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About Geo Group (NYSE:GEO)
The GEO Group, Inc. (NYSE: GEO) is the first fully integrated equity real estate investment trust specializing in the design, financing, development, and operation of correctional, detention, and community reentry facilities around the globe. GEO is the world's leading provider of diversified correctional, detention, community reentry, and electronic monitoring services to government agencies worldwide with operations in the United States, Australia, South Africa, and the United Kingdom. GEO's worldwide operations include the ownership and/or management of 141 facilities totaling approximately 96,000 beds, including projects under development, with a growing workforce of approximately 23,000 professionals.
Industry, Sector and Symbol
Industry Real estate investment trusts
Sub-IndustrySpecialized REITs
SectorFinance
SymbolNYSE:GEO
CUSIP36159R10
Phone561-893-0101
Debt
Debt-to-Equity Ratio2.29
Current Ratio1.54
Quick Ratio1.54
Price-To-Earnings
Trailing P/E Ratio9.56
Forward P/E Ratio12.51
P/E Growth2.07
Sales & Book Value
Annual Sales$2.26 billion
Price / Sales1.33
Cash Flow$2.5259 per share
Price / Cash9.66
Book Value$9.25 per share
Price / Book2.64
Profitability
EPS (Most Recent Fiscal Year)$2.55
Net Income$146.24 million
Net Margins6.18%
Return on Equity13.63%
Return on Assets3.81%
Miscellaneous
Employees18,512
Outstanding Shares123,020,000
Geo Group (NYSE:GEO) Frequently Asked Questions
What is Geo Group's stock symbol?
Geo Group trades on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) under the ticker symbol "GEO."
How often does Geo Group pay dividends? What is the dividend yield for Geo Group?
Geo Group announced a quarterly dividend on Wednesday, April 11th. Stockholders of record on Monday, April 23rd will be given a dividend of $0.47 per share on Thursday, May 3rd. This represents a $1.88 annualized dividend and a dividend yield of 7.72%. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Friday, April 20th. View Geo Group's Dividend History.
How will Geo Group's stock buyback program work?
Geo Group declared that its board has initiated a share repurchase program on Thursday, February 15th 2018, which authorizes the company to buyback $200,000,000.00 in shares, according to EventVestor. This buyback authorization authorizes the company to purchase shares of its stock through open market purchases. Shares buyback programs are usually an indication that the company's board believes its stock is undervalued.
How were Geo Group's earnings last quarter?
Geo Group Inc (NYSE:GEO) released its quarterly earnings results on Thursday, April, 26th. The real estate investment trust reported $0.29 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, beating the Thomson Reuters' consensus estimate of $0.28 by $0.01. The real estate investment trust earned $565 million during the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $559.86 million. Geo Group had a net margin of 6.18% and a return on equity of 13.63%. The firm's revenue was up 2.6% compared to the same quarter last year. During the same quarter last year, the business posted $0.35 EPS. View Geo Group's Earnings History.
When is Geo Group's next earnings date?
What guidance has Geo Group issued on next quarter's earnings?
Geo Group updated its FY18 earnings guidance on Thursday, April, 26th. The company provided earnings per share (EPS) guidance of $2.45-2.53 for the period, compared to the Thomson Reuters consensus EPS estimate of $2.47. The company issued revenue guidance of $2.3 billion, compared to the consensus revenue estimate of $2.28 billion.Geo Group also updated its Q2 guidance to $0.59-0.61 EPS.
What price target have analysts set for GEO?
3 analysts have issued 1-year price targets for Geo Group's shares. Their forecasts range from $32.00 to $35.00. On average, they anticipate Geo Group's stock price to reach $34.00 in the next year. View Analyst Ratings for Geo Group.
Who are some of Geo Group's key competitors?
Some companies that are related to Geo Group include Extra Space Storage (EXR), Sino Land (SNLAY), HCP (HCP), Mid-America Apartment Communities (MAA), Duke Realty (DRE), Regency Centers (REG), United Dominion Realty Trust (UDR), Iron Mountain (IRM), Federal Realty Investment Trust (FRT), SL Green Realty (SLG), Macerich (MAC), Camden Property Trust (CPT), Equity Lifestyle Properties (ELS), AGNC Investment (AGNC) and Gaming and Leisure Properties (GLPI).
