CoreCivic’s Strong Q1 2025 Boosts Annual Outlook

CoreCivic ( (CXW) ) has released its Q1 earnings. Here is a breakdown of the information CoreCivic presented to its investors.

CoreCivic, Inc. is a diversified government-solutions company specializing in corrections and detention management, offering a range of services to government partners across the United States.

In its first quarter of 2025, CoreCivic reported strong financial results, driven by increased occupancy and new contracts, leading to a raised full-year guidance. The company announced a total revenue of $488.6 million and a net income of $25.1 million, with significant contributions from U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) contracts.

Key financial metrics for the quarter included a diluted earnings per share of $0.23, funds from operations per share of $0.45, and an EBITDA of $81.0 million. The company also repurchased 1.9 million shares of common stock at a cost of $37.9 million, reflecting confidence in its cash flow outlook. Strategic initiatives included reactivating previously idle facilities and securing new agreements with ICE, which are expected to drive future growth.

Looking forward, CoreCivic’s management anticipates further contracting activity and is making preparatory investments in anticipation of increased demand. The company has revised its full-year 2025 guidance upwards, expecting net income between $91.3 million and $101.3 million, and EBITDA between $331.0 million and $339.0 million.

Overall, CoreCivic remains focused on leveraging its extensive real estate and operational capabilities to meet the evolving needs of its government partners, positioning itself for continued growth in the corrections and detention sector.