Q1 Earnings Estimate for CoreCivic Issued By Zacks Research

CoreCivic, Inc. (NYSE:CXW) – Zacks Research issued their Q1 2026 earnings per share (EPS) estimates for shares of CoreCivic in a research note issued on Tuesday, February 17th. Zacks Research analyst M. Marin expects that the real estate investment trust will post earnings per share of $0.56 for the quarter. The consensus estimate for CoreCivic’s current full-year earnings is $1.50 per share. Zacks Research also issued estimates for CoreCivic’s Q2 2026 earnings at $0.63 EPS, Q3 2026 earnings at $0.67 EPS, Q4 2026 earnings at $0.68 EPS and FY2026 earnings at $2.54 EPS.

CoreCivic (NYSE:CXW) last released its earnings results on Wednesday, February 11th. The real estate investment trust reported $0.27 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, missing the consensus estimate of $0.43 by ($0.16). The company had revenue of $603.95 million for the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $585.12 million. CoreCivic had a return on equity of 8.17% and a net margin of 5.27%.The business’s revenue was up 26.0% on a year-over-year basis. During the same quarter in the previous year, the company posted $0.39 EPS.

Other analysts have also recently issued research reports about the stock. JonesTrading reiterated a “buy” rating and issued a $30.00 price target on shares of CoreCivic in a research note on Friday, February 13th. Wall Street Zen raised shares of CoreCivic from a “hold” rating to a “buy” rating in a report on Saturday, February 14th. Two equities research analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating and one has given a Hold rating to the company. Based on data from MarketBeat, CoreCivic presently has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus price target of $34.00.

CoreCivic Price Performance

NYSE:CXW opened at $16.73 on Thursday. The stock has a market capitalization of $1.75 billion, a PE ratio of 15.49 and a beta of 0.71. CoreCivic has a 1-year low of $15.95 and a 1-year high of $23.54. The firm has a fifty day simple moving average of $19.12 and a 200 day simple moving average of $19.17. The company has a current ratio of 1.66, a quick ratio of 1.41 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.86.

Institutional Inflows and Outflows

Several large investors have recently bought and sold shares of CXW. Advisors Asset Management Inc. acquired a new stake in CoreCivic during the second quarter worth approximately $25,000. NBC Securities Inc. increased its stake in shares of CoreCivic by 533.9% during the fourth quarter. NBC Securities Inc. now owns 1,458 shares of the real estate investment trust’s stock worth $28,000 after purchasing an additional 1,228 shares during the period. Covestor Ltd lifted its holdings in CoreCivic by 31,516.7% during the 3rd quarter. Covestor Ltd now owns 1,897 shares of the real estate investment trust’s stock worth $39,000 after purchasing an additional 1,891 shares during the last quarter. CWM LLC lifted its holdings in CoreCivic by 80.1% during the 2nd quarter. CWM LLC now owns 2,186 shares of the real estate investment trust’s stock worth $46,000 after purchasing an additional 972 shares during the last quarter. Finally, Smartleaf Asset Management LLC boosted its stake in CoreCivic by 33.0% in the 2nd quarter. Smartleaf Asset Management LLC now owns 2,829 shares of the real estate investment trust’s stock valued at $59,000 after purchasing an additional 702 shares during the period. 85.13% of the stock is owned by institutional investors.

CoreCivic declared that its Board of Directors has approved a share repurchase plan on Monday, November 10th that permits the company to repurchase $200.00 million in outstanding shares. This repurchase authorization permits the real estate investment trust to purchase up to 10.7% of its shares through open market purchases. Shares repurchase plans are generally an indication that the company’s board of directors believes its stock is undervalued.

Trending Headlines about CoreCivic

Here are the key news stories impacting CoreCivic this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Zacks Research raised near‑term and FY‑2026 earnings estimates (Q1: $0.56, Q2: $0.63, Q3: $0.67, Q4: $0.68; FY: $2.54), implying stronger underlying profitability than current consensus — this could support upside if execution matches forecasts. Zacks Research estimates
• Positive Sentiment: Analyst commentary argues momentum in CoreCivic’s business is not fully reflected in the share price, highlighting potential upside if contract wins and margin improvements continue. That note may attract buyers looking for a recovery play. CXW: Momentum Continues But Not Fully Reflected in Shares
• Positive Sentiment: CoreCivic was listed among “undervalued” commercial services stocks by an investor publication, which can draw value‑oriented buyers if the company sustains cash flow and dividend stability. 4 Undervalued Commercial Services & Supplies Stocks
• Neutral Sentiment: Noble Financial issued a Q1 earnings forecast for CoreCivic; guidance messages from boutique/independent shops tend to move short‑term expectations but usually carry less market weight than major broker revisions. Monitor if larger houses follow. Q1 Earnings Forecast for CoreCivic Issued By Noble Financial
• Neutral Sentiment: Coverage of the Q4 earnings call highlighted several analyst questions on contract renewals, margins and capital allocation — useful for investors assessing execution risk but not an immediate catalyst. 5 revealing analyst questions from CoreCivic’s Q4 earnings call
• Negative Sentiment: Sector‑wide selling that hit GEO and CoreCivic today is being tied to investor concerns about contract risk (ICE/DHS exposure), political/regulatory headlines and clobbered sentiment after the recent EPS miss — this likely explains the heavier selloff and elevated volume. GEO Group and CoreCivic stocks are getting beaten up today – why such a selloff?
• Negative Sentiment: An opinion piece opposing reopening a CoreCivic‑operated facility in Leavenworth highlights reputational and local political risks; renewed opposition can pressure stock if it leads to lost contracts or slower expansions. Don’t bring ICE abuse to Leavenworth by reopening CoreCivic prison | Opinion

CoreCivic Company Profile

CoreCivic, Inc (NYSE: CXW) is a real estate investment trust specializing in the ownership, management and operation of private correctional and detention facilities in the United States. The company enters into contracts with federal, state and local government agencies to house inmates and detainees in facilities that it owns or operates on a concession basis. In addition to traditional prison operations, CoreCivic provides specialized services such as community-based reentry programs, electronic monitoring and rehabilitation initiatives aimed at reducing recidivism.

CoreCivic’s portfolio encompasses a mix of adult correctional facilities, immigration detention centers, residential reentry centers and other community-based programs.