ACHCHealthcare · Medical Care FacilitiesThe 14 Wall Street analysts covering Acadia Healthcare Co., Inc. hold a median 12-month price target of $33 — +16.9% from the last close. Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model, run across ~4,600 US stocks, ranks it 55 of 100 as at 23 Sept 2026 — in the upper half.
Consensus tells you what everyone already believes. The model scores Acadia Healthcare Co., Inc. on its factor families — the same systematic rank behind the Ticker Nerd portfolio.
Percentile across ~4,600 US stocks on Ticker Nerd’s systematic factor model. Higher is better. How the model is built and tested
Accruals (92): Reported profit is backed by cash, and the company is not expanding recklessly.
Quality (19): Profits are thin or unreliable for the size of the business, or they are not turning into cash.
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The bullish and bearish analyst opinions on ACHC, reported as data — targets and ratings, the market's view beside the model's.
Price targets and ratings are third-party analyst estimates, reported here as data. They are not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.
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The green dot is the last close — the median target sits +16.9% from it.
Of the 20 most recent actions, 6 moved their price target up and 0 moved it down.
| Date | Firm | Action | Rating | Target |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30 July 2026 | Barclays | Maintains | Equal-Weight | $25 → $32 |
| 30 July 2026 | Guggenheim | Maintains | Buy | $38 → $39 |
| 20 July 2026 | Guggenheim | Maintains | Buy | — |
| 20 July 2026 | Guggenheim | Maintains | Buy | $31 → $38 |
| 14 July 2026 | Keybanc | Maintains | Overweight | $30 → $40 |
| 14 July 2026 | Keybanc | Maintains | Overweight | — |
| 14 July 2026 | TD Cowen | Maintains | Buy | $30 → $36 |
| 14 July 2026 | TD Cowen | Maintains | Buy | — |
| 9 July 2026 | UBS | Maintains | Buy | $31 → $39 |
| 9 July 2026 | UBS | Maintains | Buy | — |
| 3 June 2026 | Jefferies | Upgrade | Buy | — |
| 4 May 2026 | Guggenheim | Maintains | Buy | — |
| 4 May 2026 | RBC Capital | Maintains | Outperform | — |
| 1 May 2026 | Barclays | Maintains | Equal-Weight | — |
| 1 May 2026 | Cantor Fitzgerald | Maintains | Neutral | — |
| 28 Apr 2026 | TD Cowen | Maintains | Buy | — |
| 17 Apr 2026 | UBS | Maintains | Buy | — |
| 3 Mar 2026 | Barclays | Maintains | Equal-Weight | — |
| 26 Feb 2026 | Leerink Partners | Maintains | Market Perform | — |
| 26 Feb 2026 | RBC Capital | Maintains | Outperform | — |
Price targets and ratings are third-party analyst estimates, reported here as data. They are not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.
Computed off the Friday close and sent before the US open.
Market Radar reports the week’s largest rank changes across roughly 4,600 US stocks, the factor behind each one, and where the market went. ACHC appears on the weeks it earns a place.
Both lines are total return — dividends reinvested — so the comparison is honest on both sides.
Over the twelve months to 24 Sept 2026, Acadia Healthcare Co., Inc. returned +13.1% against +17.3% for the S&P 500, dividends included.
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Not the forecast itself — the direction analysts are revising it. Revision direction is one of the model's factor families.
A margin means little on its own. Each bar marks where the figure sits across the whole US universe we score.
Cheaper than 36% of US stocks
Cheaper than 74% of US stocks
Cheaper than 63% of US stocks
Cheaper than 38% of US stocks
Higher than 27% of US stocks
Higher than 7% of US stocks
Higher than 99% of US stocks
Higher than 64% of US stocks
Higher than 13% of US stocks
Higher than 24% of US stocks
Higher than 69% of US stocks
Bars mark the percentile across the ~4,600 US stocks Ticker Nerd covers, among those reporting the figure.
The headline figures, each with its date. Every row carries its own link — cite it straight from here.
Acadia Healthcare Co., Inc. has a market value of $2.7B and an enterprise value of $5.3B.
Revenue in the twelve months to 30 June 2026: $3.4B. The latest quarter shrank 0.4% year on year.
Net income over the same four quarters: −$1.1B, a −33.3% net margin.
Diluted earnings per share, trailing twelve months: $−12.45.
Free cash flow in the twelve months to 30 June 2026: −$134.0M, after $344.5M of capital spending.
Acadia Healthcare Co., Inc. spent $0.0 on share buybacks in the twelve months to 30 June 2026.
Trailing P/E: 20.6×; forward P/E: 15.4× — the forward figure prices analyst consensus estimates, not reported earnings.
