CoreCivic (CXW) Stock Overview
Owns and operates partnership correctional, detention, and residential reentry facilities in the United States. More details
| Snowflake Score | |
|---|---|
| Valuation | 5/6 |
| Future Growth | 2/6 |
| Past Performance | 5/6 |
| Financial Health | 3/6 |
| Dividends | 0/6 |
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Price History & Performance
| Historical stock prices | |
|---|---|
| Current Share Price | US$20.33 |
| 52 Week High | US$23.20 |
| 52 Week Low | US$15.74 |
| Beta | 0.68 |
| 1 Month Change | 2.06% |
| 3 Month Change | 8.77% |
| 1 Year Change | -6.05% |
| 3 Year Change | 129.46% |
| 5 Year Change | 150.06% |
| Change since IPO | -78.88% |
Recent News & Updates
Recent updates
Analysis Article • Jan 06
Are Investors Undervaluing CoreCivic, Inc. (NYSE:CXW) By 20%?
Key Insights Using the 2 Stage Free Cash Flow to Equity, CoreCivic fair value estimate is US$24.65 CoreCivic is...Seeking Alpha • Dec 31
CoreCivic: Market Participants Yet To Fully Price In The Company's Potential
Summary In Q3 '25, CoreCivic, Inc.'s revenue grew by 18.1% y/y to $580.4 million. Operating income margin slightly deteriorated to 9.34%, while net income expanded to 4.53%. Although ICE remains aggressive and has 68k people in detention, it still has not reached its target of 100k people. Therefore, expect strong demand and new contracts for CXW. CXW's debt, liquidity, and cash flow profile continue to improve, allowing the company to not only comfortably invest in attractive projects but also return more value to shareholders. Valuation analysis suggests that CXW is highly undervalued and offers a potential upside of more than 160%. Read the full article on Seeking AlphaAnalysis Article • Nov 09
CoreCivic, Inc. Just Missed EPS By 9.4%: Here's What Analysts Think Will Happen Next
Shareholders might have noticed that CoreCivic, Inc. ( NYSE:CXW ) filed its third-quarter result this time last week...
Narrative Update • Sep 16
Government Funding Will Activate Idle Detention Facilities
Despite anticipated sales and contract opportunities from increased immigration enforcement, analyst concerns over execution risks and profitability have led to a downward revision in CoreCivic’s consensus price target from $31.50 to $29.88. Analyst Commentary Anticipated passage of the "One Big Beautiful Bill Act" includes significant funding increases for immigration enforcement, likely driving greater demand for detention capacity and positively impacting CoreCivic’s business.Analysis Article • Sep 09
What Is CoreCivic, Inc.'s (NYSE:CXW) Share Price Doing?
CoreCivic, Inc. ( NYSE:CXW ), is not the largest company out there, but it saw significant share price movement during...Analysis Article • Jul 20
CoreCivic, Inc. (NYSE:CXW) Not Flying Under The Radar
CoreCivic, Inc.'s ( NYSE:CXW ) price-to-earnings (or "P/E") ratio of 26.9x might make it look like a sell right now...Analysis Article • Jul 04
CoreCivic (NYSE:CXW) Has A Somewhat Strained Balance Sheet
Howard Marks put it nicely when he said that, rather than worrying about share price volatility, 'The possibility of...Analysis Article • May 08
Shareholders Will Most Likely Find CoreCivic, Inc.'s (NYSE:CXW) CEO Compensation Acceptable
Key Insights CoreCivic to hold its Annual General Meeting on 15th of May CEO Damon Hininger's total compensation...Analysis Article • Apr 06
Some Shareholders Feeling Restless Over CoreCivic, Inc.'s (NYSE:CXW) P/E Ratio
When close to half the companies in the United States have price-to-earnings ratios (or "P/E's") below 16x, you may...Analysis Article • Mar 19
When Should You Buy CoreCivic, Inc. (NYSE:CXW)?
