CXW
BULLISH
$20.51
Live
CoreCivic, Inc. · NYSE
Target $29.8
(+45.3%)
$15.74
52W Range
$23.54
At a glance
Key valuation, profitability, growth, and risk metrics.
Updated Apr 26, 2026
Market cap
$2.03B
P/E
18.99
ROE
8.0%
Profit margin
5.3%
Debt/Equity
0.96
Dividend yield
N/A
AI Analysis
AI-powered fundamental assessment
Confidence
75%
CXW presents a stable financial profile with a Piotroski F-Score of 4/9 and a valuation that sits comfortably between its Graham Number ($18.47) and Intrinsic Value ($31.86). The company is exhibiting aggressive growth, with YoY earnings growth of 42.4% and a highly attractive forward P/E of 9.93. While technical trends and insider sentiment are currently bearish, the strong earnings beat track record and analyst consensus suggest significant upside potential. The overall profile is that of a growth-oriented value play within a specialized industrial niche.
Key Strengths
Strong earnings growth (YoY +42.4%) and revenue growth (YoY +26%)
Attractive forward valuation with a Forward P/E of 9.93 and PEG of 1.06
Consistent history of earnings beats, particularly in the last 24 months
Healthy liquidity with a Current Ratio of 1.66 and Quick Ratio of 1.48
Strong analyst conviction with a 'strong_buy' recommendation and $29.80 target
Key Risks
Bearish insider sentiment with recent officer sales
Technical trend is currently 0/100, indicating strong short-term bearish momentum
Piotroski F-Score of 4/9 indicates only stable, not strong, financial health
High sensitivity to political and regulatory changes inherent in the security/prison industry
Lack of dividend yield provides no floor for income-seeking investors
AI Fair Value Estimate
Based on comprehensive analysis
$25.15
+22.6% above current price
Performance Snowflake
Multi-dimensional analysis across 5 key categories
Overall
60
Moderate
78
88
82
50
0
AI Verdict
Growth-Value Hybrid
Key drivers: Earnings acceleration, Low forward P/E, Strong analyst targets
Confidence
80%
Value
78/100
Ref P/E 18.99, Forward P/E 9.93, Graham Number $18.47
Positives
- Trading near Graham Number
- Low Forward P/E
- PEG ratio near 1.0
Watchpoints
- P/B ratio slightly elevated at 1.46
Future
88/100
Ref Revenue Growth 26%, Earnings Growth 42.4%
Positives
- High YoY Revenue and Earnings growth
- Strong Q/Q momentum
- Consistent EPS surprises
Watchpoints
- Industry volatility
Past
82/100
Ref Historical price performance and EPS track record
Positives
- 5Y Change of +151.7%
- Long-term earnings progression
Watchpoints
- 1Y return is slightly negative (-6.3%)
Health
50/100
Ref Piotroski F-Score 4/9, Debt/Equity 0.96
Positives
- Debt/Equity under 1.0
- Strong current ratio
Watchpoints
- Piotroski F-Score is only 4/9
- Altman Z-Score unavailable
Dividend
0/100
Ref Dividend Yield N/A
Positives
No standout positives identified.
Watchpoints
- No dividend paid
- 0% payout ratio
Stock Price & Analyst Targets
Real-time price movements and analyst price targets
Current Price
$20.51
Analyst Target
$29.8
Upside/Downside
+45.3%
Multi-Horizon Performance vs Peers
Price momentum across 5Y → 1W horizons for CXW and closest competitors.
Updated 2026-04-24
| Company | 5Y | 3Y | 1Y | 6M | 1M | 1W |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
CXW
CoreCivic, Inc.
Primary
|
+151.7% | +140.7% | -6.3% | +9.2% | +2.6% | +0.3% |
|
HURN
Huron Consulting Group Inc.
Peer
|
+121.3% | +49.8% | -15.6% | -16.9% | -10.7% | -7.5% |
|
CMRE
Costamare Inc.
Peer
|
+97.0% | +99.1% | +83.3% | +45.4% | -2.6% | -4.9% |
|
ECO
Okeanis Eco Tankers Corp.
