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]