CXW - NYSE

CoreCivic, Inc.

CXW·NYSE

$23.06

+6.2%

Real EstateREIT - Specialty

CoreCivic, Inc. owns and operates partnership correctional, detention, and residential reentry facilities in the United States. It operates through three segments: CoreCivic Safety, CoreCivic Community, and CoreCivic Properties. The company provides a range of solutions to government partners that serve the public good through corrections and detention management, a network of residential reentry centers to help address America's recidivism crisis, and government real estate solutions. Its correctional, detention, and residential reentry facilities offer rehabilitation and educational programs, including basic education, faith-based services, life skills and employment training, and substance abuse treatment. As of December 31, 2021, the company owned and operated 46 correctional and detention facilities, 26 residential reentry centers, and 10 properties for lease. The company was founded in 1983 and is based in Brentwood, Tennessee.

Statements Value Model

At a Glance

Live Snapshot

Market Cap$2.28B

EPS1.0900

P/E Ratio21.16

Earnings Date08/05/2026

194.59M

Operating Cash Flow

-28%

3Y+27.0%

5Y-45.0%

10Y-48.0%

-206.08M

Investing Cash Flow

283%

3Y-382.0%

5Y-1689.0%

10Y+69.0%

1.82M

Financing Cash Flow

-101%

3Y-100.0%

5Y-101.0%

10Y-101.0%

CoreCivic, Inc. Cash Conversion Engine

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FCF Components

Net Income116.50M

Depreciation & Amortization128.91M

Stock-Based Compensation0.00

Change in Working Capital-103.66M

Others43.69M

Capital Expenditures-140.63M

Free Cash Flow53.97M

Cash Flow Quality Analysis

FCF Conversion Rate

46.3%

Weak cash conversion. Significant portion of earnings not converting to cash—review working capital trends and capital intensity.

CapEx Intensity

72.3%

Very high capital intensity consumes most operating cash flow. Limited flexibility for dividends or debt reduction.

FCF Growth Trend

-72.7%

Significant FCF decline raises concerns. Urgent review needed of operational performance and capital allocation.

Working Capital Impact

-$103.66M

Significant working capital drain. Growth may be consuming cash through inventory buildup or receivables extension—monitor closely.

Cash Flow Quality Insight

Deteriorating cash generation: Both declining FCF and weak conversion rate signal fundamental challenges. Investigate margin pressure, rising costs, or working capital issues.

