CoreCivic (CXW)
NYSE:CXW
Want to see CXW full AI Analyst Report?
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 - $23.19
Previous CloseN/A
Volume549.63K
Average Volume (3M)974.41K
Market Cap
$2.12B
Enterprise Value$3.30B
Total Cash (Recent Filing)$209.69M
Total Debt (Recent Filing)$1.40B
Price to Earnings (P/E)12.9
Beta1.13
Next Earnings
Aug 10, 2026EPS Estimate
0.33Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend YieldN/A
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)1.22
Shares Outstanding98,888,460
10 Day Avg. Volume1,443,577
30 Day Avg. Volume974,414
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 Cap1.56
Enterprise Value/Revenue1.41
Enterprise Value/Gross Profit6.37
Enterprise Value/Ebitda8.84
Forecast
1Y Price Target
$29.33Price Target Upside43.44% Upside
Rating ConsensusStrong Buy
Number of Analyst Covering3
EPS Forecast (FY)1.55
Revenue Forecast (FY)$2.55B
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Revenue And Profit Re-accelerationCoreCivic shows durable top-line momentum and a return to consistent profitability versus recent losses. Re-accelerating revenue and positive net margin reflect improving contract mix and utilization, supporting sustainable cash generation potential from government contracts over the next several quarters.
Acquisition Expands Recurring Revenue And AdjacenciesThe Clinical Solutions Pharmacy acquisition materially broadens CoreCivic’s addressable recurring revenue and operational adjacency into correctional healthcare logistics. It diversifies revenue away from pure bed-days, adds scale in pharmacy services, and supports longer-term revenue stickiness across hundreds of facilities.
Organic Capacity Activations And Stable Operating MarginsReactivating idled facilities drives durable incremental contracted revenue without full new-build capital intensity, improving utilization and margin leverage. Stable high-teens to mid-20s operating margins at scale indicate operational efficiency that can persist as activations normalize and fixed costs are absorbed.
Bears Say
Weakened Cash Generation And Compressed Free Cash FlowMaterial decline in operating and free cash flow reduces the firm’s internal funding capacity for capex, acquisitions and buybacks. Compressed FCF increases sensitivity to capex timing, working capital swings and cyclical occupancy, constraining durable financial flexibility over coming quarters.
Meaningful Leverage And Reliance On Short-term BorrowingsElevated leverage and reliance on revolver/short‑duration term debt raise refinancing and interest-cost risk for a REIT-style operating model. This limits balance-sheet optionality during downturns and constrains capital-allocation choices, especially given ongoing buybacks and M&A activity.
Exposure To Government Policy And ICE Population VolatilityA large share of revenue depends on federal agency populations and procurement decisions. Policy shifts, enforcement variability or moves toward public ownership/warehouse conversions could structurally reduce third‑party contracted beds, making revenue and utilization outcomes uncertain over the medium term.
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 $23.19 in the past 12 months.
What is CoreCivic’s market cap?
CoreCivic’s market cap is $2.12B.
When is CoreCivic’s upcoming earnings report date?
CoreCivic’s upcoming earnings report date is Aug 10, 2026 which is in 81 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 0.33.
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
Neutral
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
Analyst Consensus
Strong Buy
Average Price Target:
$29.33 (43.44% Upside)
$29.33 (43.44% Upside)
Blogger Sentiment
Bullish
CXW Sentiment 70%
Sector Average ―
Sector Average ―
Hedge Fund Trend
Decreased
By 25.3K Shares
Last Quarter.
Last Quarter.
Crowd Wisdom
Very Positive
Last 7 Days ▲ 8.4%
Last 30 Days ▼ 1.3%
Last 30 Days ▼ 1.3%
News Sentiment
Very Bullish
Bullish news 99%
Bearish news 0%
Bearish news 0%
Technicals
SMA
Positive
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
-5.22%
12-Months-Change
Fundamentals
Return on Equity
9.00%
Trailing 12-Months
Asset Growth
12.17%
Trailing 12-Months
Company Description
CoreCivic
CoreCivic, Inc. owns and operates partnership correctional, detention, and residential reentry facilities in the United States. It operates through three segments: CoreCivic Safety, CoreCivic Community, and CoreCivic Properties. The company provides a range of solutions to government partners that serve the public good through corrections and detention management, a network of residential reentry centers to help address America's recidivism crisis, and government real estate solutions. Its correctional, detention, and residential reentry facilities offer rehabilitation and educational programs, including basic education, faith-based services, life skills and employment training, and substance abuse treatment. As of December 31, 2021, the company owned and operated 46 correctional and detention facilities, 26 residential reentry centers, and 10 properties for lease. The company was founded in 1983 and is based in Brentwood, Tennessee.
CXW Company Deck
CXW Earnings Call
Q1 2026
0:00 / 0:00
Earnings Call Sentiment|Positive
The call highlighted strong sequential and year-over-year financial performance (notably adjusted EBITDA +36%, adjusted EPS +74%, and meaningful federal/ICE-driven revenue growth), successful activation of idled facilities, a strategic acquisition (Clinical Solutions) that materially expands recurring revenue and adjacencies, and continued shareholder-friendly capital deployment (buybacks). Offsetting risks include short-term ICE population volatility that pressures Q2 results, some decline in Marshals revenue, dependence on government funding and policy decisions (including potential ICE asset ownership or warehouse strategies), and modest near-term leverage and short-term borrowings. On balance, the operational and financial upside — including raised full-year guidance, accretive acquisition, and strong organic activations — outweigh the transitory policy and population headwinds.View all CXW earnings summariesCXW Revenue Breakdown
91.30% Safety
6.07% Community
2.63% Properties
CXW Stock 12 Month Forecast
Average Price Target
$29.33
▲(43.44% Upside)
Technical Analysis
Ownership Overview
3.35% Insiders
23.93% Mutual Funds
23.99% Other Institutional Investors
22.85% Public Companies and
Individual Investors