GEO (GEO)


Market Price (10/22/2026): $27.65 | Market Cap: $3.6 BilSector: Industrials | Industry: Environmental & Facilities Services

GEO (GEO)


Market Price (10/22/2026): $27.65
Market Cap: $3.6 Bil
Sector: Industrials
Industry: Environmental & Facilities Services

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Attractive yield
Total YieldTotal Yield = Earnings Yield + Dividend Yield, Earnings Yield = Net Income / Market Cap Dividend Yield = Total Dividends / Market Cap is 8.1%

Low stock price volatility
Vol 12M is 49%

Megatrend and thematic drivers
Megatrends include Future of Public Safety & Justice. Themes include Correctional Facility Management, Electronic Monitoring & Supervision, and Rehabilitation & Reintegration Services.

Key risks
GEO key risks include [1] political and activist opposition resulting in government contract cancellations and major banks denying financing, Show more.

0 Attractive yield
Total YieldTotal Yield = Earnings Yield + Dividend Yield, Earnings Yield = Net Income / Market Cap Dividend Yield = Total Dividends / Market Cap is 8.1%
1 Low stock price volatility
Vol 12M is 49%
2 Megatrend and thematic drivers
Megatrends include Future of Public Safety & Justice. Themes include Correctional Facility Management, Electronic Monitoring & Supervision, and Rehabilitation & Reintegration Services.
3 Key risks
GEO key risks include [1] political and activist opposition resulting in government contract cancellations and major banks denying financing, Show more.

GEO in ETFs

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IWM0.13%
IJR0.22%
VB0.05%
VIOV0.44%
SLYV0.41%
IJS0.32%
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Valuation & Metrics

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Why The Stock Moved

Qualitative Assessment

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Updated on 10/19/2026

GEO (GEO) stock has lost about 5% since 6/30/2026 because of the following key factors:

1. Market's Cautious Reaction to Significant Asset Divestment and Deleveraging.

On October 5, 2026, GEO announced the sale of its Adelanto, California ICE Processing Center Complex for $950 million, alongside an increased share repurchase authorization to $1.25 billion. Despite these moves bolstering liquidity and indicating a commitment to shareholder returns, the market reacted negatively, evidenced by a 7.42% stock price drop on October 6, 2026. This suggests investors may have interpreted the substantial asset divestment as a strategic shift implying reduced operational scale or expressed concerns about the company's long-term growth trajectory following the sale. Concurrently, the completion of the redemption of $650 million in senior secured notes due 2029 on October 15, 2026, and the amendment of its revolving credit facility — while financially positive by reducing debt service costs and enhancing flexibility — did not lead to sustained positive stock performance, possibly indicating these factors were already priced in or overshadowed by other concerns.

2. Persistent Overhang of Industry-Specific and ESG Risks.

Even with positive fiscal Q2 2026 earnings, where GEO reported an EPS of $0.37 against an estimated $0.29, the company operates in an industry facing inherent risks. GEO's revenue remains highly susceptible to changes in government contracts, budget shortfalls, and shifts in policy driven by political or Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) considerations. These long-standing industry challenges, which can lead to reduced demand for private facility management, likely continued to weigh on investor sentiment throughout the period since June 30, 2026. This consistent backdrop of elevated risk may have muted the positive impact of otherwise favorable company-specific financial news and contributed to the overall negative trend.

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Updated on 10/19/2026

GEO (GEO) stock has lost about 5% since 6/30/2026 because of the following key factors:

1. Market's Cautious Reaction to Significant Asset Divestment and Deleveraging.

On October 5, 2026, GEO announced the sale of its Adelanto, California ICE Processing Center Complex for $950 million, alongside an increased share repurchase authorization to $1.25 billion. Despite these moves bolstering liquidity and indicating a commitment to shareholder returns, the market reacted negatively, evidenced by a 7.42% stock price drop on October 6, 2026. This suggests investors may have interpreted the substantial asset divestment as a strategic shift implying reduced operational scale or expressed concerns about the company's long-term growth trajectory following the sale. Concurrently, the completion of the redemption of $650 million in senior secured notes due 2029 on October 15, 2026, and the amendment of its revolving credit facility — while financially positive by reducing debt service costs and enhancing flexibility — did not lead to sustained positive stock performance, possibly indicating these factors were already priced in or overshadowed by other concerns.

2. Persistent Overhang of Industry-Specific and ESG Risks.

Even with positive fiscal Q2 2026 earnings, where GEO reported an EPS of $0.37 against an estimated $0.29, the company operates in an industry facing inherent risks. GEO's revenue remains highly susceptible to changes in government contracts, budget shortfalls, and shifts in policy driven by political or Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) considerations. These long-standing industry challenges, which can lead to reduced demand for private facility management, likely continued to weigh on investor sentiment throughout the period since June 30, 2026. This consistent backdrop of elevated risk may have muted the positive impact of otherwise favorable company-specific financial news and contributed to the overall negative trend.

3. Lack of Sustained Positive Operational Catalysts Post-Q2 Earnings.

Following the announcement of strong fiscal Q2 2026 results on August 6, 2026, which exceeded analyst expectations for both earnings and revenue, there was a noticeable absence of further significant positive operational news to maintain investor momentum. While an extension of an ICE contract for the Aurora detention facility was reported on October 17, 2026, this development occurred late in the period and was not substantial enough to counteract the earlier negative market reactions to other news or broader industry sentiment. The lack of continuous, strong operational catalysts to bolster confidence likely allowed existing market apprehensions to exert greater downward pressure on the stock price, contributing to the approximate 5% decline.

