CXWIndustrials · Security & Protection ServicesThe 4 Wall Street analysts covering CoreCivic, Inc. hold a median 12-month price target of $42 — +23.5% from the last close. Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model, run across ~4,600 US stocks, ranks it 87 of 100 as at 22 Aug 2026 — inside the top quartile. Here, the model and the Street point the same way.
Consensus tells you what everyone already believes. The model scores CoreCivic, Inc. on its factor families — the same systematic rank behind the Ticker Nerd portfolio.
Percentile across ~4,600 US stocks on Ticker Nerd’s systematic factor model. Higher is better. How the model is built and tested
Momentum (93): The shares have been drifting up relative to others.
Accruals (31): A large share of reported profit has not shown up as cash, or the balance sheet is expanding quickly — both tend to unwind.
Size (30): Larger than most of the companies we track — more scrutinised, less often mispriced.
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The bullish and bearish analyst opinions on CXW, reported as data — targets and ratings, the market's view beside the model's.
Price targets and ratings are third-party analyst estimates, reported here as data. They are not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.
The green dot is the last close — the median target sits +23.5% from it.
Of the 20 most recent actions, 4 moved their price target up and 0 moved it down.
| Date | Firm | Action | Rating | Target |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7 Aug 2026 | Benchmark | Maintains | Buy | $41 → $45 |
| 6 Aug 2026 | Jones Trading | Maintains | Buy | $30 → $42 |
| 5 Aug 2026 | Jones Trading | Maintains | Buy | $30 |
| 7 July 2026 | Benchmark | Maintains | Buy | — |
| 7 July 2026 | Benchmark | Maintains | Buy | $36 → $41 |
| 7 July 2026 | Noble Capital Markets | Maintains | Outperform | — |
| 7 July 2026 | Noble Capital Markets | Maintains | Outperform | $28 → $35 |
| 26 June 2026 | Benchmark | Maintains | Buy | — |
| 24 Mar 2026 | Benchmark | Initiates | Buy | — |
| 13 Feb 2026 | Jones Trading | Maintains | Buy | — |
| 7 Nov 2025 | Jones Trading | Maintains | Buy | — |
| 7 Aug 2025 | Jones Trading | Maintains | Buy | — |
| 18 July 2025 | Jones Trading | Maintains | Buy | — |
| 11 June 2025 | Wedbush | Reiterates | Outperform | — |
| 8 May 2025 | Jones Trading | Maintains | Buy | — |
| 11 Feb 2025 | Jones Trading | Maintains | Buy | — |
| 8 Nov 2024 | Jones Trading | Upgrade | Buy | — |
| 8 Nov 2024 | Northland Capital Markets | Maintains | Outperform | — |
| 13 Sept 2024 | Wedbush | Reiterates | Neutral | — |
| 9 Aug 2024 | Wedbush | Reiterates | Neutral | — |
Price targets and ratings are third-party analyst estimates, reported here as data. They are not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.
Computed off the Friday close and sent before the US open.
Market Radar reports the week’s largest rank changes across roughly 4,600 US stocks, the factor behind each one, and where the market went. CXW appears on the weeks it earns a place.
Not the forecast itself — the direction analysts are revising it. Revision direction is one of the model's factor families.
A margin means little on its own. Each bar marks where the figure sits across the whole US universe we score.
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Cheaper than 63% of US stocks
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Higher than 77% of US stocks
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Higher than 24% of US stocks
Higher than 64% of US stocks
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Higher than 75% of US stocks
Higher than 83% of US dividend payers
Bars mark the percentile across the ~4,600 US stocks Ticker Nerd covers, among those reporting the figure.
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CoreCivic reported second-quarter 2026 results that exceeded average analyst estimates for adjusted earnings per share and adjusted EBITDA. The company also outlined facility sales, debt repayments, and expanded share-repurchase capacity.
Why it matters — The earnings beat and announced capital-allocation moves signal stronger than expected financial performance for CXW watchers.
