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ACADIA HEALTHCARE COMPANY IN (ACHC)

297 + Investors. Track Smart Money conviction in ACHC. See who's accumulating, reducing, or initiating positions.

Current Price
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Analyst Target
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Upside
0.00%
Net Flow Q/Q
↑ +44
Streak
1Q ▲
Buyers last Q
57%

Smart Money Signals — ACHC

Based on 298 hedge funds · latest filing: 2026 Q1 · updated quarterly

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Buying streak — 1 quarter in a row

last 6Q
For 1 consecutive quarter, more hedge funds added ACHC than sold it. That's a consistent pattern of professional buying — not a one-time trade. When institutions keep buying quarter after quarter, it usually means they see a multi-year opportunity, not just a short-term momentum flip.
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At the ownership peak (97% of max)

97% of all-time peak
298 hedge funds hold ACHC right now — the highest count in 3.0 years. When ownership is this concentrated, any bad news can trigger a chain reaction: one big fund sells, others follow. This is a classic 'crowded trade' — high popularity doesn't equal safety.
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Steady growth — +4% more funds vs a year ago

fund count last 6Q
+11 new funds entered over the past year (+4% YoY). Gradual, steady growth in institutional ownership is generally a healthy signal — not a speculative rush, but consistent conviction.
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Slight buying edge — 57% buying

183 buying140 selling
Last quarter: 183 funds bought or added vs 140 that reduced or exited. It's nearly a 50/50 split — some institutions are convinced, others are taking profits. This mixed picture is normal near price highs.
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More new buyers each quarter (+33 vs last Q)

new funds entering per quarter
Funds opening a new ACHC position: 57 → 41 → 61 → 94. A growing influx of new institutional buyers means the asset is still gathering momentum — the consensus hasn't fully saturated yet.
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56% of holders stayed for 2+ years

■ 56% conviction (2yr+) ■ 19% medium ■ 25% new
167 out of 298 hedge funds have held ACHC for over 2 years without selling. Long-term investors are generally harder to shake out during market stress, creating a stable ownership base that limits the risk of sudden capitulation.
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Buying through price weakness — shares +9%, value -54%

Value
-54%
Shares
+9%
Last quarter: funds added +9% more shares while total portfolio value only changed -54%. Institutions were buying while the price was falling — a high-conviction accumulation signal. They're deliberately loading up on the dip.
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Acceleration phase — new buyers rushing in

49 → 57 → 41 → 61 → 94 new funds/Q
New funds entering each quarter: 57 → 41 → 61 → 94. The pace of institutional discovery is accelerating sharply. This is the 'hot idea' phase — the thesis is being passed from fund to fund. You are not late — the accumulation wave is still building.
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Deep conviction — 67% of holders stayed 2+ years

■ 67% veterans ■ 8% 1-2yr ■ 25% new
Of 311 current holders: 208 (67%) have held for over 2 years without selling. These are not momentum buyers — they have lived through drawdowns and stayed. A large veteran base acts as a stabilizing force during selloffs.
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Elite ownership — 40% AUM from top-100 funds

40% from top-100 AUM funds
46 of 298 holders are among the 100 largest funds by AUM, controlling 40% of total institutional value in ACHC. When the biggest players dominate the cap table, it signifies deep institutional support — since mega-funds deploy the most rigorous due diligence and capital.
3.5
out of 10
Low Exit Risk
Exit risk score 3.5/10 — low institutional crowding. Ownership is below peak levels, holder base is relatively sticky, and buying momentum is positive.

Methodology note: these Smart Money cards use consecutive 13F disclosure snapshots, not trade-by-trade execution data. "Buying", "selling", "new holders", and "trimmed" refer to quarter-over-quarter changes in reported holders, aggregate shares, or disclosed position values between filings. They are useful for ownership regime analysis and crowding, but they do not imply exact trade timing on the filing date.

Institutional Sentiment Summary — ACHC

In 2026 Q1, 183 hedge funds were net buyers of ACHC (94 opened a new position, 89 added to an existing one), while 140 reduced or exited (90 trimmed, 50 sold completely) — a 57% buyer ratio, indicating a slight buying edge. 40% of total institutional value in ACHC is held by top-100 AUM funds, reflecting elite-tier ownership quality. Net fund flow last quarter: +44 funds (more new holders than closures). Total institutional holders: 298.

Hedge Fund Ownership: ACHC

How many hedge funds hold ACHC — quarterly history vs. share price
Quarterly hedge fund ownership of ACHC vs. share price

Market Analysis: ACHC

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Company Profile: ACHC

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Institutional ownership data sourced from SEC EDGAR Form 13F-HR filings.

Is It Too Late to Buy ACADIA HEALTHCARE COMPANY IN (ACHC) Based on Hedge Fund 13F Filings?

Signal Freshness measures how much ACHC has moved relative to its sector benchmark (XLV) since the 2026 Q1 13F filing. A stock that has barely outrun its sector is still a relatively fresh entry point — the fund's thesis has not yet been priced in by the broader market.

Since Quarter End March 31, 2026 · 71d ago
ACHC
+10.5%
XLV
+4.1%

ACHC outperformed XLV by +6.4% since March 31, 2026.

Since 13F Filing Date May 15, 2026 · 26d ago
ACHC
-1.2%
XLV
+5.2%

Since the filing became public, ACHC outperformed XLV by -6.4% .

Interpretation: The stock is tracking its sector benchmark closely. The signal remains fresh and the entry point is still near the fund's implied reference. Learn more →

Smart Money Signal ?
Limited Smart Money Interest

No strong consensus or elite conviction detected among institutional holders.