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Stock Movement Drivers

Fundamental Drivers

The -6.5% change in GEO stock from 6/30/2026 to 10/21/2026 was primarily driven by a -13.7% change in the company's P/E Multiple.
(LTM values as of)630202610212026Change
Stock Price ($)29.5527.64-6.5%
Change Contribution By: 
Total Revenues ($ Mil)2,7312,8273.5%
Net Income Margin (%)10.0%10.3%3.1%
P/E Multiple14.312.4-13.7%
Shares Outstanding (Mil)1331311.5%
Cumulative Contribution-6.5%

LTM = Last Twelve Months as of date shown

Market Drivers

6/30/2026 to 10/21/2026
ReturnCorrelation
GEO-6.5% 
Market (SPY)3.5%9.4%
Sector (XLI)-9.1%16.8%

Fundamental Drivers

The 64.4% change in GEO stock from 3/31/2026 to 10/21/2026 was primarily driven by a 37.8% change in the company's P/E Multiple.
(LTM values as of)331202610212026Change
Stock Price ($)16.8127.6464.4%
Change Contribution By: 
Total Revenues ($ Mil)2,6312,8277.5%
Net Income Margin (%)9.7%10.3%6.6%
P/E Multiple9.012.437.8%
Shares Outstanding (Mil)1361314.1%
Cumulative Contribution64.4%

LTM = Last Twelve Months as of date shown

Market Drivers

3/31/2026 to 10/21/2026
ReturnCorrelation
GEO64.4% 
Market (SPY)19.2%13.5%
Sector (XLI)4.3%15.5%

Fundamental Drivers

The 34.9% change in GEO stock from 9/30/2025 to 10/21/2026 was primarily driven by a 179.4% change in the company's Net Income Margin (%).
(LTM values as of)930202510212026Change
Stock Price ($)20.4927.6434.9%
Change Contribution By: 
Total Revenues ($ Mil)2,4522,82715.3%
Net Income Margin (%)3.7%10.3%179.4%
P/E Multiple31.412.4-60.5%
Shares Outstanding (Mil)1391316.1%
Cumulative Contribution34.9%

LTM = Last Twelve Months as of date shown

Market Drivers

9/30/2025 to 10/21/2026
ReturnCorrelation
GEO34.9% 
Market (SPY)17.0%20.8%
Sector (XLI)10.1%20.9%

Fundamental Drivers

The 237.9% change in GEO stock from 9/30/2023 to 10/21/2026 was primarily driven by a 83.0% change in the company's Net Income Margin (%).
(LTM values as of)930202310212026Change
Stock Price ($)8.1827.64237.9%
Change Contribution By: 
Total Revenues ($ Mil)2,4392,82715.9%
Net Income Margin (%)5.6%10.3%83.0%
P/E Multiple7.312.470.5%
Shares Outstanding (Mil)122131-6.6%
Cumulative Contribution237.9%

LTM = Last Twelve Months as of date shown

Market Drivers

9/30/2023 to 10/21/2026
ReturnCorrelation
GEO237.9% 
Market (SPY)87.1%31.2%
Sector (XLI)72.6%32.0%

Return vs. Risk

Price Returns Compared

 202120222023202420252026Total [1]
Returns
GEO Return-10%41%-1%158%-42%74%225%
Peers Return31%5%21%2%14%-0%93%
S&P 500 Return27%-19%24%23%16%12%104%

Monthly Win Rates [3]
GEO Win Rate50%42%50%58%42%60% 
Peers Win Rate58%46%58%33%50%43% 
S&P 500 Win Rate75%42%67%75%67%50% 

Max Drawdowns [4]
GEO Max Drawdown-43%-35%-43%-33%-59%-29% 
Peers Max Drawdown-26%-33%-22%-28%-26%-39% 
S&P 500 Max Drawdown-5%-25%-10%-8%-19%-9% 


[1] Cumulative total returns since the beginning of 2021
[2] Peers: CXW, MMS, AMTM.
[3] Win Rate = % of calendar months in which monthly returns were positive
[4] Max drawdown represents maximum peak-to-trough decline within a year
[5] 2026 data is for the year up to 10/21/2026 (YTD)

How Low Can It Go

EventGEOS&P 500
2025 US Tariff Shock
  % Loss-17.4%-18.8%
  % Gain to Breakeven21.0%23.1%
  Time to Breakeven9 days79 days
2024 Yen Carry Trade Unwind
  % Loss-19.8%-7.8%
  % Gain to Breakeven24.7%8.5%
  Time to Breakeven70 days18 days
2023 SVB Regional Banking Crisis
  % Loss-41.2%-6.7%
  % Gain to Breakeven70.0%7.1%
  Time to Breakeven230 days31 days
2022 Inflation Shock & Fed Tightening
  % Loss-33.1%-24.5%
  % Gain to Breakeven49.5%32.4%
  Time to Breakeven155 days427 days
2020 COVID-19 Crash
  % Loss-40.6%-33.7%
  % Gain to Breakeven68.3%50.9%
  Time to Breakeven1474 days140 days
Q4 2018 Fed Policy Error / Growth Scare
  % Loss-20.8%-19.2%
  % Gain to Breakeven26.3%23.8%
  Time to Breakeven60 days105 days

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In The Past

GEO's stock fell -17.4% during the 2025 US Tariff Shock. Such a loss loss requires a 21.0% gain to breakeven.

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EventGEOS&P 500
2023 SVB Regional Banking Crisis
  % Loss-41.2%-6.7%
  % Gain to Breakeven70.0%7.1%
  Time to Breakeven230 days31 days
2022 Inflation Shock & Fed Tightening
  % Loss-33.1%-24.5%
  % Gain to Breakeven49.5%32.4%
  Time to Breakeven155 days427 days
2020 COVID-19 Crash
  % Loss-40.6%-33.7%
  % Gain to Breakeven68.3%50.9%
  Time to Breakeven1474 days140 days
Q4 2018 Fed Policy Error / Growth Scare
  % Loss-20.8%-19.2%
  % Gain to Breakeven26.3%23.8%
  Time to Breakeven60 days105 days
2014-2016 Oil Price Collapse
  % Loss-22.7%-6.8%
  % Gain to Breakeven29.3%7.3%
  Time to Breakeven99 days15 days
2008-2009 Global Financial Crisis
  % Loss-60.3%-53.4%
  % Gain to Breakeven152.1%114.4%
  Time to Breakeven1317 days1085 days

Compare to CXW, MMS, AMTM

In The Past

GEO's stock fell -17.4% during the 2025 US Tariff Shock. Such a loss loss requires a 21.0% gain to breakeven.

