NYSE:GEO The GEO Group (GEO) Stock Forecast, Price & News $8.18 +0.27 (+3.41%) (As of 09/29/2023 08:53 PM ET) Add Compare Share Share Today's Range$8.01▼$8.4550-Day Range$6.95▼$8.1852-Week Range$6.94▼$12.44Volume4.49 million shsAverage Volume2.18 million shsMarket Capitalization$1.03 billionP/E Ratio8.80Dividend YieldN/APrice Target$12.50 ProfileProfileAnalyst RatingsChartCompetitorsEarningsFinancialsInsider TradesInstitutional OwnershipHeadlinesOptions ChainSEC FilingsShort InterestSocial MediaProfileAnalyst RatingsChartCompetitorsEarningsFinancialsInsider TradesInstitutional OwnershipHeadlinesOptions ChainSEC FilingsShort InterestSocial Media The GEO Group MarketRank™ ForecastAnalyst RatingBuy3.00 Rating ScoreUpside/Downside52.8% Upside$12.50 Price TargetShort InterestBearish13.90% of Float Sold ShortDividend StrengthN/ASustainabilityN/ANews Sentiment0.59Based on 9 Articles This WeekInsider TradingN/AProj. Earnings Growth37.50%From $0.88 to $1.21 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.3.03 out of 5 starsBusiness Services Sector16th out of 313 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 1 buy rating, no hold ratings, and no sell ratings.Price Target Upside/DownsideAccording to analysts' consensus price target of $12.50, The GEO Group has a forecasted upside of 52.8% from its current price of $8.18.Amount of Analyst CoverageThe GEO Group has only been the subject of 1 research reports in the past 90 days. Previous Next 2.0 Short Interest Percentage of Shares Shorted13.90% 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 8.6.Change versus previous monthShort interest in The GEO Group has recently decreased by 2.36%, 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 3.1 News and Social Media Coverage News SentimentThe GEO Group has a news sentiment score of 0.59. 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 news sentiment score is similar to the average news sentiment of Business Services companies.News Coverage This WeekMarketBeat has tracked 9 news articles for The GEO Group this week, compared to 3 articles on an average week.Search Interest19 people have searched for GEO on MarketBeat in the last 30 days. This is an increase of 6% compared to the previous 30 days.MarketBeat Follows6 people have added The GEO Group to their MarketBeat watchlist in the last 30 days. This is an increase of 200% 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 5.0 Earnings and Valuation Earnings GrowthEarnings for The GEO Group are expected to grow by 37.50% in the coming year, from $0.88 to $1.21 per share.Price to Earnings Ratio vs. the MarketThe P/E ratio of The GEO Group is 8.80, which means that it is trading at a less expensive P/E ratio than the market average P/E ratio of about 115.13.Price to Earnings Ratio vs. SectorThe P/E ratio of The GEO Group is 8.80, which means that it is trading at a less expensive P/E ratio than the Business Services sector average P/E ratio of about 40.71.Price to Earnings Growth RatioThe GEO Group has a PEG Ratio of 0.93. PEG Ratios below 1 indicate that a company could be undervalued.Price to Book Value per Share RatioThe GEO Group has a P/B Ratio of 0.87. P/B Ratios below 1 indicate that a company could be undervalued with respect to its assets and liabilities. Previous Next See Top Rated MarketRank™ Stocks Here About The GEO Group (NYSE:GEO) StockThe 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 102 facilities totaling approximately 82,000 beds, including idle facilities and projects under development, with a workforce of up to approximately 18,000 employees.Read More GEO Price History View Price History Chart DataSkip Price History