Peer
|
+165.1% | +165.1% | +143.6% | +68.2% | +9.6% | +2.9% |
|
CTOS
Custom Truck One Source, Inc.
Peer
|
-10.2% | +39.6% | +105.2% | +32.2% | +32.6% | +14.8% |
CXW
CoreCivic, Inc.
Primary
5Y
+151.7%
3Y
+140.7%
1Y
-6.3%
6M
+9.2%
1M
+2.6%
1W
+0.3%
HUR
Huron Consulting Group Inc.
Peer
5Y
+121.3%
3Y
+49.8%
1Y
-15.6%
6M
-16.9%
1M
-10.7%
1W
-7.5%
CMR
Costamare Inc.
Peer
5Y
+97.0%
3Y
+99.1%
1Y
+83.3%
6M
+45.4%
1M
-2.6%
1W
-4.9%
ECO
Okeanis Eco Tankers Corp.
Peer
5Y
+165.1%
3Y
+165.1%
1Y
+143.6%
6M
+68.2%
1M
+9.6%
1W
+2.9%
CTO
Custom Truck One Source, Inc.
Peer
5Y
-10.2%
3Y
+39.6%
1Y
+105.2%
6M
+32.2%
1M
+32.6%
1W
+14.8%
Positive values indicate cumulative gains over the specified period. Comparables pulled from the same sector to highlight whether momentum is stock-specific or industry-wide.
Historical Performance Trends
Long-term financial metrics and growth patterns
Revenue & Net Income
Profit & Operating Margins
Return on Equity (ROE)
Quarterly Revenue Growth
Historical data shows last 12 quarters (3 years)
Valuation Metrics
Key valuation ratios and pricing indicators
P/E Ratio
18.99
Forward P/E
9.93
PEG Ratio
1.06
P/B Ratio
1.46
P/S Ratio
0.92
EV/Revenue
1.47
EV/EBITDA
9.28
Market Cap
$2.03B
Profitability
Profit margins and return metrics
Profit Margin
5.27%
Operating Margin
9.22%
Gross Margin
23.46%
ROE
8.04%
ROA
4.49%
Growth
Revenue and earnings growth rates
Revenue Growth
+26.0%
Earnings Growth
+42.4%
Q/Q Revenue Growth
+26.01%
Q/Q Earnings Growth
+37.7%
Financial Health
Balance sheet strength and liquidity metrics
Debt/Equity
0.96
Moderate
Current Ratio
1.66
Good
Quick Ratio
1.48
Good
Cash/Share
$1.0
Financial Statement Flow
Interactive flow visualization showing how money moves through the company Q4 2025
Revenue
$0.6B
Gross Margin
22.2%
Op. Margin
9.2%
Net Margin
4.4%
Total Assets
$3.3B
Liabilities
$1.9B
Equity
$1.4B
Debt/Equity
1.32x
Operating CF
$-0.0B
CapEx
$-0.0B
Free Cash Flow
$-0.0B
FCF Yield
11143%
Quarterly Earnings History
EPS performance vs analyst estimates
2026-05-06
$N/A
2026-02-11
$0.27
+30.6% surprise
2025-11-05
$0.24
-7.7% surprise
2025-08-06
$0.36
+73.1% surprise
Industrials Sector Comparison
Comparing CXW against 418 companies in the Industrials sector
(33 bullish, 147 neutral, 238 bearish)
P/E Ratio
18.99
This Stock
vs
80.08
Sector Avg
-76.3%
(Discount)
Return on Equity (ROE)
8.04%
This Stock
vs
-22.62%
Sector Avg
-135.5%
(Below Avg)
Profit Margin
5.27%
This Stock
vs
6.48%
Sector Avg
-18.7%
(Weaker)
Debt to Equity
0.96
This Stock
vs
2.75
Sector Avg
-65.1%
(Less Debt)
Revenue Growth
26.0%
This Stock
vs
78.58%
Sector Avg
-66.9%
(Slower)
Current Ratio
1.66
This Stock
vs
3.18
Sector Avg
-47.8%
(Weaker)
Similar Companies
Peer comparison within the same industry
| Company | AI Rating | Market Cap | P/E | ROE | Profit Margin | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
CXW
CoreCivic, Inc.
