CoreCivic, Inc. (CXW) Q3 2025 Earnings Call Transcript
CoreCivic, Inc. ( CXW ) Q3 2025 Earnings Call November 6, 2025 2:30 PM EST Company Participants Jeb Bachmann Damon T. Hininger - CEO & Director Patrick Swindle - President & COO David Garfinkle - Executive VP & CFO Conference Call Participants Joseph Gomes - NOBLE Capital Markets, Inc., Research Division Marla Marin - Zacks Small-Cap Research Kirk Ludtke - Imperial Capital, LLC, Research Division Raj Sharma Gregory Gibas - Northland Capital Markets, Research Division Ben Briggs - StoneX Financial Inc. Edwin Groshans - Compass Point Research & Trading, LLC, Research Division Jason Weaver - JonesTrading Institutional Services, LLC, Research Division Presentation Operator Good day, and welcome to CoreCivic's Third Quarter 2025 Earnings Conference Call.
CoreCivic: From Distressed Credit To Policy-Backed Growth Story
CoreCivic (CXW) is rebounding, driven by major ICE contracts and facility reactivations, leading to record top-line and free cash flow growth. Recent multi-year contracts and acquisitions are projected to add $60-80M in annual incremental EBITDA, with further upside if idle facilities are reactivated. CXW's capital structure is now robust, with leverage reduced to 2.9x and liquidity ample, reflecting successful restructuring and improved credit market perception.
CoreCivic: It Is Time To Trade With Options (Rating Upgrade)
CoreCivic stock has dropped 22% recently, creating an attractive buying opportunity due to market overreaction, not fundamental weakness. CXW's core business remains strong, with new contracts expected to boost revenue, and essential operations funded even during government shutdowns. The sell-off has inflated option premiums, presenting lucrative opportunities for selling puts or trading options on CXW.
CoreCivic: A Dividend Play In 2026
CoreCivic is experiencing increasing demand from its federal customers, which led to strong Q2 results. Valuations suggest that the stock is still undervalued compared to its intrinsic value. Strong cash flows may lead to dividend issuance in 2026 and additional capital returns to shareholders.
CoreCivic, Inc. (CXW) Q2 2025 Earnings Call Transcript
CoreCivic, Inc. (NYSE:CXW ) Q2 2025 Earnings Conference Call August 7, 2025 11:00 AM ET Company Participants Damon T. Hininger - CEO & Director David M.
Geo Group gains as Trump bill triples immigration detention spending
Geo Group (NYSE:GEO) and CoreCivic (NYSE:CXW) shares moved higher on Monday after Congress passed Donald Trump's tax and spending bill, which increases funding for immigrant detention. The legislation, known as the “big, beautiful bill,” will triple federal spending on immigrant detection, allocating $45 billion over the next four years.
CoreCivic: A Clear Beneficiary Of The Current Administration's Tough Immigration Policies
In 1Q25, CoreCivic's revenue declined slightly to $488.63 million. The net income margin improved substantially to 5.14% from 1.91% due to lower financial obligations. Due to the current administration's tough immigration policies, CXW is likely to see a huge increase in demand for its services, resulting in higher revenue growth. Separately, CXW has the potential further improve margins and returning more value to shareholders by maintaining financial discipline.
CoreCivic, Inc. (CXW) Q1 2025 Earnings Call Transcript
CoreCivic, Inc. (NYSE:CXW ) Q1 2025 Earnings Conference Call May 8, 2025 11:00 AM ET Company Participants Michael Grant - MD, IR Damon Hininger - CEO Patrick Swindle - President & COO David Garfinkle - CFO Brian Hammonds - VP, Finance Conference Call Participants Joe Gomes - Noble Capital Jay McCanless - Wedbush M. Marin - Zacks Greg Gibas - Northland Securities Benjamin Briggs - StoneX Financial Kirk Ludtke - Imperial Capital Jordan Hymowitz - Philadelphia Financial Management of San Francisco Operator Good day and thank you for standing by.
CoreCivic: Analysts Fear Is Unwarranted (Rating Upgrade)
CoreCivic experienced significant volatility due to unwarranted Analysts fear and sector concerns, presenting a buying opportunity. Despite recent weak guidance for 2025, CoreCivic's management expressed optimism about future growth, particularly with ICE and the US Marshals Service. Q4 2024 results showed a decline in net income due to contract termination, but overall fiscal performance remained strong with $2 billion in revenue.
CoreCivic, Inc. (CXW) Q4 2024 Earnings Call Transcript
CoreCivic, Inc. (NYSE:CXW ) Q4 2024 Earnings Call Transcript February 11, 2025 11:00 AM ET Company Participants Mike Grant - Managing Director of Investor Relations Damon Hininger - Chief Executive Officer and Director David Garfinkle - Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer Patrick Swindle - President and Chief Operating Officer Conference Call Participants Joe Gomes - Noble Capital Markets Greg Gibas - Northland Securities M. Marin - Zacks Investment Research, Inc. Kirk Ludtke - Imperial Capital, LLC Jay McCanless - Wedbush Securities Ben Briggs - StoneX Financial Operator Thank you for standing by.
CoreCivic's New Contracts On Focus, Analyst Sees Revenue Opportunities In 2026
JonesResearch analyst Jason Weaver reiterated the Buy rating and price forecast of $28 for CoreCivic, Inc. CXW following fourth-quarter results reported yesterday.
CoreCivic: The Picture Has Changed, But The Rating Hasn't
CoreCivic's stock surged 60.7% due to a favorable political climate, despite earlier setbacks from contract losses under the previous administration. The company's revenue and profitability have improved, driven by higher occupancy rates and lower variable expenses, making it near the low end of fair value. With significant contracts from ICE and USMS, CoreCivic stands to benefit from increased government investments in detention facilities under the current administration.
