Why is ACHC Down Today?

ACHC
$26.89
▼ -2.22% ($-0.60)
Last updated: Oct 01, 2026 8:38 PM ET (102 min ago)

About Acadia Healthcare Company, Inc.

Acadia Healthcare Co Inc acquires and develops behavioral healthcare facilities. Acute inpatient psychiatric facilities and specialty treatment facilities contribute the vast majority of Acadia's revenue in the United States. The company's revenue is derived from services rendered to patients for in...

Sector: SERVICES-SPECIALTY OUTPATIENT FACILITIES, NEC
Market Cap: $2.27B
Forward P/E: 6.7
52-Week Range: $11.43 - $35.83
Employees: 25,500

Overall Confidence: 50%

50% Confident

Based on news, social sentiment, options activity, and sector analysis

MOMENTUM 50% Confidence
🎯 ACHC showing strong bearish momentum
ACHC is down 2.2% today on 0.4x average volume. The move appears to be driven by general market sentiment and momentum traders.

✅ Move Confirmation

LOW VOLUME 0.4x average volume

UNCONFIRMED - Low volume suggests this move may not be sustainable.

Market Comparison

ACHC is significantly underperforming the market (-2.4% vs SPY)
S&P 500
SPY
+0.18%
Nasdaq 100
QQQ
+0.31%
ACHC
This Stock
-2.22%
vs S&P 500: -2.4%
vs Nasdaq: -2.53%

📊 What Happens Next?

Probability Analysis

45% chance this move continues in the next 1-3 days

Expected Range

Based on historical patterns and options pricing, ACHC is expected to trade between:
$26.08 - $27.43

Key Level to Watch

$25.55 support
Watch for breakdown below $26.89

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Last updated: Oct 01, 2026 8:38 PM (102 minutes ago)
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Options Market Insight

Bullish
Options Sentiment
0.46
Put/Call Ratio
98.5%
Implied Volatility
Call Volume: 5,547
Put Volume: 2,556
Total: 8,103

Historical Context

ACHC has moved more than 3.0% down on 37 occasions in the past year.

40.5%
Continuation Rate
15/37 times continued down
-0.19%
Avg Next Day Change
After similar down moves
Last similar move: Aug 31, 2026 (-3.5%) → Next day: +2.5%

Frequently Asked Questions

Why is ACHC stock down today?

ACHC is down 2.2% today on 0.4x average volume. The move appears to be driven by general market sentiment and momentum traders.

Is ACHC stock a buy or sell right now?

Based on current analysis, ACHC shows 50% confidence in today's move. Volume is low which does not confirm the trend. View full buy/sell analysis →

What is the ACHC stock price target?

ACHC is currently trading at $26.89. Based on today's momentum, the expected short-term range is $26.08 - $27.43. See long-term price prediction →

Will ACHC stock continue falling?

Our analysis shows a 45% probability that ACHC's move continues in the next 1-3 days. Key level to watch: $25.55 (support).

Is ACHC stock oversold or overbought?

ACHC's RSI (Relative Strength Index) is currently at 41.0. This shows bearish momentum - the stock has negative momentum but isn't oversold yet.

What is the momentum for ACHC stock?

ACHC's 10-day momentum indicator is at -1.88. Negative momentum - the stock has mild downward pressure which may continue short-term.

Is ACHC outperforming or underperforming the market?

ACHC (-2.22%) is currently significantly underperforming the market (-2.4% vs SPY). Today, the S&P 500 (SPY) is up 0.18%, and Nasdaq (QQQ) is up 0.31%.

What does MACD indicate for ACHC?

ACHC's MACD (-0.41) is currently below the signal line (-0.37), indicating a bearish trend. This technical signal suggests selling pressure is dominant. The trend strength (ADX: 11.6) is weak.

Is ACHC in an uptrend or downtrend?

Based on moving average analysis, ACHC is in a bearish trend. The price ($26.89) is trading below both the 20-day SMA ($28.11) and 50-day SMA ($29.29). This alignment typically indicates sustained downward pressure.

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