Wall Street Zen downgrades CoreCivic stock to Hold. Revenue rose 27.30 percent

Published on 10/25/2026 at 03:30 | Editorial responsibility: Rafael Müller, Editor-in-Chief AD HOC NEWS

CoreCivic reported USD 684.92 million in second-quarter revenue versus USD 618.63 million consensus. The November 4, 2026 results date frames CoreCivic stock.

Company events and valuation

Wall Street Zen moved its CoreCivic rating to Hold on October 24, 2026.
Second-quarter revenue reached USD 684.92 million against USD 618.63 million consensus.
CoreCivic had a USD 3.0 billion market capitalization as of October 23, 2026.

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CoreCivic stock (ISIN US21871N1019) was downgraded by Wall Street Zen from Buy to Hold on October 24, 2026, while second-quarter revenue reached USD 684.92 million, up 27.30 percent year over year. MarketBeat reported the downgrade and the quarterly figures. CoreCivic also has a scheduled results date that gives the next earnings update a clear calendar marker.

Rating pressure meets growth

The downgrade contrasts with the latest operating comparison. In the second quarter of 2026, CoreCivic generated USD 684.92 million in revenue versus a USD 618.63 million consensus estimate, while diluted earnings per share were USD 0.37 according to standardized financial data. The revenue figure was 27.30 percent higher than in the second quarter of 2025, although the earnings comparison requires attention because the prior-year figure was USD 0.59 per share. MarketBeat carried the consensus comparison and the year-over-year revenue change.

Three events set the timeline

On August 10, 2026, CoreCivic announced a USD 500.00 million accelerated share repurchase agreement. On September 25, 2026, the company appointed Lucibeth N. Mayberry as president and chief executive officer after Patrick D. Swindle stepped down. On October 5, 2026, CoreCivic announced that it would release third-quarter 2026 results after the market close on November 4, 2026. CoreCivic lists the buyback and leadership changes, while its dated release confirms the November reporting schedule.

What dates matter next?

The next scheduled company event is the third-quarter results release on November 4, 2026, followed by the earnings conference call on November 5, 2026 at 11:00 a.m. Eastern time. CoreCivic announced both dates on October 5, 2026. The figures investors will compare most closely are revenue against the USD 618.63 million second-quarter consensus and earnings per share against the USD 0.34 estimate.

Valuation remains the counterweight

CoreCivic had a USD 2.97 billion market capitalization and a 52-week range of USD 15.74 to USD 36.55 as of October 23, 2026. The company therefore enters the next reporting date with strong second-quarter revenue growth, but the Hold downgrade highlights the need to test that growth against earnings conversion and valuation. The last available euro quote from Stuttgart stood at EUR 29.60 on October 2, 2026 at 9:55 p.m. CEST. The further course of trading is shown by the continuously updated real-time quote of CoreCivic stock.