CoreCivic, Inc. (CXW) Earnings History
Elite Compounder37 years of earnings data (1989–2025) · 5-year EPS CAGR exceeds 18% — top-tier earnings quality
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CoreCivic, Inc. (CXW) Earnings Overview
As of October 3, 2026, CoreCivic, Inc. (CXW) reported trailing twelve-month net income of $128M, reflecting +74.2% year-over-year growth. The company earned $1.23 per diluted share over the past four quarters, with a net profit margin of 5.3%.
Looking at the long-term picture, CXW's 5-year EPS compound annual growth rate (CAGR) stands at +19.1%, indicating exceptional earnings growth. The company achieved its highest annual net income of $301M in fiscal 2013.
CoreCivic, Inc. maintains positive profitability with a gross margin of 23.5%, operating margin of 15.8%, and net margin of 5.3%. The company continues to generate positive earnings from operations. View revenue history →
Compared to peers including GEO ($292M net income, 9.7% margin), ABM ($166M net income, 1.9% margin), CTAS ($2.06B net income, 17.8% margin), CXW has room to improve margins relative to the peer group. Compare CXW vs GEO →
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CXW Historical Earnings Data (1989–2025)
37 years| Fiscal Year | Net Income | YoY % | Operating Income | EPS (Diluted) | Net Margin | Op. Margin |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $117M | +69.2% | $349M | $1.08 | 5.3% | 15.8% |
| 2024 | $69M | +1.9% | $188M | $0.62 | 3.5% | 9.6% |
| 2023 | $68M | -44.7% | $171M | $0.59 | 3.6% | 9.0% |
| 2022 | $122M | +335.7% | $176M | $1.03 | 6.6% | 9.5% |
| 2021 | -$52M | -193.8% | $189M | $-0.43 | -2.8% | 10.2% |
| 2020 | $55M | -70.7% | $163M | $0.45 | 2.9% | 8.5% |
| 2019 | $189M | +18.6% | $282M | $1.59 | 9.5% | 14.2% |
| 2018 | $159M | -10.6% | $249M | $1.34 | 8.7% | 13.6% |
| 2017 | $178M | -19.0% | $260M | $1.50 | 10.1% | 14.7% |
| 2016 | $220M | -0.9% | $296M | $1.87 | 11.9% | 16.0% |
| 2015 | $222M | +13.8% | $281M | $1.88 | 12.4% | 15.6% |
| 2014 | $195M | -35.2% | $240M | $1.66 | 11.8% | 14.6% |
| 2013 | $301M | +91.9% | $251M | $2.70 | 17.8% | 14.8% |
| 2012 | $157M | -3.5% | $305M | $1.56 | 8.9% | 17.3% |
| 2011 | $163M | +3.4% | $332M | $1.54 | 9.4% | 19.1% |
| 2010 | $157M | +1.4% | $323M | $1.39 | 9.4% | 19.3% |
| 2009 | $155M | +2.7% | $314M | $1.32 | 9.3% | 18.8% |
| 2008 | $151M | +13.2% | $304M | $1.20 | 9.4% | 19.0% |
| 2007 | $133M | +26.7% | $266M | $1.06 | 9.0% | 18.0% |
| 2006 | $105M | +109.9% | $226M | $0.86 | 7.9% | 17.0% |
| 2005 | $50M | -19.8% | $177M | $0.41 | 4.2% | 14.8% |
| 2004 | $63M | -55.9% | $175M | $0.59 | 5.4% | 15.2% |
| 2003 | $142M | +1891.1% | $168M | $1.29 | 13.7% | 16.2% |
| 2002 | -$8M | -130.8% | $130M | $-0.08 | -0.8% | 13.5% |
| 2001 | $26M | +103.5% | $139M | $0.35 | 2.6% | 14.1% |
| 2000 | -$731M | -1268.5% | $14M | $-18.55 | -234.1% | 4.4% |
| 1999 | -$53M | -281.0% | $218M | $-1.55 | -18.7% | 76.1% |
| 1998 | $30M | -45.4% | $51M | $4.20 | 41.7% | 71.4% |
| 1997 | $54M | +74.8% | $83M | $1.79 | 11.7% | 17.9% |
| 1996 | $31M | +116.1% | $55M | $1.02 | 10.6% | 18.7% |
| 1995 | $14M | +98.6% | $28M | $0.47 | 6.9% | 13.3% |
| 1994 | $7M | +80.0% | $13M | $0.12 | 6.0% | 10.4% |
| 1993 | $4M | +60.0% | $8M | $0.11 | 4.0% | 8.2% |
| 1992 | $3M | +231.6% | $7M | $0.06 | 2.8% | 7.5% |
| 1991 | -$2M | -1050.0% | $2M | $-0.05 | -2.8% | 2.7% |
| 1990 | $200,000 | -87.5% | $2M | $0.01 | 0.4% | 3.1% |
| 1989 | $2M | - | $3M | $0.05 | 4.3% | 8.4% |
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CXW — Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers to the most common questions about buying CXW stock.
What is CXW earnings per share (EPS)?
CXW trailing twelve-month (TTM) diluted EPS is $1.23, reflecting +74.2% year-over-year growth. The 5-year EPS CAGR is +19.1%. Complete EPS history from 1989 to 2025 is available in the table on this page.
What is CoreCivic, Inc.'s net income?
CoreCivic, Inc. (CXW) trailing twelve-month net income is $128M as of 2025. Earnings grew +74.2% year-over-year. CoreCivic, Inc. has been profitable for 4 consecutive years.
Is CXW profitable?
Yes, CXW is profitable with a TTM net income of $128M and a net profit margin of +5.3%. CoreCivic, Inc. has generated profits for 4 consecutive years.
What is CXW's earnings growth rate?
CXW compound annual EPS growth rates (CAGR): 1-Year: +74.2%, 3-Year: +1.6%, 5-Year: +19.1%, 10-Year: -5.4%. These figures measure the annualised rate of diluted EPS growth over each period, based on data from 1989 to 2025.
What are CXW's profit margins?
CoreCivic, Inc. net profit margin is +5.3%, operating margin is +15.8%, and gross margin is +23.5%. Margins are within a typical range for the sector. Return on Equity is +8.0%.
Is CXW growing earnings?
Yes, CXW earnings are accelerating — EPS growth of +74.2% exceeds the 5-year CAGR of +19.1%. TTM net income reached $128M. Earnings momentum is strengthening.
What was CXW's best earnings year?
CoreCivic, Inc.'s highest annual net income on record is $301M, achieved in fiscal year 2013. Earnings history on this page spans 1989 to 2025 and includes all annual and quarterly figures.
What were CXW's earnings last quarter?
CXW's most recent reported quarter was Q2 2026. Net income was $37M with diluted EPS of $0.36. For a full breakdown of all quarters, see the quarterly earnings table on this page.