Acadia Healthcare (ACHC) Shares Trade at $28.26 with P/E Ratios

Acadia Healthcare Company, Inc. (ACHC) shares were trading at $28.26 as of April 29. The company's trailing P/E ratio stands at 19.82, while the forward P/E is at 19.01. ACHC is experiencing a deteriorating credit profile and has faced rising operational setbacks and legal liabilities, including a ~$400 million legal settlement. With leverage ratios increasing from 1.9x to over 3.4x and reimbursement pressures intensifying, the forecast indicates potential challenges for earnings and cash flow through 2026.