The GEO Group Stock Price, News & Analysis (NYSE:GEO) $10.25 +0.10 (+0.99%) (As of 12/1/2023 ET) Add Compare Share Share Today's Range$9.98▼$10.3950-Day Range$7.54▼$10.6052-Week Range$6.94▼$12.42Volume1.94 million shsAverage Volume2.32 million shsMarket Capitalization$1.29 billionP/E Ratio12.35Dividend YieldN/APrice Target$14.00 Stock AnalysisStock AnalysisAnalyst ForecastsChartCompetitorsDividendEarningsFinancialsHeadlinesInsider TradesOptions ChainOwnershipSEC FilingsShort InterestSocial MediaStock AnalysisAnalyst ForecastsChartCompetitorsDividendEarningsFinancialsHeadlinesInsider TradesOptions ChainOwnershipSEC FilingsShort InterestSocial Media The GEO Group MarketRank™ Stock AnalysisAnalyst RatingBuy3.00 Rating ScoreUpside/Downside36.6% Upside$14.00 Price TargetShort InterestBearish14.44% of Float Sold ShortDividend StrengthN/ASustainabilityN/ANews Sentiment0.93Based on 5 Articles This WeekInsider TradingN/AProj. Earnings Growth34.52%From $0.84 to $1.13 Per ShareSee Full Details Hide Full Details Overall MarketRank™MarketRank is calculated as an average of available category scores, with extra weight given to analysis and valuation.2.57 out of 5 starsBusiness Services Sector63rd out of 309 stocksGeneral Building Contractors - Residential Buildings Industry2nd out of 4 stocks 3.5 Analyst's Opinion Consensus RatingThe GEO Group has received a consensus rating of Buy. The company's average rating score is 3.00, and is based on 2 buy ratings, no hold ratings, and no sell ratings.Price Target Upside/DownsideAccording to analysts' consensus price target of $14.00, The GEO Group has a forecasted upside of 36.6% from its current price of $10.25.Amount of Analyst CoverageThe GEO Group has only been the subject of 2 research reports in the past 90 days. Previous Next 2.0 Short Interest Percentage of Shares Shorted14.44% of the float of The GEO Group has been sold short.Short Interest Ratio / Days to CoverThe GEO Group has a short interest ratio ("days to cover") of 7.4.Change versus previous monthShort interest in The GEO Group has recently decreased by 2.92%, indicating that investor sentiment is improving. Previous Next 0.0 Dividend Strength Dividend YieldThe GEO Group does not currently pay a dividend.Dividend GrowthThe GEO Group does not have a long track record of dividend growth. Previous Next N/A Sustainability and ESG Overall ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) ScoreThere is no current Upright™ data available for GEO. Previous Next 2.7 News and Social Media Coverage News SentimentThe GEO Group has a news sentiment score of 0.93. This score is calculated as an average of sentiment of articles about the company over the last seven days and ranges from 2 (good news) to -2 (bad news). This is a higher news sentiment than the 0.65 average news sentiment score of Business Services companies.News Coverage This WeekMarketBeat has tracked 5 news articles for The GEO Group this week, compared to 3 articles on an average week.Search InterestOnly 17 people have searched for GEO on MarketBeat in the last 30 days. This is a decrease of -23% compared to the previous 30 days.MarketBeat FollowsOnly 2 people have added The GEO Group to their MarketBeat watchlist in the last 30 days. This is a decrease of -71% compared to the previous 30 days. Previous Next 1.7 Company Ownership Insider Buying vs. Insider SellingIn the past three months, The GEO Group insiders have not sold or bought any company stock.Percentage Held by InsidersOnly 5.30% of the stock of The GEO Group is held by insiders.Percentage Held by Institutions74.60% of the stock of The GEO Group is held by institutions. High institutional ownership can be a signal of strong market trust in this company. Previous Next 3.1 Earnings and Valuation Earnings GrowthEarnings for The GEO Group are expected to grow by 34.52% in the coming year, from $0.84 to $1.13 per share.Price to Earnings Ratio vs. the MarketThe P/E ratio of The GEO Group is 12.35, which means that it is trading