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About GEO (GEO)

GEO Group (GEO) is a global provider of diversified government-contracted services for the correctional and detention management sector. The company owns, leases, and manages a network of secure facilities, processing centers, and community reentry centers. Its operations span the United States, Australia, South Africa, and the United Kingdom, serving various governmental agencies in managing individuals within the justice system.

The core of GEO's business involves comprehensive secure facility management, encompassing security, administration, and essential services such as food and education. Beyond containment, the company also provides rehabilitation and care through its "GEO Continuum of Care" platform, offering programs like counseling, substance abuse treatment, academic education, and vocational training to support successful reentry into society. Additionally, GEO offers extensive community-based services, including electronic monitoring for parolees, probationers, and pretrial defendants using technologies like GPS and alcohol monitoring, as well as secure transportation and support services such as temporary housing and employment assistance for individuals transitioning back into the community. GEO serves approximately 250,000 offenders and pretrial defendants annually.

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The GEO Group is like a Marriott or Hilton, but for prisons and immigration detention centers.

For its electronic monitoring services, GEO is like ADT, but for individuals under legal supervision in the community.

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  • Secure Facility Management: GEO owns, leases, and manages secure facilities, processing centers, and reentry centers for various government agencies.
  • Rehabilitation and Treatment Services: The company offers comprehensive programs including counseling, education, and treatment for substance abuse and cognitive behavioral issues.
  • Reentry Services: GEO provides community-based programs, temporary housing, employment assistance, and supervision to aid individuals in transitioning back into society.
  • Electronic Monitoring and Supervision Services: The company offers electronic monitoring devices and evidence-based supervision for community-based parolees, probationers, and pretrial defendants.
  • Secure Transportation Services: GEO provides specialized secure transportation for individuals within the justice system.

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The major customers of GEO are governmental entities. The company does not primarily sell to other companies or individuals. Its services, which include secure facility management, electronic monitoring, and reentry services, are contracted by various government agencies. Here are the categories of its major customers:
  • U.S. Federal Government Agencies: Including entities such as the U.S. Marshals Service, Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), and the Federal Bureau of Prisons.
  • U.S. State and Local Government Agencies: Encompassing state departments of corrections, county sheriff's departments, and municipal justice systems across various states.
  • International Government Agencies: Government entities and justice ministries in countries where GEO operates, such as Australia, South Africa, and the United Kingdom.

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George C. Zoley
Executive Chairman

George C. Zoley is the founder of The GEO Group, Inc. and has served as its Chairman and Chief Executive Officer since the company went public in 1994. He established The GEO Group as a division of The Wackenhut Corporation in 1984, then named Wackenhut Corrections Corporation. Prior to founding GEO Group, he held roles as manager, director, and vice president of government services at Wackenhut. He also served as the CEO of Cornell Companies Inc. starting in August 2010. Zoley holds a bachelor's degree, a master's degree in public administration from Florida Atlantic University, and a doctorate in Public Administration from Nova Southeastern University. He is scheduled to step down as Executive Chairman on June 30, 2026, and will continue as an advisor to the company and non-Executive Chairman of the Board.

Brian R. Evans
Chief Executive Officer

Brian R. Evans was appointed Chief Executive Officer of The GEO Group, Inc. effective January 1, 2024. He joined GEO in 2000 and has held increasingly senior positions within the company, including Vice President of Finance, Chief Accounting Officer, and Controller. He was named Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer in 2009, a role he held for 14 years. Prior to joining GEO, Evans was an Audit Manager at Arthur Andersen LLP. He also served as a Lieutenant, Supply Corps Officer in the U.S. Navy. He earned a Bachelor's Degree in Accounting from the University of Notre Dame.

Shayn March
Acting Chief Financial Officer

Shayn March was appointed Acting Chief Financial Officer of The GEO Group, Inc. effective January 1, 2024. He joined the company in March 2009 as Vice President of Finance and Treasurer. March has 17 years of service with GEO in senior business management roles and will be appointed Chief Financial Officer effective April 1, 2026.

Wayne H. Calabrese
President and Chief Operating Officer

Wayne H. Calabrese was appointed President and Chief Operating Officer of The GEO Group, Inc. effective January 1, 2024. He originally joined GEO in 1989 as Vice President of Business Development and served in a range of increasingly senior positions, including Vice Chairman of the Board, President, and Chief Operating Officer until his retirement in December 2010. Following his retirement, he continued to work with GEO in a consulting capacity. Mr. Calabrese rejoined the company on a full-time basis in 2021 as head of the Legal Department, and in 2022, he was appointed Senior Vice President and Chief Operating Officer. Prior to his extensive career at GEO, Calabrese was a partner in an Akron, Ohio law firm and served as an Assistant City Law Director, Assistant County Prosecutor, and Legal Counsel and Director of Development for the Akron Metropolitan Housing Authority.

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The GEO Group, Inc. (GEO) faces several key risks to its business operations, primarily driven by its reliance on government contracts and the associated political and regulatory landscape.

Key Risks to The GEO Group, Inc.

  1. Reliance on Government Contracts and Political/Regulatory Risks: The GEO Group's business is heavily dependent on government contracts, particularly with federal agencies such as U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), which accounted for nearly half of its projected 2025 revenue. This exposes the company to significant political and regulatory risks, including potential federal funding disruptions, shifts in immigration enforcement policies, and public or political opposition to public-private partnerships. Legislation in some states, like California and Washington, also aims to phase out such partnerships, further threatening the company's operations. A single political shift could reverse enforcement priorities, reduce detention populations, or lead to contract terminations.
  2. High Level of Indebtedness: The company carries a significant level of indebtedness, which poses a substantial financial risk. As of December 31, 2024, the total consolidated indebtedness was approximately $1.7 billion, excluding finance lease obligations. This high debt load could adversely affect GEO's financial condition and its ability to fulfill debt service obligations. Fluctuations in interest rates also present a market risk, potentially increasing debt service costs, as the company does not currently have interest rate protection agreements in place.
  3. Litigation and Reputational Exposure: The GEO Group is vulnerable to litigation and reputational damage stemming from ongoing lawsuits related to facility conditions, labor practices, and alleged abuses within detention facilities. Such legal challenges can result in volatile legal costs, potential contract losses, and a negative impact on the company's public image. Reports have highlighted issues such as recurring forced labor and wage theft allegations, as well as instances of U.S. citizens being detained by immigration agents.

