Acadia Q3 Earnings Beat on Growing Volumes, Guidance Lowered

Core Insights - Acadia Healthcare Company, Inc. (ACHC) reported adjusted third-quarter earnings of 72 cents per share, exceeding the Zacks Consensus Estimate by 7.5%, but reflecting a year-over-year decline of 20.9% [1][9] - Total revenues increased by 4.4% year over year to $851.6 million, slightly surpassing the consensus mark by 0.4% [1][9] Financial Performance - Same-facility revenues reached $827.8 million, a 3.7% increase year over year, but fell short of the Zacks Consensus Estimate by 1.4% [3] - Patient days increased by 1.3%, while admissions grew by 3.3% year over year [3] - Average length of stay decreased by 1.9% year over year, missing the consensus estimate by 3.2% [3] - Total expenses rose by 13.2% year over year to $811.6 million, driven by higher salaries, wages, benefits, and other operating costs [4] Cash and Debt Position - As of September 30, 2025, Acadia Healthcare had cash and cash equivalents of $118.7 million, up from $76.3 million at the end of 2024 [5] - Long-term debt increased to $2.3 billion from $1.9 billion as of December 31, 2024 [6] - Total equity rose to $3.1 billion compared to the end of 2024 [6] Share Repurchase and Guidance - Year-to-date share repurchases totaled $50.4 million, with no buyback activity in the third quarter [7] - 2025 revenue guidance was revised down to a range of $3.28 to $3.30 billion, and adjusted EBITDA is now estimated between $650 million and $660 million [8][10] Industry Comparison - HCA Healthcare reported adjusted EPS of $6.96, surpassing estimates by 23.2% and showing a 42% year-over-year improvement [12] - Universal Health Services reported adjusted EPS of $5.69, exceeding estimates by 22.1% and reflecting a 53.4% year-over-year increase [13] - Community Health Systems posted adjusted earnings of $1.27 per share, beating estimates and improving from a prior-year loss [14]