Who are Geo Group's key executives?
Geo Group's management team includes the folowing people:
- Mr. George C. Zoley Ph.D., Founder, Chairman & CEO (Age 68)
- Mr. Brian R. Evans, Sr. VP & CFO (Age 50)
- Mr. John J. Bulfin, Sr. VP, Gen. Counsel & Corp. Sec. (Age 64)
- Mr. J. David Donahue, Sr. VP, Pres of U.S. Corrections & Detention and International Operations (Age 58)
- Mr. Thomas M. Wierdsma, Consultant (Age 67)
Has Geo Group been receiving favorable news coverage?
Press coverage about GEO stock has been trending somewhat positive recently, according to Accern. Accern rates the sentiment of media coverage by monitoring more than twenty million news and blog sources in real time. Accern ranks coverage of companies on a scale of negative one to positive one, with scores closest to one being the most favorable. Geo Group earned a media sentiment score of 0.05 on Accern's scale. They also gave media stories about the real estate investment trust an impact score of 48.10 out of 100, meaning that recent media coverage is somewhat unlikely to have an effect on the company's share price in the immediate future.
Who are Geo Group's major shareholders?
Geo Group's stock is owned by a variety of of institutional and retail investors. Top institutional investors include BlackRock Inc. (11.67%), Barrow Hanley Mewhinney & Strauss LLC (4.53%), Daiwa Securities Group Inc. (3.33%), Prudential Financial Inc. (2.92%), Northern Trust Corp (2.80%) and Russell Investments Group Ltd. (2.41%). Company insiders that own Geo Group stock include Ann M Schlarb, Anne N Foreman, Christopher C Wheeler, J David Donahue, John J Bulfin, Norman A Carlson, Richard H Glanton and Shayn P March. View Institutional Ownership Trends for Geo Group.
Which major investors are selling Geo Group stock?
GEO stock was sold by a variety of institutional investors in the last quarter, including Barrow Hanley Mewhinney & Strauss LLC, Barings LLC, Millennium Management LLC, Eagle Asset Management Inc., Carillon Tower Advisers Inc., Daiwa Securities Group Inc., River Road Asset Management LLC and Prudential Financial Inc.. Company insiders that have sold Geo Group company stock in the last year include Anne N Foreman, Christopher C Wheeler, John J Bulfin, Norman A Carlson, Richard H Glanton and Shayn P March. View Insider Buying and Selling for Geo Group.
Which major investors are buying Geo Group stock?
GEO stock was acquired by a variety of institutional investors in the last quarter, including Global X Management Co. LLC, Denver Investment Advisors LLC, Alpine Woods Capital Investors LLC, Intrinsic Edge Capital Management LLC, Russell Investments Group Ltd., BlackRock Inc., Epoch Investment Partners Inc. and Ranger Global Real Estate Advisors LLC. View Insider Buying and Selling for Geo Group.
How do I buy shares of Geo Group?
Shares of GEO can be purchased through any online brokerage account. Popular online brokerages with access to the U.S. stock market include Vanguard Brokerage Services, TD Ameritrade, E*TRADE, Scottrade, Fidelity and Charles Schwab.
What is Geo Group's stock price today?
One share of GEO stock can currently be purchased for approximately $24.34.
How big of a company is Geo Group?
Geo Group has a market capitalization of $2.98 billion and generates $2.26 billion in revenue each year. The real estate investment trust earns $146.24 million in net income (profit) each year or $2.55 on an earnings per share basis. Geo Group employs 18,512 workers across the globe.
How can I contact Geo Group?
