GEO Group Shares Slip 9.3% YTD to $14.44, 54% Below 52-Week High

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GEO Group shares fell after a surprise 92,000-job February payroll drop and are down 9.3% year-to-date, trading at $14.44, 54.4% below their May 2025 high of $31.67. The stock has experienced 23 moves exceeding 5% over the past year, signaling high volatility.

1. February Payroll Loss Weighs on Stocks

A 92,000 drop in February nonfarm payrolls and a rise in unemployment to 4.4% spurred market declines, signaling potential economic weakness that pressured share prices across sectors.

2. GEO Group Faces Steep Year-to-Date Decline

GEO Group shares have fallen 9.3% this year to $14.44, now trading 54.4% below their May 2025 peak of $31.67. The stock has registered 23 moves exceeding 5% over the past year, underscoring heightened volatility.

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