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CXWCoreCivic, Inc.
$32.28$3.2B
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CoreCivic, Inc.

CXW
NYSE · Specialty REITs
$32.28
At close - Sep 23, 4:00 PM EDT - USD
Market Cap$3.19B
P/E29.9x
52W High$36.55
Volume1.77M
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VCP Research Verdict2026Q2

Revenue Surge Masks Margin Compression and Policy Risk

CoreCivic is experiencing robust revenue growth, driven by higher ICE populations and rate increases, with Q2 2026 revenue up 27.3% YoY to $684.9M. However, NOI margin has compressed to 16.5% from 26.0% a year earlier, and the wide gap between FFO ($73.0M) and...

GrowthAccelerating
ProfitabilityModerate
ValuationReview
TechnicalsMixed
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MARKET ACTION

CXW price & volume

Price trend, volume and key moving averages

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Decision Checklist4 Core Signals

What matters now

The signals most likely to change the investment case.

01

Earnings momentum

9/12 Beats

EPS beat 9 of last 12 quarters

02

Valuation risk

+41% Peers

P/E is 41% above peer median

03

Market leadership

RS 93 · Leader

High momentum (Outperforming 93% of market)

04

Mixed Trend

Mixed

Price < 50DMA but > 200DMA

Next CatalystEstimated earnings · Nov 5

Market performance

Price History →

Trailing total returns as of 9/24/2026, which may include dividends or other distributions. Benchmark is S&P 500 (^GSPC).

YTD Return
CXW+69.72%
S&P 500 (^GSPC)+12.39%
1-Year Return
CXW+52.05%
S&P 500 (^GSPC)+15.77%
3-Year Return
CXW+201.96%
S&P 500 (^GSPC)+85.06%
5-Year Return
CXW+274.48%
S&P 500 (^GSPC)+77.24%
02

Test the fundamentals

Check whether operating performance supports the current valuation.

VALUATION & INTRINSIC VALUE

Valuation Scenarios

Valuation Analysis
Trailing P/E5Y High
29.9x
Forward P/EExpansion
2.0x
EV/EBITDA60th %ile
9.0x
FCF YieldCash Flow
1.7%

Valuation vs 5-Year History

Multiple Range
Metric
Current
5Y Median
Historical Range
Percentile
P/E
29.9x
24.6x
75th· Fair
EV/EBITDA
9.0x
8.6x
60th· Fair
Price/FCF
59.1x
12.3x
100th· High
Current Multiple
5Y Median (50th %ile)

Intrinsic Value Scenarios

DCF Projection
Bear$90.09+179.1%
Base (Fair)$120.93+243.3%
Bull$152.14+371.3%
$90.09 Bear$120.93 Base$152.14 Bull
Current Market Price: $32.28
Trades at a 73.3% discount to Base DCF ($120.93)
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Growth & profitability

Annual revenue & EPS trend
Revenue
$2.21B+12.7% YoY
Net income
$117M+69.2% YoY
Free cash flow
$54M-72.7% YoY
Operating margin
15.8%+6.2 pts YoY
ROIC (TTM)10.7%
Avg ROIC 5Y-
ROE (TTM)8%
Piotroski Score7 / 9
Financial Statements →
03

Monitor what changed

Recent results and news deserve attention only when they alter the forward view.

OPERATING RESULTS

Recent Earnings

Earnings History
EPS Beat Rate9/12 (75%)
Revenue Beat Rate12/12 (100%)
QuarterEPS (Act vs Est)Revenue (Act vs Est)
Q3 2026Latest
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
Q4 2025
Nov 5, 2025
$0.24-50.0%
vs $0.48
$580M+6.9%
vs $543M
Historical baseline: 12 quarters analyzedGAAP / Adjusted
MARKET COVERAGE

Latest News

5 Stories
Defense World·3d ago
CoreCivic (NYSE:CXW) vs. Montrose Environmental Group (NYSE:ONT) Head-To-Head Survey

Montrose Environmental Group (NYSE: ONT - Get Free Report) and CoreCivic (NYSE: CXW - Get Free Report) are both industrials companies, but which is the superior stock? We will contrast the two businesses based on the strength of their analyst recommendations, institutional ownership, earnings, valuation, profitability, risk and dividends. Analyst Ratings This is a summary of current

GuruFocus·Sep 3, 2026
Is CoreCivic Inc (CXW) Overvalued After 3.2% Rally? GF Value Says Overvalued

On September 03, 2026, CoreCivic Inc (CXW) shares rose 3.2% to $33.66, trading near its 52-week high of $34.86 and significantly above its low of $15.74. The cu

The Motley Fool·Aug 29, 2026
CoreCivic Exec Sells 29,000 Shares, Netting Nearly $1 Million

The transaction was valued at $981,378. The sale reduced the executive's direct ownership of common stock by 15%.

