ACHC Hedge Fund Ownership (Q2 2026)

Q: Is it too late to buy Acadia Healthcare Company In (ACHC) following the 2026 Q2 hedge fund 13F filings?

As of today, ACHC has moved -8.6% since the 2026 Q2 13F filing date (August 14, 2026), compared to -1.0% for the XLV sector ETF — an outperformance of -7.6%. Since the quarter end (June 30, 2026), ACHC gained -4.5% vs +4.4% 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.

Acadia Healthcare Company In (ACHC)

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Smart Money Signals — ACHC

Based on 314 hedge funds · latest filing: 2026 Q2 · updated quarterly

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Buying streak — 2 quarters in a row

last 6Q

For 2 consecutive quarters, 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 (100% of max)

100% of all-time peak

314 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 — +7% more funds vs a year ago

fund count last 6Q

+21 new funds entered over the past year (+7% YoY). Gradual, steady growth in institutional ownership is generally a healthy signal — not a speculative rush, but consistent conviction. The peak was reached in just 2 quarters from the low — a sharp move.

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Slight buying edge — 52% buying

169 buying154 selling

Last quarter: 169 funds bought or added vs 154 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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Fewer new buyers each quarter (-23 vs last Q)

new funds entering per quarter

Funds opening this position for the first time: 41 → 61 → 94 → 71. Each quarter fewer new institutions are entering. This usually means most funds that wanted in are already in — the stock is well-known but the pool of potential new buyers is shrinking.

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56% of holders stayed for 2+ years

■ 56% conviction (2yr+) ■ 18% medium ■ 25% new

176 out of 314 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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Value +27% but shares only +1% — price-driven

Value

+27%

+0%

Last quarter: the total dollar value of institutional holdings rose +27%, but actual share count only changed +1%. The gap is explained by the stock's price rising — not new buying. Strong value growth with weak share growth means the rally is price momentum, not fresh institutional demand.

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Acceleration phase — new buyers rushing in

58 → 41 → 61 → 94 → 71 new funds/Q

New funds entering each quarter: 41 → 61 → 94 → 71. 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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Veteran-anchored — 66% veterans vs 26% newcomers

■ 66% veterans ■ 8% 1-2yr ■ 26% new

Entry-cohort mix of 323 holders: 213 (66%) are 2+ year veterans, 26 entered 1–2 years ago, and 84 (26%) joined within the past year. A veteran-weighted cap table skews toward institutional memory over fresh momentum.

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Elite ownership — 55% AUM from top-100 funds

55% from top-100 AUM funds

48 of 310 holders are among the 100 largest funds by AUM, controlling 55% 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.

3.9

out of 10

Low Exit Risk

Exit risk score 3.9/10 — 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.

Metric	All 13F Filers (2026 Q2)	Prior (2026 Q1)	Change
Funds Holding	308	299	3.01%
13F Shares	134M	136M	-1.7%
Total Value	$3.90B	$3.15B	23.81%
New Positions	71	94	-23
Increased Positions	90	86	+4
Closed Positions	58	50	+8
Reduced Positions	97	87	+10
Total Calls	7	10	-30.0%
Total Puts	6	8	-25.0%
PUT/CALL Ratio	0.86	0.8	Neutral

Metric

All 13F Filers (2026 Q2)

Prior (2026 Q1)

Change

Funds Holding

308

299

3.01%

13F Shares

134M

136M

-1.7%

Total Value

$3.90B

$3.15B

23.81%

New Positions

-23

Increased Positions

Closed Positions

Reduced Positions

+10

Total Calls

-30.0%

Total Puts

-25.0%

PUT/CALL Ratio

0.86

0.8

Neutral

Institutional Holders (2026 Q2)

308 + investors

Explore institutional interest and hedge fund ownership dynamics. Analyze portfolio weights, new positions, and conviction trends in ACHC. Verified SEC 13F-HR filings.

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FILTER:All New Added To Reduced No Change | Overweight >5%

Top 25 ACHC holders by conviction (% of portfolio weight) — 2026 Q2 · Source: SEC Form 13F
#	Investor	% of Portfolio	Shares	Mkt Value
1	P2 Capital Partners, LLC	21.34%	1,774,484	$52.4M
2	Mak Capital One LLC	10.07%	2,432,962	$71.8M
3	Palo Alto Investors LP	10.01%	2,864,096	$72.5M
4	Teca Partners, LP	6.91%	272,400	$8.0M
5	Abrams Bison Investments, LLC	6.00%	4,165,000	$123.0M
6	DME Capital Management, LP	3.32%	4,400,641	$130.0M
7	Mangrove Partners IM, LLC	2.71%	1,396,059	$41.2M
8	Carronade Capital Management, LP	2.44%	4,762,635	$140.6M
9	Khrom Capital Management LLC	1.60%	647,006	$19.1M
10	Deerfield Management Company, L.P.	1.39%	4,520,000	$133.5M
11	PFM Health Sciences, LP	1.33%	524,934	$15.5M
12	Braidwell LP	1.25%	1,141,477	$33.7M
13	Lisanti Capital Growth, LLC	0.99%	152,445	$4.5M
14	Aristotle Capital Boston, LLC	0.86%	435,076	$12.8M
15	Jefferies Financial Group Inc.	0.70%	3,605,067	$106.5M
16	Clough Capital Partners L P	0.68%	284,528	$8.4M
17	Palisade Capital Management, LP	0.59%	456,960	$13.5M
18	Friedenthal Financial	0.57%	41,836	$1.2M
19	Vaughan Nelson Investment Management, L.P.	0.47%	1,807,697	$53.4M
20	Integral Health Asset Management, LLC	0.47%	400,000	$11.8M
21	Prelude Capital Management, LLC	0.46%	214,380	$6.3M
22	Frontier Capital Management Co LLC	0.46%	1,672,857	$49.4M
23	Arrowpoint Investment Partners (Singapore) Pte. Ltd.	0.43%	66,843	$2.0M
24	Neo Ivy Capital Management	0.41%	60,405	$1.8M
25	Hawk Ridge Capital Management LP	0.40%	418,017	$12.3M

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 — 2 quarters in a row: For 2 consecutive quarters, 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 — 52% buying: Last quarter: 169 funds bought or added vs 154 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 — 55% AUM from top-100 funds: 48 of 310 holders are among the 100 largest funds by AUM, controlling 55% 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: 176 out of 314 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 Q2 hedge fund 13F filings?

As of today, ACHC has moved -8.6% since the 2026 Q2 13F filing date (August 14, 2026), compared to -1.0% for the XLV sector ETF — an outperformance of -7.6%. Since the quarter end (June 30, 2026), ACHC has gained -4.5% vs +4.4% 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.

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Acadia Healthcare Company In (ACHC)

Smart Money Signals — ACHC

Buying streak — 2 quarters in a row

At the ownership peak (100% of max)

Steady growth — +7% more funds vs a year ago

Slight buying edge — 52% buying

Fewer new buyers each quarter (-23 vs last Q)

56% of holders stayed for 2+ years

Value +27% but shares only +1% — price-driven

Acceleration phase — new buyers rushing in

Veteran-anchored — 66% veterans vs 26% newcomers

Elite ownership — 55% AUM from top-100 funds

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