On February 25, 2026, Hahn Capital Management disclosed a new position in CoreCivic (NYSE:CXW), acquiring 241,322 shares in a transaction estimated at $4.61 million based on quarter-end pricing. What happened In a U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) filing dated February 25, 2026, Hahn Capital Management disclosed that it acquired 241,322 shares of CoreCivic during the fourth quarter. The shares were worth $4.61 million at quarter-end. What else to know This marks a new position for Hahn Cap ...

In addition, GEO reactivated its 1,940-bed Adelanto ICE Processing Center in California during the third quarter, which Zoley said had been underutilized due to a COVID-related court case. He said the activation of these five facilities represents the largest startup activity in GEO’s history, with a combined annualized revenue value of approximately $400 million and the hiring and training of about 2,000 new employees .Zoley said GEO entered new contracts to house ICE detainees at four facilities totaling ...

Core Insights - CoreCivic, Inc. reported a total revenue increase of 18.1% year-over-year, reaching $580.4 million in Q3 2025, driven by strong demand from U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and the activation of idle facilities [7][4] - The company experienced a net income of $26.3 million, a 24.7% increase from the previous year, with diluted earnings per share rising to $0.24, up 26.3% [5][7] - CoreCivic's adjusted EBITDA for Q3 2025 was $88.8 million, reflecting a 6.6% increase compared to the same quarter in 2024 [7][11] Financial Performance - Total revenue for Q3 2025 was $580.4 million, up from $491.6 million in Q3 2024 [7] - Net income increased to $26.3 million, compared to $21.1 million in the prior year [5] - Diluted earnings per share rose to $0.24 from $0.19 year-over-year [5] - Adjusted diluted earnings per share also increased to $0.24, up from $0.20 [5] - Normalized funds from operations (FFO) per diluted share was $0.48, an 11.6% increase from the previous year [12] Operational Highlights - The average daily residential population served was 55,236 in Q3 2025, compared to 50,757 in Q3 2024, indicating a 8.9% increase [6][8] - Revenue from ICE, the largest government partner, surged by 54.6% to $215.9 million, driven by the reactivation of facilities and new contracts [10] - The company repurchased 1.9 million shares at a cost of $40 million during the third quarter, with a total of 5.9 million shares repurchased in 2025 [14][7] Business Development - CoreCivic activated five idle facilities in 2025, with four contracts awarded in Q3 expected to generate approximately $320 million in annual revenue once stabilized [4][10] - The acquisition of the Farmville Detention Center for $71.4 million is anticipated to add $40 million in annual revenue [17] - New contracts at the West Tennessee Detention Facility and California City Immigration Processing Center are expected to generate $30 million and $130 million in annual revenue, respectively, once fully activated [18][19] Financial Guidance - The company revised its full-year 2025 financial guidance, projecting net income between $107 million and $113 million, down from previous estimates [22] - Adjusted net income is now expected to be between $108 million and $114 million, reflecting updated occupancy projections and start-up expenses related to new contracts [22][24]

Core Viewpoint - CoreCivic reported strong Q2 2025 results, with revenue of $538.2 million exceeding analyst estimates and non-GAAP EPS of $0.36 significantly above consensus, driven by increased occupancy and federal detention needs, particularly from ICE [1][2] Financial Performance - Revenue for Q2 2025 reached $538.2 million, a 9.8% increase from Q2 2024's $490.1 million [2] - Non-GAAP EPS was $0.36, an 80.0% increase from the estimated $0.20 and matching the previous year's figure [2] - Net income doubled to $38.5 million from $19.0 million in Q2 2024, reflecting a 102.6% year-over-year increase [2] - Adjusted EBITDA rose to $103.3 million, a 23.2% increase from $83.9 million in the same quarter last year [2] - Normalized FFO per diluted share increased by 40.5% to $0.59 from $0.42 in Q2 2024 [2] Business Overview - CoreCivic operates correctional, detention, and reentry facilities, primarily generating revenue from contracts with government agencies like ICE and the U.S. Marshals Service [3] - The company focuses on expanding detention capacity and strengthening relationships with government clients, maintaining a contract renewal rate of approximately 96% over the past five years [4] Operational Highlights - Demand surged due to a nationwide increase in ICE detention populations, with revenue from ICE rising 17.2% to $176.9 million [5] - Average daily residential population grew by 4.8% to 54,026, with occupancy rates increasing to 76.8% from 74.3% in Q2 2024 [5] - CoreCivic acquired the Farmville Detention Center for $67 million, expected to generate about $40 million in annual revenue [6] Future Guidance - Management raised FY2025 projections, estimating net income between $116.4 million and $124.4 million, and adjusted diluted EPS between $1.07 and $1.14 [11] - The revised guidance reflects strong Q2 results, ongoing occupancy gains, and the recent acquisition, with potential for further adjustments based on new contracts [11]

