Acadia Healthcare Company, Inc. - Common Stock (ACHC)

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The following statement is being issued by Robbins Geller Rudman & Dowd LLP regarding the Acadia Healthcare Securities Litigation:

Acadia Healthcare Company, Inc. (NASDAQ: ACHC) today announced that it will release its fourth quarter and year-end 2025 results on Wednesday, February 25, 2026, before the market opens. Acadia will also conduct a conference call with institutional investors and analysts on Wednesday, February 25, 2026 at 9:00 a.m. ET. A live broadcast of the conference call will be available at www.acadiahealthcare.com in the “Investors” section of the website. The webcast of the conference call will be available for 30 days.

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Shares of behavioral health company Acadia Healthcare (NASDAQ:ACHC) jumped 24% in the afternoon session after the company announced the departure of Christopher H. Hunter and immediately reappointed former CEO Debra K. Osteen to lead. 

Acadia Healthcare Company, Inc. (“Acadia” or the “Company”) (NASDAQ: ACHC) today announced that Debra K. Osteen, former Board member and former Chief Executive Officer of Acadia, has been appointed CEO, effective immediately. Osteen, who has also been appointed as a member of the Board, succeeds Chris Hunter, who is departing the Company and its Board of Directors.

Shares of behavioral health company Acadia Healthcare (NASDAQ:ACHC) fell 6.4% in the afternoon session after the company disclosed an expected financial impact from a new Medicaid policy in New York, which prompted an analyst price target cut. 

Acadia Healthcare Company, Inc. (NASDAQ: ACHC) today announced that the Company will participate in the 44th Annual J.P. Morgan Healthcare Conference, January 12-15, 2026, in San Francisco, California.

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Shares of behavioral health company Acadia Healthcare (NASDAQ:ACHC) jumped 2% in the morning session after a survey from research firm Cantor Fitzgerald highlighted strengthening healthcare volumes and provider optimism for future revenue and profit. The firm's fourth-quarter Private Hospital Executive Survey indicated that both inpatient and outpatient volumes were trending positively toward the end of 2025. This data suggested that full-year guidance for healthcare providers appeared achievable. The positive outlook for the sector seemed to boost investor confidence, signaling that broader industry trends were favorable for the company's performance in the upcoming year.

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Glancy Prongay & Murray LLP, a leading national shareholder rights law firm, today announced that it has commenced an investigation on behalf of Acadia Healthcare Company, Inc. (“Acadia” or the “Company”) (NASDAQ: ACHC) investors concerning the Company’s possible violations of the federal securities laws.

Law Offices of Howard G. Smith announces an investigation on behalf of Acadia Healthcare Company, Inc. (“Acadia” or the “Company”) (NASDAQ: ACHC) investors concerning the Company’s possible violations of federal securities laws.

The Law Offices of Frank R. Cruz announces an investigation of Acadia Healthcare Company, Inc. (“Acadia” or the “Company”) (NASDAQ: ACHC) on behalf of investors concerning the Company’s possible violations of federal securities laws.

Shares of behavioral health company Acadia Healthcare (NASDAQ:ACHC) fell 14.1% in the morning session after the company cut its full-year 2025 financial guidance after a review found it needed to set aside more money for legal costs. The company increased its professional and general liability reserves following an annual third-party review, citing higher expected expenses from patient-related litigation. This decision was driven by a 168% surge in claim frequency and less favorable reinsurance coverage terms. As a result, Acadia lowered its 2025 adjusted EBITDA forecast to a range of $601 million to $611 million, down from its previous guidance of $650 million to $660 million. Adjusted earnings per share guidance was also revised downward. In response to the news, Bank of America downgraded the stock from Neutral to Underperform and cut its price target to $13 from $21.50, pointing to the increased costs and risks.