at a less expensive P/E ratio than the market average P/E ratio of about 116.73.Price to Earnings Ratio vs. SectorThe P/E ratio of The GEO Group is 12.35, which means that it is trading at a less expensive P/E ratio than the Business Services sector average P/E ratio of about 35.63.Price to Earnings Growth RatioThe GEO Group has a PEG Ratio of 1.22. PEG Ratios above 1 indicate that a company could be overvalued.Price to Book Value per Share RatioThe GEO Group has a P/B Ratio of 1.03. P/B Ratios below 3 indicates that a company is reasonably valued with respect to its assets and liabilities. Previous Next See Top Rated MarketRank™ Stocks Here About The GEO Group Stock (NYSE:GEO)The GEO Group, Inc. (NYSE: GEO) is a leading diversified government service provider, specializing in design, financing, development, and support services for secure facilities, processing centers, and community reentry centers in the United States, Australia, South Africa, and the United Kingdom. GEO's diversified services include enhanced in-custody rehabilitation and post-release support through the award-winning GEO Continuum of Care, secure transportation, electronic monitoring, community-based programs, and correctional health and mental health care. GEO's worldwide operations include the ownership and/or delivery of support services for 100 facilities totaling approximately 81,000 beds, including idle facilities and projects under development, with a workforce of up to approximately 18,000 employees.Read More GEO Stock Price History View Price History Chart DataSkip Price History Chart 30 days | 90 days | 365 days | Advanced Chart GEO Stock News HeadlinesNovember 30, 2023 | markets.businessinsider.comGEO Group Promotes CFO Brian Evans To Succeed Jose Gordo As CEONovember 30, 2023 | msn.comGEO Group's Gordo to depart as CEO, succeeded by current CFO EvansDecember 3, 2023 | Wealthpress (Ad)Trading Experts Call It “The Perfect Tesla Trade”Thanks to a new discovery linked to shares of Tesla, regular folks can now target gains of 100% or more in six days or less. New research shows it’s happened 23 different times this year. The next trade is scheduled for this Thursday.November 30, 2023 | finance.yahoo.comThe GEO Group Announces Senior Management ChangesNovember 28, 2023 | americanbankingnews.comStock Traders Buy High Volume of The GEO Group Call Options (NYSE:GEO)November 14, 2023 | seekingalpha.comGEO Group: Despite Uneven Results, A Lot Of Upside RemainsNovember 12, 2023 | msn.comThis group of veterans is too often forgottenNovember 10, 2023 | benzinga.comMarket Whales and Their Recent Bets on GEO OptionsDecember 3, 2023 | Wealthpress (Ad)Trading Experts Call It “The Perfect Tesla Trade”Thanks to a new discovery linked to shares of Tesla, regular folks can now target gains of 100% or more in six days or less. New research shows it’s happened 23 different times this year. The next trade is scheduled for this Thursday.November 9, 2023 | morningstar.comThe GEO Group IncNovember 8, 2023 | finance.yahoo.comThe GEO Group, Inc. (NYSE:GEO) Q3 2023 Earnings Call TranscriptNovember 8, 2023 | finance.yahoo.comQ3 2023 Geo Group Inc Earnings CallNovember 7, 2023 | finance.yahoo.comGeo Group (GEO) Q3 2023 Earnings Call TranscriptNovember 7, 2023 | markets.businessinsider.comGovernment Service Provider GEO Group Posts Mixed Earnings, Lowers Debt, Revises Q4 & FY23 OutlookNovember 7, 2023 | markets.businessinsider.comGEO Group Q3 Revenues Top Estimates; Backs FY23 Revenue OutlookNovember 7, 2023 | markets.businessinsider.comThe GEO Group Inc. Q3 Profit Drops, Inline With EstimatesNovember 7, 2023 | finance.yahoo.comThe GEO Group Reports Third Quarter 2023 ResultsOctober 31, 2023 | finance.yahoo.comAnalysts Estimate Geo Group (GEO) to Report a Decline in Earnings: What to Look Out forOctober 26, 2023 | finance.yahoo.comThe GEO Group Inc (GEG.MU)October 25, 2023 | finance.yahoo.comHealthcare Services (HCSG) Q3 Earnings Meet EstimatesOctober 20, 2023 | msn.comThe