Acadia Healthcare Co., Inc. employs 25,000 people — $135K of revenue per employee.
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Acadia Healthcare shares have doubled year to date. According to the report, a raised 2026 outlook, stronger cash flow, and new facility openings have bolstered the company's rebound.
Why it matters — ACHC watchers would note the improved outlook, stronger cash flow, and facility expansion as signs of the company's ongoing recovery.
Acadia Healthcare is translating its capacity expansion into stronger cash flow as new facilities mature and patient volumes increase, while maintaining disciplined capital spending. The company is benefiting from a favorable operating cycle in which past growth investments are beginning to pay off financially.
Why it matters — ACHC watchers would see this as a sign that the company's past capacity investments are now maturing into improved financial performance.
Zacks Investment Research published an Industry Outlook article that highlights Tenet, Acadia and Community Health Systems. The article focuses on the healthcare facilities sector and calls out Acadia among the companies covered.
Why it matters — ACHC watchers would care because the company is being featured in a Zacks industry outlook piece, signalling analyst attention on Acadia alongside its sector peers.
A Zacks Investment Research report highlights that medical-hospital operators are benefiting from steady care demand while sharpening efficiency and portfolio strategy, naming THC, ACHC, and CYH as hospital stocks to track.
Why it matters — ACHC watchers would care because the report identifies the company as one of the hospital operators positioned to benefit from steady care demand and improved operational efficiency.
Benzinga reported on a list of 10 heavily shorted stocks that are potential squeeze candidates. The article notes that concentrated short interest can set the stage for sharp price reversals if positive news emerges, as bears may rush to cover their positions.
Why it matters — An ACHC watcher would care because the article highlights that heavily shorted stocks, possibly including ACHC, could experience sudden price moves if short sellers are forced to cover.
The 14 Wall Street analysts covering Acadia Healthcare Co., Inc. have a median 12-month price target of $33, with estimates ranging from $17 to $41. These are third-party analyst estimates, not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.
Of the 14 analysts covering Acadia Healthcare Co., Inc., 8 rate it a Buy, 5 a Hold and 1 a Sell. Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model ranks Acadia Healthcare Co., Inc. 55 out of 100 across roughly 4,600 US stocks as at 23 Sept 2026. None of this is personal advice — it does not consider your circumstances.
As at 23 Sept 2026, Acadia Healthcare Co., Inc. ranks 55 out of 100 on Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model — a percentile across roughly 4,600 US stocks, built from its factor families. Its strongest factor family is Accruals (92 of 100).
No one can know that. What the data says: the median 12-month target from 14 analysts implies +16.9% from the last close, and Ticker Nerd's factor model ranks Acadia Healthcare Co., Inc. 55 out of 100 as at 23 Sept 2026. Analyst targets are third-party estimates and frequently wrong; none of this is personal advice.
No analyst covering Acadia Healthcare Co., Inc. publishes a 2030 price target — Wall Street targets run 12 to 18 months out. Sites quoting a 2030 price for ACHC are extrapolating price history, which says nothing about the business. The furthest attributed numbers are the current analyst targets: $17 to $41 over the next 12 months.
Acadia Healthcare Co., Inc. returned +13.1% over the 12 months to 24 Sept 2026, with dividends reinvested. Past performance does not indicate future returns.
Acadia Healthcare Company, Inc. is a behavioral healthcare services provider focused on delivering treatment across a range of clinical settings.
The most recent item we track (Zacks Investment Research, 22 Sept 2026): "Acadia Healthcare Jumps 100% YTD on Improving Outlook and Expansion". Acadia Healthcare shares have doubled year to date. According to the report, a raised 2026 outlook, stronger cash flow, and new facility openings have bolstered the company's rebound.
Acadia Healthcare Company, Inc. is a behavioral healthcare services provider focused on delivering treatment across a range of clinical settings. The company operates acute inpatient psychiatric facilities, specialty treatment centers, residential treatment programs, comprehensive treatment centers, and outpatient behavioral health services. Its offerings address mental health conditions, substance use disorders, and related recovery needs for patients and communities. Acadia Healthcare serves individuals through a network designed to provide both short-term stabilization and longer-term therapeutic care, making it an important participant in the U.S. behavioral health market. The company’s business is centered on facility-based care, coordinated treatment pathways, and access to specialized services across multiple levels of acuity. Founded in 2005 and headquartered in Franklin, Tennessee, Acadia Healthcare Company, Inc. remains a significant operator in the healthcare services sector.
CEO Ms. Debra K. Osteen · 25,000 employees · United States · https://www.acadiahealthcare.com
