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CoreCivic (CXW) Q2 2025 earnings results (second quarter 2025)
10-Q filed Aug 7, 2025
CoreCivic (CXW) reported revenue of $538M for the second quarter 2025 (Q2 2025), +10% from a year earlier and +10% from the quarter before. Operating margin was 12.0%, net earnings $38.5M (7.2% of revenue).
CoreCivic, Q2 2025: revenue $538M (+10% year over year), operating margin 12.0%, net earnings $38.5M, operating cash flow $96.7M. The chart follows the revenue to costs, profit and cash.
| Q2 2025 | Amount | Q/Q | Y/Y |
|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | $538M | +10% | +10% |
| Operating profit | $64.8M | +37% | +34% |
| Net earnings | $38.5M | +53% | +103% |
| Operating cash flow | $96.7M | +117% | +42% |
| Free cash flow | $61.9M | +218% | +25% |
What changed
Revenue was $538.2M in Q2 2025, up 10% year over year and up 10% from the previous quarter.
Operating profit was $64.8M, a 12.0% margin (up 2.2 points year over year). Of the extra revenue versus a year earlier, 34% reached operating profit, above the 10% margin then. Total costs grew 7% against revenue growth of 10%. The fastest-growing cost line was General & admin (+29%). Net earnings were $38.5M, up 103% year over year. The effective tax rate was 26.2%.
Operating cash flow was $96.7M (up 42% year over year), 251% of net earnings. Non-cash charges added back $31.1M of depreciation and amortization and $7.4M of share-based compensation. Working capital and other items added $19.6M. Capital expenditures of $34.9M left free cash flow of $61.9M.
Questions
What was CoreCivic's revenue in the second quarter 2025?
CoreCivic (CXW) reported revenue of $538M for the second quarter 2025 (Q2 2025), +10% from a year earlier and +10% from the quarter before.
Was CoreCivic profitable in the second quarter 2025?
Operating profit was $64.8M (12.0% of revenue) and net earnings $38.5M.
Source: CoreCivic 10-Q on SEC EDGAR.