CoreCivic, Inc. (CXW)

NYSE: CXW · Real-Time Price · USD
21.12
-0.27 (-1.26%)
May 21, 2026, 4:00 PM EDT - Market closed
Market Cap2.09B -15.1%
Revenue (ttm)2.34B +19.9%
Net Income129.31M +53.1%
EPS1.23 +60.1%
Shares Out 98.89M
PE Ratio17.22
Forward PE13.01
Dividendn/a
Ex-Dividend Daten/a
Volume865,693
Open21.19
Previous Close21.39
Day's Range21.10 - 21.89
52-Week Range15.74 - 23.19
Beta0.68
AnalystsStrong Buy
Price Target29.80 (+41.1%)
Earnings DateMay 6, 2026

About CXW

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. Its correctional, detention, and residential reentry facilities offer... [Read more]

IPO Date Jul 15, 1997
Employees 13,651
Stock Exchange NYSE
Ticker Symbol CXW
Full Company Profile

Financial Performance

In 2025, CoreCivic's revenue was $2.21 billion, an increase of 12.72% compared to the previous year's $1.96 billion. Earnings were $116.50 million, an increase of 69.17%.

Financial Statements

Analyst Summary

According to 4 analysts, the average rating for CXW stock is "Strong Buy." The 12-month stock price target is $29.8, which is an increase of 41.10% from the latest price.

Price Target
$29.8
(41.10% upside)
Analyst Consensus: Strong Buy
Stock Forecasts

News

CoreCivic Transcript: AGM 2026

The meeting confirmed the election of all director nominees, ratified the independent auditor, and approved executive compensation. Stakeholder questions focused on human rights, facility investments, and transparency, with commitments to ongoing reporting and program expansion.

7 days ago - Transcripts

CoreCivic Q1 Earnings Call Highlights

CoreCivic NYSE: CXW reported stronger first-quarter 2026 results and raised its full-year outlook, citing higher demand from federal immigration authorities, the activation of previously idle faciliti...

12 days ago - MarketBeat

CoreCivic Earnings Call Transcript: Q1 2026

Q1 2026 delivered strong financial results, with adjusted EPS up 74% and adjusted EBITDA up 36% year-over-year, driven by higher ICE populations and new contracts. Guidance for 2026 was raised, reflecting the CSP acquisition and facility activations, despite a temporary ICE population dip.

14 days ago - Transcripts

CoreCivic Earnings release: Q1 2026

CoreCivic released its Q1 2026 earnings on May 7, 2026, summarizing the period's financial results.

14 days ago - Filings

CoreCivic Quarterly report: Q1 2026

CoreCivic has published its Q1 2026 quarterly earnings report on May 7, 2026.

14 days ago - Filings

CoreCivic Slides: Q1 2026

CoreCivic has posted slides in relation to its Q1 2026 quarterly earnings report, which was published on May 7, 2026.

14 days ago - Filings

CoreCivic reports Q1 adjusted EPS 40c, consensus 29c

Reports Q1 revenue $614.73M, consensus $608.17M. Patrick Swindle, CoreCivic’s (CXW) President and Chief Executive Officer, commented, “Our strong first quarter financial results were driven by the act...

15 days ago - TheFly

CoreCivic raises FY26 adjusted EPS view to $1.53-$1.63 from $1.49-$1.59

Consensus $1.61. Raises FY26 adjusted EBITDA view to $453.8M-$461.8M from $437M-$445M. The company said, “Our guidance has been updated to include the acquisition of CSP and activation of the Midwest…

15 days ago - TheFly

CoreCivic Reports First Quarter 2026 Financial Results

Strong Financial Performance Driven by Facility Activations  Announces Acquisition of Clinical Solutions Pharmacy Increases 2026 Full Year Guidance BRENTWOOD, Tenn., May 06, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- C...

15 days ago - GlobeNewsWire

CoreCivic Announces 2026 First Quarter Earnings Release and Conference Call Dates

BRENTWOOD, Tenn., April 01, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- CoreCivic, Inc. (NYSE: CXW) ("CoreCivic") announced today that it will release its 2026 first quarter financial results after the market closes on ...

7 weeks ago - GlobeNewsWire

CoreCivic Proxy statement: Proxy filing

CoreCivic filed a proxy statement on March 31, 2026, providing details for shareholder voting and corporate governance matters.

7 weeks ago - Filings

CoreCivic Proxy statement: Proxy filing

CoreCivic filed a proxy statement on March 31, 2026, providing details for shareholder voting and corporate governance matters.

7 weeks ago - Filings

CoreCivic initiated with a Buy at Benchmark

Benchmark initiated coverage of CoreCivic (CXW) with a Buy rating and $28 price target

2 months ago - TheFly

CoreCivic initiated with a Buy at Benchmark on multi-year growth opportunity

As previously reported, Benchmark initiated coverage of CoreCivic (CXW) with a Buy rating and $28 price target As the largest non-government owner of correctional and detention facilities in the U.S.

2 months ago - TheFly

CoreCivic receives approval for SUP at Midwest Regional Reception Center

CoreCivic (CXW) has received approval for a Special Use Permit at the Company’s 1,033-bed Midwest Regional Reception Center in Leavenworth, Kansas. The company said, “The facility has been undergoing ...

2 months ago - TheFly

CoreCivic Announces Reopening Of Midwest Regional Reception Center

BRENTWOOD, Tenn., March 11, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- CoreCivic, Inc. (NYSE: CXW) ("CoreCivic") announced today that it has received approval for a Special Use Permit (SUP) at the Company's 1,033-bed M...

2 months ago - GlobeNewsWire

CoreCivic management to meet with Northland

Meetings to be held in Milwaukee on February 24 and in Chicago on February 25 hosted by Northland.

3 months ago - TheFly

CoreCivic Earnings Call Transcript: Q4 2025

Q4 2025 saw strong financial and operational growth, with revenue from federal partners up 49% year-over-year and ICE revenue more than doubling. 2026 guidance projects record EBITDA and continued share repurchases, with significant capacity available for future demand.

3 months ago - Transcripts

CoreCivic Annual report: Q4 2025

CoreCivic has published its Q4 2025 annual report on February 12, 2026.

3 months ago - Filings

CoreCivic Earnings release: Q4 2025

CoreCivic released its Q4 2025 earnings on February 12, 2026, summarizing the period's financial results.

3 months ago - Filings

CoreCivic Says ICE Crackdown is Boosting Sales

Management revenue from ICE, which is the Brentwood, Tenn., company's biggest government partner, more than doubled year over year.

3 months ago - WSJ

CoreCivic reports Q4 normalized FFO 52c, consensus 43c

Reports Q4 revenue $603.95M, consensus $587.25M.

3 months ago - TheFly

CoreCivic sees FY26 FFO $2.54-$2.64, consensus $2.45

16:21 EST CoreCivic (CXW) sees FY26 FFO $2.54-$2.64, consensus $2.45

3 months ago - TheFly

CoreCivic Reports Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2025 Financial Results

Facility Activations and Higher Occupancy Drive Strong Financial Performance  Establishes 2026 Full Year Guidance

3 months ago - GlobeNewsWire

CoreCivic up 1% as traders circulate Sam.gov contract posting

Shares of CoreCivic (CXW) are up 25c, or 1%, to $20.23 in morning trading as traders circulate a Sam.gov posting related to a Naval Supply Systems Command Worldwide Expeditionary Multiple…

4 months ago - TheFly