CXW
CoreCivic, Inc.
$24.72
+6.51%
$2.4B
No data for this timeframe.
Vol
Market Cap$2.4B
Cap SizeMid Cap
Analyst ConsensusStrong Buy (89%)
Inst. Holders8 funds
Inst. Value$320.8M
Inst. Activity3 buys / 1 sells
Insider Activity0B / 4S
Insider Net $-$977.5K
Reddit Sentiment50° Neutral
SEC Reports3
Press Releases1
Recent Activity
Jun 1, 2026
Insider
Carter, Cole G. sold 12,500 shares
Chief Administrative Officer @ $21.00 ($262.5K)
May 15, 2026
short_volume
Short Volume: CXW — 55.4% short (0.5M / 0.8M)
Short: 466,458 | Exempt: 0 | TRF Vol: 842,715 | Short Ratio: 55.4% | Off-exchange volume (dark pool
May 14, 2026
Insider
Emkes Mark A sold 2,824 shares
Director @ $21.25 ($60.0K)
May 1, 2026
Insider
Carter, Cole G. sold 12,500 shares
Chief Administrative Officer @ $20.64 ($258.0K)
Apr 30, 2026
SEC
Officer Cole G. Carter filed Form 144 to sell 12,500 shares of CoreCivic, valued at ~$255K, as part of a recurring quart
144 — Impact 2/10
Apr 10, 2026
SEC
CoreCivic, Inc. secured a $100 million incremental term loan under its existing credit facility, which matures in one ye
8-K — Impact 4/10
Mar 31, 2026
SEC
CoreCivic, Inc. filed a definitive proxy statement (DEFA14A) for its upcoming shareholder meeting. The filing is routine
DEFA14A — Impact 2/10
Inst.
TWO SIGMA INVESTMENTS, LP — ADD
224,809 shares ($4.3M)
Price Targets
$29.80
+18.3% upside
Buy
Current $25.18
Low $28.00
Median $30.00
High $32.00
5 analysts
$28.00
$32.00
Analyst Ratings
1Strong Buy
7Buy
1Hold
0Sell
0Strong Sell
Recent Analyst Actions
| Date | Firm | Action | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 24, 2026 | Benchmark | INITIATE | Buy |
| Feb 13, 2026 | Jones Trading | MAINTAIN | Buy → Buy |
Earnings Estimates
| Period | EPS Est. | Range | Growth | # |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Q | $0.34 ▼ -13.4% | $0.29 — $0.38 | -6% YoY | 4 |
| Next Q | $0.43 ▼ -9.5% | $0.39 — $0.48 | 79% YoY | 4 |
| Current FY | $1.60 ▼ -0.6% | $1.57 — $1.66 | 46% YoY | 4 |
| Next FY | $1.99 ▼ -3.6% | $1.79 — $2.19 | 24% YoY | 2 |
Latest Reports
NEUTRAL
144
2/10
Officer Cole G. Carter filed Form 144 to sell 12,500 shares of CoreCivic, valued at ~$255K, as part of a recurring quart
Apr 30, 2026
NEUTRAL
8-K
4/10
CoreCivic, Inc. secured a $100 million incremental term loan under its existing credit facility, which matures in one ye
Apr 10, 2026
BULLISH
Press
6/10
CoreCivic announced approval of a Special Use Permit for its 1,033-bed Midwest Regional Reception Center in Leavenworth,
Mar 11, 2026
Top Institutional Holders
| Fund | Value | Move |
|---|---|---|
| VANGUARD GROUP INC | $243.0M | — |
| CHARLES SCHWAB INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT | $35.2M | NEW |
| MORGAN STANLEY | $31.4M | TRIM |
| TWO SIGMA INVESTMENTS, LP | $4.3M | ADD |
| BANK OF AMERICA CORP | $3.1M | TRIM |
Recent Insider Trades
| Date | Insider | Type | Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 1, 2026 | Carter, Cole | SELL | $262.5K |
| May 14, 2026 | Emkes Mark | A | $60.0K |
| May 1, 2026 | Carter, Cole | SELL | $258.0K |
| Apr 1, 2026 | Carter, Cole | SELL | $236.8K |
| Mar 2, 2026 | Carter, Cole | SELL | $220.3K |
Reddit Sentiment
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8 institutional holders with $320.8M total value (16,788,294 shares) as of 2025-Q4. Top holders: VANGUARD, CHARLES, MORGAN. Net buying activity: 3 institutions added/increased vs 1 reduced.
