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CoreCivic, Inc.

CXW

NYSEReal EstateREIT - Specialty

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$34.01

+$0.50 · +1.49%

Aug 21, 4:00 PM ET

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Jul 10, 2026

GoAI score

Hold

Wait — insufficient conviction to act

Valuation

59

Fair Value

Momentum

70

Gaining

Sentiment

59

Mixed

Risk resilience

73

Moderate Risk

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Company profile

Company website

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.

Industry
REIT - Specialty
Sector
Real Estate
Headquarters
US
CEO
Patrick Swindle
Listed since
Jul 15, 1997
Employees
13,651

Market position

Day range

Current $34.01

52-week range

Current $34.01

Open
$33.67
Previous close
$33.51
Volume
1.92M
1.52× average
Average volume
1.26M
Average daily volume
Market cap
3.36B USD
Beta
0.59
Market reference 1
50-day average
$30.8884
+10.11% above average
200-day average
$22.2483
+52.87% above average

Financials

Financial statements

Margin trends

Profitability as a percentage of reported revenue.

Gross marginOperating marginNet margin
Gross, operating, and net margin trends31%19%7%-6%Gross margin, FY2021: 28.22%Gross margin, FY2022: 23.39%Gross margin, FY2023: 16.18%Gross margin, FY2024: 23.87%Gross margin, FY2025: 23.46%Operating margin, FY2021: 10.17%Operating margin, FY2022: 9.53%Operating margin, FY2023: 9.01%Operating margin, FY2024: 9.59%Operating margin, FY2025: 15.79%Net margin, FY2021: -2.79%Net margin, FY2022: 6.63%Net margin, FY2023: 3.56%Net margin, FY2024: 3.51%Net margin, FY2025: 5.27%FY2021FY2022FY2023FY2024FY2025
Gross margin FY2021 28.22%. Gross margin FY2022 23.39%. Gross margin FY2023 16.18%. Gross margin FY2024 23.87%. Gross margin FY2025 23.46%. Operating margin FY2021 10.17%. Operating margin FY2022 9.53%. Operating margin FY2023 9.01%. Operating margin FY2024 9.59%. Operating margin FY2025 15.79%. Net margin FY2021 -2.79%. Net margin FY2022 6.63%. Net margin FY2023 3.56%. Net margin FY2024 3.51%. Net margin FY2025 5.27%.

Income trends

Revenue

2.21B USD+12.72%

Operating income

349.07M USD+85.48%

Net income

116.5M USD+69.17%
Income trends across reported periods2.44B USD1.53B USD627.03M USD−278.2M USDRevenue, FY2021: 1.86B USDRevenue, FY2022: 1.85B USDRevenue, FY2023: 1.9B USDRevenue, FY2024: 1.96B USDRevenue, FY2025: 2.21B USDOperating income, FY2021: 189.37M USDOperating income, FY2022: 175.93M USDOperating income, FY2023: 170.81M USDOperating income, FY2024: 188.2M USDOperating income, FY2025: 349.07M USDNet income, FY2021: −51.9M USDNet income, FY2022: 122.32M USDNet income, FY2023: 67.59M USDNet income, FY2024: 68.87M USDNet income, FY2025: 116.5M USDFY2021FY2022FY2023FY2024FY2025
Revenue FY2021 1.86B USD. Revenue FY2022 1.85B USD. Revenue FY2023 1.9B USD. Revenue FY2024 1.96B USD. Revenue FY2025 2.21B USD. Operating income FY2021 189.37M USD. Operating income FY2022 175.93M USD. Operating income FY2023 170.81M USD. Operating income FY2024 188.2M USD. Operating income FY2025 349.07M USD. Net income FY2021 −51.9M USD. Net income FY2022 122.32M USD. Net income FY2023 67.59M USD. Net income FY2024 68.87M USD. Net income FY2025 116.5M USD.
Metric (USD)FY2025FY2024FY2023FY2022FY2021
Revenue2.21B USD1.96B USD1.9B USD1.85B USD1.86B USD
Cost of goods sold1.69B USD1.49B USD1.59B USD1.41B USD1.34B USD
Gross profit518.65M USD468.29M USD306.89M USD431.54M USD525.55M USD
Selling, general, and administrative169.58M USD152.08M USD136.08M USD127.7M USD135.77M USD
Operating expenses169.58M USD280.09M USD136.08M USD255.61M USD336.18M USD
Interest income———10.9M USD10M USD
Interest expense62.23M USD67.42M USD72.96M USD95.87M USD95.54M USD
Depreciation and amortization128.91M USD128.01M USD127.32M USD127.91M USD134.74M USD
Operating income349.07M USD188.2M USD170.81M USD175.93M USD189.37M USD
Net income116.5M USD68.87M USD67.59M USD122.32M USD−51.9M USD

