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CXW Stock Chart & Stats
$20.45
$0.54(2.46%)
At close: 4:00 PM EST
$20.45
$0.54(2.46%)
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week Range$15.74 - $32.60
Previous CloseN/A
Volume549.63K
Average Volume (3M)1.41M
Market Cap
$3.15B
Enterprise Value$3.05K
Total Cash (Recent Filing)$209.69M
Total Debt (Recent Filing)$1.40B
Price to Earnings (P/E)26.1
Beta1.14
Next Earnings
Aug 05, 2026EPS Estimate
0.34Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend YieldN/A
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)1.22
Shares Outstanding98,888,460
10 Day Avg. Volume1,287,681
30 Day Avg. Volume1,414,194
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 Cap<0.01
Enterprise Value/Revenue<0.01
Enterprise Value/Gross Profit<0.01
Enterprise Value/Ebitda<0.01
Forecast
1Y Price Target
$36.00Price Target Upside76.04% Upside
Rating ConsensusStrong Buy
Number of Analyst Covering3
EPS Forecast (FY)1.61
Revenue Forecast (FY)$2.56B
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Large Federal Contract Footprint (ICE Exposure)A sizeable, growing federal revenue base and management of ~24% of ICE populations provide durable, contract-driven cash flows. Government contracting creates high switching costs and long-term counterpart relationships, supporting stable per-diem revenue and the economics of activating idle capacity over multi-year horizons.
Acquisition Expands Recurring Services And Addressable MarketBuying Clinical Solutions Pharmacy materially increases recurring, non-bed revenue and creates service adjacencies with defensive demand. Pharmacy services are sticky, contract-based, and scale with facility counts, improving revenue diversification and cross-sell opportunities that support steadier long-term cash generation.
Major Asset Sale And Planned Debt Reduction Boost FlexibilitySelling two large facilities for $1.5B (with continued management under ICE contracts) is a structural liquidity event. Expected net proceeds and planned note redemptions materially improve balance-sheet optionality, reduce refinancing risk, and free capital for targeted growth or buybacks over the medium term.
Bears Say
Weakened Cash-flow Conversion And Falling FCFMaterial deterioration in cash-flow conversion and a >50% drop in free cash flow reduce internal funding capacity. Lower FCF increases sensitivity to capex, working capital shifts and acquisition financing, constraining durable reinvestment or sustained buybacks without raising leverage or issuing equity.
Meaningful Leverage And Reliance On Short-duration FinancingA mid-to-high leverage profile and use of short-term borrowings limit financial flexibility in slower demand periods. Near-dated facilities force refinancing or cash deployment decisions that can crowd out capital for growth, and increase vulnerability to rising rates or tighter credit conditions over a multi-quarter horizon.
Dependence On Government Policy And ICE Population VolatilityRevenue is structurally linked to enforcement policy and agency populations; fluctuations or shifts (e.g., DHS reorganizations, funding changes, or ICE facility ownership moves) directly alter occupancy and contract economics. This creates persistent demand uncertainty and planning risk for capacity and margins.
CoreCivic News
CXW FAQ
What was CoreCivic’s price range in the past 12 months?
CoreCivic lowest stock price was $15.73 and its highest was $32.60 in the past 12 months.
What is CoreCivic’s market cap?
CoreCivic’s market cap is $3.15B.
When is CoreCivic’s upcoming earnings report date?
CoreCivic’s upcoming earnings report date is Aug 05, 2026 which is in 13 days.
How were CoreCivic’s earnings last quarter?
CoreCivic released its earnings results on May 06, 2026. The company reported $0.38 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $0.277 by $0.103.
Is CoreCivic overvalued?
According to Wall Street analysts CoreCivic’s price is currently Undervalued.
Does CoreCivic pay dividends?
CoreCivic pays a Quarterly dividend of $0.44 which represents an annual dividend yield of N/A. See more information on CoreCivic dividends here
What is CoreCivic’s EPS estimate?
CoreCivic’s EPS estimate is 0.34.
How many shares outstanding does CoreCivic have?
CoreCivic has 98,888,460 shares outstanding.
What happened to CoreCivic’s price movement after its last earnings report?
CoreCivic reported an EPS of $0.38 in its last earnings report, beating expectations of $0.277. Following the earnings report the stock price went up 3.07%.
Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of CoreCivic?
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:
$36.00 (76.04% Upside)
$36.00 (76.04% Upside)
Blogger Sentiment
Neutral
CXW Sentiment 50%
Sector Average 63%
Sector Average 63%
Crowd Wisdom
Very Positive
Last 7 Days ▼ 1.5%
Last 30 Days ▲ 25.8%
Last 30 Days ▲ 25.8%
News Sentiment
Very Bullish
Bullish news 100%
Bearish news 0%
Bearish news 0%
Technicals
SMA
Positive
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
58.49%
12-Months-Change
Fundamentals
Return on Equity
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Trailing 12-Months
Asset Growth
12.17%
Trailing 12-Months
Company Description
CoreCivic
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 Revenue Breakdown
91.30% Safety
6.07% Community
2.63% Properties
CXW Stock 12 Month Forecast
Average Price Target
$36.00
▲(76.04% Upside)
Technical Analysis
Ownership Overview
3.32% Insiders
23.07% Mutual Funds
9.53% Other Institutional Investors
40.62% Public Companies and
Individual Investors