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CXW Stock Chart & Stats
$31.35
-$0.14(-0.45%)
At close: 4:00 PM EDT
$31.35
-$0.14(-0.45%)
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week Range$15.74 - $34.86
Previous Close$31.21
Volume996.93K
Average Volume (3M)1.33M
Market Cap
$3.36B
Enterprise Value$4.25K
Total Cash (Recent Filing)$108.93M
Total Debt (Recent Filing)$1.35B
Price to Earnings (P/E)27.6
Beta1.15
Next Earnings
Nov 09, 2026EPS Estimate
15.09Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend YieldN/A
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)1.23
Shares Outstanding98,893,486
10 Day Avg. Volume970,592
30 Day Avg. Volume1,331,789
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
$42.25Price Target Upside34.77% Upside
Rating ConsensusStrong Buy
Number of Analyst Covering4
EPS Forecast (FY)13.2
Revenue Forecast (FY)$2.68B
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
High Federal Revenue ExposureA large, growing federal revenue base improves contract visibility and resilience versus retail or cyclical end markets. Multi-year government engagements and higher per‑diem ICE revenue support durable top‑line growth and utilization, anchoring cash flows and bargaining power in pricing and renewals.
Material Asset Sales Improved LiquidityConverting high‑value real estate to cash materially strengthened the balance sheet, reduced near‑term debt and interest risk, and created durable financial flexibility for repurchases or strategic reinvestment. Lower leverage (net debt/adj EBITDA ~2.9x) improves covenant headroom and optionality over coming quarters.
Real Estate Monetization OptionalityClear demonstrated ability to monetize facility real estate while retaining operational contracts provides an asset‑light strategic path. That optionality lets management rebalance capital allocation between operations, debt reduction and buybacks without sacrificing service revenue continuity tied to long‑term government contracts.
Bears Say
Weak Free Cash Flow ConversionThin FCF relative to earnings constrains internal funding for maintenance and activation capex, reduces resilience to demand shocks, and forces reliance on asset sales or balance‑sheet moves for large capital actions. Persistent low cash conversion undermines long‑term financial flexibility and quality of reported profits.
Contract Modification & Termination RiskHeavy reliance on government contracts creates structural exposure to policy, procurement negotiations and termination clauses. Post‑sale discussions with federal partners may lead to revised terms or reduced site economics, introducing durable revenue unpredictability and complicating capital planning and utilization forecasts.
Residential Segment Margin Pressure From ReactivationsUnder‑occupied reactivations and staffing/hiring costs create persistent margin drag until stabilized. If start‑up pacing or occupancy lags continue, residential margins and cash flows will remain depressed versus historical norms, increasing earnings cyclicality and sensitivity to operational execution.
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 $34.86 in the past 12 months.
What is CoreCivic’s market cap?
CoreCivic’s market cap is $3.36B.
When is CoreCivic’s upcoming earnings report date?
CoreCivic’s upcoming earnings report date is Nov 09, 2026 which is in 76 days.
How were CoreCivic’s earnings last quarter?
CoreCivic 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 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 15.09.
How many shares outstanding does CoreCivic have?
CoreCivic has 98,893,486 shares outstanding.
What happened to CoreCivic’s price movement after its last earnings report?
CoreCivic 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?
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 (34.77% Upside)
$42.25 (34.77% Upside)
Blogger Sentiment
Neutral
CXW Sentiment 50%
Sector Average ―
Sector Average ―
Hedge Fund Trend
Increased
By 562.6K Shares
Last Quarter.
Last Quarter.
Insider Transactions
Sold Shares
Worth $12.9M over
the Last 3 Months
the Last 3 Months
Crowd Wisdom
Very Positive
Last 7 Days ▲ 50.0%
Last 30 Days ▲ 56.8%
Last 30 Days ▲ 56.8%
News Sentiment
Very Bearish
Bullish news 0%
Bearish news 100%
Bearish news 100%
Technicals
SMA
Positive
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
50.55%
12-Months-Change
Fundamentals
Return on Equity
―
Trailing 12-Months
Asset Growth
12.50%
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 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
▲(34.77% Upside)
Technical Analysis
Ownership Overview
2.92% Insiders
23.07% Mutual Funds
25.42% Other Institutional Investors
22.50% Public Companies and
Individual Investors