Nama's AI scorecard currently rates CoreCivic Hold (5.3 out of 10), a call computed from its profitability, cash generation, growth, valuation and balance sheet. It is a research reading, not investment advice.

What is CXW's P/E ratio?

CoreCivic trades at a trailing price-to-earnings ratio of 18.6.

When does CXW report earnings?

CoreCivic's next scheduled report is on Feb 10, 2027. Analysts expect EPS of $0.49.

What is the CXW price target?

The median analyst price target from 5 analysts is $42.00, with a range of $40.00 – $45.00.

Is CXW Shariah compliant?

Nama's AAOIFI-style screen reads CoreCivic as Not Shariah Compliant. At least one of the three ratios or the industry test failed.

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CoreCivic (CXW)

Industrials · Security Protection Services · NYSE

CoreCivic (CXW) is a Industrials company in the Security Protection Services industry. It has a market capitalization of $2.48B, a trailing price-to-earnings ratio of 18.6 and a free-cash-flow yield of 1.7%. Over the most recent reported fiscal year, revenue grew 12.7% and free cash flow per share fell 71.7%. Nama's AI scorecard rates it Hold, 5.3 out of 10. On 12-month momentum it ranks in the leading band of its market.

AI scorecard

Hold · 5.3/10

The sections balance. As of Nov 7, 2026.

Momentum

Leading · +89.5% over 12 months ex. last

Top 20% of its market on the past year's steady rise.

Shariah screen

Not Shariah Compliant

At least one of the three ratios or the industry test failed.

Off its high

-21.6%

How far the last close sits under the highest price of the past five years.

Market cap	$2.48B
Trailing P/E	18.6
Price / book	2.0
Price / sales	1.1
FCF yield	1.7%
Dividend yield	—
Gross margin	22.6%
Operating margin	9.9%
Net margin	5.2%
Revenue growth (YoY)	+12.7%
Revenue growth (3-yr annual)	+6.2%
EPS growth (YoY)	+35.8%
FCF/share growth (YoY)	-71.7%
Beta	0.6
Exchange	NYSE
Sector	Industrials
Industry	Security Protection Services

CXW earnings

Next report: Feb 10, 2027 (Q4 2026, EPS estimate $0.49). Beat the EPS estimate in 4 of 4 recent quarters.

Quarter	Reported	EPS	Estimate	Surprise	Revenue
Q3 2026	Nov 4, 2026	$0.49	$0.43	+13.9%	—
Q2 2026	Aug 5, 2026	$0.38	$0.34	+11.8%	$684.92M
Q1 2026	May 6, 2026	$0.40	$0.30	+33.3%	$614.73M
Q4 2025	Feb 11, 2026	$0.27	$0.21	+28.6%	$603.95M

CXW analyst price target

Median target $42.00 from 5 analysts, ranging $40.00 – $45.00.

Security Protection Services peers

Ticker	Company	Market cap	P/E
ALLE	Allegion	$15.76B	21.2
ADT	ADT	$7.20B	10.6
MSA	MSA Safety	$6.55B	19.2
BCO	Brink's	$4.54B	12.3
BRC	Brady	$3.69B	14.9
GEO	GEO Group	$3.66B	21.4
NSSC	Napco Security Technologies	$1.08B	18.9

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CXW FAQ

Is CXW a buy?: Nama's AI scorecard currently rates CoreCivic Hold (5.3 out of 10), a call computed from its profitability, cash generation, growth, valuation and balance sheet. It is a research reading, not investment advice.
What is CXW's P/E ratio?: CoreCivic trades at a trailing price-to-earnings ratio of 18.6.
When does CXW report earnings?: CoreCivic's next scheduled report is on Feb 10, 2027. Analysts expect EPS of $0.49.
What is the CXW price target?: The median analyst price target from 5 analysts is $42.00, with a range of $40.00 – $45.00.
Is CXW Shariah compliant?: Nama's AAOIFI-style screen reads CoreCivic as Not Shariah Compliant. At least one of the three ratios or the industry test failed.