Acadia Healthcare Receives 'Hold' Consensus Rating from Analysts

Sixteen research firms cover the company, with mixed ratings and price targets

Mar. 22, 2026 at 6:30am

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Acadia Healthcare Company, Inc. (NASDAQ:ACHC) has received a consensus 'Hold' recommendation from the sixteen research firms currently covering the company, according to a report from MarketBeat.com. The analysts' ratings are split, with two 'Sell' ratings, seven 'Hold' ratings, and seven 'Buy' ratings. The average 12-month price target among the analysts is $21.15.

Why it matters

Acadia Healthcare is a major provider of behavioral healthcare services in the United States, operating a network of inpatient psychiatric hospitals, residential treatment centers, and outpatient clinics. The mixed analyst ratings and price targets reflect the challenges and opportunities facing the company as it navigates the evolving healthcare landscape.

The details

The analysts' ratings on Acadia Healthcare stock include two 'Sell' ratings, seven 'Hold' ratings, and seven 'Buy' ratings. Price targets range from $13.00 to $27.00, with an average of $21.15. Some analysts have cited concerns about the company's financial performance and outlook, while others see potential for growth in the behavioral healthcare market.

  • Acadia Healthcare's stock price opened at $22.73 on Friday, March 22, 2026.

The players

Acadia Healthcare Company, Inc.

A publicly traded provider of behavioral healthcare services headquartered in Franklin, Tennessee. Acadia operates a network of inpatient psychiatric hospitals, residential treatment centers, and outpatient clinics across the United States.

Wellington Management Group LLP

An investment management firm that is a major institutional investor in Acadia Healthcare, holding over 11.7 million shares.

Vanguard Group Inc.

Another major institutional investor in Acadia Healthcare, holding over 9.4 million shares.

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What they’re saying

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The takeaway

The mixed analyst views on Acadia Healthcare reflect the complexities facing the company as it operates in the evolving behavioral healthcare industry. While some see potential for growth, others have concerns about the company's financial performance and outlook.