The Insider ownership of Acadia Healthcare Company Inc is 1.51%
Insider Ownership is calculated as the total number of shares owned by insiders (shareholders who own more than 5% of the corporation or an officer or director of the company) divided by the total Shares Outstanding.
A high value of insider ownership means that those working for the company have a large stake in the success of the company. This is sometimes seen as a sign that those running the company will work hard to ensure its success or believe the company's stock price will rise.
A change in insider ownership may come from exercise of option, stock grant and buying or selling of company shares. A purchase of company share signifies a confidence in the company's future performance by people who know the company best. Therefore, Net Insider buying is also an important indicator for investors.
acadia is a provider of inpatient and outpatient behavioral health and addiction treatment services. acadia operates a network of 225 behavioral healthcare facilities with approximately 9,190 beds in 37 states, the united kingdom and puerto rico. acadia provides psychiatric and chemical dependency services to its patients in a variety of settings, including inpatient psychiatric hospitals, residential treatment centers, outpatient clinics and therapeutic school-based programs. acadia healthcare’s behavioral health treatment facilities are specialized solely in helping children, teenagers and adults suffering from mental health disorders and/or alcohol and drug addiction.