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The clear emerging threat for GEO is the increasing governmental policy shift, particularly in the United States, away from the use of privately operated correctional and detention facilities. This trend directly impacts GEO's core business model, which relies on securing and renewing contracts with government agencies to manage secure facilities.

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The GEO Group, Inc. operates in several key markets, including secure facilities, electronic monitoring and supervision services, and reentry services. The addressable markets for these main products and services are as follows:

Secure Facilities (Private Correctional Facilities)

The global private prison service market was valued at approximately USD 8 billion in 2023 and is forecasted to grow to USD 12.5 billion by 2032, expanding at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of approximately 4.5% during the forecast period. North America accounts for the largest share of this market, primarily driven by the United States. Specifically, the U.S. private prison contract services market was estimated at USD 6.45 billion in 2025 and is projected to reach USD 6.83 billion in 2026, with a forecast to grow to USD 9.44 billion by 2032, exhibiting a CAGR of 5.59%. As of 2022, private for-profit prisons in the United States incarcerated 90,873 individuals, which represented 8% of the total state and federal prison population.

Electronic Monitoring and Supervision Services

The global market for electronic offender monitoring solutions is estimated at USD 2.18 billion in 2025 and is expected to reach USD 3.19 billion by 2030, at a CAGR of 7.91%. Another estimate places the market at USD 2.35 billion in 2026, projected to reach USD 3.42 billion by 2031 at a 7.82% CAGR. In North America, the market value for electronic monitoring reached US$ 1.1 billion in 2025. North America holds approximately 45% of the global market share for electronic offender monitoring solutions. The number of simultaneous participants in electronic monitoring programs in North America was about 564,000 in 2025, with a forecast to grow to 700,000 by 2030.

Reentry Services

The market size for reentry services can be partially represented by the broader Offender Management System Market, which includes rehabilitation and reentry functionalities. The global Offender Management System Market was valued at USD 2,489.12 million in 2024 and is anticipated to reach USD 4,351.63 million by 2032, with a CAGR of 6.73%. In North America, this market segment was valued at USD 1,037.20 million in 2024 and is anticipated to reach USD 1,818.53 million by 2032, growing at a CAGR of 6.8%. The United States sees over 600,000 individuals released from state and federal prisons annually, highlighting a significant need for reentry programs and services.

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Here are 3-5 expected drivers of future revenue growth for The GEO Group, Inc. (GEO) over the next 2-3 years:

  1. New and Expanded Government Contracts: The GEO Group has recently secured significant new or expanded contracts, particularly with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), which are projected to generate substantial annualized revenues. For example, in 2025, the company secured new or expanded contracts expected to generate up to approximately $520 million in annualized revenues, marking its most successful year for new business wins. This trend is anticipated to continue, supported by federal funding for immigration enforcement and detention, including $45 billion earmarked for ICE detention, creating a multi-year runway for increased facility activations and new contract acquisitions.
  2. Increased Utilization of Existing and Idle Facility Capacity: GEO is strategically positioned to capitalize on the U.S. government's objective to activate a greater number of detention beds. The company has approximately 6,000 available high-security idle beds that could generate over $300 million in annualized revenues if brought to full capacity. The activation of five ICE facilities in 2025 significantly increased GEO's managed ICE bed capacity, with the census across active ICE facilities steadily rising to approximately 24,000, representing the highest levels in the company's history.
  3. Shift Towards Higher-Priced Electronic Monitoring Services: Within its Electronic Monitoring and Supervision Services segment, GEO is experiencing a strategic shift. While usage of the SmartLink mobile app in the Intensive Supervision Appearance Program (ISAP) has declined, there has been a steady increase in the utilization of more intensive and higher-priced monitoring devices, such as ankle monitors. This change in service mix is expected to boost revenues and earnings generated under the ISAP contract, even if the overall volume of individuals being monitored remains constant.
  4. Growth in Reentry Services: The company's Reentry Services segment has shown recent growth. In the fourth quarter of 2023, revenues from residential reentry centers and non-residential reentry programs increased by 11% and 32%, respectively, year-over-year. Continued growth in non-residential programs is also highlighted as a segment trend.

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Share Repurchases

  • The GEO Group's Board of Directors increased its share repurchase authorization to $500 million in November 2025, extending the expiration date to December 31, 2029. Approximately $458.4 million of this authorization remained available as of November 6, 2025.
  • During the third quarter of 2025, the company repurchased approximately 1.97 million shares of common stock for an aggregate cost of approximately $41.6 million.
  • By year-end 2025, The GEO Group had repurchased approximately 4.94 million shares of common stock at an aggregate cost of about $90.6 million under its $500 million share repurchase authorization.

Share Issuance

  • In May 2024, The GEO Group retired $177.1 million in principal amount of 6.50% exchangeable senior notes due 2026, utilizing $177.1 million in cash and approximately 9.8 million shares of its common stock.

Outbound Investments

  • In November 2025, the company purchased the 770-bed Western Region Detention Facility in San Diego for approximately $60 million.
  • In December 2024, The GEO Group announced a $70 million investment in capital expenditures aimed at strengthening its capabilities to provide expanded detention capacity, secure transportation, and electronic monitoring services to U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE).

Capital Expenditures

  • For the full year 2026, The GEO Group anticipates total capital expenditures to be between $120 million and $155 million, including assumptions for modest organic growth.
  • The projected capital expenditures for the full year 2025 were estimated between $120 million and $155 million, with a primary focus on growth (expected $10 million to $25 million), technology (expected $30 million to $35 million), and facility maintenance (expected $80 million to $95 million).
  • In December 2024, the company committed $70 million in capital expenditures to enhance its services for ICE, specifically for expanded detention capacity, secure transportation, and electronic monitoring.

