CoreCivic Shares Climb 6.5% on Q4 EPS 69% Surge and 40% Growth Forecast
CoreCivic’s shares climbed 6.5% after reporting Q4 adjusted EPS of $0.27, up 69% year-over-year on a 49% federal revenue increase including a 103% ICE boost. The company guided 2026 diluted EPS of $1.49–$1.59 (about 40% growth midpoint) and forecast a $2.5 billion revenue run rate with EBITDA up $100 million.
1. Q4 Earnings Performance
CoreCivic reported Q4 adjusted EPS of $0.27, up 69% from $0.16 a year earlier, driven by revenue growth that outpaced cost pressures.
2. Federal Contract Growth
Federal revenue increased 49% year-over-year, with ICE contract revenues surging 103%, reflecting expanded detention services demand.
3. 2026 Financial Guidance
The company guided 2026 diluted EPS between $1.49 and $1.59 (around 40% growth midpoint), forecasted a $2.5 billion revenue run rate and expected EBITDA to rise by $100 million.
4. Market Reaction
Shares jumped 6.5% on the earnings beat and optimistic outlook, marking one of the larger single-day moves for the stock in the past year.