Top Institutional Holders — 2025-Q4
| # | Fund | Shares | Value | % of Tracked | Last Move |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | VANGUARD GROUP INC | 12,713,519 | $243.0M | 75.7% | — |
| 2 | CHARLES SCHWAB INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT INC | 1,840,036 | $35.2M | 11.0% | NEW |
| 3 | MORGAN STANLEY | 1,642,663 | $31.4M | 9.8% | TRIM -36.8% |
| 4 | TWO SIGMA INVESTMENTS, LP | 224,809 | $4.3M | 1.3% | ADD +71.3% |
| 5 | BANK OF AMERICA CORP /DE/ | 164,590 | $3.1M | 1.0% | TRIM -44.4% |
| 6 | WELLS FARGO & COMPANY/MN | 139,218 | $2.7M | 0.8% | ADD +36.8% |
| 7 | RENAISSANCE TECHNOLOGIES LLC | 40,103 | $766.4K | 0.2% | NEAR_EXIT -79.2% |
| 8 | FMR LLC | 23,356 | $446.3K | 0.1% | ADD +26.9% |
Recent Position Changes
| Fund | Action | Prev Shares | Curr Shares | Change % | Value | Quarter |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TWO SIGMA INVESTMENTS, LP | ADD | 131,211 | 224,809 | +71.3% | $4.3M | 2025-Q4 |
| WELLS FARGO & COMPANY/MN | ADD | 101,761 | 139,218 | +36.8% | $2.7M | 2025-Q4 |
| RENAISSANCE TECHNOLOGIES LLC | NEAR_EXIT | 193,103 | 40,103 | -79.2% | $766.4K | 2025-Q4 |
| FMR LLC | ADD | 18,410 | 23,356 | +26.9% | $446.3K | 2025-Q4 |
| UBS Group AG | DOUBLED | 178,296 | 519,360 | +191.3% | $10.6M | 2025-Q3 |
| RENAISSANCE TECHNOLOGIES LLC | DOUBLED | 77,703 | 193,103 | +148.5% | $3.9M | 2025-Q3 |
| BANK OF AMERICA CORP /DE/ | TRIM | 280,247 | 155,874 | -44.4% | $3.2M | 2025-Q3 |
| BANK OF AMERICA CORP /DE/ | ADD | 156,336 | 280,247 | +79.3% | $5.9M | 2025-Q2 |
| UBS Group AG | TRIM | 330,233 | 178,296 | -46.0% | $3.8M | 2025-Q2 |
| TWO SIGMA INVESTMENTS, LP | TRIM | 343,172 | 140,518 | -59.1% | $3.0M | 2025-Q2 |
| RENAISSANCE TECHNOLOGIES LLC | TRIM | 118,503 | 77,703 | -34.4% | $1.6M | 2025-Q2 |
| CITADEL ADVISORS LLC | TRIM | 1,100,889 | 771,233 | -29.9% | $15.6M | 2025-Q1 |
| TWO SIGMA INVESTMENTS, LP | TRIM | 480,275 | 343,172 | -28.5% | $7.0M | 2025-Q1 |
| UBS Group AG | ADD | 227,945 | 330,233 | +44.9% | $6.7M | 2025-Q1 |
| RENAISSANCE TECHNOLOGIES LLC | NEW | — | 118,503 | — | $2.4M | 2025-Q1 |
| WELLS FARGO & COMPANY/MN | ADD | 69,965 | 97,522 | +39.4% | $2.0M | 2025-Q1 |
| FMR LLC | NEAR_EXIT | 4,055,878 | 20,742 | -99.5% | $420.9K | 2025-Q1 |
| MORGAN STANLEY | TRIM | 3,001,178 | 1,895,407 | -36.8% | $41.2M | 2024-Q4 |
| UBS Group AG | DOUBLED | 75,929 | 227,945 | +200.2% | $5.0M | 2024-Q4 |
| WELLS FARGO & COMPANY/MN | ADD | 52,539 | 69,965 | +33.2% | $1.5M | 2024-Q4 |
| CHARLES SCHWAB INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT INC | NEW | — | 2,481,315 | — | $31.4M | 2024-Q3 |
9 unique insiders with 4 transactions. Net insider value: -$977.5K ($0.00 bought, $977.5K sold).
Insider Transactions
| Date | Insider | Title | Type | Shares | Price | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 1, 2026 | Carter, Cole G. | Chief Administrative Officer | SELL | 12,500 | $21.00 | $262.5K |
| May 14, 2026 | Emkes Mark A | Director | A | 2,824 | $21.25 | $60.0K |
| May 1, 2026 | Carter, Cole G. | Chief Administrative Officer | SELL | 12,500 | $20.64 | $258.0K |
| Apr 1, 2026 | Carter, Cole G. | Chief Administrative Officer | SELL | 12,500 | $18.94 | $236.8K |
| Mar 2, 2026 | Carter, Cole G. | Chief Administrative Officer | SELL | 12,500 | $17.62 | $220.3K |
| Feb 20, 2026 | Grande Anthony L | EVP, Chief Development Officer | A | 62,781 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| Feb 20, 2026 | Hininger Damon T | A | 256,800 | $0.00 | $0.00 | |
| Feb 20, 2026 | Swenson Daren | Chief Corrections Officer | A | 16,164 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| Feb 20, 2026 | Swindle, Patrick D. | President & CEO | A | 60,583 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| Feb 20, 2026 | Carter, Cole G. | Chief Administrative Officer | A | 59,846 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| Feb 20, 2026 | Mayberry Lucibeth | EVP, Chief Innovation Officer | A | 61,450 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| Feb 20, 2026 | GARFINKLE DAVID | EVP & Chief Financial Officer | A | 62,781 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| Jan 5, 2026 | Groschen Laura A | EVP, Chf Info & Digital Ofcr | A | 50,968 | $19.62 | $1000.0K |
