Acadia Healthcare Company Inc. (NASDAQ:ACHC) experienced a significant after-hours plunge of 13.34% following the release of its fourth-quarter 2024 financial results and full-year 2025 outlook. The healthcare company, which provides behavioral healthcare services across the United States and Puerto Rico, reported mixed results that fell short of analyst expectations.
In the fourth quarter, Acadia Healthcare generated revenue of $774.238 million, missing the consensus estimate of $779 million. Additionally, the company's adjusted EBITDA of $153.1 million fell short of the expected $171.4 million. Despite these misses, the company reported net income of $33.529 million for the quarter.
Looking ahead, Acadia Healthcare provided guidance for the full year 2025 that may have disappointed investors. The company expects revenue in the range of $3.3 billion to $3.4 billion and adjusted EBITDA between $675 million and $725 million. Furthermore, Acadia Healthcare anticipates capital expenditures ranging from $525 million to $575 million as it continues to invest in expanding its psychiatric bed capacity to meet the growing demand for mental health services.
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