The chart below shows how ACHC performed 10 days before and after its earnings report, based on data from the past quarters. Typically, ACHC sees a +0.57% change in stock price 10 days leading up to the earnings, and a -6.74% change 10 days following the report. On the earnings day itself, the stock moves by -0.41%. This data can give you a slight idea of what to expect for the next quarter's release.
Positive
Quarterly Revenue Increase: Total revenue increased 4.2% over the prior year’s fourth quarter to $774 million.
Revenue Increase Overview: For the full year, we delivered over $3.1 billion in revenue, a 7.7% increase over 2023.
Patient Days Growth Stability: Same facility patient days grew 3.2% in the fourth quarter and remained stable between 3% and 4% in each month throughout the quarter.
Same Facility Growth Analysis: Excluding the impact of a handful of underperforming facilities, same facility growth would have been above 5% in the quarter.
Stable Labor Environment Benefits: We benefited from a more stable labor environment in 2024, supported by our initiatives centered around recruitment, retention, and employee engagement.
Specialized Behavioral Health Care: Our facilities treat many of the most complex high acuity cases and fill a critical gap in the continuum of care for evidence-based specialized behavioral health care.
Negative
Slowing Revenue Growth: Total revenue growth of only 4.2% in Q4 2024, which may indicate slowing growth compared to previous quarters.
Patient Days Growth Analysis: Same facility patient days growth of 3.2% in Q4, with underperforming facilities impacting overall performance.
Underperforming Facilities Impact: Despite a stable labor environment, the company still faced challenges with a handful of underperforming facilities that affected growth metrics.
Staffing Challenges Ahead: The need for ongoing recruitment and retention initiatives suggests potential underlying staffing issues that could impact future performance.
Acadia Healthcare Company, Inc. (NASDAQ:ACHC) Q4 2024 Earnings Call Transcript
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