|
BULLISH | $2.03B | 18.99 | 8.0% | 5.3% | $20.51 | |
|
HURN
Huron Consulting Group Inc.
|
BEARISH | $2.0B | 20.65 | 19.3% | 6.3% | $120.58 | Compare |
|
CMRE
Costamare Inc.
|
NEUTRAL | $1.99B | 5.34 | 16.8% | 41.5% | $16.5 | Compare |
|
ECO
Okeanis Eco Tankers Corp.
|
BULLISH | $2.07B | 14.09 | -% | -8.6% | $53.11 | Compare |
|
CTOS
Custom Truck One Source, Inc.
|
BEARISH | $1.98B | - | -3.7% | -1.6% | $8.74 | Compare |
CXW
CoreCivic, Inc.
BULLISH
Mkt Cap
$2.0B
P/E
19.0
ROE
8.0%
Price
$20.51
Recent Insider Trading
Insider buy and sell transactions from the last 6 months
| Date | Insider | Position | Transaction | Shares | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-04-01 | CARTER COLE G | Officer | Sale | 12,500 | $236,750 |
| 2026-03-02 | CARTER COLE G | Officer | Sale | 12,500 | $220,250 |
| 2026-02-20 | CARTER COLE G | Officer | Stock Award | 59,846 | - |
| 2026-02-20 | SWENSON DAREN | Officer | Stock Award | 16,164 | - |
| 2026-02-20 | GARFINKLE DAVID M | Chief Financial Officer | Stock Award | 62,781 | - |
| 2026-02-20 | HININGER DAMON T | Chief Executive Officer | Stock Award | 256,800 | - |
| 2026-02-20 | GRANDE ANTHONY L. | Officer | Stock Award | 62,781 | - |
| 2026-02-20 | MAYBERRY LUCIBETH N | Chief Technology Officer | Stock Award | 61,450 | - |
| 2026-02-20 | SWINDLE PATRICK D | Chief Executive Officer | Stock Award | 60,583 | - |
| 2026-02-18 | HERNANDEZ-BLADES CATHERINE | Director | Stock Award | 8,351 | - |
| 2026-02-18 | STACEY TANK | Director | Stock Award | 8,351 | - |
| 2026-02-18 | MARSHALL THURGOODJR | Director | Stock Award | 8,351 | - |
| 2026-02-18 | TRAN NINA A | Director | Stock Award | 8,351 | - |
| 2026-02-18 | EMKES MARK A | Director | Stock Award | 8,351 | - |
| 2026-02-18 | MURPHY DEVIN IGNATIUS | Director | Stock Award | 8,351 | - |
CARTER COLE G
Officer
2026-04-01
12,500 shares
·
$236,750
CARTER COLE G
Officer
2026-03-02
12,500 shares
·
$220,250
CARTER COLE G
Officer
2026-02-20
59,846 shares
SWENSON DAREN
Officer
2026-02-20
16,164 shares
GARFINKLE DAVID M
Chief Financial Officer
2026-02-20
62,781 shares
HININGER DAMON T
Chief Executive Officer
2026-02-20
256,800 shares
GRANDE ANTHONY L.
Officer
2026-02-20
62,781 shares
MAYBERRY LUCIBETH N
Chief Technology Officer
2026-02-20
61,450 shares
SWINDLE PATRICK D
Chief Executive Officer
2026-02-20
60,583 shares
HERNANDEZ-BLADES CATHERINE
Director
2026-02-18
8,351 shares
STACEY TANK
Director
2026-02-18
8,351 shares
MARSHALL THURGOODJR
Director
2026-02-18
8,351 shares
TRAN NINA A
Director
2026-02-18
8,351 shares
EMKES MARK A
Director
2026-02-18
8,351 shares
MURPHY DEVIN IGNATIUS
Director
2026-02-18
8,351 shares
Insider transactions can signal confidence or concerns about company prospects
Wall Street Analysts
Professional analyst ratings and price targets
Consensus
STRONG_BUY
5 analysts
Benchmark
2026-03-24
Buy
Jones Trading
2026-02-13
Buy
Buy
Jones Trading
2025-11-07
Buy
Buy
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