CoreCivic, Inc. (CXW) Stock Forecast
CXW analyst forecast
as of October 18, 2026- Analyst consensus
- Strong buy 5.00 / 5 from 4 analysts
- Price target
- $41.80 average of analyst targets
- Upside to target
- +36.3% from the latest close
- Next earnings
- November 4, 2026 EPS estimate $0.67
- 52-week range
- $16.13 – $35.54
CXW analyst ratings
4 analystsNumber of analysts at each rating.
CXW price target
The average of analyst 12-month price targets compared with the latest close and the 52-week range.
CXW earnings per share estimates
| Period | Average | Low | High | Year ago | Growth | Analysts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current quarter (Sep '26) | $0.43 | $0.41 | $0.47 | $0.24 | +79.2% | 4 |
| Current fiscal year (2026) | $1.68 | $1.65 | $1.73 | $1.10 | +52.9% | 4 |
| Next fiscal year (2027) | $2.42 | $1.93 | $3.10 | $1.68 | +43.7% | 4 |
Consensus EPS estimates; growth compares the average estimate with the year-ago EPS.
CXW revenue estimates
| Period | Average | Low | High | Growth | Analysts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current quarter (Sep '26) | $700.5M | $690.0M | $732.6M | +20.7% | 5 |
| Current fiscal year (2026) | $2.70B | $2.68B | $2.74B | +22.3% | 5 |
| Next fiscal year (2027) | $2.93B | $2.85B | $3.07B | +8.4% | 4 |
CXW EPS: reported and forecast
Fiscal years; "E" marks estimates, the line shows the range from the lowest to the highest estimate.
CXW revenue: reported and forecast
CXW EPS estimate revisions
| Period | 90 days ago | 60 days ago | 30 days ago | 7 days ago | Now | Change (90 d) | Revisions (30 d) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current quarter (Sep '26) | $0.43 | $0.45 | $0.42 | $0.43 | $0.43 | 0.0% | 0 up · 0 down |
| Current fiscal year (2026) | $1.60 | $1.64 | $1.69 | $1.68 | $1.68 | +5.0% | 0 up · 0 down |
| Next fiscal year (2027) | $1.99 | $2.13 | $2.28 | $2.37 | $2.42 | +21.5% | 1 up · 0 down |
How the consensus EPS estimate changed over the last 90 days, and how many analysts raised or lowered it in the last 30 days.
CXW earnings surprises
Reported EPS vs the consensus estimate for the last 12 quarters; CXW beat in 12 of 12.
What analysts expect from CXW
4 analysts cover CoreCivic; their consensus rating is strong buy (5.00 on a 1–5 scale, where 5 is a strong buy). The average price target is $41.80, 36.3% above the latest close of $30.67. Analysts expect earnings of $1.68 per share for 2026, +52.9% from a year earlier. For 2027 the average estimate is $2.42 per share on revenue of $2.9 billion. CoreCivic beat the EPS estimate in 12 of the last 12 quarters.
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CXW forecast FAQ
What is CoreCivic's price target?
The average analyst price target for CoreCivic is $41.80, 36.3% above the latest close of $30.67.
Is CoreCivic a buy, hold or sell?
Of 4 analysts covering CoreCivic, 4 rate it a strong buy, 0 a buy, 0 a hold, 0 a sell and 0 a strong sell, a consensus of strong buy. Ratings are opinions, not a recommendation from Quotelinks.
What is CoreCivic's EPS forecast?
Analysts forecast $1.68 per share for 2026 (range $1.65 to $1.73); for 2027 the estimate is $2.42.
What is CoreCivic's revenue forecast?
The average revenue estimate for 2026 is $2.7 billion, growth of 22.3%; for 2027 it is $2.9 billion.
When does CoreCivic report earnings?
CoreCivic is expected to report results for the quarter ending September 30, 2026 on November 4, 2026 after the market closes; the EPS estimate is $0.67.
Does CoreCivic usually beat earnings estimates?
CoreCivic reported EPS at or above the analyst estimate in 12 of the last 12 quarters.