CoreCivic, Inc. Cash Flow Statement

CXW • NYSE

CoreCivic, Inc. Cash Flow Statement	Dec 2025	Dec 2024	Dec 2023	Dec 2022	Dec 2021	Dec 2020	Dec 2019	Dec 2018	Dec 2017	Dec 2016	Dec 2015	Dec 2014	Dec 2013	Dec 2012	Dec 2011	Dec 2010	Dec 2009	Dec 2008	Dec 2007	Dec 2006
OPERATING ACTIVITIES
Net Income	116.5M	68.9M	67.6M	122.3M	-51.9M	55.3M	188.9M	159.2M	178M	219.9M	221.9M	195M	300.8M	156.8M	162.5M	157.2M	155M	150.9M	133.4M	105.3M
Depreciation & Amortization	128.9M	128M	127.3M	127.9M	134.7M	150.9M	144.6M	156.5M	147.1M	166.7M	151.5M	113.9M	113.5M	113.9M	108.9M	106.3M	100.8M	91.5M	82.6M	72.1M
Change in Deferred Taxes	9.2M	-7.7M	-2.7M	11.5M	99.3M	4.9M	-1.2M	-4.4M	921K	-3.9M	5.7M	-3.2M	-151M	5.8M	17.4M	26.2M	22.6M	29.8M	9.6M	31.1M
Stock-Based Compensation	0.0	25.7M	20.8M	17.6M	18.7M	17.3M	17.3M	13.1M	13.3M	17.9M	15.4M	14M	13M	12.3M	10.4M	9.6M	9.8M	9.7M	-18.2M	-18.2M
Other Non-Cash Items	43.7M	27.9M	10.5M	-66.3M	41.3M	92.6M	10.4M	-585K	-6.4M	-1.6M	5.2M	33.2M	51.2M	4.8M	5.9M	2.2M	1.5M	-4M	6M	1.1M
Cash Taxes Paid	(0.0)	(37.1M)	(0.0)	(28.3M)	(36.5M)	(1.3M)	(16.4M)	(13.3M)	(8.1M)	(0.0)	-10M	(19.7M)	(7.4M)	(83.9M)	(70.3M)	(61.4M)	(63.5M)	(54.9M)	(0.0)	(0.0)
Change in Working Capital	-103.7M	26.4M	8.4M	-59.4M	21M	34.5M	-5.6M	-939K	8.4M	-23.7M	133K	70.6M	42.1M	-10.3M	46M	-46M	25M	-4.3M	37.5M	-19.6M
Cash from Operating Activities	194.6M	269.2M	231.9M	153.6M	263.2M	355.5M	354.4M	322.9M	341.3M	375.4M	399.8M	423.6M	369.5M	283.3M	351.1M	255.5M	314.7M	273.6M	250.9M	172M
INVESTING ACTIVITIES
Investments in Property, Plant, and Equipment	-140.6M	-71.2M	-70.3M	-81.4M	-80.9M	-83.8M	-193.3M	-121.7M	-73.7M	-93.5M	-224.3M	-135.1M	-76.5M	-79.4M	-173.9M	-143.7M	-143M	-515.6M	-343.1M	-163.1M
Acquisitions, Net	-68.6M	(0.0)	(0.0)	(157.7M)	-1M	-8.8M	-48.4M	-175.6M	-48.9M	-43.8M	-158.4M	(0.0)	-36.3M	(0.0)	(0.0)	(0.0)	(0.0)	(0.0)	(737K)	(0.0)
Purchase of Investments	(0.0)	(0.0)	(0.0)	(0.0)	(0.0)	-27.6M	-136.1M	-58.2M	-17.6M	-41.8M	-164.9M	(0.0)	(0.0)	(0.0)	(0.0)	(0.0)	(0.0)	(0.0)	-3.9M	-63.8M
Sale/Maturity of Investments	0.0	0.0	0.0	0.0	0.0	27.6M	136.1M	0.0	684K	3.3M	4.1M	0.0	0.0	0.0	0.0	0.0	0.0	0.0	86.7M	0.0
Other Investing Items	3.2M	17.3M	11.4M	-3.2M	320.3M	105.6M	-2.9M	6.2M	-2M	15M	-26.6M	-61.8M	-12.7M	-482K	1.9M	-560K	-923K	1.3M	5.9M	631K
Cash from Investing Activities	-206.1M	-53.8M	-58.9M	(73M)	(238.4M)	(13M)	-244.6M	-291.1M	-124.6M	-122.2M	-409.3M	-196.9M	-125.5M	-79.9M	-172M	-144.2M	-143.9M	-514.4M	-253.7M	-226.3M
FINANCING ACTIVITIES
Net Issuance of Common Stock	-229M	-77.2M	-43M	-79.9M	-1.6M	-3.6M	-3.5M	-3M	-5.8M	-4M	-9.5M	-4M	-6.7M	-2.8M	-239.8M	-148.8M	-125.7M	-19.6M	-3.6M	3.5M
Net Issuance of Debt	230.8M	-109.9M	-158.4M	-294.4M	-257.6M	-230.1M	159M	202.6M	1.5M	-20.8M	257.5M	-5M	85M	-141.3M	87M	6.2M	-55.3M	217.2M	-2M	912K
Cash Paid for Dividends	-45K	-136K	-131K	-886K	-2.5M	-106M	-209.5M	-204.2M	-200.3M	-255.5M	-250.7M	-234M	-299.4M	-59.8M	(0.0)	(0.0)	(0.0)	(0.0)	(0.0)	(0.0)
Share Repurchases	-229M	-77.2M	-43M	-79.9M	-1.6M	-3.6M	-3.5M	-3M	-5.8M	-4M	-9.5M	-4M	-6.7M	-2.8M	-239.8M	-148.8M	-125.7M	-19.6M	-3.6M	-12.3M
Other Financing Items	0.0	-34.9M	-4.6M	0.0	-66M	-11.2M	-10.8M	-5.2M	2.4M	-1M	3M	12.9M	-38M	7.6M	4.1M	11M	22.1M	19.4M	37.2M	14.2M
Cash from Financing Activities	1.8M	-222.2M	-206.2M	-375.2M	-327.7M	-350.8M	-64.8M	-9.9M	-202.3M	-280.8M	381K	-230.2M	-229M	-196.3M	-148.7M	-131.7M	-159M	216.9M	31.7M	18.6M
CASH FLOW SUMMARY
Net Change in Cash	-9.7M	-6.8M	-33.2M	-148.5M	173.9M	17.7M	45M	22M	14.5M	-27.6M	-9.1M	-3.5M	15M	7.1M	30.3M	-20.4M	11.8M	-23.9M	28.8M	-35.8M
Cash at Beginning of Period	122.1M	129M	162.2M	310.7M	136.8M	119.1M	74.1M	52.2M	37.7M	65.3M	74.4M	77.9M	62.9M	55.8M	25.5M	45.9M	34.1M	58M	29.1M	64.9M
Cash at End of Period	112.4M	122.1M	129M	162.2M	310.7M	136.8M	119.1M	74.1M	52.2M	37.7M	65.3M	74.4M	77.9M	62.9M	55.8M	25.5M	45.9M	34.1M	58M	29.1M
Free Cash Flow	54M	198M	161.6M	72.2M	182.3M	271.7M	161.1M	201.2M	267.6M	281.9M	175.5M	288.5M	293M	203.8M	177.1M	111.9M	171.7M	-242.1M	-92.3M	8.8M

SEC Filings

CXW - Filing history and reports

Filing Type	Filing Date	Period Ending	Fiscal Year	Actions
8-K 8-K 2026 N/A	May 18, 2026	May 14, 2026	2026	View Filing
10-Q 10-Q 2026 Q1 Q1	May 07, 2026	March 31, 2026	2026	View Filing
8-K 8-K 2026 N/A	May 06, 2026	May 06, 2026	2026	View Filing
8-K 8-K 2026 N/A	April 10, 2026	April 10, 2026	2026	View Filing
DEF 14A DEF 14A 2026 N/A	March 31, 2026	May 14, 2026	2026	View Filing
10-K 10-K 2025 FY FY	February 20, 2026	December 31, 2025	2025	View Filing
8-K 8-K 2026 N/A	February 11, 2026	February 11, 2026	2026	View Filing
8-K 8-K 2025 N/A	December 12, 2025	December 11, 2025	2025	View Filing
8-K 8-K 2025 N/A	December 02, 2025	December 01, 2025	2025	View Filing
8-K 8-K 2025 N/A	November 10, 2025	November 07, 2025	2025	View Filing

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