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ACHC Stock Chart & Stats
$27.00
-$0.09(-0.20%)
At close: 4:00 PM EST
$27.00
-$0.09(-0.20%)
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week Range$11.43 - $30.20
Previous CloseN/A
Volume792.51K
Average Volume (3M)2.42M
Market Cap
$2.87B
Enterprise Value$4.67B
Total Cash (Recent Filing)$158.47M
Total Debt (Recent Filing)$2.67B
Price to Earnings (P/E)―
Beta0.58
Next Earnings
Aug 04, 2026EPS Estimate
0.36Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend YieldN/A
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)-12.24
Shares Outstanding91,967,026
10 Day Avg. Volume2,389,438
30 Day Avg. Volume2,420,630
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio<0.01
Price to Book (P/B)0.66
Price to Sales (P/S)0.39
P/FCF Ratio-2.93
Enterprise Value/Market Cap1.63
Enterprise Value/Revenue1.39
Enterprise Value/Gross Profit2.47
Enterprise Value/Ebitda-6.44
Forecast
1Y Price Target
$29.00Price Target Upside7.41% Upside
Rating ConsensusModerate Buy
Number of Analyst Covering11
EPS Forecast (FY)1.51
Revenue Forecast (FY)$3.41B
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Same-Facility Revenue GrowthSustained same-facility revenue growth indicates durable demand and better pricing/throughput per patient day. This organic growth reduces reliance on acquisitions for topline expansion, supports margin recovery via higher revenue per day, and underpins longer-term cash generation if maintained.
Improving Adjusted EBITDA And GuidanceManagement raised full‑year adjusted EBITDA, reflecting recurring operational improvements and cost efficiencies. A higher EBITDA target signals sustainable margin progress from restructure actions, bed ramps and JVs, which supports deleveraging potential and investor confidence in multi-quarter profit recovery.
Liquidity & Operating CashPositive operating cash flow and substantial revolver availability provide near‑term funding flexibility to execute bed openings and JVs. This liquidity cushion helps absorb start‑up losses and legal uncertainty while enabling management to invest in capacity and quality initiatives that drive structural growth.
Bears Say
Major Legal VerdictA large jury award introduces significant financial and execution risk given uncertainty around appeals and ultimate liability. Potential cash payouts or reserves could pressure liquidity, credit metrics and distract management from operations, affecting strategic investments and multi‑quarter recovery plans.
Elevated LeverageMaterial increase in leverage reduces balance-sheet flexibility and raises refinancing and covenant risk in a capital-intensive business. High net leverage constrains investment optionality, magnifies earnings variability impact on credit metrics, and makes the firm more sensitive to reimbursement or operational setbacks.
Weak Profitability & Negative FCFNegative free cash flow across recent periods, combined with prior large net losses, signals that core operations currently do not fund growth and capital needs. Persistent FCF deficits necessitate external funding, increasing financing costs and execution risk while limiting sustained margin improvement without structural fixes.
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ACHC FAQ
What was Acadia Healthcare Company, Inc.’s price range in the past 12 months?
Acadia Healthcare Company, Inc. lowest stock price was $11.43 and its highest was $30.20 in the past 12 months.
What is Acadia Healthcare Company, Inc.’s market cap?
Acadia Healthcare Company, Inc.’s market cap is $2.87B.
When is Acadia Healthcare Company, Inc.’s upcoming earnings report date?
Acadia Healthcare Company, Inc.’s upcoming earnings report date is Aug 04, 2026 which is in 32 days.
How were Acadia Healthcare Company, Inc.’s earnings last quarter?
Acadia Healthcare Company, Inc. released its earnings results on Apr 29, 2026. The company reported $0.37 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $0.265 by $0.105.
Is Acadia Healthcare Company, Inc. overvalued?
According to Wall Street analysts Acadia Healthcare Company, Inc.’s price is currently Undervalued.
Does Acadia Healthcare Company, Inc. pay dividends?
Acadia Healthcare Company, Inc. does not currently pay dividends.
What is Acadia Healthcare Company, Inc.’s EPS estimate?
Acadia Healthcare Company, Inc.’s EPS estimate is 0.36.
How many shares outstanding does Acadia Healthcare Company, Inc. have?
Acadia Healthcare Company, Inc. has 91,967,026 shares outstanding.
What happened to Acadia Healthcare Company, Inc.’s price movement after its last earnings report?
Acadia Healthcare Company, Inc. reported an EPS of $0.37 in its last earnings report, beating expectations of $0.265. Following the earnings report the stock price went down -8.369%.
Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of Acadia Healthcare Company, Inc.?
Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in ACHC
What is the TipRanks Smart Score and how is it calculated?
Smart Score combines eight research factors - such as analyst recommendations, hedge fund trends, and technical indicators - to measure a stock’s outlook. These signals are unified into a single score that reflects bullish or bearish momentum. See detailed methodology
Acadia Healthcare Stock Smart Score
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Analyst Consensus
Moderate Buy
Average Price Target:
$29.00 (7.41% Upside)
$29.00 (7.41% Upside)
Blogger Sentiment
Bullish
ACHC Sentiment 70%
Sector Average ―
Sector Average ―
Hedge Fund Trend
Increased
By 4.2M Shares
Last Quarter.
Last Quarter.
Crowd Wisdom
Very Negative
Last 7 Days ▲ 1.5%
Last 30 Days ▲ 4.3%
Last 30 Days ▲ 4.3%
News Sentiment
Neutral
Bullish news 50%
Bearish news 50%
Bearish news 50%
Technicals
SMA
Positive
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
33.03%
12-Months-Change
Fundamentals
Return on Equity
-43.82%
Trailing 12-Months
Asset Growth
-9.78%
Trailing 12-Months
Company Description
Acadia Healthcare Company, Inc.
Acadia Healthcare Company, Inc. specializes in delivering a comprehensive range of behavioral health services, with its operations spanning the United States and Puerto Rico. Patients receive care in diverse environments, including acute inpatient psychiatric hospitals, specialized treatment facilities, long-term residential centers, and outpatient clinics. As of March 31, 2022, the company managed an extensive network consisting of 238 behavioral healthcare facilities, collectively providing approximately 10,600 beds. Established in 2005, Acadia Healthcare is headquartered in Franklin, Tennessee.
ACHC Company Deck
ACHC Earnings Call
Q1 2026
0:00 / 0:00
Earnings Call Sentiment|Positive
The call conveyed a constructive operational and financial start to 2026: revenue and adjusted EBITDA grew, results beat guidance, management raised full-year profitability targets, and execution initiatives (leadership changes, cost efficiencies, bed additions, JVs, technology) are showing early benefits. Offsetting these positives are persistent challenges in specialty (notably Pennsylvania), slower CTC performance due to weather, elevated bad debts/denials, temporary higher leverage in Q2 from timing of supplemental payments, and ongoing start-up/closure headwinds. Overall, progress on operations and margins appears to outweigh the headwinds, though some risks (payer behavior and supplemental approvals) remain.View all ACHC earnings summariesACHC Stock 12 Month Forecast
Average Price Target
$29.00
▲(7.41% Upside)
Technical Analysis
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Ownership Overview
2.68% Insiders
33.08% Mutual Funds
5.20% Other Institutional Investors
26.10% Public Companies and
Individual Investors