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CXW Stock Chart & Stats
$33.99
-$0.14(-0.45%)
At close: 4:00 PM EDT
$33.99
-$0.14(-0.45%)
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week Range$15.74 - $36.55
Previous Close$31.21
Volume996.93K
Average Volume (3M)2.16M
Market Cap
$3.00B
Enterprise Value$4.25B
Total Cash (Recent Filing)$108.93M
Total Debt (Recent Filing)$1.35B
Price to Earnings (P/E)24.0
Beta1.16
Next Earnings
Nov 04, 2026EPS Estimate
15.35Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend Yield15.76%
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)1.23
Shares Outstanding98,893,486
10 Day Avg. Volume1,988,995
30 Day Avg. Volume2,159,929
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio0.23
Price to Book (P/B)1.46
Price to Sales (P/S)0.92
P/FCF Ratio37.90
Enterprise Value/Market Cap1.41
Enterprise Value/Revenue1.71
Enterprise Value/Gross Profit8.63
Enterprise Value/Ebitda11.09
Forecast
1Y Price Target
$42.25Price Target Upside24.30% Upside
Rating ConsensusStrong Buy
Number of Analyst Covering4
EPS Forecast (FY)16.48
Revenue Forecast (FY)$2.70B
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Federal Revenue GrowthStrong growth from federal partners, particularly ICE, demonstrates expanding utilization of CoreCivic’s facilities and services. Higher populations and per-diem revenue can support sustained top-line momentum over the next several quarters, although continued performance depends on government demand.
Liquidity And Debt ReductionThe asset-sale proceeds materially improved liquidity and reduced debt, strengthening CoreCivic’s ability to withstand operating volatility and fund strategic initiatives. Lower leverage should also reduce financial pressure and give management greater flexibility in capital allocation over the medium term.
Leadership ContinuityAlthough the CEO transition is significant, appointing a long-time executive and retaining the former CEO as a special adviser indicates continuity rather than a wholesale strategic reset. Alignment with existing incentives may support consistent execution of operating and capital allocation priorities.
Bears Say
Weak Free-Cash-Flow ConversionLow free-cash-flow conversion makes reported profitability less supportive of internally funded growth and shareholder returns. Even with a recent rebound, volatile cash generation can constrain flexibility for investment, debt reduction, and repurchases if operating or capital needs increase.
ICE Population VolatilityCoreCivic’s exposure to federal detention demand leaves revenue and facility utilization sensitive to policy and population changes. Recent ICE declines show that a key growth driver can reverse quickly, creating occupancy pressure and making medium-term earnings less predictable.
Margin And EBITDA PressureLower EBITDA guidance and reduced residential margins indicate that growth is not translating proportionally into operating profit. Under-occupied reactivations, startup costs, and facility-sale contract adjustments could keep margins under pressure while new capacity ramps.
CoreCivic News
CXW FAQ
What was CoreCivic Inc’s price range in the past 12 months?
CoreCivic Inc lowest stock price was $15.73 and its highest was $36.55 in the past 12 months.
What is CoreCivic Inc’s market cap?
CoreCivic Inc’s market cap is $3.00B.
When is CoreCivic Inc’s upcoming earnings report date?
CoreCivic Inc’s upcoming earnings report date is Nov 04, 2026 which is in 13 days.
How were CoreCivic Inc’s earnings last quarter?
CoreCivic Inc released its earnings results on Aug 05, 2026. The company reported $0.37 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $0.344 by $0.026.
Is CoreCivic Inc overvalued?
According to Wall Street analysts CoreCivic Inc’s price is currently Undervalued.
Does CoreCivic Inc pay dividends?
CoreCivic Inc pays a Quarterly dividend of $0.44 which represents an annual dividend yield of 15.76%. See more information on CoreCivic Inc dividends here
What is CoreCivic Inc’s EPS estimate?
CoreCivic Inc’s EPS estimate is 15.35.
How many shares outstanding does CoreCivic Inc have?
CoreCivic Inc has 98,893,486 shares outstanding.
What happened to CoreCivic Inc’s price movement after its last earnings report?
CoreCivic Inc reported an EPS of $0.37 in its last earnings report, beating expectations of $0.344. Following the earnings report the stock price went up 3.234%.
Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of CoreCivic Inc?
Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in CXW
What is the TipRanks Smart Score and how is it calculated?
Smart Score combines eight research factors - such as analyst recommendations, hedge fund trends, and technical indicators - to measure a stock’s outlook. These signals are unified into a single score that reflects bullish or bearish momentum. See detailed methodology
CoreCivic Stock Smart Score
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Analyst Consensus
Strong Buy
Average Price Target:
$42.25 (24.30% Upside)
$42.25 (24.30% Upside)
Blogger Sentiment
Bullish
CXW Sentiment 67%
Sector Average 63%
Sector Average 63%
Hedge Fund Trend
Increased
By 562.6K Shares
Last Quarter.
Last Quarter.
Insider Transactions
Sold Shares
Worth $15.4M over
the Last 3 Months
the Last 3 Months
Crowd Wisdom
Very Negative
Last 7 Days ▼ 3.5%
Last 30 Days ▼ 2.6%
Last 30 Days ▼ 2.6%
Technicals
SMA
Positive
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
61.57%
12-Months-Change
Fundamentals
Return on Equity
8.96%
Trailing 12-Months
Asset Growth
12.50%
Trailing 12-Months
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Company Description
CoreCivic Inc
CoreCivic, Inc. specializes in the ownership and management of a diverse portfolio of correctional institutions, detention centers, and residential reentry facilities throughout the United States. Its operations are organized into three distinct divisions: CoreCivic Safety, CoreCivic Community, and CoreCivic Properties. The company offers a comprehensive suite of services to its government partners, encompassing the administration of correctional and detention services, the provision of a network of residential reentry centers designed to combat the nation's recidivism challenges, and tailored government real estate solutions. Within these facilities, CoreCivic delivers a range of rehabilitative and educational initiatives, including fundamental schooling, spiritual support, practical life skills and vocational training, and programs for substance abuse recovery. As of the close of 2021, CoreCivic's holdings included 46 correctional and detention sites, 26 residential reentry hubs, and 10 properties designated for leasing. The organization was established in 1983 and maintains its principal offices in Brentwood, Tennessee.
CXW Company Deck
CXW Earnings Call
Q2 2026
0:00 / 0:00
Earnings Call Sentiment|Positive
The call conveyed a predominantly positive operational and financial story driven by large, accretive asset sales that materially strengthened liquidity, enabled debt reduction, and expanded share repurchase capacity. Core operating metrics showed healthy year‑over‑year improvements (notably ICE revenue +51.6% and higher average daily populations vs prior year), and management raised per‑share guidance. However, near‑term challenges include ICE population volatility during Q2, margin pressure from under‑occupied reactivations, and uncertainty around contract adjustments tied to the facility sales which reduced full‑year EBITDA guidance. Overall the positives (major balance sheet improvement, buyback capacity, per‑share upside and revenue gains) outweigh the near‑term operational headwinds and guidance noise.View all CXW earnings summariesCXW Revenue Breakdown
91.30% Safety
6.07% Community
2.63% Properties
CXW Stock 12 Month Forecast
Average Price Target
$42.25
▲(24.30% Upside)
Technical Analysis
Ownership Overview
2.84% Insiders
23.07% Mutual Funds
3.01% Other Institutional Investors
45.29% Public Companies and
Individual Investors