Delco jail’s union has ratified its first labor agreement with the county. Its leaders say issues remain.October 19, 2023 | finance.yahoo.com13 Best Video Surveillance and Private Security Stocks to BuyOctober 18, 2023 | msn.com‘The conditions there are unacceptable’: Family speaks out after Lawrenceville Correctional inmate allegedly stabbed in the headOctober 17, 2023 | finance.yahoo.comThe GEO Group Announces Date for Third Quarter 2023 Earnings Release and Conference CallOctober 12, 2023 | msn.comTaking the global pulse of biodiversity monitoring: Q&A with Andrew GonzalezOctober 11, 2023 | finance.yahoo.comBoasting A 11% Return On Equity, Is The GEO Group, Inc. (NYSE:GEO) A Top Quality Stock?October 10, 2023 | bbc.comWhat if one rogue nation dimmed the Sun to avert climate disaster?See More Headlines Receive GEO Stock News and Ratings via Email Sign-up to receive the latest news and ratings for The GEO Group and its competitors with MarketBeat's FREE daily newsletter. Email Address Company Calendar Last Earnings11/07/2023Today12/02/2023Fiscal Year End12/31/2023Next Earnings (Estimated)2/13/2024Get Stock AlertsIndustry, Sector and Symbol Stock ExchangeNYSE Industry General building contractors - residential buildings Sub-IndustrySpecialized REITs SectorBusiness Services Current SymbolNYSE:GEO CUSIP36159R10 CIK923796 Webwww.geogroup.com Phone(561) 893-0101Fax972-581-2001Employees15,800Year FoundedN/APrice Target and Rating Average Stock Price Target$14.00 High Stock Price Target$14.00 Low Stock Price Target$14.00 Potential Upside/Downside+36.6%Consensus RatingBuy Rating Score (0-4)3.00 Research Coverage2 Analysts Profitability EPS (Most Recent Fiscal Year)$0.83 Trailing P/E Ratio12.35 Forward P/E Ratio12.20 P/E Growth1.22Net Income$171.81 million Net Margins5.10% Pretax Margin6.77% Return on Equity10.09% Return on Assets3.30% Debt Debt-to-Equity Ratio1.42 Current Ratio1.24 Quick Ratio1.24 Sales & Book Value Annual Sales$2.38 billion Price / Sales0.54 Cash Flow$2.55 per share Price / Cash Flow4.02 Book Value$9.98 per share Price / Book1.03Miscellaneous Outstanding Shares126,100,000Free Float119,420,000Market Cap$1.29 billion OptionableOptionable Beta0.67 Social Links The 10 Best AI Stocks to Own in 2024Wondering where to start (or end) with AI stocks? These 10 simple stocks can help investors build long-term wealth as artificial intelligence continues to grow into the future.Get This Free Report Key ExecutivesDr. George C. Zoley Ph.D. (Age 73)Founder & Executive Chairman of the Board Comp: $3.25MMr. Jose Gordo J.D. (Age 49)CEO & Director Comp: $2.97MMr. Brian R. Evans (Age 55)Senior VP & CFO Comp: $1.77MMr. James H. Black (Age 59)SVP, President of Secure Services & President of U.S. Corrections, Detention and International Ops Comp: $1.33MMr. Wayne H. Calabrese (Age 72)Senior VP & COO Comp: $6.47MMr. Ronald A. Brack (Age 61)Executive VP, Chief Accounting Officer & Controller Jose RosarioExecutive VP, Chief Information Officer & Chief Information Security OfficerMr. Joe Negron (Age 61)Senior VP, General Counsel & Corporate Secretary Comp: $931.92kDaniel H. RagsdaleExecutive Vice President of Contract ComplianceMr. Christopher D. Ryan (Age 60)Senior Vice President of Human Resources More ExecutivesKey CompetitorsVeradigmNASDAQ:MDRXV2XNYSE:VVXKforceNASDAQ:KFRCSOSNYSE:SOSThoughtworksNASDAQ:TWKSView All CompetitorsInsiders & InstitutionsDeutsche Bank AGBought 10,435 shares on 11/24/2023Ownership: 0.058%Walleye Capital LLCSold 100 shares on 11/21/2023Ownership: 0.000%Walleye Trading LLCSold 300 shares on 11/21/2023Ownership: 0.000%Wolverine Trading LLCBought 33,400 shares on 11/16/2023Ownership: 0.000%GTS Securities LLCBought 23,300 shares on 11/16/2023Ownership: 0.000%View All Insider TransactionsView All Institutional Transactions GEO Stock Analysis - Frequently Asked Questions Should I buy or sell The GEO Group stock right now? 2 Wall Street analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for The GEO Group in the last twelve months. There are currently 2 buy ratings for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street analysts is that investors should "buy" GEO shares. View GEO analyst ratings or view top-rated stocks. What is The GEO Group's stock price target for 2024? 