Acadia Healthcare Q4 2020 Earnings Report
Key Takeaways
Acadia Healthcare reported a revenue increase in Q4 2020 compared to the previous year, driven by solid volumes and strong cost management in their U.S. operations. However, the company experienced a net loss due to discontinued operations related to the sale of their U.K. business.
Revenue from continuing operations increased to $541.3 million, compared to $501.2 million in Q4 2019.
Net loss attributable to Acadia stockholders was $783.7 million, or $8.78 per diluted share, due to a loss from discontinued operations.
U.S. same facility revenue increased by 7.6% compared to Q4 2019.
The company closed on the sale of its U.K. operations to Waterland Private Equity in January 2021.
Acadia Healthcare
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Forward Guidance
Acadia provided financial guidance for the full year and first quarter of 2021, excluding discontinued operations and the impact of future transactions.
Positive Outlook
- Revenue in a range of $2.23 billion to $2.28 billion
- Adjusted EBITDA in a range of $490 million to $520 million
- Adjusted earnings per diluted share in a range of $2.20 to $2.45
- Operating cash flows in a range of $250 million to $285 million
- Addition of approximately 300 beds to existing facilities and 170 beds through new facilities
Challenges Ahead
- Interest expense of approximately $80 to $85 million
- A tax rate of approximately 26.5%
- Depreciation and amortization expense in a range of $105 million to $110 million
- Stock compensation expense of approximately $28 million
- Total capital expenditures in a range of $285 million to $325 million