While CoreCivic, Inc. ( NYSE:CXW ) might not have the largest market cap around , it saw a decent share price growth of...Analysis Article • Mar 04
CoreCivic's (NYSE:CXW) Earnings Offer More Than Meets The Eye
CoreCivic, Inc.'s ( NYSE:CXW ) recent earnings report didn't offer any surprises, with the shares unchanged over the...Seeking Alpha • Feb 21
CoreCivic: Analysts Fear Is Unwarranted (Rating Upgrade)
Summary CoreCivic experienced significant volatility due to unwarranted Analysts fear and sector concerns, presenting a buying opportunity. Despite recent weak guidance for 2025, CoreCivic's management expressed optimism about future growth, particularly with ICE and the US Marshals Service. Q4 2024 results showed a decline in net income due to contract termination, but overall fiscal performance remained strong with $2 billion in revenue. Future demand for detention beds is expected to rise significantly, contingent on a new bill and budget from Congress, potentially benefiting CoreCivic. Read the full article on Seeking AlphaAnalysis Article • Feb 13
Results: CoreCivic, Inc. Beat Earnings Expectations And Analysts Now Have New Forecasts
The yearly results for CoreCivic, Inc. ( NYSE:CXW ) were released last week, making it a good time to revisit its...Seeking Alpha • Feb 05
CoreCivic: The Picture Has Changed, But The Rating Hasn't
Summary CoreCivic's stock surged 60.7% due to a favorable political climate, despite earlier setbacks from contract losses under the previous administration. The company's revenue and profitability have improved, driven by higher occupancy rates and lower variable expenses, making it near the low end of fair value. With significant contracts from ICE and USMS, CoreCivic stands to benefit from increased government investments in detention facilities under the current administration. While currently rated as a 'hold,' positive financial results or further political shifts could push CXW stock into 'buy' territory. Read the full article on Seeking AlphaAnalysis Article • Feb 02
CoreCivic (NYSE:CXW) Could Be At Risk Of Shrinking As A Company
Ignoring the stock price of a company, what are the underlying trends that tell us a business is past the growth phase...Analysis Article • Jan 05
Is CoreCivic (NYSE:CXW) Using Too Much Debt?
The external fund manager backed by Berkshire Hathaway's Charlie Munger, Li Lu, makes no bones about it when he says...Analysis Article • Dec 23
With EPS Growth And More, CoreCivic (NYSE:CXW) Makes An Interesting Case
Investors are often guided by the idea of discovering 'the next big thing', even if that means buying 'story stocks...Analysis Article • Dec 11
CoreCivic, Inc. (NYSE:CXW) Shares Could Be 35% Below Their Intrinsic Value Estimate
Key Insights CoreCivic's estimated fair value is US$34.01 based on 2 Stage Free Cash Flow to Equity CoreCivic is...Seeking Alpha • Nov 23
CoreCivic: Potential Policy Tailwinds, Not Enough To Move The Needle
Summary CXW's potential upside hinges on new US government policies, particularly increased funding for ICE, which could boost revenues despite the Private Prison EO. Current valuations reflect market optimism, but historical returns on capital are below market rates, indicating limited economic value on offer. Free cash flow has increased due to asset disposals, not operational success. Read the full article on Seeking AlphaAnalysis Article • Nov 07
CoreCivic, Inc.'s (NYSE:CXW) 38% Price Boost Is Out Of Tune With Earnings
CoreCivic, Inc. ( NYSE:CXW ) shareholders have had their patience rewarded with a 38% share price jump in the last...Analysis Article • Oct 29
Is Now An Opportune Moment To Examine CoreCivic, Inc. (NYSE:CXW)?
CoreCivic, Inc. ( NYSE:CXW ), might not be a large cap stock, but it saw a double-digit share price rise of over 10% in...Analysis Article • Sep 21
Getting In Cheap On CoreCivic, Inc. (NYSE:CXW) Is Unlikely
With a median price-to-earnings (or "P/E") ratio of close to 18x in the United States, you could be forgiven for...
New Narrative • Sep 13
Growing Government Partnerships And Operational Efficiency Clash With Analyst Pessimism And Policy Risks
Strong demand for CoreCivic's services from federal, state, and local governments indicates potential for future revenue increases.Analysis Article • Sep 05
Is There An Opportunity With CoreCivic, Inc.'s (NYSE:CXW) 42% Undervaluation?
Key Insights The projected fair value for CoreCivic is US$22.59 based on 2 Stage Free Cash Flow to Equity CoreCivic is...Seeking Alpha • Sep 03
CoreCivic: Political Uncertainty Leads To Ratings Downgrade
Summary CoreCivic's shares are downgraded to a hold due to political uncertainties and the upcoming election's potential impact on contracts and earnings. Despite political headwinds, CoreCivic grew revenue by $70M and net income by $1M in H1 2024. The Dilley contract termination significantly impacts earnings, and further ICE contract cancellations could impair future profitability. Elevated interest in leasing idle facilities could boost shares, but current political risks warrant a cautious hold rating. Read the full article on Seeking AlphaAnalysis Article • Aug 11
Earnings Beat: CoreCivic, Inc. Just Beat Analyst Forecasts, And Analysts Have Been Updating Their Models
Shareholders might have noticed that CoreCivic, Inc. ( NYSE:CXW ) filed its quarterly result this time last week. The...Analysis Article • Aug 09
Is CoreCivic (NYSE:CXW) A Risky Investment?
