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Based on CoreCivic, Inc.'s historical closing prices, adjusted for stock splits and dividend reinvestment. Past performance does not guarantee future results. This is for informational purposes only and is not financial advice.

What does CoreCivic do?

CoreCivic owns and operates correctional facilities, detention centers, and residential reentry centers across the United States. It partners with federal, state, and local government agencies to provide corrections management, rehabilitation programs, and government real estate solutions. The company also offers educational, vocational, and substance abuse treatment services within its facilities.

Does CXW pay dividends?

CoreCivic does not currently pay a dividend. The company previously paid distributions as a REIT but has since moved away from that structure. Investors seeking regular income should note this absence and consider how it fits their portfolio objectives.

When does CXW report earnings?

CoreCivic reports financial results on a quarterly basis, in line with standard US public company practice. For exact dates and the most recent earnings releases, check CoreCivic's official investor relations page.

Is CXW a good stock to buy?

UQS Score rates CXW as Below Average, driven by Weak Quality and Moat pillars. The Attractive Valuation and Good Growth ratings offer some counterbalance, but the structural concerns around competitive positioning and policy sensitivity are meaningful. The full pillar breakdown is available to Pro members.

Is CXW overvalued?

The UQS Valuation pillar for CXW is rated Attractive, suggesting the stock may be trading at a discount relative to its fundamentals. However, an attractive price does not eliminate the underlying business quality concerns reflected in other pillars. Context matters when interpreting valuation signals.

How does CXW compare to its competitors?

CoreCivic operates in a niche corner of the Real Estate sector focused on government-contracted corrections and detention. Peers like Uniti Group, Smartstop Self Storage, and Rayonier serve very different end markets — infrastructure, consumer storage, and timberland — making direct comparisons limited. CXW's unique policy exposure sets it apart from most specialty REITs.

What is CXW's market cap bracket?

CoreCivic is classified as a mid-cap company. This places it in a range that typically offers more liquidity than small-cap names while remaining more sensitive to sector-specific headwinds than large-cap peers.

Who founded CoreCivic?

CoreCivic was founded in 1983, originally under the name Corrections Corporation of America. It was one of the first private prison companies in the United States. The company later rebranded to CoreCivic and is headquartered in Brentwood, Tennessee.

Is CXW a long-term quality investment?

From a long-term quality perspective, CXW's Weak Quality and Moat ratings raise questions about durable competitive advantage and earnings consistency. The Good Growth and Attractive Valuation ratings provide some support, but long-term quality investors typically prioritize strong moats and high business quality — areas where CoreCivic currently scores below average.

What is the main competitive advantage of CoreCivic?

CoreCivic's primary advantage is its scale and established relationships with government partners across federal, state, and local levels. Its network of owned and operated facilities creates operational infrastructure that is difficult to replicate quickly. However, the UQS Moat pillar rates this advantage as Weak, reflecting the policy-driven and contract-dependent nature of the business.

What sector does CXW belong to?

CoreCivic is classified in the Real Estate sector. It previously operated as a Real Estate Investment Trust (REIT) but converted away from that structure. It remains a real estate-intensive business, owning and operating a large portfolio of government-use facilities across the United States.

CoreCivic, Inc. currently shows below-average quality metrics, suggesting challenges with profitability.

CoreCivic, Inc. demonstrates healthy growth trends across revenue and earnings.

CoreCivic, Inc. maintains a reasonable risk profile with manageable debt levels.

CoreCivic, Inc. appears attractively valued relative to its earnings, cash flows, and sector peers.

CoreCivic, Inc. operates in a highly competitive environment with limited sustainable advantages. The Moat pillar evaluates competitive advantages across five dimensions: Switching Costs, Network Effects, Cost Advantage, Intangible Assets, and Scale & Ecosystem. Sign in to customize moat ratings for CXW.

The UQS (Unified Quality Score) for CoreCivic, Inc. is calculated using a proprietary 6-pillar framework with 29 financial metrics. Each pillar evaluates a different dimension on a 0–100 scale, then combines into a single weighted score. Scoring thresholds are calibrated per sector. Momentum is an optional Pro toggle — without it, you get the 5-pillar / 25-metric core shown below.

Quality (25%) measures profitability and capital efficiency — ROIC, ROE, margins, GP/Assets, and FCF Yield.

Moat (25%) assesses CoreCivic, Inc.'s competitive advantages across switching costs, network effects, cost advantages, intangible assets, and ecosystem scale.

Growth (20%) tracks revenue trajectory and earnings momentum, combining historical results with analyst forward estimates.

Risk (15%) is inversely scored — lower leverage and strong balance sheet health result in higher scores.

Valuation (15%) measures whether CoreCivic, Inc. is fairly priced using earnings yield, price-to-FCF, PEG ratio, and EV/EBITDA relative to sector peers.

Six investor-inspired presets are available, each with different pillar weights: Balanced, Buffett, Munger, Lynch, Cathie Wood, and Graham. The public score shown here uses the Balanced preset. Learn more in our FAQ.