Geo Group's mailing address is ONE PARK PLACE 621 NORTHWEST 53RD STREET SUITE 700, BOCA RATON FL, 33487. The real estate investment trust can be reached via phone at 561-893-0101 or via email at [email protected]
MarketBeat Community Rating for Geo Group (GEO)
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Geo Group (NYSE:GEO) Price Target and Consensus Rating
(How are Consensus Ratings Calculated?) MarketBeat calculates consensus analyst ratings for stocks using the most recent rating from each Wall Street analyst that has rated a stock within the last twelve months. Each analyst's rating is normalized to a standardized rating score of 1 (sell), 2 (hold), 3 (buy) or 4 (strong buy). Analyst consensus ratings scores are calculated using the mean average of the number of normalized sell, hold, buy and strong buy ratings from Wall Street analysts. Each stock's consensus analyst rating is derived from its calculated consensus ratings score (0-1.5 = Sell, 1.5-2.5 = Hold, 2.5-3.5 = Buy, >3.5 = Strong Buy). MarketBeat's consensus price targets are a mean average of the most recent available price targets set by each analyst that has set a price target for the stock in the last twelve months. MarketBeat's consensus ratings and consensus price targets may differ from those calculated by other firms due to differences in methodology and available data.
3 Wall Street analysts have issued ratings and price targets for Geo Group in the last 12 months. Their average twelve-month price target is $34.00, suggesting that the stock has a possible upside of 39.34%. The high price target for GEO is $35.00 and the low price target for GEO is $32.00. There are currently 3 buy ratings for the stock, resulting in a consensus rating of "Buy."
| Today | 30 Days Ago | 90 Days Ago | 180 Days Ago |
| Consensus Rating: | Buy | Buy | Buy | Buy |
| Consensus Rating Score: | 3.00 | 3.00 | 2.75 | 2.67 |
| Ratings Breakdown: | 0 Sell Rating(s)
0 Hold Rating(s)
3 Buy Rating(s)
0 Strong Buy Rating(s) | 0 Sell Rating(s)
0 Hold Rating(s)
3 Buy Rating(s)
0 Strong Buy Rating(s) | 0 Sell Rating(s)
1 Hold Rating(s)
3 Buy Rating(s)
0 Strong Buy Rating(s) | 0 Sell Rating(s)
1 Hold Rating(s)
2 Buy Rating(s)
0 Strong Buy Rating(s) |
| Consensus Price Target: | $34.00 | $34.00 | $33.3325 | $33.7767 |
| Price Target Upside: | 39.34% upside | 50.78% upside | 47.82% upside | 29.81% upside |
Geo Group (NYSE:GEO) Consensus Price Target History
Geo Group (NYSE:GEO) Analyst Ratings History
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(Data available from 5/23/2016 forward)
Geo Group (NYSE:GEO) Dividend Information
Geo Group pays an annual dividend of $1.88 per share, with a dividend yield of 7.70%. GEO's most recent quarterly dividend payment was Thursday, May 3. The company has grown its dividend for the last 5 consecutive years and is increasing its dividend by an average of 6.50% each year. Geo Group pays out 73.73% of its earnings out as a dividend.
