NASDAQ:ACHC Acadia Healthcare (ACHC) Stock Price, News & Analysis $23.02 -1.05 (-4.36%) Closing price 04:00 PM EasternExtended Trading$23.03 +0.01 (+0.04%) As of 05:32 PM Eastern Extended trading is trading that happens on electronic markets outside of regular trading hours. This is a fair market value extended hours price provided by Massive. Learn more. Add Compare Share Share Stock Analysis Stock AnalysisAnalyst ForecastsChartCompetitorsEarningsFinancialsHeadlinesInsider TradesOptions ChainOwnershipSEC FilingsShort InterestTrendsBuy This Stock About Acadia Healthcare Stock (NASDAQ:ACHC) View Price History Chart DataSkip Price History Chart 1 Day 5 Days 30 Days 90 Days 1 Year Advanced 1 Day 1 Day 5 Days 30 Days 90 Days 1 Year Advanced Show volume Show extended hours Get Acadia Healthcare alerts:Sign Up Key Stats Today's Range$22.43▼$24.0550-Day Range$22.69▼$28.2652-Week Range$11.43▼$30.20Volume4.62 million shsAverage Volume3.48 million shsMarket Capitalization$2.12 billionP/E RatioN/ADividend YieldN/APrice Target$26.04Consensus RatingHold Company Overview Acadia Healthcare Company, Inc. (NASDAQ: ACHC) is a publicly traded provider of behavioral healthcare services headquartered in Franklin, Tennessee. Founded in 2005, the company has grown through organic expansion and strategic acquisitions to establish itself as a leading specialist in mental health and addiction treatment across the United States. Acadia operates a diversified network of inpatient psychiatric hospitals, residential treatment centers, outpatient clinics and intensive outpatient programs. Its comprehensive services address disorders such as depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, substance use disorders and eating disorders. In addition to evidence-based therapy and medication management, the company offers specialized programs in brain stimulation therapies, telepsychiatry and dual-diagnosis care to support holistic patient outcomes. With more than 280 facilities spanning over 35 states and Puerto Rico, Acadia has also extended its footprint internationally through the acquisition of a majority stake in the Priory Group in the United Kingdom. This geographic presence allows the company to adapt its clinical protocols to local regulatory frameworks while maintaining centralized quality standards and operational consistency. Led by President and Chief Executive Officer William F. McAndrew Jr., Acadia Healthcare continues to pursue growth opportunities that enhance its care continuum, expand digital health capabilities and strengthen partnerships with healthcare systems, payors and community organizations. The company’s strategic focus remains on delivering high-quality, evidence-based behavioral health services to meet evolving patient needs.AI Generated. May Contain Errors. Read More Acadia Healthcare Stock Analysis - MarketRank™See Top-Rated MarketRank™ Stocks44th Percentile Overall ScoreACHC MarketRank™: Acadia Healthcare scored higher than 44% of companies evaluated by MarketBeat, and ranked 694th out of 856 stocks in the medical sector. Scores are calculated by averaging available category scores, with extra weight given to analysis and valuation. Analyst's Opinion3.2 / 5Analyst RatingHold Consensus RatingAcadia Healthcare has received a consensus rating of Hold. The company's average rating score is 2.38, and is based on 1 strong buy rating, 6 buy ratings, 7 hold ratings, and 2 sell ratings.Upside PotentialAcadia Healthcare has a consensus price target of $26.04, representing about 13.1% upside from its current price of $23.02.Amount of Analyst CoverageAcadia Healthcare has been the subject of 10 research reports in the past 90 days, demonstrating strong analyst interest in this stock.Read more about Acadia Healthcare's stock forecast and price target. Earnings and Valuation1.3 / 5Proj. Earnings Growth13.42% Earnings GrowthEarnings for Acadia Healthcare are expected to grow