CoreCivic, Inc. (CXW) Stock Forecast & Price Target

CoreCivic, Inc. (CXW) has an ST Score of 52.7 (B-), on our 0–100 scale where higher is stronger. The ST Score combines eight factor grades — valuation, profitability, financial strength, momentum, growth, forecast, sentiment and Piotroski — into a single A+ to F rating.

Analysts rate CXW a Buy, with a price target of $37.50 (+9.1% vs the current price). Our ST Score grades it B- (52.7/100). The ST Score is a data-driven signal, not a recommendation.

Valuation D-, Profitability A-, Financial Strength C-, Momentum A, Growth C+, Forecast C+.

CoreCivic, Inc. (CXW) earns a valuation grade of D-, measured against Security & Protection Services peers. The valuation factor looks at multiples such as P/E, P/S, P/B, EV/EBITDA and free cash flow yield.

CoreCivic, Inc. (CXW) earns a growth grade of C+, measured against Security & Protection Services peers. The growth factor looks at revenue, earnings and cash flow growth over recent quarters and years.

CoreCivic, Inc. (CXW) earns a profitability grade of A-, measured against Security & Protection Services peers. The profitability factor looks at margins and returns such as gross margin, net margin, ROE and ROIC.

CoreCivic, Inc. (CXW) earns a financial strength grade of C-, measured against Security & Protection Services peers. The financial strength factor looks at debt levels, liquidity and coverage ratios.

The average analyst price target for CoreCivic, Inc. (CXW) is $37.50 from 14 analysts, which is +9.1% versus the recent price of $34.36.

CoreCivic, Inc. (CXW) has a Piotroski F-Score of 6 out of 9. The Piotroski score checks nine accounting signals covering profitability, leverage and operating efficiency; scores of 8–9 are considered strong and 0–2 weak.