CoreCivic, Inc. held its Q2 2026 earnings call, with the transcript published by Seeking Alpha covering management's discussion of the company's quarterly financial results.
Why it matters — Earnings call transcripts provide direct insight into management's perspective on operational performance and forward outlook, which is key for investors tracking CXW.
CoreCivic (CXW) secured a five-year ICE contract for a 1,600-bed facility, which is expected to generate about $75 million in annual revenue once fully operational. The news was included in a Wall Street Lunch roundup that also noted rising networking stocks.
Why it matters — A new five-year ICE contract adds a substantial, multi-year source of government-backed revenue for CoreCivic watchers.
CoreCivic announced that it has been awarded a new contract with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) to use its 1,600-bed Prairie Correctional Facility in Appleton, Minnesota, which has been idle since 2010.
Why it matters — The contract puts CoreCivic's long-idle 1,600-bed Prairie facility back into service, potentially adding new revenue from ICE utilization.
The 4 Wall Street analysts covering CoreCivic, Inc. have a median 12-month price target of $42, with estimates ranging from $40 to $45. These are third-party analyst estimates, not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.
Of the 4 analysts covering CoreCivic, Inc., 4 rate it a Buy, 0 a Hold and 0 a Sell. Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model ranks CoreCivic, Inc. 87 out of 100 across roughly 4,600 US stocks as at 22 Aug 2026. None of this is personal advice — it does not consider your circumstances.
As at 22 Aug 2026, CoreCivic, Inc. ranks 87 out of 100 on Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model — a percentile across roughly 4,600 US stocks, built from its factor families. Its strongest factor family is Momentum (93 of 100).
No one can know that. What the data says: the median 12-month target from 4 analysts implies +23.5% from the last close, and Ticker Nerd's factor model ranks CoreCivic, Inc. 87 out of 100 as at 22 Aug 2026. Analyst targets are third-party estimates and frequently wrong; none of this is personal advice.
No analyst covering CoreCivic, Inc. publishes a 2030 price target — Wall Street targets run 12 to 18 months out. Sites quoting a 2030 price for CXW are extrapolating price history, which says nothing about the business. The furthest attributed numbers are the current analyst targets: $40 to $45 over the next 12 months.
CoreCivic, Inc. returned +66.3% over the 12 months to 21 Aug 2026, with dividends reinvested. Past performance does not indicate future returns.
CoreCivic Inc. is a publicly traded real estate investment trust (REIT) that specializes in the ownership and management of private correctional and detention facilities in the United States.
The most recent item we track (MarketBeat, 8 Aug 2026): "CoreCivic Q2 Earnings Call Highlights". CoreCivic reported second-quarter 2026 results that exceeded average analyst estimates for adjusted earnings per share and adjusted EBITDA. The company also outlined facility sales, debt repayments, and expanded share-repurchase capacity.
CoreCivic Inc. is a publicly traded real estate investment trust (REIT) that specializes in the ownership and management of private correctional and detention facilities in the United States. Its primary function is to provide partnership corrections services to government agencies, offering solutions that include facility design, construction, and management of correctional facilities. CoreCivic, formerly known as Corrections Corporation of America, supports the criminal justice system by providing real estate and related services for safe and secure facility operations. The company operates across various segments, such as CoreCivic Safety, CoreCivic Properties, and CoreCivic Community, each catering to different aspects of correctional services and real estate leasing. These services are pivotal for state and federal governments seeking to manage prison populations and implement correctional reforms efficiently. CoreCivic plays a significant role in the U.S. corrections system, influencing policy discussions on privatization and rehabilitation efforts. It is a key player in the economic landscape surrounding criminal justice, emphasizing structured environments and logistical capabilities. With complex stakeholder interests, CoreCivic remains a subject of public and policy debates on private sector involvement in corrections.
CEO Mr. Patrick Swindle · 13,651 employees · United States · https://www.corecivic.com