The GEO Group, Inc. (GEO) Stock Forecast
GEO analyst forecast
as of October 18, 2026- Analyst consensus
- Strong buy 5.00 / 5 from 3 analysts
- Price target
- $39.00 average of analyst targets
- Upside to target
- +36.1% from the latest close
- Next earnings
- November 5, 2026 EPS estimate $0.35
- 52-week range
- $13.26 – $32.77
GEO analyst ratings
3 analystsNumber of analysts at each rating.
GEO price target
The average of analyst 12-month price targets compared with the latest close and the 52-week range.
GEO earnings per share estimates
| Period | Average | Low | High | Year ago | Growth | Analysts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current quarter (Sep '26) | $0.34 | $0.32 | $0.36 | $0.25 | +38.0% | 4 |
| Current fiscal year (2026) | $1.31 | $1.30 | $1.31 | $0.86 | +52.0% | 4 |
| Next fiscal year (2027) | $1.72 | $1.54 | $1.91 | $1.31 | +31.4% | 4 |
Consensus EPS estimates; growth compares the average estimate with the year-ago EPS.
GEO revenue estimates
| Period | Average | Low | High | Growth | Analysts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current quarter (Sep '26) | $772.7M | $758.2M | $782.6M | +13.2% | 4 |
| Current fiscal year (2026) | $2.99B | $2.97B | $3.01B | +13.8% | 4 |
| Next fiscal year (2027) | $3.26B | $3.15B | $3.34B | +8.7% | 4 |
GEO EPS: reported and forecast
Fiscal years; "E" marks estimates, the line shows the range from the lowest to the highest estimate.
GEO revenue: reported and forecast
GEO 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) | $0.30 | $0.34 | $0.34 | $0.34 | $0.34 | +13.1% | 4 up · 0 down |
| Current fiscal year (2026) | $1.22 | $1.29 | $1.31 | $1.31 | $1.31 | +7.2% | 4 up · 0 down |
| Next fiscal year (2027) | $1.66 | $1.69 | $1.71 | $1.71 | $1.72 | +3.3% | 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.
GEO earnings surprises
Reported EPS vs the consensus estimate for the last 12 quarters; GEO beat in 7 of 12.
What analysts expect from GEO
3 analysts cover GEO; their consensus rating is strong buy (5.00 on a 1–5 scale, where 5 is a strong buy). The average price target is $39.00, 36.1% above the latest close of $28.66. Analysts expect earnings of $1.31 per share for 2026, +52.0% from a year earlier. For 2027 the average estimate is $1.72 per share on revenue of $3.3 billion. GEO beat the EPS estimate in 7 of the last 12 quarters.
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GEO forecast FAQ
What is GEO's price target?
The average analyst price target for GEO is $39.00, 36.1% above the latest close of $28.66.
Is GEO a buy, hold or sell?
Of 3 analysts covering GEO, 3 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 GEO's EPS forecast?
Analysts forecast $1.31 per share for 2026 (range $1.30 to $1.31); for 2027 the estimate is $1.72.
What is GEO's revenue forecast?
The average revenue estimate for 2026 is $3.0 billion, growth of 13.8%; for 2027 it is $3.3 billion.
When does GEO report earnings?
GEO is expected to report results for the quarter ending September 30, 2026 on November 5, 2026 before the market opens; the EPS estimate is $0.35.
Does GEO usually beat earnings estimates?
GEO reported EPS at or above the analyst estimate in 7 of the last 12 quarters.