Company facts updated Aug 24, 2026.

Analyst ratings

Third-party consensus; not a GoAI recommendation.

Analyst price target

Average target

$37.50

10.26% upside
Past 12 months12-month forecastHigh $40.00Average $37.50Low $35.00

Rating distribution

14 ratings
Strong buy00%
Buy1286%
Hold214%
Sell00%
Strong sell00%

CXW news

defenseworld.net

Share Buyback Plan Authorized by CoreCivic (NYSE:CXW)

CoreCivic (NYSE: CXW - Get Free Report) announced that its Board of Directors has approved a share buyback plan on Monday, August 10th, RTT News reports. The company plans to buyback $500.00 million in outstanding…

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marketbeat.com

CoreCivic Q2 Earnings Call Highlights

CoreCivic NYSE: CXW reported second-quarter 2026 results that exceeded average analyst estimates for adjusted earnings per share and adjusted EBITDA, while outlining a series of facility sales, debt repayments and…

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seekingalpha.com

CoreCivic, Inc. (CXW) Q2 2026 Earnings Call Transcript

CoreCivic, Inc. (CXW) Q2 2026 Earnings Call Transcript

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seekingalpha.com

Wall Street Lunch: Ban Talk Lifts Networking Names

The U.S. is reportedly drafting a ban on Chinese optical transceivers, driving rallies in networking stocks like LITE, COHR, and CIEN. CoreCivic (CXW) secured a five-year ICE contract for a 1,600-bed facility, expected…

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globenewswire.com

CoreCivic Announces New Contract Award At Prairie Correctional Facility

BRENTWOOD, Tenn., Aug. 04, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- CoreCivic, Inc. (NYSE: CXW) ("CoreCivic") announced today that it has been awarded a new contract with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement ("ICE") to utilize the…

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globenewswire.com

CoreCivic to Redeem 4.750% Senior Notes Due 2027

BRENTWOOD, Tenn., July 13, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- CoreCivic, Inc. (NYSE: CXW) (“CoreCivic”) announced today that it is delivering an irrevocable notice to the holders of all of CoreCivic's previously issued…

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Corporate actions

Annual dividends per share

Cash distributions grouped by calendar year; partial years are marked.

$1.72

2018 complete year-15.7% since 2014

Corporate action history

Dividend

Ex-dividend Mar 31, 2020

$0.44

Quarterly

Record Apr 1, 2020 · Payment Apr 15, 2020

Dividend

Ex-dividend Jan 3, 2020

$0.44

Quarterly

Record Jan 6, 2020 · Payment Jan 15, 2020

Dividend

Ex-dividend Sep 30, 2019

$0.44

Quarterly

Record Oct 1, 2019 · Payment Oct 15, 2019

Dividend

Ex-dividend Jun 28, 2019

$0.44

Quarterly

Record Jul 1, 2019 · Payment Jul 16, 2019

Dividend

Ex-dividend Mar 29, 2019

$0.44

Quarterly

Record Apr 1, 2019 · Payment Apr 15, 2019

Dividend

Ex-dividend Dec 31, 2018

$0.43

Quarterly

Record Jan 2, 2019 · Payment Jan 15, 2019

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