Better Bets vs. GEO (GEO)

Peer Outperformance in Environmental & Facilities Services

GEO has outperformed 93% of its 28 Environmental & Facilities Services peers over 5Y. Environmental & Facilities Services ranks 18th of 23 industries in Industrials by median 5Y return. The sector’s gains have largely come from elsewhere.
Share of Environmental & Facilities Services constituents that GEO has outperformed, by holding period. Peers without a full price history over a given window are excluded from that window.
1Y
94%
of 32 industry peers · 58.2% return
3Y
93%
of 30 industry peers · 225.9% return
5Y
93%
of 28 industry peers · 232.6% return
No Environmental & Facilities Services peer with a comparable growth profile has beaten GEO by more than 20pp over 5Y.
Median price return by industry across the Industrials sector, ranked by 5Y. Environmental & Facilities Services is GEO's own industry. Use this to see which corners of the sector have carried the returns.
Industry Names 1Y med3Y med5Y med Top 3 by 5Y
Construction & Engineering 30 -4.6%113.1%155.6% STRL 1708% · FIX 1620% · AGX 746%
Marine Transportation 5 58.1%49.7%134.0% MATX 201% · KEX 142%
Construction Machinery & Heavy Transportation Equipment 13 0.9%59.6%87.4% CAT 299% · ALSN 241% · WAB 220%
Aerospace & Defense 52 -13.9%55.5%63.5% ATI 1007% · FTAI 759% · HWM 587%
Trading Companies & Distributors 19 8.9%38.3%45.6% DXPE 442% · AIT 253% · URI 204%
Industrial Machinery & Supplies & Components 72 8.7%57.9%40.6% CRS 1091% · MLI 412% · SYM 322%
Diversified Support Services 34 13.2%33.9%33.1% CXW 222% · OPLN 146% · CACI 120%
Rail Transportation 7 29.8%48.7%28.8% CSX 48% · UNP 39% · NSC 29%
Building Products 33 -12.8%11.6%22.0% GFF 331% · TT 177% · JCI 126%
Cargo Ground Transportation 16 31.0%6.0%19.8% XPO 264% · R 208% · ARCB 53%
Electrical Components & Equipment 37 -9.1%76.7%10.4% POWL 2043% · BE 1025% · VRT 796%
Industrial Conglomerates 17 10.0%3.6%-7.2% CSW 120% · DD 70% · CSL 64%
Agricultural & Farm Machinery 16 1.0%-3.1%-10.6% DE 98% · TTC 12% · AGCO -7%
Data Processing & Outsourced Services 6 -24.7%-3.5%-18.7% EXLS 67% · BR 7% · G -17%
Research & Consulting Services 13 -1.9%-18.0%-22.4% HURN 268% · FCN 5% · BAH 0%
Office Services & Supplies 9 17.4%19.4%-26.4% PBI 192% · TILE 136% · HNI 36%
Security & Alarm Services 9 -58.0%16.9%-26.8% BCO 85%
Environmental & Facilities Services ← 29 -27.8%26.1%-32.6% GEO 233% · CLH 180% · RSG 87%
Passenger Ground Transportation 3 -27.3%57.4%-38.2% UBER 46% · CAR -38% · LYFT -66%
Passenger Airlines 11 0.3%14.8%-38.5% LTM 3190% · UAL 118% · DAL 100%
Air Freight & Logistics 12 -28.9%-22.2%-39.9% FDX 77% · EXPD 74% · CHRW 61%
Human Resource & Employment Services 22 10.3%-15.2%-44.4% ADP 53% · PAYX 7% · FA 3%
Airport Services 4 -71.2%-69.2%-84.3% JOBY -47%
Median of constituents with a full price history over each window. Top names are limited to companies above $2B market cap.

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Financials

GEOCXWMMSAMTMMedian
NameGEO CoreCivicMaximus Amentum  
Mkt Price27.6529.5262.0820.1528.59
Mkt Cap3.62.93.34.93.4
Rev LTM2,8272,4845,24814,1304,038
Op Inc LTM353247579508431
FCF LTM2657433474245
FCF 3Y Avg120133224218175
CFO LTM199200470505335
CFO 3Y Avg240239303240240

Growth & Margins

GEOCXWMMSAMTMMedian
NameGEO CoreCivicMaximus Amentum  
Rev Chg LTM15.3%24.3%-3.3%11.4%13.4%
Rev Chg 3Y Avg5.3%10.6%3.0%-5.3%
Rev Chg Q15.1%27.3%-5.1%-2.0%6.5%
QoQ Delta Rev Chg LTM3.5%6.3%-1.3%-0.5%1.5%
Op Inc Chg LTM24.7%24.9%12.0%68.2%24.8%
Op Inc Chg 3Y Avg-1.8%15.1%26.6%-15.1%
Op Mgn LTM12.5%9.9%11.0%3.6%10.5%
Op Mgn 3Y Avg12.5%9.9%9.9%2.6%9.9%
QoQ Delta Op Mgn LTM0.6%-0.4%0.1%0.4%0.2%
CFO/Rev LTM7.0%8.1%8.9%3.6%7.5%
CFO/Rev 3Y Avg9.5%11.4%5.8%1.8%7.6%
FCF/Rev LTM0.9%2.3%8.3%3.4%2.8%
FCF/Rev 3Y Avg4.9%6.5%4.3%1.6%4.6%

Valuation

GEOCXWMMSAMTMMedian
NameGEO CoreCivicMaximus Amentum  
Mkt Cap3.62.93.34.93.4
P/S1.31.20.60.30.9
P/Op Inc10.211.85.79.710.0
P/EBIT6.611.85.78.67.6
P/E12.422.88.824.117.6
P/CFO18.214.67.09.712.2
Total Yield8.1%4.4%13.4%4.1%6.2%
Dividend Yield0.0%0.0%2.1%0.0%0.0%
FCF Yield 3Y Avg5.8%7.2%6.3%4.6%6.0%
D/E0.40.50.50.80.5
Net D/E0.40.40.50.70.5