by 13.42% in the coming year, from $1.49 to $1.69 per share.Price to Earnings Ratio vs. the MarketThe P/E ratio of Acadia Healthcare is -1.88, which means that its earnings are negative and its P/E ratio cannot be compared to companies with positive earnings.Price to Earnings Ratio vs. SectorThe P/E ratio of Acadia Healthcare is -1.88, which means that its earnings are negative and its P/E ratio cannot be compared to companies with positive earnings.Price to Earnings Growth RatioAcadia Healthcare has a PEG Ratio of 8.38. PEG Ratios above 1 indicate that a company could be overvalued.Price to Book Value per Share RatioAcadia Healthcare has a P/B Ratio of 1.08. P/B Ratios below 3 indicates that a company is reasonably valued with respect to its assets and liabilities.Read more about Acadia Healthcare's valuation and earnings. Short Interest1.0 / 5Short Interest LevelBearish Percentage of Shares Shorted26.23% of the float of Acadia Healthcare has been sold short.Short Interest Ratio / Days to CoverAcadia Healthcare has a short interest ratio ("days to cover") of 6.9.Change versus previous monthShort interest in Acadia Healthcare has recently increased by 7.67%, indicating that investor sentiment is decreasing significantly. Dividend0.0 / 5Dividend StrengthN/A Dividend YieldAcadia Healthcare does not currently pay a dividend.Dividend GrowthAcadia Healthcare does not have a long track record of dividend growth. News and Social Media3.5 / 5News Sentiment0.55 News SentimentAcadia Healthcare has a news sentiment score of 0.55. This score is calculated as an average of sentiment of articles about the company over the last seven days and ranges from 2 (good news) to -2 (bad news). This is a higher news sentiment than the 0.39 average news sentiment score of Medical companies.News Coverage This WeekMarketBeat has tracked 9 news articles for Acadia Healthcare this week, compared to 7 articles on an average week.Search Interest9 people have searched for ACHC on MarketBeat in the last 30 days. This is an increase of 13% compared to the previous 30 days. Company Ownership0.0 / 5Insider TradingN/A Insider Buying vs. Insider SellingIn the past three months, Acadia Healthcare insiders have not sold or bought any company stock.Percentage Held by Insiders1.20% of the stock of Acadia Healthcare is held by insiders.Percentage Held by InstitutionsAcadia Healthcare has minimal institutional ownership at this time.Read more about Acadia Healthcare's insider trading history. Receive ACHC Stock News and Ratings via Email Sign-up to receive the latest news and ratings for Acadia Healthcare and its competitors with MarketBeat's FREE daily newsletter. 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ACHC Stock News HeadlinesAcadia Healthcare Ups Guidance Amid Mixed HeadwindsMay 19 at 8:31 PM | tipranks.comAcadia Healthcare (ACHC) price target increased by 18.24% to 28.82May 15, 2026 | msn.comALERT: Drop these 5 stocks before the market opens tomorrow!The Wall Street Journal is already raising the alarm about a potential market crash, and Weiss Ratings research points to the first half of 2026 as a particularly rough stretch for certain holdings. Some of America's most popular stocks could take serious damage as a radical market shift plays out. Analysts at Weiss Ratings have identified five names you may want to remove from your portfolio before this unfolds. If any of these are in your portfolio, now is the time to review your positions.May 21 at 1:00 AM | Weiss Ratings (Ad)Acadia Healthcare Company, Inc. (NASDAQ:ACHC) Given Average Rating of "Hold" by BrokeragesMay 11, 2026 | americanbankingnews.comRBC Capital Lifts PT on Acadia Healthcare Company (ACHC) Following Q1 Earnings BeatMay 10, 2026 | insidermonkey.comAcadia Healthcare Company (ACHC) Is Down 5.5% After Q1 Revenue Rises But Earnings Decline - What's ChangedMay 10, 2026 | finance.yahoo.comHHS Explored Potential SSRI Restrictions Ahead