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CoreCivic (CXW)
$31.35-0.30 (-0.95%)
Market ClosedLast close Jul 24
CoreCivic, Inc.
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The Narrative
CoreCivic, Inc. in the Industrials sector is trading at $31.35 with a market capitalization of $2.7B. Wall Street consensus targets $36.40 (5 analysts), implying a +16.1% move over the next 12 months. The stock is currently near its 52-week high of $32.69, remaining 50.0% above its 200-day moving average. On fundamentals, Piotroski 6/9 shows mixed financial quality. The Whystock Score of 95/100 reflects bullish alignment across trend, valuation and analyst targets.
Ecosystem Influences
Sell-side targets imply +16.1% upside over 12 months
Long-term trend bullish (price vs 200-day SMA)
Macro-economic sensitivity to interest rate and inflation shifts
Quarterly Financials
| Metric (USD) | Q1 2026 | Q4 2025 | Q3 2025 | Q2 2025 | Q1 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Revenue | $614.73M↑ | $603.95M↑ | $580.44M↑ | $538.16M↑ | $488.63M |
| Gross Profit | $147.01M↑ | $134.06M↑ | $130.88M↓ | $139.82M↑ | $113.89M |
| Operating Income | $70.00M↑ | $55.77M↑ | $52.20M↓ | $64.83M↑ | $47.36M |
| Net Income | $37.92M↑ | $26.54M↑ | $26.31M↓ | $38.54M↑ | $25.11M |
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Fundamentals
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 ...
Market Cap
Total dollar market value of a company's outstanding shares of stock (Price * Shares).
$2.74B
P/E Ratio
Priced for growth. Investors expect sustained double-digit expansion.
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Beta
High-beta play. Expect amplified moves vs. the broad market.
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Div Yield
Low to zero yield. Return is entirely dependent on price appreciation.
0.00%
ROE
Average efficiency. Growth may require heavy reinvestment.
9.27%
Volume
Today's trading volume
452,714
Recent News
Citizens to exit agreements with CoreCivic, GEO
Citizens called the end of its relationships with the ICE contractors “a business decision” that “does not reflect any change in our view regarding these companies' business models or operations.”
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Recently, CoreCivic sold two California detention facilities to the US federal government for nearly US$1.5 billion while retaining management under existing ICE contracts, and saw its index status reshaped with additions to the Russell 2000 Defensive and Value-Defensive indexes alongside removal from several growth benchmarks. This combination of asset sale and index reclassification highlights a shift in how the market views CoreCivic, emphasizing cash-generating, defense-oriented...
CoreCivic (CXW) Could Be 7% Undervalued Following Its $1.5b Facility Sale
Why the new CoreCivic deal matters for shareholders CoreCivic (CXW) has agreed to sell two California detention facilities to the US federal government for nearly $1.5b, while continuing to manage them under existing contracts with Immigration and Customs Enforcement. For investors, the transaction pairs a large upfront cash inflow with continued operating involvement, since CoreCivic will still run the facilities day to day. The structure highlights the company’s role as both an operator and...
Benchmark Raises its Price Target on CoreCivic (CXW)
CoreCivic, Inc. (NYSE:CXW) is one of the 10 Best Performing American Stocks in June 2026. On July 7, 2026, Benchmark raised the firm’s price target on CoreCivic, Inc. (NYSE:CXW) to $41 from $36 and kept a Buy rating on the shares. Benchmark cited CoreCivic’s sale of two California facilities to the U.S. Department of Homeland […]