Acadia Healthcare Company Inc. (NASDAQ: ACHC) appointed David Duckworth as interim chief financial officer, effective May 1, 2026. Duckworth previously served as the company's CFO from 2012 to 2023.

Duckworth replaces Todd Young, who is leaving to pursue a CFO position at a private equity-backed animal health company. Young will remain with Acadia through April 30, 2026, and will participate in the company's first quarter earnings call scheduled for that morning.

The company expects Duckworth to serve in the interim role at least until the completion of the ongoing search for a permanent chief executive officer. Duckworth joined Acadia in April 2011 as chief accounting officer before becoming CFO the following year.

Acadia reaffirmed its financial guidance for the first quarter and full year 2026. The company expects first quarter revenue of $820 million to $830 million, adjusted EBITDA of $130 million to $137 million, and adjusted earnings per diluted share of $0.25 to $0.30.

For the full year 2026, Acadia projects revenue of $3.37 billion to $3.45 billion, adjusted EBITDA of $575 million to $610 million, adjusted earnings per diluted share of $1.30 to $1.55, and capital expenditures of $255 million to $280 million.

The company will report first quarter 2026 results after market close on April 29 and host an earnings call on April 30 at 9 a.m. Eastern Daylight Time.

Acadia operates 277 behavioral healthcare facilities with over 12,500 beds across 40 states and Puerto Rico as of December 31, 2025.