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CoreCivic Inc (CXW)
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Upturn Advisory Summary
12/01/2025: CXW (1-star) is currently NOT-A-BUY. Pass it for now.
Upturn Star Rating
Not Recommended Performance
These Stocks/ETFs, based on Upturn Advisory, consistently fall short of market performance, signaling caution before investing.
Number of Analysts
4 Analysts rated it
Very few follow this stock; limited insights, higher-risk early investing.
1 Year Target Price $29.88
1 Year Target Price $29.88
| 4 | Strong Buy |
| 0 | Buy |
| 0 | Hold |
| 0 | Sell |
| 0 | Strong Sell |
Analysis of Past Performance
Type Stock | Historic Profit 21.89% | Avg. Invested days 52 | Today’s Advisory PASS |
Upturn Star Rating | Upturn Advisory Performance  2.0 | Stock Returns Performance  3.0 |
| Profits based on simulation | Last Close 12/01/2025 |
Key Highlights
Company Size Small-Cap Stock | Market Capitalization 1.93B USD | Price to earnings Ratio 18.05 | 1Y Target Price 29.88 |
Price to earnings Ratio 18.05 | 1Y Target Price 29.88 | ||
Volume (30-day avg) 4 | Beta 0.67 | 52 Weeks Range 15.95 - 23.85 | Updated Date 11/30/2025 |
52 Weeks Range 15.95 - 23.85 | Updated Date 11/30/2025 | ||
Dividends yield (FY) - | Basic EPS (TTM) 1 |
Analyzing Revenue: Products, Geography and Growth
Revenue by Products
Product revenue - Year on Year
Earnings Date
Report Date 2025-11-05 | When After Market | Estimate 0.26 | Actual 0.24 |
Profitability
Profit Margin 5.24% | Operating Margin (TTM) 8.99% |
Management Effectiveness
Return on Assets (TTM) 4.2% | Return on Equity (TTM) 7.41% |
Valuation
Trailing PE 18.05 | Forward PE 24.39 | Enterprise Value 2874313022 | Price to Sales(TTM) 0.93 |
Enterprise Value 2874313022 | Price to Sales(TTM) 0.93 | ||
Enterprise Value to Revenue 1.38 | Enterprise Value to EBITDA 8.63 | Shares Outstanding 104584655 | Shares Floating 95685547 |
Shares Outstanding 104584655 | Shares Floating 95685547 | ||
Percent Insiders 2.07 | Percent Institutions 91.37 |
Upturn AI SWOT
CoreCivic Inc
Company Overview
History and Background
CoreCivic, Inc. (formerly Corrections Corporation of America) was founded in 1983. It pioneered the private prison industry in the United States. Initially focused on detention facilities, it has expanded into residential re-entry centers and community corrections. It changed its name to CoreCivic in 2016.
Core Business Areas
- Safety: Provides correctional, detention, and residential reentry services for governmental agencies. This includes managing prisons, detention centers, and community corrections facilities.
- CoreCivic Properties: Leases real estate to government agencies, primarily for use as correctional and detention facilities.
Leadership and Structure
Damon T. Hininger is the Chief Executive Officer. The organizational structure involves a board of directors, executive leadership team, and operational divisions for each business segment.
Top Products and Market Share
Key Offerings
- Correctional Facilities Management: Management of prisons and correctional facilities for government agencies. Competitors include The GEO Group (GEO) and Management & Training Corporation (MTC). Market share data for specific contracts fluctuate as they are awarded. Difficult to pinpoint exact revenue/market share for each facility, dependent on Government contracts.
- Detention Facilities Management: Operation of detention centers for Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and other agencies. Competitors include The GEO Group (GEO) and LaSalle Corrections. Market share data for specific contracts fluctuate as they are awarded. Difficult to pinpoint exact revenue/market share for each facility, dependent on Government contracts.
- Residential Reentry Centers: Provides housing and rehabilitative services for inmates transitioning back into society. Competition comes from smaller, regional providers and non-profit organizations. Market share data for specific contracts fluctuate as they are awarded. Difficult to pinpoint exact revenue/market share for each facility, dependent on Government contracts.
Market Dynamics
Industry Overview
The correctional and detention services industry is affected by factors such as crime rates, immigration policies, and government budgets. There is increasing political and social scrutiny on private prison operators.
Positioning
CoreCivic is one of the largest private correctional companies in the US. Its competitive advantages include experience, established relationships with government agencies, and infrastructure.
Total Addressable Market (TAM)
The total addressable market is estimated to be in the billions of dollars annually, encompassing government spending on corrections, detention, and reentry services. CoreCivic holds a significant portion but is subject to policy changes impacting private prison contracts.
Upturn SWOT Analysis
Strengths
- Established relationships with government agencies
- Extensive infrastructure and operational experience
- Diversified service offerings (corrections, detention, reentry)
- Real Estate Assets
Weaknesses
- Reliance on government contracts
- Negative public perception and social stigma
- Exposure to legal and regulatory risks
- High debt levels
Opportunities
- Expansion of reentry programs and services
- Potential for international growth
- Partnerships with technology companies to improve operational efficiency
- Increase in government outsourcing
Threats
- Changes in government policies and priorities
- Decreasing crime rates
- Increased competition from other private operators and government-run facilities
- Social and political pressure to reduce or eliminate private prisons
Competitors and Market Share
Key Competitors
- GEO
- CXW
Competitive Landscape
CoreCivic is larger and has more diverse assets than many of its smaller competitors. However, it faces intense political scrutiny and pressure that smaller companies may avoid. GEO is CoreCivic's closest competitor in scale and scope.
Growth Trajectory and Initiatives
Historical Growth: Requires pulling live data from financial sources to complete. (Discuss CoreCivic Inc's growth trends over the past years.)
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Recent Initiatives: Focus on real estate and government leasing. Diversifying revenue streams beyond direct facility management.
Summary
CoreCivic is a significant player in the private corrections industry, leveraging established relationships with government entities. Its future hinges on navigating evolving policies and public perception. Real estate strategies and expansion into reentry services could drive growth, while the ongoing political and social scrutiny present considerable risks. The company's financial performance is tied to its ability to secure and maintain government contracts.
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Sources and Disclaimers
Data Sources:
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- Industry Reports
- Analyst Estimates
Disclaimers:
The information provided is for informational purposes only and does not constitute financial advice. Market share data are estimates and may vary. Financial data requires live pulling from financial sources to complete with latest information.
AI Summarization is directionally correct and might not be accurate.
Summarized information shown could be a few years old and not current.
Fundamental Rating based on AI could be based on old data.
AI-generated summaries may have inaccuracies (hallucinations). Please verify the information before taking action.
About CoreCivic Inc
Exchange NYSE | Headquaters Brentwood, TN, United States | ||
IPO Launch date 1997-07-15 | CEO & Director Mr. Damon T. Hininger | ||
Sector Industrials | Industry Security & Protection Services | Full time employees 11649 | Website https://www.corecivic.com |
Full time employees 11649 | Website https://www.corecivic.com | ||
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 rehabilitation and educational programs, including basic education, faith-based services, life skills and employment training, and substance abuse treatment; food services; and work and recreational programs as well as health care services, including medical, dental, and mental health services. CoreCivic, Inc. was founded in 1983 and is based in Brentwood, Tennessee.
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