3 SEC filing reports analyzed. Sentiment: 0 bullish, 0 bearish, 0 mixed, 3 neutral. Avg impact: 2.7/10.
NEUTRAL
144
2/10
Officer Cole G. Carter filed Form 144 to sell 12,500 shares of CoreCivic, valued at ~$255K, as part
Apr 30, 2026
NEUTRAL
8-K
4/10
CoreCivic, Inc. secured a $100 million incremental term loan under its existing credit facility, whi
Apr 10, 2026
NEUTRAL
DEFA14A
2/10
CoreCivic, Inc. filed a definitive proxy statement (DEFA14A) for its upcoming shareholder meeting. T
Mar 31, 2026
Current analyst consensus: Strong Buy (89% buy). Based on 9 analysts: 1 strong buy, 7 buy, 1 hold, 0 sell, 0 strong sell.
Analyst Price Targets
$29.80 mean target
+18.3% upside
Buy (1.00)
$28.00 Low
$32.00 High
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Current Price | $25.18 |
| Target Low | $28.00 |
| Target Mean | $29.80 |
| Target Median | $30.00 |
| Target High | $32.00 |
| # Analysts | 5 |
| Recommendation | Buy (1.00) |
Earnings Estimates & Revisions
| Period | EPS Avg | EPS Low | EPS High | EPS Growth | 30d Rev. | Up/Down | Rev. Avg | Rev. Growth | Analysts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Q 2026-06-30 |
$0.34 | $0.29 | $0.38 | -5.6% | -13.4% | 0↑ 3↓ | $0.6B | 14.9% | 4 |
| Next Q 2026-09-30 |
$0.43 | $0.39 | $0.48 | 79.2% | -9.5% | 0↑ 4↓ | $0.7B | 13.0% | 4 |
| Current FY 2026-12-31 |
$1.60 | $1.57 | $1.66 | 45.7% | -0.6% | 3↑ 1↓ | $2.6B | 15.8% | 4 |
| Next FY 2027-12-31 |
$1.99 | $1.79 | $2.19 | 24.2% | -3.6% | 0↑ 1↓ | $2.7B | 4.6% | 2 |
Current Quarter EPS Revision History
| Timepoint | EPS Estimate | Change |
|---|---|---|
| Current | $0.340 | |
| 7d ago | $0.340 | |
| 30d ago | $0.393 | -0.052 |
| 60d ago | $0.393 | -0.052 |
| 90d ago | $0.400 | -0.060 |
2 analyst firms have rated this stock: 0 upgrades, 0 downgrades, 1 initiations.
Individual Analyst Actions
| Date | Analyst Firm | Action | Previous Rating | New Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 24, 2026 | Benchmark | INITIATE | — | Buy |
| Feb 13, 2026 | Jones Trading | MAINTAIN | Buy | Buy |
Monthly Consensus History
| Period | Strong Buy | Buy | Hold | Sell | Strong Sell | Buy % | Distribution |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 1, 2026 | 1 | 7 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 89% | |
| May 1, 2026 | 1 | 7 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 89% | |
| Apr 1, 2026 | 1 | 7 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 89% | |
| Mar 1, 2026 | 1 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 88% | |
| Feb 1, 2026 | 1 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 88% | |
| Jan 1, 2026 | 1 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 88% |
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Reddit Sentiment History
| Date | Mentions | Sentiment | Bullish | Bearish | Threads |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 31, 2026 | 1 | 50° Neutral | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Mar 31, 2026 | 1 | 50° Neutral | 0 | 0 | 1 |
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May 15, 2026
short_volume
Short Volume: CXW — 55.4% short (0.5M / 0.8M)
Short: 466,458 | Exempt: 0 | TRF Vol: 842,715 | Short Ratio: 55.4% | Off-exchange volume (dark pool + OTC)
May 6, 2026
earnings
CoreCivic Reports First Quarter 2026 Financial Results
<p align="center"><strong><em>Strong Financial Performance Driven by Facility Activations </em></strong><br><strong><em>Announces Acquisition of Clini
May 6, 2026
short_volume
Short Volume: CXW — 62.9% short (0.5M / 0.7M)
Short: 461,852 | Exempt: 0 | TRF Vol: 734,668 | Short Ratio: 62.9% | Off-exchange volume (dark pool + OTC)
May 6, 2026
earnings_calendar
CXW Q1 2026 Earnings Scheduled — 2026-05-06
Mar 11, 2026
earnings
CoreCivic Announces Reopening Of Midwest Regional Reception Center
<p align="left">BRENTWOOD, Tenn., March 11, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- <strong>CoreCivic, Inc. (NYSE: CXW)</strong> ("CoreCivic") announced today that