Returns

GEOCXWMMSAMTMMedian
NameGEO CoreCivicMaximus Amentum  
1M Rtn-8.6%-8.9%10.9%1.3%-3.7%
3M Rtn-11.8%-8.3%8.5%-5.9%-7.1%
6M Rtn46.2%44.6%-6.3%-27.5%19.2%
12M Rtn58.3%61.6%-27.8%-11.8%23.2%
3Y Rtn226.1%158.7%-15.7%-37.5%71.5%
1M Excs Rtn-5.7%-4.8%13.9%3.6%-0.6%
3M Excs Rtn-14.4%-10.1%5.4%-11.8%-11.0%
6M Excs Rtn38.9%37.3%-13.6%-34.8%11.9%
12M Excs Rtn48.9%50.1%-41.0%-25.7%11.6%
3Y Excs Rtn139.4%85.9%-92.1%-112.6%-3.1%

Financials

Segment Financials

Revenue by Segment
$ Mil20252024202320222021
United States (U.S.) Secure Services1,8271,6041,5181,4381,489
Electronic Monitoring and Supervision Services321333426496279
Reentry Services287278275255275
International Services197209194187214
Total2,6322,4242,4132,3772,257


Operating Income by Segment
$ Mil20252024202320222021
United States (U.S.) Secure Services329303270281293
Electronic Monitoring and Supervision Services125147213238127
Reentry Services6158494350
International Services1614121922
Contingent litigation reserve-38    
General and administrative expense-236-213-191-197-204
Total257310352384288


Assets by Segment
$ Mil20252024202320222021
United States (U.S.) Secure Services2,5482,3562,3912,3712,433
Electronic Monitoring and Supervision Services519505512536483
Reentry Services440465478572567
Restricted cash and investments, current and non-current18214813611296
International Services76727766452
Cash69779495506
Deferred income tax assets91098 
Total3,8443,6323,6963,7604,537


Price Behavior

Price Behavior
Market Price$27.64 
Market Cap ($ Bil)3.6 
First Trading Date07/28/1994 
Distance from 52W High-15.7% 
   50 Days200 Days
DMA Price$31.01$23.88
DMA Trendindeterminateup
Distance from DMA-10.9%15.7%
 3M1YR
Volatility38.1%48.8%
Downside Capture-2.2051.89
Upside Capture-46.89106.67
Correlation (S&P 500)10.2%22.6%
GEO Betas & Captures as of 9/30/2026

 1M2M3M6M1Y3Y
Beta-0.23-0.200.270.490.791.10
Up Beta-1.87-0.730.050.500.531.03
Down Beta2.420.171.61-0.171.031.20
Up Capture-60%-10%12%125%91%179%
Bmk +ve Days6162766132424
Stock +ve Days11193068128366
Down Capture36%2%-4%-15%69%98%
Bmk -ve Days16263760120328
Stock -ve Days11233457122375

[1] Upside and downside betas calculated using positive and negative benchmark daily returns respectively
Based On 1-Year Data
Annualized
Return
Annualized
Volatility
Sharpe
Ratio
Correlation
with GEO
GEO62.9%48.8%1.15-
Sector ETF (XLI)10.6%17.2%0.4221.2%
Equity (SPY)16.2%12.7%0.9020.8%
Gold (GLD)-6.0%29.0%-0.2211.0%
Commodities (DBC)50.2%20.7%1.85-8.3%
Real Estate (VNQ)3.1%13.8%-0.0311.2%
Bitcoin (BTCUSD)-25.3%43.4%-0.5511.3%

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Based On 5-Year Data
Annualized
Return
Annualized
Volatility
Sharpe
Ratio
Correlation
with GEO
GEO25.4%51.4%0.62-
Sector ETF (XLI)12.6%17.6%0.5432.2%
Equity (SPY)13.6%17.1%0.6131.0%
Gold (GLD)17.7%18.9%0.762.2%
Commodities (DBC)9.5%19.5%0.373.7%
Real Estate (VNQ)1.1%18.9%-0.0522.5%
Bitcoin (BTCUSD)7.6%51.7%0.3318.5%

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Based On 10-Year Data
Annualized
Return
Annualized
Volatility
Sharpe
Ratio
Correlation
with GEO
GEO10.1%49.9%0.38-
Sector ETF (XLI)13.3%20.0%0.5836.7%
Equity (SPY)15.5%17.9%0.7333.3%
Gold (GLD)12.2%16.4%0.610.8%
Commodities (DBC)8.2%18.1%0.379.0%
Real Estate (VNQ)5.2%20.7%0.2132.4%
Bitcoin (BTCUSD)62.6%66.2%1.0210.8%

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Short Interest

Short Interest: As Of Date9302026
Short Interest: Shares Quantity9.6 Mil
Short Interest: % Change Since 91520260.7%
Average Daily Volume2.7 Mil
Days-to-Cover Short Interest3.6 days
Basic Shares Quantity130.6 Mil
Short % of Basic Shares7.4%

Earnings Returns History

Updated 10/8/2026
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 Forward Returns
Earnings Date1D Returns5D Returns21D Returns
8/6/2026-4.1%0.1%-1.7%
5/6/202620.9%16.6%37.0%
2/12/2026-14.9%-3.2%-8.1%
11/6/2025-8.3%-11.2%-0.2%
8/6/2025-11.5%-19.5%-18.2%
5/7/2025-10.0%-12.4%-13.7%
2/27/20256.1%-0.4%17.9%
11/13/20242.5%9.2%7.6%
...
SUMMARY STATS   
# Positive111411
# Negative141114
Median Positive2.4%3.7%14.7%
Median Negative-3.6%-6.6%-4.3%
Max Positive20.9%16.6%37.7%
Max Negative-14.9%-19.5%-21.3%
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 Forward Returns
Earnings Date1D Returns5D Returns21D Returns
8/6/2026-4.1%0.1%-1.7%
5/6/202620.9%16.6%37.0%
2/12/2026-14.9%-3.2%-8.1%
11/6/2025-8.3%-11.2%-0.2%
8/6/2025-11.5%-19.5%-18.2%
5/7/2025-10.0%-12.4%-13.7%
2/27/20256.1%-0.4%17.9%
11/13/20242.5%9.2%7.6%
8/12/2024-3.0%4.2%-1.1%
5/13/20240.3%3.8%-2.1%
2/22/2024-0.7%3.6%23.5%
11/13/20233.1%3.5%9.2%
8/15/2023-2.5%-2.2%2.9%
5/1/2023-2.0%8.8%-1.6%
2/21/2023-3.1%-6.6%-19.2%
11/2/20222.3%1.8%37.7%
8/8/2022-2.6%11.3%24.0%
5/9/2022-7.6%-10.7%-5.6%
2/24/20220.3%-0.7%-3.0%
1/6/2022-0.6%-0.4%-15.3%
11/10/20212.4%1.1%-21.3%
8/10/20213.5%11.4%-2.0%
5/14/20212.1%-10.2%6.8%
2/22/20210.0%1.8%3.7%
11/4/2020-6.5%3.1%14.7%
SUMMARY STATS   
# Positive111411
# Negative141114
Median Positive2.4%3.7%14.7%
Median Negative-3.6%-6.6%-4.3%
Max Positive20.9%16.6%37.7%
Max Negative-14.9%-19.5%-21.3%

