SCHEDULE: BlackRock Maintains 11.2% Stake in Acadia Healthcare

Sentiment:

Beneficial Ownership Report


BlackRock, Inc. has reported an 11.2% beneficial ownership stake in Acadia Healthcare Company, Inc. common stock.

Summary

  • BlackRock, Inc. is the reporting person for this Schedule 13G Amendment No. 2 filing.
  • The filing pertains to BlackRock's beneficial ownership in Acadia Healthcare Company, Inc. common stock.
  • BlackRock beneficially owns an aggregate of 10,348,610 shares of Acadia Healthcare common stock.
  • This ownership represents 11.2% of the total outstanding common stock of Acadia Healthcare.
  • BlackRock holds sole voting power over 10,173,504 shares.
  • BlackRock holds sole dispositive power over 10,348,610 shares.
  • iShares Core S&P Small-Cap ETF, a BlackRock entity, beneficially owns more than 5% of Acadia Healthcare's outstanding common stock.

Sentiment

Score: 5

Explanation: A Schedule 13G filing is a routine regulatory disclosure of beneficial ownership and does not inherently convey positive or negative sentiment regarding the issuer's performance or prospects. It is a factual report of an existing investment.

Positives

  • BlackRock, a major institutional investor, maintains a significant 11.2% beneficial ownership stake in Acadia Healthcare, which may be viewed as a vote of confidence by some investors.

Negatives

  • The filing itself does not contain any negative information regarding Acadia Healthcare's operations or financial performance.

Risks

  • NA

Future Outlook

NA

Management Comments

  • BlackRock, Inc. certifies that, to the best of its knowledge and belief, the securities were acquired and are held in the ordinary course of business and were not acquired and are not held for the purpose of or with the effect of changing or influencing the control of the issuer.

Industry Context

This filing reflects a significant institutional investment by BlackRock, one of the world's largest asset managers, in Acadia Healthcare, a prominent company in the healthcare services sector. Such substantial holdings by major institutional investors are common and indicate their participation in the broader market, often through passive investment vehicles like ETFs.

Comparison to Industry Standards

  • NA

Stakeholder Impact

  • Shareholders: The continued significant institutional ownership by BlackRock may be perceived as a stable long-term investment, potentially influencing investor confidence.

Key Dates

DateDescription
04/30/2023Previous Power of Attorney revoked by BlackRock, Inc.
01/21/2025New Power of Attorney executed by BlackRock, Inc.
09/30/2025Date of event which required the filing of this statement.
10/02/2025Signature date for the Schedule 13G filing by BlackRock, Inc.

Keywords

BlackRock, Acadia Healthcare, Institutional Ownership, Schedule 13G, Common Stock, Investment, Healthcare Sector

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