25 top-rated funds 3 high-conviction
Consensus
6.1
/ 10
breadth
×
Elite
2.9
/ 10
conviction
Hedge Fund Positioning: ACHC
297 + Investors

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Metric All 13F Filers (2026 Q1) Prior (2025 Q4) Change
Funds Holding 297 254 16.93%
13F Shares 136M 125M 9.1%
Total Value $3.15B $6.90B -54.32%
New Positions 93 61 +32
Increased Positions 85 86 -1
Closed Positions 50 73 -23
Reduced Positions 87 83 +4
Total Calls 10 8 25.0%
Total Puts 8 8 -
PUT/CALL Ratio 0.8 1.0 Neutral

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Institutional Holders (2026 Q1)

297 + investors

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Top 25 institutional holders of ACHC — 2026 Q1 · Source: SEC Form 13F
# Investor % of Portfolio Shares Mkt Value
1 P2 Capital Partners, LLC 19.77% 1,774,484 $41.5M
2 Teca Partners, LP 13.61% 843,900 $19.7M
3 Buckley Capital Advisors, LLC 11.18% 665,100 $15.6M
4 Khrom Capital Management LLC 11.11% 5,194,625 $121.5M
5 13D Management LLC 10.66% 294,000 $6.9M
6 MAK CAPITAL ONE LLC 8.38% 2,432,962 $56.9M
7 ABRAMS BISON INVESTMENTS, LLC 4.43% 4,380,000 $102.4M
8 DME Capital Management, LP 3.31% 4,518,381 $105.7M
9 FINDELL CAPITAL MANAGEMENT LLC 2.60% 380,000 $8.9M
10 Sapience Investments, LLC 2.38% 787 $18K
11 Invenomic Capital Management LP 1.27% 1,182,331 $27.7M
12 DEERFIELD MANAGEMENT COMPANY, L.P. 1.25% 4,520,000 $105.7M
13 PFM Health Sciences, LP 1.24% 582,745 $13.6M
14 KINGDON CAPITAL MANAGEMENT, L.L.C. 1.02% 396,192 $9.3M
15 Aristotle Capital Boston, LLC 0.76% 521,667 $12.2M
16 CARRONADE CAPITAL MANAGEMENT, LP 0.71% 2,337,236 $54.7M
17 HAWK RIDGE CAPITAL MANAGEMENT LP 0.71% 836,033 $19.6M
18 Militia Capital Management LLC 0.64% 121,500 $2.8M
19 HOHIMER WEALTH MANAGEMENT, LLC 0.59% 214,550 $5.0M
20 Jefferies Financial Group Inc. 0.58% 3,611,883 $84.5M
21 CLOUGH CAPITAL PARTNERS L P 0.52% 229,127 $5.4M
22 BRAIDWELL LP 0.50% 645,900 $15.1M
23 PALISADE CAPITAL MANAGEMENT, LP 0.48% 613,372 $14.3M
24 CARRONADE CAPITAL MANAGEMENT, LP 0.46% 1,500,000 $35.1M
25 PRELUDE CAPITAL MANAGEMENT, LLC 0.43% 241,970 $5.7M
Investor Ownership
History 		% of Portfolio Prev % Rank Conviction Avg Buy Price 13F Score™ 3Y / 7Y Sell Timing Shares Mkt Value Change Change % Source Quarter Filed

Frequently Asked Questions — ACADIA HEALTHCARE COMPANY IN (ACHC)

What does the Smart Money Trend signal show for ACHC?

Buying streak — 1 quarter in a row: For 1 consecutive quarter, more hedge funds added ACHC than sold it. That's a consistent pattern of professional buying — not a one-time trade. When institutions keep buying quarter after quarter, it usually means they see a multi-year opportunity, not just a short-term momentum flip.

What is the institutional breadth score for ACHC?

Slight buying edge — 57% buying: Last quarter: 183 funds bought or added vs 140 that reduced or exited. It's nearly a 50/50 split — some institutions are convinced, others are taking profits. This mixed picture is normal near price highs.

What is the fund quality score for ACHC holders?

Elite ownership — 40% AUM from top-100 funds: 46 of 298 holders are among the 100 largest funds by AUM, controlling 40% of total institutional value in ACHC. When the biggest players dominate the cap table, it signifies deep institutional support — since mega-funds deploy the most rigorous due diligence and capital.

How long have hedge funds held ACHC?

56% of holders stayed for 2+ years: 167 out of 298 hedge funds have held ACHC for over 2 years without selling. Long-term investors are generally harder to shake out during market stress, creating a stable ownership base that limits the risk of sudden capitulation.

Is it too late to buy ACADIA HEALTHCARE COMPANY IN (ACHC) following the 2026 Q1 hedge fund 13F filings?

As of today, ACHC has moved -1.2% since the 2026 Q1 13F filing date (May 15, 2026), compared to +5.2% for the XLV sector ETF — an outperformance of -6.4%. Since the quarter end (March 31, 2026), ACHC has gained +10.5% vs +4.1% for XLV. The stock is tracking its sector benchmark closely. The signal remains fresh and the entry point is still near the fund's implied reference.

Where does this institutional ownership data come from?

All holdings data is sourced from SEC Form 13F filings, which institutional investment managers with over $100 million in assets are required to submit quarterly. Data is parsed directly from SEC EDGAR.

Disclaimer: The information on this page is for informational purposes only and does not constitute investment advice, a recommendation, or an offer to buy or sell any security. Institutional holdings data is sourced from SEC Form 13F filings and reflects positions as of the filing date. Past performance of any fund or portfolio is not indicative of future results. 13Foresight is not a registered investment adviser. Always conduct your own due diligence before making investment decisions.

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