Acadia Healthcare (ACHC) Stock: Buy, Sell, or Hold?
ACHC - Acadia Healthcare Company, Inc.
$26.93
-0.57 (-2.07%)
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5d:
-3.13%
30d:
-4.67%
90d:
-15.61%
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LOW Confidence
Analysis Updated: Oct 1, 2026 12:00 AM ET
Earnings: Nov 04, 2026
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Bottom Line:
📊 MIXED SIGNALS: ACHC shows conflicting indicators. Wait for confirmation before entering.
📊 MIXED SIGNALS: ACHC shows conflicting indicators. Wait for confirmation before entering.
Long-Term Wealth Forecast (2031)
Based on Analyst Consensus Growth & Historical Valuation
0% (Stagnation)
50% (Hyper Growth)
EST. PRICE IN 2031
$42.32
Based on 11.5% avg growth
INTRINSIC VALUE TODAY
$26.27
Trading above historical range
How this is calculated: We use a Growth Decay Model: starting with analyst consensus growth (adjusted above) and gradually slowing it down to a long-term terminal rate (4%) by Year 5. This provides a more realistic valuation than assuming constant hyper-growth. We then apply a 13.4x Exit PE.
In-depth Analysis How we analyze
Valuation Analysis: ACHC is currently trading at $26.93, which is considered oversold relative to its 30-day fair value range of $27.54 to $29.16. The stock's valuation (Forward PE: 14.6) is in line with its historical norms (13.4). At these levels, the market is pricing in 2.9% annual earnings growth.
Technical Outlook: Technically, ACHC is showing support break momentum. The price is currently testing key support at $26.72. A bounce from this level would confirm strength, while a break below could signal further downside.
Market Sentiment: ACHC scores 25/100 on our bottoming-setup gauge. Note this measures entry quality, not trend direction — a low score can mean the chart is extended after a strong run (don't chase) or still falling without stabilization; better entries typically come after a pullback toward the 20-day average. In the options market, Implied Volatility is low (0th percentile), suggesting options premiums are relatively cheap. This makes it an attractive time for long options strategies if you have a directional bias. Wall Street analysts see significant upside, with an average price target of $33.79 (+25.5%). Current signals suggest waiting for a better entry point before initiating new positions.
Technical Outlook: Technically, ACHC is showing support break momentum. The price is currently testing key support at $26.72. A bounce from this level would confirm strength, while a break below could signal further downside.
Market Sentiment: ACHC scores 25/100 on our bottoming-setup gauge. Note this measures entry quality, not trend direction — a low score can mean the chart is extended after a strong run (don't chase) or still falling without stabilization; better entries typically come after a pullback toward the 20-day average. In the options market, Implied Volatility is low (0th percentile), suggesting options premiums are relatively cheap. This makes it an attractive time for long options strategies if you have a directional bias. Wall Street analysts see significant upside, with an average price target of $33.79 (+25.5%). Current signals suggest waiting for a better entry point before initiating new positions.
Quick Decision Summary
Current Position
OVERSOLD
Historical Trading Range
$27.54 -
$29.16
Company Quality Score
42/100
(HOLD)
Volume Confirmation
HIGH
Confidence Score
68.1%
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- BULLISH: Price oversold vs 30-day range
- BULLISH: Options cheap (IV 0th percentile)
- BEARISH: Weak technical setup (25/100)
- BULLISH: High volume confirmation
- BULLISH: Trading 25.5% below Wall St target ($33.79)
- BULLISH: Expecting earnings turnaround to 2.9% growth with -0.4% revenue growth
- WARNING: Composite score 42/100 in the bottom quintile — this cohort historically lags the market
Trading Range Analysis
30-Day Trading Range
$27.54 -
$29.16
Current vs Trading Range
OVERSOLD
Expected Move (7 Days)
±$2.01
(7.5%)
Support & Resistance Levels
Support Level
$26.72
Resistance Level
$29.78
Current Trend
Support Break
Technical data as of
Oct 1, 2026
Fundamental Context
Forward P/E (Next Year Est.)
14.58
Wall Street Target
$33.79
(+25.5%)
Revenue Growth (YoY)
-0.4%
Earnings Growth (YoY)
-63.6%
Profit Margin
-33.4%
Valuation Premium vs History
+2.9% premium
PE vs Historical
14.6 vs 13.4
FAIR
Market-Implied Price Targets
If current PE multiple persists
Implied Growth (YoY):
+2.9%
(market-implied from PE analysis)
1-Year Target
$27.71
(+3%)
2-Year Target
$28.51
(+6%)
3-Year Target
$29.34
(+9%)
3-Yr Target (if PE normalizes)
(PE: 15→13)
PE COMPRESSION
$26.96
(+0%)
Earnings growth offset by PE compression
3-Year Scenarios
Using analyst projected EPS growth
Bull:
(PE: 20.4, Growth: 18.9%)
$63.38
(+135%)
Base:
(SPY PE: 14.6, Growth: 18.9%)
$45.31
(+68%)
Bear:
(PE: 12.4, Growth: 18.9%)
$38.51
(+43%)
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