below, then open the screener for full filters.
What are Universal Health Services, Inc. (UHS)'s fundamentals for cash-secured puts?
For Universal Health Services, Inc. (UHS), key fundamentals include last price $196.50, P/E 7.2, market cap $10.4 Billion, Healthcare sector, WSO rating A, analyst consensus Hold. Fundamentals help you judge assignment risk and premium richness before selling options.
How do I find cash-secured puts for Universal Health Services, Inc. (UHS)?
Use our Cash Secured Puts screener with Universal Health Services, Inc. (UHS) pre-loaded: filter by premium yield, DTE (14-day or 30-day windows), delta, and implied volatility (75.0% avg IV on this page).
What is the average premium yield for Universal Health Services, Inc. (UHS) cash-secured puts?
Average premium yield for Universal Health Services, Inc. (UHS) cash-secured puts is 2.97%, with top contracts up to 10.10%. Yields move with strike, expiration, and IV (avg 75.0%, peak 149.4%).
Is Universal Health Services, Inc. (UHS) a good stock for cash-secured puts?
Universal Health Services, Inc. (UHS) offers cash-secured puts with yields up to 10.10%. WSO rates it A. It is in Healthcare. IV is elevated—weigh premium income vs. assignment and earnings risk.
What expiration dates are available for Universal Health Services, Inc. (UHS) cash-secured puts?
Universal Health Services, Inc. (UHS) has short-dated contracts (~7–21 DTE) and medium-term expirations (~22–45 DTE) on this page. Use DTE chips to jump to the screener with matching expiration filters.
How does implied volatility affect Universal Health Services, Inc. (UHS) cash-secured puts?
IV drives option premiums: Universal Health Services, Inc. (UHS) averages 75.0% IV (peak 149.4%). Higher IV can mean richer premiums but more price swing—balance yield with delta and DTE.