Defense World·Aug 27, 2026
CoreCivic, Inc. $CXW Shares Acquired by Algert Global LLC

Algert Global LLC grew its holdings in shares of CoreCivic, Inc. (NYSE: CXW) by 114.9% during the second quarter, according to its most recent Form 13F filing with the SEC. The firm owned 296,839 shares of the real estate investment trust's stock after purchasing an additional 158,730 shares during the period. Algert Global

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04

Compare before deciding

Benchmark CXW against direct peers instead of judging its metrics in isolation.

Peers Comparison

Key metrics vs top competitors for CoreCivic, Inc. (CXW)

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CompanyPriceMarket CapP/E RatioRev Growth (1Y)Net MarginROEDiv Yield
CXW logoCXWCoreCivic, Inc.Current
$32.28$3.19B29.8912.72%5.27%8.04%0%
GEO logoGEOThe GEO Group, Inc.
$30.62$4.09B16.828.58%10.31%19.33%—
ABM logoABMABM Industries Incorporated
$49.69$2.91B19.194.62%1.82%9.44%—
CTAS logoCTASCintas Corporation
$191.97$76.82B39.108.94%17.75%41.8%—
ENSG logoENSGThe Ensign Group, Inc.
$175.46$10.23B30.0418.72%6.9%16.51%—
ADUS logoADUSAddus HomeCare Corporation
$114.93$2.15B22.0623.21%7.13%9.57%—

Compare CXW vs Peers

CoreCivic, Inc. (CXW) vs competitors — business, growth, and fundamentals comparison against the closest industry rivals.

Closest Rival

vs GEO

Most directly comparable listed peer for CXW.

Scale Benchmark

vs CTAS

Larger-name benchmark to compare CXW against a more recognizable public peer.

Peer Set

Compare Top 5

vs GEO, ABM, CTAS, ENSG

05

Keep researching

Verify the primary filings, follow material updates, and answer the remaining questions.

CXW SEC Filings & Documents

CoreCivic, Inc. (CXW) SEC filings — annual & quarterly reports (10-K, 10-Q)

8-K Announcements

6
Material company update

Aug 10, 2026·SEC

Material company update

Aug 5, 2026·SEC

Material company update

Aug 5, 2026·SEC

10-K Annual Reports

3
FY 2026

Feb 20, 2026·SEC

FY 2025

Feb 21, 2025·SEC

FY 2024

Feb 20, 2024·SEC

10-Q Quarterly Reports

6
FY 2026

Aug 6, 2026·SEC

FY 2026

May 7, 2026·SEC

FY 2025

Nov 6, 2025·SEC

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CXW Frequently Asked Questions

CoreCivic, Inc. (CXW) stock FAQ — growth, dividends, profitability & financials explained

Growth & Financials
What is CoreCivic, Inc.'s revenue?

CoreCivic, Inc. (CXW) reported $2.48B in revenue for fiscal year 2025. This represents a 749% increase from $292.5M in 1996.

How fast is CoreCivic, Inc. growing?

CoreCivic, Inc. (CXW) grew revenue by 12.7% over the past year. This is steady growth.

Is CXW profitable?

Yes, CoreCivic, Inc. (CXW) is profitable, generating $127.9M in net income for fiscal year 2025 (5.3% net margin).

Dividend & Returns
Does CXW pay dividends?

CoreCivic, Inc. (CXW) does not currently pay a meaningful dividend. The company may be reinvesting profits for growth.

What is CXW's return on equity?

CoreCivic, Inc. (CXW) has a return on equity (ROE) of 8.0%. This is below average, suggesting room for improvement.

Industry Metrics
What is CoreCivic, Inc.'s FFO?

CoreCivic, Inc. (CXW) generated Funds From Operations (FFO) of $264.3M in the trailing twelve months. FFO is the primary profitability metric for REITs.

What if you invested $1,000 in CXW back in 1996?

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