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CoreCivic (CXW) Q2 2026 earnings results (second quarter 2026)
10-Q filed Aug 6, 2026
CoreCivic (CXW) reported revenue of $685M for the second quarter 2026 (Q2 2026), +27% from a year earlier and +11% from the quarter before. Operating margin was 10.1%, net earnings $37.1M (5.4% of revenue).
CoreCivic, Q2 2026: revenue $685M (+27% year over year), operating margin 10.1%, net earnings $37.1M, operating cash flow $133M. The chart follows the revenue to costs, profit and cash.
| Q2 2026 | Amount | Q/Q | Y/Y |
|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | $685M | +11% | +27% |
| Operating profit | $69.0M | -1% | +6% |
| Net earnings | $37.1M | -2% | -4% |
| Operating cash flow | $133M | +866% | +38% |
| Free cash flow | $94.9M | — | +53% |
What changed
Revenue was $684.9M in Q2 2026, up 27% year over year and up 11% from the previous quarter.
Operating profit was $69.0M, a 10.1% margin (down 2.0 points year over year). Of the extra revenue versus Q2 2025, 3% reached operating profit, below the 12% margin then. Total costs grew 30% against revenue growth of 27%. The fastest-growing cost line was Other operating costs (+33%). Net earnings were $37.1M, down 4% year over year. The effective tax rate was 21.8%.
Operating cash flow was $133.0M (up 38% year over year), 358% of net earnings. Non-cash charges added back $35.8M of depreciation and amortization and $6.0M of share-based compensation. Working capital and other items added $54.0M. Capital expenditures of $38.1M left free cash flow of $94.9M.
Questions
What was CoreCivic's revenue in the second quarter 2026?
CoreCivic (CXW) reported revenue of $685M for the second quarter 2026 (Q2 2026), +27% from a year earlier and +11% from the quarter before.
Was CoreCivic profitable in the second quarter 2026?
Operating profit was $69.0M (10.1% of revenue) and net earnings $37.1M.
Source: CoreCivic 10-Q on SEC EDGAR.