Warren Buffett famously said, 'Volatility is far from synonymous with risk.' When we think about how risky a company...Analysis Article • Jun 13
Some CoreCivic, Inc. (NYSE:CXW) Shareholders Look For Exit As Shares Take 25% Pounding
The CoreCivic, Inc. ( NYSE:CXW ) share price has fared very poorly over the last month, falling by a substantial 25...Seeking Alpha • Jun 11
CoreCivic's Plunge Does Not Constitute A Buying Opportunity
Summary CoreCivic, Inc. and Target Hospitality shares plummeted due to the US government ending the contract for detention of undocumented immigrants at a Texas facility. CoreCivic's revenue and profitability will be severely impacted, while Target Hospitality may see a smaller impact. This could create a buying opportunity for Target Hospitality, but investors in CoreCivic should approach the situation cautiously. Read the full article on Seeking AlphaAnalysis Article • May 22
Some May Be Optimistic About CoreCivic's (NYSE:CXW) Earnings
The market for CoreCivic, Inc.'s ( NYSE:CXW ) shares didn't move much after it posted weak earnings recently. We did...Shareholder Returns
| CXW | US Commercial Services | US Market | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7D | 0.9% | -2.7% | 2.2% |
| 1Y | -6.1% | -16.1% | 31.1% |
Return vs Industry: CXW exceeded the US Commercial Services industry which returned -16.1% over the past year.
Return vs Market: CXW underperformed the US Market which returned 31.1% over the past year.
Price Volatility
| CXW volatility | |
|---|---|
| CXW Average Weekly Movement | 6.8% |
| Commercial Services Industry Average Movement | 7.5% |
| Market Average Movement | 7.3% |
| 10% most volatile stocks in US Market | 16.1% |
| 10% least volatile stocks in US Market | 3.2% |
Stable Share Price: CXW has not had significant price volatility in the past 3 months compared to the US market.
Volatility Over Time: CXW's weekly volatility (7%) has been stable over the past year.
About the Company
| Founded | Employees | CEO | Website |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1983 | 13,651 | Patrick Swindle | www.corecivic.com |
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 recidivism crisis, and government real estate solutions.
CoreCivic, Inc. Fundamentals Summary
| CXW fundamental statistics | |
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| Market cap | US$2.01b |
| Earnings (TTM) | US$129.31m |
| Revenue (TTM) | US$2.34b |
15.5x
P/E Ratio0.9x
P/S RatioIs CXW overvalued?
See Fair Value and valuation analysisEarnings & Revenue
| CXW income statement (TTM) | |
|---|---|
| Revenue | US$2.34b |
| Cost of Revenue | US$1.79b |
| Gross Profit | US$551.77m |
| Other Expenses | US$422.47m |
| Earnings | US$129.31m |
Last Reported Earnings
Mar 31, 2026
Next Earnings Date
n/a
| Earnings per share (EPS) | 1.31 |
| Gross Margin | 23.61% |
| Net Profit Margin | 5.53% |
| Debt/Equity Ratio | 100.1% |
How did CXW perform over the long term?
See historical performance and comparisonCompany Analysis and Financial Data Status
| Data | Last Updated (UTC time) |
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| Company Analysis | 2026/05/11 12:43 |
| End of Day Share Price | 2026/05/08 00:00 |
| Earnings | 2026/03/31 |
| Annual Earnings | 2025/12/31 |
Data Sources
The data used in our company analysis is from S&P Global Market Intelligence LLC. The following data is used in our analysis model to generate this report. Data is normalised which can introduce a delay from the source being available.
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| Company Financials | 10 years |
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| Analyst Consensus Estimates | +3 years |
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| Market Prices | 30 years |
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| Ownership | 10 years |
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| Management | 10 years |
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| Key Developments | 10 years |
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* Example for US securities, for non-US equivalent regulatory forms and sources are used.
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Analyst Sources
CoreCivic, Inc. is covered by 12 analysts. 4 of those analysts submitted the estimates of revenue or earnings used as inputs to our report. Analysts submissions are updated throughout the day.
| Analyst | Institution |
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| Manav Patnaik | Barclays |
| William Sutherland | Benchmark Company |
| Michael Kodesch | Canaccord Genuity |