CoreCivic NYSE: CXW raised its full-year 2026 earnings outlook after higher federal detention populations and newly activated facilities helped drive a 33% increase in third-quarter adjusted EBITDA.

CoreCivic's revenue climbed from $488.6M in 2025Q1 to $744.1M in 2026Q3, a sustained expansion that management largely attributes to ICE facility utilization, suggesting growth momentum tied to newly activated capacity.
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| Quarter | EPS (Act vs Est) | Revenue (Act vs Est) |
|---|---|---|
Q4 2026Latest Nov 4, 2026 | $0.49-96.8% vs $15.14 | $744M+6.7% vs $698M |
Q3 2026 Aug 5, 2026 | $0.37+7.6% vs $0.34 | $685M+10.7% vs $619M |
Q2 2026 May 6, 2026 | $0.38+28.8% vs $0.29 | $615M+1.7% vs $604M |
Q1 2026 Feb 11, 2026 | $0.26-39.5% vs $0.43 | $604M+4.5% vs $578M |
CoreCivic NYSE: CXW raised its full-year 2026 earnings outlook after higher federal detention populations and newly activated facilities helped drive a 33% increase in third-quarter adjusted EBITDA.

CoreCivic, Inc. ( CXW ) Q3 2026 Earnings Call November 5, 2026 11:00 AM EST Company Participants Jeb Bachmann - Managing Director of Investor Relations Lucibeth Mayberry - President, CEO & Director David Garfinkle - Executive VP & CFO Conference Call Participants Gregory Gibas - Northland Capital Markets, Research Division Joseph Gomes - NOBLE Capital Markets, Inc., Research Division Marla Marin - Zacks Investment Research, Inc. Presentation Operator Good day, and thank you for standing by. Welcome to CoreCivic's Third Quarter 2026 Earnings Conference Call.
Strong Financial Performance Propelled by Facility Sales And Occupancy Gains $500 Million Accelerated Share Repurchase Agreement amplifies Per Share Growth Board of Directors Expands Share Repurchase Authorization By An Additional $500 Million
Counterpoint Mutual Funds LLC reduced its stake in CoreCivic, Inc. (NYSE: CXW) by 96.6% during the undefined quarter, according to its most recent Form 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The institutional investor owned 8,904 shares of the real estate investment trust's stock after selling 253,873 shares during the quarter. Counterpoint
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| Company | Price | Market Cap | P/E Ratio | Rev Growth (1Y) | Net Margin | ROE | Div Yield |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $28.67 | $2.84B | 1.84 | 12.72% | 54.6% | 88.73% | 0% | |
| $27.80 | $3.71B | 22.00 | 8.58% | 5.74% | 10.97% | — | |
| $52.90 | $3.1B | 18.85 | 4.62% | 1.82% | 9.44% | 1.98% | |
| $222.36 | $88.98B | 43.63 | 8.94% | 17.82% | 42.08% | 0.78% | |
| $181.08 | $10.55B | 26.91 | 18.72% | 7.03% | 16.61% | 0.14% | |
| $124.31 | $2.32B | 20.79 | 23.21% | 7.39% | 9.81% | — |
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CoreCivic, Inc. (CXW) stock FAQ — growth, dividends, profitability & financials explained
CoreCivic, Inc. (CXW) reported $2.65B in revenue over the trailing twelve months. Revenue was $2.21B in fiscal year 2025. That is 656% more than the $292.5M of fiscal year 1996.
CoreCivic, Inc. (CXW) grew revenue by 26.9% over the trailing twelve months, compared with the twelve months before.
Yes. CoreCivic, Inc. (CXW) earned $1.45B in net income over the trailing twelve months (a 54.6% net margin).
CoreCivic, Inc. (CXW) does not currently pay a meaningful dividend.
CoreCivic, Inc. (CXW) had a return on equity (ROE) of 88.7% over the trailing twelve months. That is well above the market's typical 10-15%.
CoreCivic, Inc. (CXW) generated Funds From Operations (FFO) of $1.58B in the trailing twelve months. FFO is the primary profitability metric for REITs.