SEC Filings

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Report DateFiling DateFiling
06/30/202608/06/202610-Q
03/31/202605/07/202610-Q
12/31/202502/25/202610-K
09/30/202511/06/202510-Q
06/30/202508/06/202510-Q
03/31/202505/07/202510-Q
12/31/202402/28/202510-K
09/30/202411/12/202410-Q
06/30/202408/08/202410-Q
03/31/202405/08/202410-Q
12/31/202302/29/202410-K
09/30/202311/08/202310-Q
06/30/202308/09/202310-Q
03/31/202305/03/202310-Q
12/31/202202/27/202310-K
09/30/202211/08/202210-Q
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06/30/202608/06/202610-Q
03/31/202605/07/202610-Q
12/31/202502/25/202610-K
09/30/202511/06/202510-Q
06/30/202508/06/202510-Q
03/31/202505/07/202510-Q
12/31/202402/28/202510-K
09/30/202411/12/202410-Q
06/30/202408/08/202410-Q
03/31/202405/08/202410-Q
12/31/202302/29/202410-K
09/30/202311/08/202310-Q
06/30/202308/09/202310-Q
03/31/202305/03/202310-Q
12/31/202202/27/202310-K
09/30/202211/08/202210-Q
06/30/202208/08/202210-Q
03/31/202205/05/202210-Q
12/31/202102/28/202210-K
09/30/202111/05/202110-Q
06/30/202108/05/202110-Q
03/31/202105/10/202110-Q
12/31/202002/16/202110-K
09/30/202011/06/202010-Q
06/30/202008/06/202010-Q
03/31/202005/06/202010-Q
12/31/201902/26/202010-K
09/30/201911/07/201910-Q

Recent Forward Guidance

Updated 10/4/2026

Latest: Q2 2026 Earnings Reported 8/6/2026

Forward GuidanceGuidance Change
MetricSourceLowMidHigh% Chg% DeltaChangePrior
Q3 2026 RevenueReported755.00 Mil780.00 Mil805.00 Mil   
Q3 2026 Adjusted EBITDAReported140.00 Mil142.50 Mil145.00 Mil   
Q3 2026 Net IncomeReported45.00 Mil46.50 Mil48.00 Mil   
Q3 2026 EPSReported0.350.360.37   
Q4 2026 RevenueReported758.00 Mil783.00 Mil808.00 Mil   
Q4 2026 Adjusted EBITDAReported137.00 Mil139.50 Mil142.00 Mil   
Q4 2026 Net IncomeReported37.00 Mil39.00 Mil41.00 Mil   
Q4 2026 EPSReported0.280.30.31   
2026 RevenueReported2.95 Bil3.00 Bil3.05 Bil-0.8% LoweredGuidance: 3.02 Bil for 2026
2026 Adjusted EBITDAReported550.00 Mil555.00 Mil560.00 Mil  RaisedGuidance: 535.00 Mil for 2026
2026 Net IncomeReported168.00 Mil171.50 Mil175.00 Mil  Raised
2026 EPSReported1.271.31.32  Raised
2026 Capital ExpendituresReported135.00 Mil140.00 Mil145.00 Mil-6.7% LoweredGuidance: 150.00 Mil for 2026


Prior: Q1 2026 Earnings Reported 5/6/2026

Forward GuidanceGuidance Change
MetricSourceLowMidHigh% Chg% DeltaChangePrior
Q2 2026 RevenueReported715.00 Mil720.00 Mil725.00 Mil5.1% Higher NewGuidance: 685.00 Mil for Q1 2026
Q2 2026 Adjusted EBITDAReported130.00 Mil132.50 Mil135.00 Mil21.0% Higher NewGuidance: 109.50 Mil for Q1 2026
2026 RevenueReported2.95 Bil3.02 Bil3.10 Bil0.8% RaisedGuidance: 3.00 Bil for 2026
2026 Adjusted EBITDAReported525.00 Mil535.00 Mil545.00 Mil7.0% RaisedGuidance: 500.00 Mil for 2026
2026 Capital ExpendituresReported137.50 Mil150.00 Mil162.50 Mil9.1% RaisedGuidance: 137.50 Mil for 2026

Q4 2025 Earnings Reported 2/12/2026

Forward GuidanceGuidance Change
MetricSourceLowMidHigh% Chg% DeltaChangePrior
Q1 2026 Quarterly RevenueReported680.00 Mil685.00 Mil690.00 Mil3.2% Higher NewGuidance: 663.50 Mil for Q4 2025
Q1 2026 Adjusted EBITDAReported107.00 Mil109.50 Mil112.00 Mil-10.2% Lower NewGuidance: 122.00 Mil for Q4 2025
Q1 2026 GAAP Net Income per diluted shareReported0.170.180.19-28.0% Lower NewGuidance: 0.25 for Q4 2025
2026 Annual RevenueReported2.90 Bil3.00 Bil3.10 Bil   
2026 Adjusted EBITDAReported490.00 Mil500.00 Mil510.00 Mil8.7% Higher NewGuidance: 460.00 Mil for 2025
2026 GAAP Net Income per diluted shareReported0.991.031.07-43.7% Lower NewGuidance: 1.83 for 2025
2026 Capital ExpendituresReported120.00 Mil137.50 Mil155.00 Mil-32.1% Lower NewGuidance: 202.50 Mil for 2025