| Most Recent Dividend: | 5/3/2018 |
| Annual Dividend: | $1.88 |
| Dividend Yield: | 7.70% |
| Dividend Growth: | 6.50% (3 Year Average) |
| Payout Ratio(s): | 73.73% (Trailing 12 Months of Earnings)
96.41% (Based on This Year's Estimates)
89.95% (Based on Next Year's Estimates)
74.43% (Based on Cash Flow)
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| Track Record: | 5 Years of Consecutive Dividend Growth |
| Frequency: | Quarterly Dividend |
Geo Group (NYSE:GEO) Dividend History by Quarter
| Announced | Period | Amount | Yield | Ex-Dividend Date | Record Date | Payable Date |
|---|
| 4/11/2018 | quarterly | $0.47 | 8.57% | 4/20/2018 | 4/23/2018 | 5/3/2018 |
| 2/5/2018 | quarterly | $0.47 | 9.18% | 2/15/2018 | 2/16/2018 | 2/27/2018 |
| 10/12/2017 | quarterly | $0.47 | 7.17% | 10/20/2017 | 10/23/2017 | 10/30/2017 |
| 7/10/2017 | quarterly | $0.47 | 6.48% | 7/19/2017 | 7/21/2017 | 7/28/2017 |
| 4/26/2017 | quarterly | $0.47 | 5.51% | 5/5/2017 | 5/9/2017 | 5/19/2017 |
| 2/6/2017 | quarterly | $0.70 | 6.71% | 2/15/2017 | 2/17/2017 | 2/27/2017 |
| 10/18/2016 | quarterly | $0.65 | 10.78% | 10/27/2016 | 10/31/2016 | 11/10/2016 |
| 7/20/2016 | quarterly | $0.65 | 7.5% | 7/28/2016 | 8/1/2016 | 8/12/2016 |
| 4/20/2016 | quarterly | $0.65 | 7.81% | 4/28/2016 | 5/2/2016 | 5/12/2016 |
| 2/4/2016 | quarterly | $0.65 | 8.96% | 2/11/2016 | 2/16/2016 | 2/26/2016 |
| 11/5/2015 | quarterly | $0.65 | 8.19% | 11/12/2015 | 11/16/2015 | 11/25/2015 |
| 8/4/2015 | quarterly | $0.62 | 6.99% | 8/12/2015 | 8/14/2015 | 8/24/2015 |
| 4/30/2015 | quarterly | $0.62 | 6.4% | 5/7/2015 | 5/11/2015 | 5/21/2015 |
| 2/6/2015 | quarterly | $0.62 | 5.84% | 2/12/2015 | 2/17/2015 | 2/27/2015 |
| 11/6/2014 | quarterly | $0.62 | 5.99% | 11/13/2014 | 11/17/2014 | 11/26/2014 |
| 8/6/2014 | quarterly | $0.57 | | 8/14/2014 | 8/18/2014 | 8/29/2014 |
| 4/29/2014 | quarterly | $0.57 | 6.83% | 5/13/2014 | 5/15/2014 | 5/27/2014 |
| 2/19/2014 | quarterly | $0.57 | 7% | 2/27/2014 | 3/3/2014 | 3/14/2014 |
| 11/4/2013 | quarterly | $0.55 | 6.29% | 11/12/2013 | 11/14/2013 | 11/26/2013 |
| 8/7/2013 | quarterly | $0.50 | 5.69% | 8/15/2013 | 8/19/2013 | 8/29/2013 |
| 5/8/2013 | quarterly | $0.50 | 5.18% | 5/16/2013 | 5/20/2013 | 6/3/2013 |
| 1/22/2013 | quarterly | $0.50 | 6.16% | 2/13/2013 | 2/15/2013 | 3/1/2013 |
(Data available from 1/1/2013 forward)
Geo Group (NYSE GEO) Insider Trading and Institutional Ownership History
Insider Ownership Percentage: 2.20%
Institutional Ownership Percentage: 93.89%
Geo Group (NYSE GEO) Insider Trading History
| Transaction Date | Insider Name | Title | Buy/Sell | Number of Shares | Average Share Price | Total Transaction | Shares Held After Transaction | Details |
|---|
| 5/3/2018 | John J Bulfin | SVP | Sell | 5,000 | $24.98 | $124,900.00 | 208,017 |  |
| 11/15/2017 | Christopher C Wheeler | Director | Sell | 1,500 | $25.09 | $37,635.00 | | |
| 8/17/2017 | Norman A Carlson | Director | Sell | 10,000 | $25.77 | $257,700.00 | 39,779 | |
