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Best Covered Call Strategy for Universal Health Services, Inc. (UHS) Over 14 Days — Up to 1.86% Yield

Universal Health Services, Inc. · UHS · Covered Call · Updated Jun 10, 2026

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Best covered call strategy for Universal Health Services, Inc. (UHS) over 14 days: compare example strikes in the table below—top 14-day contracts reach up to 1.86% annualized yield (0.85% avg).

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Top Covered Calls (14–30 day)

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Top Covered Calls (14–30 day) — strike, expiration, DTE, delta, premium, yield, and contract score
StrikeExpirationDTEDeltaPremiumYieldScoreAction
$145.00Jun 1880.47$3.201.86%37Open
$150.00Jun 1880.38$2.431.37%17Open
$155.00Jun 1880.22$1.280.65%7Open
$230.00Jun 1880.03$0.400.17%1Open
$250.00Jun 1880.03$0.480.19%0Open

Additional medium-term contracts (22–45 DTE)

Additional medium-term contracts (22–45 DTE) — strike, expiration, DTE, delta, premium, yield, and contract score
StrikeExpirationDTEDeltaPremiumYieldScoreAction
$160.00Jul 17370.27$2.751.19%41Open
$150.00Jul 17370.46$5.803.27%39Open
$155.00Jul 17370.35$3.902.00%37Open

Key Metrics

Financial Performance

Market Cap.$8.8 Billion
Stock Price$143.88
P/E Ratio6.1
SectorHealthcare
IndustryMedical Care Facilities
52W High$246.33
52W Low$140.76
50-Day SMA$171.41
200-Day SMA$199.91
RSI (14D)27.4
Analyst Rec.Hold
WSO RatingA
Next EarningsJul 27, 2026

Covered calls snapshot

Avg. Premium Yield0.85%
Max Premium Yield1.86%
Avg. Implied Vol.90.1%
Peak Implied Vol.172.4%
Data UpdatedJun 10, 2026, 8:47 PM UTC

Insights

Top pick

Best covered calls for Universal Health Services, Inc. (UHS): $145.00 strike expiring Jun 18, 2026, 1.86% yield.

Short-term opportunities

Universal Health Services, Inc. (UHS) has competitive covered calls expiring within ~14–21 days—use the 14-day screener filter to compare.

Implied volatility

Average IV for Universal Health Services, Inc. (UHS) is 90.1% (elevated)— favorable for premium sellers.

How to use this page

  1. Review Universal Health Services, Inc. (UHS) fundamentals Check stock price, sector, and technicals in the company snapshot, then compare top contract cards.
  2. Open the screener for Universal Health Services, Inc. (UHS) Open our Covered Calls screener with UHS pre-loaded and optional 14-day or 30-day DTE filters.
  3. 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) covered calls shows average premium yield of 0.85% and peaks at 1.86%. Average implied volatility is 90.1% (peak 172.4%), indicating elevated volatility for premium sellers. Universal Health Services, Inc. (UHS) operates in the Healthcare sector within the Medical Care Facilities industry. Use the tables below to compare strike, DTE, and delta before opening the full screener.

FAQ

What are the best covered calls for Universal Health Services, Inc. (UHS)?

The best covered calls for Universal Health Services, Inc. (UHS) reach up to 1.86% annualized yield (0.85% 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 covered calls?

For Universal Health Services, Inc. (UHS), key fundamentals include last price $143.88, P/E 6.1, market cap $8.8 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 covered calls for Universal Health Services, Inc. (UHS)?

Use our Covered Calls screener with Universal Health Services, Inc. (UHS) pre-loaded: filter by premium yield, DTE (14-day or 30-day windows), delta, and implied volatility (90.1% avg IV on this page).

What is the average premium yield for Universal Health Services, Inc. (UHS) covered calls?

Average premium yield for Universal Health Services, Inc. (UHS) covered calls is 0.85%, with top contracts up to 1.86%. Yields move with strike, expiration, and IV (avg 90.1%, peak 172.4%).

Is Universal Health Services, Inc. (UHS) a good stock for covered calls?

Universal Health Services, Inc. (UHS) offers covered calls with yields up to 1.86%. 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) covered calls?

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) covered calls?

IV drives option premiums: Universal Health Services, Inc. (UHS) averages 90.1% IV (peak 172.4%). Higher IV can mean richer premiums but more price swing—balance yield with delta and DTE.

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