Q3 2025 Earnings Reported 11/6/2025

Forward GuidanceGuidance Change
MetricSourceLowMidHigh% Chg% DeltaChangePrior
Q4 2025 RevenueReported651.00 Mil663.50 Mil676.00 Mil-0.3% LoweredGuidance: 665.50 Mil for Q4 2025
Q4 2025 Adjusted EBITDAReported117.00 Mil122.00 Mil127.00 Mil   
Q4 2025 GAAP Net Income per diluted shareReported0.230.250.27   
2025 Adjusted EBITDAReported455.00 Mil460.00 Mil465.00 Mil-3.7% LoweredGuidance: 477.50 Mil for 2025
2025 GAAP Net Income per diluted shareReported1.811.831.85-10.3% LoweredGuidance: 2.04 for 2025
2025 Adjusted Net Income per diluted shareReported0.840.860.87   
2025 Capital ExpendituresReported200.00 Mil202.50 Mil205.00 Mil-1.2% LoweredGuidance: 205.00 Mil for 2025

Insider Activity

Updated 9/15/2026
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#OwnerTitleHoldingActionFiling DatePriceSharesTransacted
Value
Value of
Held Shares
Form
1Albence, MatthewSenior VP, Client RelationsDirectSell915202631.4511,797371,0752,755,507Form
2Albence, MatthewSenior VP, Client RelationsDirectSell824202631.6910,000316,8603,149,542Form
3Koren, Lindsay L DirectSell817202631.303,500109,568459,385Form
4Kernan, Scott Michael DirectSell306202615.246,633101,087412,425Form
5Zoley, George CExecutive ChairmanDirectSell910202521.5231,176670,92982,874,150Form
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#OwnerTitleHoldingActionFiling DatePriceSharesTransacted
Value
Value of
Held Shares
Form
1Albence, MatthewSenior VP, Client RelationsDirectSell915202631.4511,797371,0752,755,507Form
2Albence, MatthewSenior VP, Client RelationsDirectSell824202631.6910,000316,8603,149,542Form
3Koren, Lindsay L DirectSell817202631.303,500109,568459,385Form
4Kernan, Scott Michael DirectSell306202615.246,633101,087412,425Form
5Zoley, George CExecutive ChairmanDirectSell910202521.5231,176670,92982,874,150Form
6Zoley, George CExecutive ChairmanDirectSell910202520.5231,176639,79479,668,046Form
7Zoley, George CExecutive ChairmanDirectSell910202520.5131,176639,34580,251,489Form
8Zoley, George CExecutive ChairmanDirectSell908202521.0029,876627,24782,840,643Form
9Zoley, George CExecutive ChairmanDirectSell908202521.0531,177656,30783,690,524Form
10Zoley, George CExecutive Chairmanthe Holly A. Meehan TrustSell902202520.5610,480  Form
11Zoley, George CExecutive Chairmanthe Christopher N. Zoley TrustSell902202520.5610,490  Form
12Zoley, George CExecutive Chairmanthe Holly A. Meehan TrustSell902202520.8110,480218,089218,089Form
13Zoley, George CExecutive Chairmanthe Christopher N. Zoley TrustSell902202520.8110,490218,297218,297Form

Investor Activity (13F)

Updated Oct 22, 2026
13F holdings as of Mar 31, 2026 (Q1 2026)

Active managers (13F portfolio over $250M, at least 3 holdings) with a position over $5M that is either over 10% of their portfolio or held in a concentrated book of 50 or fewer total positions. Index/ETF, sovereign, bank, community-bank and charitable/donor-advised filers are excluded.

Active ManagerValue% of PortfolioTotal PositionsQoQFiling
Turiya Advisors Asia Ltd$76.4 Mil15.4%5TRIM -19.5%13F
Continental General Insurance Co$96.0 Mil13.8%11ADD +21.9%13F
KCM Capital Inc$33.5 Mil6.3%31ADD +36.6%13F
Findell Capital Management LLC$14.7 Mil4.3%17ADD +34.6%13F
Philosophy Capital Management LLC$28.9 Mil3.4%36ADD +5.7%13F
Park West Asset Management LLC$24.5 Mil2.2%48New13F
Active ManagerValue% of PortfolioTotal PositionsQoQFiling
Park West Asset Management LLC$24.5 Mil2.2%48New13F
KCM Capital Inc$33.5 Mil6.3%31ADD +36.6%13F
Findell Capital Management LLC$14.7 Mil4.3%17ADD +34.6%13F
Continental General Insurance Co$96.0 Mil13.8%11ADD +21.9%13F
Philosophy Capital Management LLC$28.9 Mil3.4%36ADD +5.7%13F
Active ManagerValue% of PortfolioTotal PositionsQoQAs OfFiling
Carronade Capital Management, LP$16.0 Mil1.5%25ExitedDec 31, 202513F
Highland Peak Capital, LLC$8.1 Mil3.1%12ExitedDec 31, 202513F
Wolf Hill Capital Management, LP$6.4 Mil0.7%22ExitedDec 31, 202513F
Turiya Advisors Asia Ltd$76.4 Mil15.4%5TRIM -19.5%Mar 31, 202613F
Active ManagerValue% of PortfolioTotal PositionsQoQFiling
Continental General Insurance Co$96.0 Mil13.8%11ADD +21.9%13F
Turiya Advisors Asia Ltd$76.4 Mil15.4%5TRIM -19.5%13F
KCM Capital Inc$33.5 Mil6.3%31ADD +36.6%13F
Philosophy Capital Management LLC$28.9 Mil3.4%36ADD +5.7%13F
Park West Asset Management LLC$24.5 Mil2.2%48New13F
Findell Capital Management LLC$14.7 Mil4.3%17ADD +34.6%13F
Core Cache Last Updated: 10/21/2026