Core Viewpoint - CoreCivic, Inc. has reported strong financial performance in Q2 2025, driven by increasing demand, particularly from U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), leading to an increase in full-year guidance for 2025 [2][4][20]. Financial Performance - Q2 2025 net income was $38.5 million, or $0.35 per diluted share, up 103.4% from $19.0 million, or $0.17 per diluted share in Q2 2024 [5][7]. - Total revenue for Q2 2025 was $538.2 million, a 9.8% increase from the prior year quarter [7]. - Adjusted EBITDA for Q2 2025 was $103.3 million, up 23.2% from $83.9 million in Q2 2024 [11]. - Funds From Operations (FFO) for Q2 2025 was $63.5 million, or $0.58 per share, compared to $43.8 million, or $0.39 per share in Q2 2024 [12][37]. Business Developments - The company repurchased 2.0 million shares at a cost of $43.2 million during Q2 2025, part of a broader share repurchase program [4][14]. - CoreCivic acquired the Farmville Detention Center for $67 million, expected to generate approximately $40 million in annual incremental revenue [16]. - The company is reactivating previously idled facilities, including the Dilley Immigration Processing Center, which is expected to be fully operational by the end of Q3 2025 [17][19]. Updated Guidance - Revised financial guidance for 2025 includes net income projected between $116.4 million and $124.4 million, and diluted EPS between $1.08 and $1.15, reflecting strong Q2 results and updated occupancy projections [20][21]. - The guidance also anticipates continued demand for detention capacity under new legislation and policies, which may lead to further activations of idle facilities [22]. Operational Metrics - Average daily residential population in Q2 2025 was 54,026, up from 51,541 in Q2 2024, with an average occupancy rate of 76.8% [9]. - Revenue from ICE, the largest government partner, increased by 17.2% to $176.9 million in Q2 2025 compared to $151.0 million in Q2 2024 [10]. Capital Strategy - The company has a total share repurchase authorization of up to $500 million, with $237.9 million available as of June 30, 2025 [15]. - Planned capital expenditures for 2025 include $29 million to $31 million for maintenance on real estate assets and an additional $70 million to $75 million for activating previously idled facilities [23].

Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - The company reported net income attributable to GEO of approximately $29 million or $0.21 per diluted share on quarterly revenue of approximately $636 million for Q2 2025, compared to a net loss of approximately $32.5 million or $0.25 per diluted share in Q2 2024 [26] - Adjusted net income for Q2 2025 was approximately $31 million or $0.22 per diluted share, compared to approximately $30 million or $0.23 per diluted share for the prior year [26] - Adjusted EBITDA for Q2 2025 was approximately $119 million, consistent with the prior year [26] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - Revenues in owned and leased secure facilities increased by approximately 12% year over year, driven by new ICE contracts and census growth [27] - Revenues for non-residential contracts increased by approximately 10% from the prior year [27] - There was a 7% reduction in electronic monitoring and supervision services, a 2% reduction in reentry centers, and a 3% reduction in managed-only contracts [28] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - Utilization across current ICE contracts increased from approximately 15,000 beds to 20,000 beds, representing the highest level of ICE utilization in the company's history [11] - The company has approximately 5,900 idle beds at six facilities, which could generate up to approximately $310 million in annualized revenues if fully utilized [12] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company is focused on activating remaining idle facilities and exploring additional contract opportunities with ICE and the U.S. Marshals Service [13][15] - A $300 million stock buyback program has been authorized, expected to be executed at a rate of approximately $100 million per year [24][35] - The company aims to enhance shareholder value through disciplined capital allocation and debt reduction, targeting approximately $100 million in debt reduction per year [36] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management expressed optimism regarding the potential for additional contract awards and the overall growth opportunities in the ICE sector [16][48] - The company anticipates that the funding from the budget reconciliation bill will be available in mid to late August, which could support the expansion of detention capacity [14] - Management expects growth in the ICEP contract to materialize late this year or early next year, coinciding with the maximization of ICE detention capacity [19][47] Other Important Information - The company completed the sale of its Lawton facility for $312 million, which is seen as a transformative event [22][23] - The company has increased its budget for physical plant and technology improvements to approximately $100 million to better respond to ICE's expanding needs [29] Q&A Session Summary Question: Can you clarify the potential revenue from the additional beds? - Management indicated that approximately $250 million could be generated from an additional 5,000 beds, as these would be incremental beds where overhead is already paid [53] Question: What is the status of the ISAP contract and the potential shift to ankle monitors? - Management has stocked up on ankle monitors and noted that additional funding may be required for the ISAP contract if there is a shift to more expensive monitoring devices [56] Question: Will there be additional debt reduction in the second half of the year? - Management expects to generate excess cash in the second half of the year, enabling continued debt reduction while also looking at share repurchases [58][59] Question: How is the company positioned for state-level opportunities? - Management confirmed that the focus on state clients has increased, with ongoing competitive bidding for facilities in Florida and improved funding streams in Georgia [61] Question: What is the outlook for contracting additional facilities with the Marshals Service? - Management is cautiously optimistic about opportunities with the Marshals Service, noting that discussions are underway and funding is a key consideration [80]

Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - The company reported net income attributable to GEO of approximately $29 million or $0.21 per diluted share on quarterly revenue of approximately $636 million, compared to a net loss of approximately $32.5 million or $0.25 per diluted share in the prior year [24] - Adjusted net income for 2025 was approximately $31 million or $0.22 per diluted share, compared to approximately $30 million or $0.23 per diluted share for the prior year's second quarter [24] - Adjusted EBITDA for 2025 was approximately $119 million, consistent with the prior year [24] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - Revenues in owned and leased secure facilities increased by approximately 12% year over year, driven by new ICE contracts and census growth [25] - Revenues for non-residential contracts increased by approximately 10% from the prior year [25] - There was a 7% reduction in electronic monitoring and supervision services, a 2% reduction in reentry centers, and a 3% reduction in managed-only contracts [25] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - Utilization across current ICE contracts increased from approximately 15,000 beds to 20,000 beds, the highest level in the company's history [9] - The company has approximately 5,900 idle beds at six facilities, which could generate up to approximately $310 million in annualized revenues if fully utilized [10] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company is focused on activating remaining idle facilities and exploring potential acquisitions or leasing of third-party facilities to meet ICE's stated objectives [12][13] - A $300 million stock buyback program has been authorized, expected to be executed at a rate of approximately $100 million per year while also targeting debt reduction [22][48] - The company aims to enhance shareholder value through disciplined capital allocation and deleveraging efforts [47][48] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management expressed optimism regarding the potential for additional contract awards with ICE and the U.S. Marshals Service during the third and fourth quarters [11] - The company anticipates that the funding from the budget reconciliation bill will be allocated soon, which could support the expansion of detention capacity [12] - Management expects growth in the ICEP contract to materialize late this year or early next year as detention capacity is maximized [46] Other Important Information - The company completed the sale of its Lawton facility for $312 million, which is seen as a transformative event [19] - The company has budgeted approximately $100 million for physical plant and technology improvements to respond to ICE's expanding needs [26] Q&A Session Summary Question: What kind of revenue would the additional beds generate? - Management estimated that approximately 5,000 additional beds could generate about $250 million in revenue [52] Question: Are there any updates on the ISAP contract and potential shifts to ankle monitors? - Management confirmed they have stocked up on ankle monitors and indicated that additional funding may be available for the ISAP contract [55] Question: Will there be additional debt reduction in the second half of the year? - Management expects to generate excess cash in the latter half of the year, allowing for continued debt reduction while also looking at share repurchases [58] Question: How is the company positioning itself for management contracts at government facilities? - Management prefers to own facilities and is focused on reactivating idle high-security facilities suitable for ICE and the U.S. Marshals Service [71] Question: What is the outlook for contracting additional facilities with the Marshals Service? - Discussions are ongoing, and management is cautiously optimistic about opportunities, particularly as funding becomes available [80]

Company Overview - The GEO Group, Inc owns and/or delivers support services for 97 facilities with approximately 74,000 beds worldwide[8] - The company specializes in design, financing, development, and support services for secure facilities, processing centers, and community reentry centers[8] Financial Performance - Total revenue for YTD 2025 was $1,241,513 thousand, compared to $1,212,857 thousand for YTD 2024[16] - Net income attributable to The GEO Group, Inc for YTD 2025 was $48,666 thousand, compared to a loss of $9,845 thousand for YTD 2024[16] - Adjusted EBITDA for YTD 2025 was $218,363 thousand, compared to $236,893 thousand for YTD 2024[17] - The company's revenue guidance for 2025 is between $2,550,000 thousand and $2,575,000 thousand[14] Operational Metrics - The company's global operating portfolio includes 94 facilities in the United States with 68,944 beds and 3 international facilities with 5,246 beds[24] - The occupancy rate for owned and leased secure services facilities was 86% in Q2 2025[22] - Capital expenditures for YTD 2025 totaled $64,190 thousand, including $25,640 thousand for growth, $19,141 thousand for technology, and $19,409 thousand for facility maintenance[21] Debt and Capital Structure - As of June 30, 2025, the company's total debt payments were $220,115 thousand[37] - The company's outstanding principal for the Revolving Credit Facility due 2029 was $115,000 thousand as of June 30, 2025[39] - The outstanding principal for the Term Loan due 2029 was $296,867 thousand as of June 30, 2025[40] Customer Data - ICE accounted for 45% of GEO's revenue by customer type YTD 2025[31] - The contract retention rate for owned and leased facilities was 94%[30]

Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - CoreCivic reported first quarter revenue of $488.6 million, exceeding expectations, with EBITDA of $81 million, both metrics showing meaningful increases from the fourth quarter of 2024 [10][36] - Facility utilization improved to 77% from 75.2% in the prior year [10] - Net income was $0.23 per share and FFO per share was $0.45, both exceeding average analyst estimates by $0.10 per share [36] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - Revenue from federal partners, primarily ICE and the U.S. Marshals Service, comprised 48% of total revenue, with ICE revenue declining 8% year-over-year, but increasing 11% when excluding the Dilley facility [24][36] - Revenue from state partners in the Safety and Community segments increased by 5.2% compared to the prior year, driven by higher per diem rates and occupancy [31][39] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - ICE's national detention population increased from approximately 39,000 to nearly 48,000 during the quarter, with CoreCivic's share rising from about 10,000 to 12,000 detainees [26] - CoreCivic has nine idle facilities with over 13,400 available beds, indicating significant capacity to meet ICE's needs [45] Company Strategy and Development Direction - CoreCivic is focused on reactivating facilities and expanding capacity to meet increasing demand from ICE, with plans to invest an additional $25 million in capital expenditures for facility activations [15][39] - The company is exploring opportunities for expansion and evaluating potential acquisitions to enhance its service offerings [46] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management expressed confidence in the operational improvements and the ability to respond to increased demand from government partners, particularly in light of the new administration's immigration policies [34][35] - The company anticipates new contracts with ICE following budget reconciliation, which could significantly impact future revenue [18][44] Other Important Information - CoreCivic's capital allocation strategy has contributed to increases in per share earnings through reductions in interest expense and share repurchases [38][41] - The company plans to spend $60 million to $65 million on maintenance capital expenditures in 2025, unchanged from prior guidance [46] Q&A Session Summary Question: Are there more letter agreements with ICE? - Management confirmed that there are no additional letter agreements currently but noted the intensity of ICE's need for beds and the potential for more agreements in the future [53][54] Question: How many more facilities could the additional $25 million CapEx support? - Management indicated that they are leaning forward on almost all idle facilities and that the total CapEx could be higher depending on the facilities activated [59][60] Question: What is the appetite for managing soft-sided facilities? - Management expressed strong interest in managing soft-sided facilities and highlighted their capability to respond quickly to such needs [62][63] Question: What revenues might be generated from increased transportation work for ICE? - Management stated that it is difficult to quantify potential revenues until contracts are finalized but acknowledged the increased need for transportation services [73][77] Question: Any updates on the community side with BOP? - Management noted that the new BOP director is in the early stages of forming a leadership team, and further developments are expected soon [78]

Core Insights - CoreCivic reported strong financial performance in Q1 2025, with increased occupancy and new contracts leading to an upward revision of its full-year guidance for 2025 [1][3][18] - The company achieved a first-quarter occupancy rate of 77.0%, up from 75.2% in the same period last year, driven by effective cost management and increased utilization from ICE [3][5] - CoreCivic has begun reactivating previously idle facilities, including the Dilley Immigration Processing Center, which is expected to care for up to 2,400 individuals [3][16] Financial Performance - Q1 2025 net income was $25.1 million, or $0.23 per diluted share, compared to $9.5 million, or $0.08 per diluted share in Q1 2024 [5][34] - Total revenue for Q1 2025 was $488.6 million, with FFO per diluted share at $0.45, up from $0.30 in Q1 2024 [6][10] - EBITDA for Q1 2025 was $81.0 million, an increase from $62.8 million in Q1 2024, while Adjusted EBITDA was $80.9 million [9][37] Capital Strategy - The company repurchased 1.9 million shares for $37.9 million during Q1 2025, part of a broader share repurchase program authorized for up to $350 million [12][13] - CoreCivic plans to invest $65 million to $70 million in capital expenditures for activating previously idle facilities and enhancing transportation services [22] Contract Updates - CoreCivic is actively engaging with federal and state partners for additional contracting opportunities, with recent modifications to existing contracts to increase capacity for ICE detainees [4][15] - The company has entered into letter agreements with ICE for the activation of the Midwest Regional Reception Center and California City Immigration Processing Center, with initial funding authorized for both [17] Revised Financial Guidance - The revised full-year 2025 guidance includes net income projected between $91.3 million and $101.3 million, and diluted EPS between $0.83 and $0.92, reflecting improved occupancy and contract reactivations [18][19] - The updated guidance does not account for any new contracts not yet announced, indicating potential for further growth [20]