of RFK Jr. Push to Reduce Antidepressant UseMay 8, 2026 | quiverquant.comQAcadia Healthcare Shareholders Back Directors and Governance ProposalsMay 6, 2026 | tipranks.comSee More Headlines ACHC Stock Analysis - Frequently Asked Questions How have ACHC shares performed this year? Acadia Healthcare's stock was trading at $14.19 on January 1st, 2026. Since then, ACHC shares have increased by 62.2% and is now trading at $23.02. How were Acadia Healthcare's earnings last quarter? Acadia Healthcare Company, Inc. (NASDAQ:ACHC) posted its quarterly earnings data on Wednesday, April, 29th. The company reported $0.37 earnings per share for the quarter, beating analysts' consensus estimates of $0.28 by $0.09. The firm's revenue was up 7.6% on a year-over-year basis. Read the conference call transcript. Does Acadia Healthcare have any subsidiaries? Acadia Healthcare subsidiaries include Polaris Hospital Company, Priory Group, MMO Behavioral Health Systems, Quality Addiction Management, CRC Health Group, Partnerships in Care, Amicare Behavioral Centers, and more. Who are Acadia Healthcare's major shareholders? Top institutional investors of Acadia Healthcare include Dimensional Fund Advisors LP (2.81%), Vaughan Nelson Investment Management L.P. (2.00%), First Trust Advisors LP (1.84%) and Maverick Capital Ltd. (1.43%). Insiders that own company stock include Debra K Osteen, John S Hollinsworth and Wade D Miquelon. View institutional ownership trends. How do I buy shares of Acadia Healthcare? Shares of ACHC stock can be purchased through any online brokerage account. Popular online brokerages with access to the U.S. stock market include Charles Schwab, E*TRADE, Fidelity, and Vanguard Brokerage Services. What other stocks do shareholders of Acadia Healthcare own? Based on aggregate information from My MarketBeat watchlists, some other companies that Acadia Healthcare investors own include Waste Connections (WCN), American Water Works (AWK), DiamondRock Hospitality (DRH), The RMR Group (RMR), AUO (AUOTY), iShares Micro-Cap ETF (IWC) and Triple Flag Precious Metals (TFPM). Company Calendar Last Earnings4/29/2026Today5/21/2026Next Earnings (Estimated)8/04/2026Fiscal Year End12/31/2026Get Stock Alerts Health Indicator TradeSmith's Health IndicatorA long-term volatility-based measure designed for securities held 12 months or longer.Green: Strong and healthy uptrend with normal pullbacks.Yellow: Significant pullback but still within expected volatility.Red: Dropped beyond expected volatility; considered unhealthy. Green Zone (3m+) 1-Year History May 25 Aug 25 Nov 25 Feb 26 May 26 ACHC's financial health is in the Green zone, according to TradeSmith. ACHC has been in this zone for over 3 months. Industry, Sector and Symbol Stock ExchangeNASDAQ SectorMedical Industry MED - HOSPITALS Sub-IndustryHealth Care Facilities Current SymbolNASDAQ:ACHC CIK1520697 Webwww.acadiahealthcare.com Phone(615) 861-6000Fax615-261-9685Employees25,000Year Founded2005Price Target and Rating Average Price Target for Acadia Healthcare$26.04 High Price Target$39.00 Low Price Target$13.00 Potential Upside/Downside+13.1%Consensus RatingHold Rating Score (0-4)2.38 Research Coverage16 Analysts Profitability EPS (Trailing Twelve Months)($12.24) Trailing P/E RatioN/A Forward P/E Ratio15.45 P/E Growth8.38Net Income-$1.10 billion Net Margins-32.84% Pretax Margin-31.69% Return on Equity7.09% Return on Assets3.01% Debt Debt-to-Equity Ratio1.27 Current Ratio1.71 Quick Ratio1.71 Sales & Book Value Annual Sales$3.31 billion Price / Sales0.64 Cash Flow$3.77 per share Price / Cash Flow6.10 Book Value$21.29 per share Price / Book1.08Miscellaneous Outstanding Shares91,970,000Free Float90,863,000Market Cap$2.12 billion OptionableOptionable Beta0.73 Social Links A Guide To High-Short-Interest StocksMarketBeat's analysts have just released their top five short plays for May 2026. 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