| 8/9/2017 | Anne N. Foreman | Director | Sell | 17,340 | $26.67 | $462,457.80 | | |
| 6/9/2017 | Shayn P March | VP | Sell | 22,542 | $32.96 | $742,984.32 | 36,170 | |
| 6/5/2017 | Richard H. Glanton | Director | Sell | 937 | $30.47 | $28,550.39 | | |
| 5/23/2017 | Richard H. Glanton | Director | Sell | 3,187 | $29.87 | $95,195.69 | | |
| 3/3/2017 | J David Donahue | SVP | Sell | 3,013 | $46.51 | $140,134.63 | 12,276 | |
| 2/24/2017 | Norman A. Carlson | Director | Sell | 5,000 | $48.38 | $241,900.00 | | |
| 12/8/2016 | Christopher C. Wheeler | Director | Sell | 1,000 | $34.00 | $34,000.00 | | |
| 9/1/2016 | Ann M Schlarb | SVP | Buy | 1,500 | $19.51 | $29,265.00 | 11,464 | |
| 8/15/2016 | Richard H. Glanton | Director | Sell | 625 | $32.42 | $20,262.50 | | |
| 5/9/2016 | Richard H Glanton | Director | Sell | 1,440 | $33.12 | $47,692.80 | 1,451 | |
| 5/3/2016 | George C Zoley | CEO | Sell | 9,297 | $32.32 | $300,479.04 | 999,086 | |
| 5/2/2016 | J David Donahue | SVP | Sell | 2,750 | $32.00 | $88,000.00 | 9,370 | |
| 1/22/2016 | David J. Venturella | SVP | Buy | 100 | $27.63 | $2,763.00 | 20,190 | |
| 12/9/2015 | Christopher C. Wheeler | Director | Sell | 2,500 | $28.23 | $70,575.00 | 7,565 | |
| 9/4/2015 | Anne N. Foreman | Director | Sell | 9,817 | $29.12 | $285,871.04 | 7,565 | |
| 8/12/2015 | Thomas M Wierdsma | SVP | Sell | 7,499 | $33.91 | $254,291.09 | | |
| 6/8/2015 | Norman A Carlson | Director | Sell | 12,138 | $36.43 | $442,187.34 | | |
| 3/3/2015 | Christopher C Wheeler | Director | Sell | 1,850 | $43.54 | $80,549.00 | | |
| 3/2/2015 | Stephen V Fuller | SVP | Sell | 5,000 | $44.00 | $220,000.00 | | |
| 9/12/2014 | Anne N Foreman | Director | Sell | 7,765 | $36.96 | $286,994.40 | | |
| 8/20/2014 | Jorge A Dominicis | SVP | Sell | 5,578 | $37.33 | $208,226.74 | | |
| 5/23/2014 | John Hurley | Insider | Sell | 11,140 | $34.18 | $380,765.20 | | |
| 5/20/2014 | George Zoley | CEO | Buy | 11,600 | $33.07 | $383,612.00 | 157,112 | |
| 5/16/2014 | Jorge Dominicis | SVP | Sell | 11,560 | $33.66 | $389,109.60 | 28,817 | |
| 5/5/2014 | Christopher Wheeler | Director | Sell | 3,000 | $34.01 | $102,030.00 | 11,240 | |
| 5/2/2014 | George Zoley | CEO | Buy | 46,901 | $33.79 | $1,584,784.79 | 157,112 | |
| 9/12/2013 | John Hurley | Insider | Sell | 19,679 | $32.55 | $640,551.45 | 33,041 | |
| 9/10/2013 | Anne N Foreman | Director | Sell | 9,363 | $32.05 | $300,084.15 | | |
| 8/20/2013 | Jorge Dominicis | SVP | Sell | 3,222 | $33.00 | $106,326.00 | 34,769 | |
| 8/19/2013 | Norman Carlson | Director | Sell | 1,000 | $32.36 | $32,360.00 | 9,604 | |
| 8/15/2013 | Brian Evans | CFO | Sell | 3,222 | $33.11 | $106,680.42 | 34,769 | |
| 8/15/2013 | George Zoley | CEO | Sell | 16,110 | $33.34 | $537,107.40 | 170,200 | |
| 8/15/2013 | Richard Glanton | Director | Sell | 1,440 | $32.80 | $47,232.00 | 9,604 | |
| 8/15/2013 | Thomas Wierdsma | SVP | Sell | 2,036 | $33.11 | $67,411.96 | 26,509 | |
(Data available from 1/1/2013 forward)
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