Best Covered Call Strategy for UHS Stock Over 14 Days — Up to 0.77% Yield
Universal Health Services, Inc. · UHS · Covered Call · Updated Sep 9, 2026
Best covered call strategy for UHS stock over 14 days: sell a ~0.25–0.30 delta call in the 7–21 DTE window. Example contracts below for Universal Health Services, Inc. (UHS) reach up to 0.77% annualized yield (0.34% avg on top strikes)—compare strike, premium, and IV before opening the screener. 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.
View UHS chartBest covered call strategy for UHS stock over 14 days
Target ~0.25–0.30 delta in the 7–21 DTE window. Top contracts reach up to 0.77% annualized yield (0.34% avg). Example: $175 strike, 9 DTE, 0.77% yield at ~0.39 delta. Full comparison is in the table below.
Top Covered Calls (14–30 day)
Open full screener| Strike | Expiration | DTE | Delta | Premium | Yield | Score | Action |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $175.00 | Sep 18 | 9 | 0.39 | $2.48 | 0.77% | 14 | Open |
| $180.00 | Sep 18 | 9 | 0.23 | $1.28 | 0.42% | 2 | Open |
| $190.00 | Sep 18 | 9 | 0.08 | $0.40 | 0.21% | 2 | Open |
| $200.00 | Sep 18 | 9 | 0.05 | $0.28 | 0.14% | 1 | Open |
| $185.00 | Sep 18 | 9 | 0.12 | $0.58 | 0.16% | 1 | Open |
Additional medium-term contracts (22–45 DTE)
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Insights
Top pick
Best covered calls for Universal Health Services, Inc. (UHS): $175.00 strike expiring Sep 18, 2026, 0.77% 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 39.4% (elevated)— favorable for premium sellers.
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 Covered Calls 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) covered calls shows average premium yield of 0.34% and peaks at 0.77%. Average implied volatility is 39.4% (peak 52.5%), 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 is the best covered call strategy for UHS stock over 14 days?
For a 14-day covered call on UHS, target ~0.25–0.30 delta strikes in the 7–21 DTE window with annualized yield up to 0.77% (0.34% avg on top contracts). Example from today’s chain: $175.00 strike, 9 DTE, 0.77% annualized yield at ~0.39 delta. Compare strike, premium, delta, and IV in the table above, then open the covered call screener for live filters.
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 0.77% annualized yield (0.34% 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 $173.00, P/E 6.9, market cap $10.0 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 (39.4% 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 0.34%, with top contracts up to 0.77%. Yields move with strike, expiration, and IV (avg 39.4%, peak 52.5%).
Is Universal Health Services, Inc. (UHS) a good stock for covered calls?
Universal Health Services, Inc. (UHS) offers covered calls with yields up to 0.77%. 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 39.4% IV (peak 52.5%). Higher IV can mean richer premiums but more price swing—balance yield with delta and DTE.