2 brokers have issued 1 year price objectives for The GEO Group's stock. Their GEO share price targets range from $14.00 to $14.00. On average, they anticipate the company's share price to reach $14.00 in the next twelve months. This suggests a possible upside of 36.6% from the stock's current price. View analysts price targets for GEO or view top-rated stocks among Wall Street analysts. How have GEO shares performed in 2023? The GEO Group's stock was trading at $10.95 at the start of the year. Since then, GEO shares have decreased by 6.4% and is now trading at $10.25. View the best growth stocks for 2023 here. Are investors shorting The GEO Group? The GEO Group saw a increase in short interest in October. As of October 31st, there was short interest totaling 17,780,000 shares, an increase of 13.3% from the October 15th total of 15,690,000 shares. Based on an average trading volume of 2,340,000 shares, the short-interest ratio is currently 7.6 days. Currently, 14.9% of the shares of the stock are short sold. View The GEO Group's Short Interest. When is The GEO Group's next earnings date? The company is scheduled to release its next quarterly earnings announcement on Tuesday, February 13th 2024. View our GEO earnings forecast. How were The GEO Group's earnings last quarter? The GEO Group, Inc. (NYSE:GEO) released its earnings results on Tuesday, November, 7th. The real estate investment trust reported $0.19 EPS for the quarter, meeting analysts' consensus estimates of $0.19. The real estate investment trust had revenue of $602.79 million for the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $595.31 million. The GEO Group had a net margin of 5.10% and a trailing twelve-month return on equity of 10.09%. During the same quarter in the previous year, the business posted $0.60 earnings per share. What ETFs hold The GEO Group's stock? ETFs with the largest weight of The GEO Group (NYSE:GEO) stock in their portfolio include Invesco S&P SmallCap Value with Momentum ETF (XSVM).First Trust Small Cap Value AlphaDEX Fund (FYT). What is George C. Zoley's approval rating as The GEO Group's CEO? 214 employees have rated The GEO Group Chief Executive Officer George C. Zoley on Glassdoor.com. George C. Zoley has an approval rating of 63% among the company's employees. This puts George C. Zoley in the bottom 25% of approval ratings compared to other CEOs of publicly-traded companies. What other stocks do shareholders of The GEO Group own? Based on aggregate information from My MarketBeat watchlists, some companies that other The GEO Group investors own include AT&T (T), Enterprise Products Partners (EPD), Energy Transfer (ET), CoreCivic (CXW), Iron Mountain (IRM), Altria Group (MO), AGNC Investment (AGNC), Annaly Capital Management (NLY), Verizon Communications (VZ) and AbbVie (ABBV). Who are The GEO Group's major shareholders? The GEO Group's stock is owned by many different institutional and retail investors. Top institutional shareholders include FMR LLC (4.63%), Charles Schwab Investment Management Inc. (2.34%), Thompson Siegel & Walmsley LLC (1.18%), Schonfeld Strategic Advisors LLC (1.08%), Northern Trust Corp (1.01%) and Bank of New York Mellon Corp (0.91%). Insiders that own company stock include George C Zoley, James H Black, James H Black, Scott Michael Kernan and Shayn P March. View institutional ownership trends. How do I buy shares of The GEO Group? Shares of GEO stock can be purchased through any online brokerage account. Popular online brokerages with access to the U.S. stock market include WeBull, Vanguard Brokerage Services, TD Ameritrade, E*TRADE, Robinhood, Fidelity, and Charles Schwab. Compare Top Brokerages Here. 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