CoreCivic shares rated Buy as revenue jumps 27% and debt is halved through asset sales.

CoreCivic (CXW) is rated a Buy due to strong management actions and undervalued assets, with a fair value estimate of $40 per share. The company monetized its facilities at $307,000 per bed, using the proceeds to reduce debt by half and repurchase 12.5% of its shares, showing strong commitment to shareholders. In Q2 2026, revenue grew 27.3% year-over-year, driven by contracts with ICE and reopening of facilities, although operating margins were temporarily affected by one-time costs. Key risks include customer concentration, potential margin cuts on contracts, and a new 25% tax on private detention operators in California starting July 2028.

CoreCivic's market cap stands at $3.37 billion as of Oct 15, 2026 15:11 WIB, reflecting solid investor interest alongside a 1-day price increase of 0.34%. The stock's enterprise value is $4.60 billion, indicating the scale of the company's operations relative to its market value. On Pluang, all recent order activity is buying, showing strong demand for CXW shares at the current price of $32.67.