Chart 30 days | 90 days | 365 days | Advanced Chart GEO Stock News HeadlinesOctober 1, 2023 | americanbankingnews.comThe GEO Group (NYSE:GEO) Trading Up 5.4%September 29, 2023 | cnbc.com‘AI is transformative for the geopolitical order,’ political scientist Ian Bremmer saysOctober 2, 2023 | Legacy Research (Ad)Watch SHOCKING Footage of AI Facility with Ties to Elon MuskI recently traveled more than 3,000 miles and shot this video outside what could end up being Elon Musk’s biggest secret. Most people don’t know about this facility, but it could be the most important AI project in the world. What’s happening inside these walls is so important that our government has declared it a matter of national security.September 28, 2023 | finance.yahoo.comThe GEO Group Publishes Fifth Annual Human Rights and ESG ReportSeptember 28, 2023 | americanbankingnews.comInvestors Purchase High Volume of Call Options on The GEO Group (NYSE:GEO)September 27, 2023 | finance.yahoo.comThese Under-the-Radar Stocks Beat the Market WednesdaySeptember 27, 2023 | finance.yahoo.comUnveiling The GEO Group's Value: Is It Really Priced Right? A Comprehensive GuideSeptember 25, 2023 | finance.yahoo.comThere's Been No Shortage Of Growth Recently For GEO Group's (NYSE:GEO) Returns On CapitalOctober 2, 2023 | Oxford Club (Ad)Better Than Oil StocksThe best way to profit from energy is NOT a stock...Rather, it's this little-known alternative investment. September 14, 2023 | msn.comUnlocking Hidden Value: The GEO Group's Remarkable Transformation In A Niche IndustryAugust 31, 2023 | seekingalpha.comGEO Group: While A Disappointment, Potential Catalysts RemainAugust 31, 2023 | msn.comGeo Group (GEO) Price Target Increased by 5.77% to 14.03August 28, 2023 | finance.yahoo.comWith 78% institutional ownership, The GEO Group, Inc. (NYSE:GEO) is a favorite amongst the big gunsAugust 23, 2023 | msn.comInmate at Lawrenceville Correctional taken to the hospital after injured in ‘incident’ with another inmateAugust 18, 2023 | sfgate.comGeo Group Responds To Protest Thursday Over Ice Detention CentersAugust 14, 2023 | msn.com'Big Short' investor Michael Burry reveals bets against the S&P 500 and Nasdaq-100 — and sweeping changes to his stock portfolioAugust 10, 2023 | finance.yahoo.comGEO Group (GEO) Beats Q2 EPS Estimates, Updates 2023 OutlookAugust 10, 2023 | seekingalpha.comThe GEO Group, Inc. 2023 Q2 - Results - Earnings Call PresentationAugust 10, 2023 | finance.yahoo.comQ2 2023 Geo Group Inc Earnings CallAugust 9, 2023 | finance.yahoo.comGeo Group (GEO) Q2 2023 Earnings Call TranscriptAugust 9, 2023 | markets.businessinsider.comGeo Group Sees Sequentially Lower Earnings In Q3; Updates FY23 Outlook - UpdateAugust 9, 2023 | finance.yahoo.comThe Geo Group Reports Second Quarter 2023 ResultsAugust 1, 2023 | seekingalpha.comInexpensive GEO Group May Benefit From Immigration ChangesJuly 28, 2023 | finance.yahoo.comSPS Commerce (SPSC) Q2 Earnings and Revenues Top EstimatesJuly 25, 2023 | markets.businessinsider.comGEO Stock (NYSE:GEO): Poised For Upside from Multi-Decade LowsJuly 20, 2023 | chron.comAffidavit: GEO correctional officer involved in drunken hit-and-run crashJuly 19, 2023 | msn.comGEO Group: Solid Fundamentals And Extremely CheapSee 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 GEO Company Calendar Last Earnings8/09/2023Today10/01/2023Next Earnings (Estimated)10/26/2023Fiscal Year End12/31/2023Get 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 Forecast$12.50 High Stock Price Forecast$12.50 Low Stock Price Forecast$12.50 Forecasted Upside/Downside+52.8%Consensus RatingBuy Rating Score (0-4)3.00 Research Coverage1 Analysts Profitability EPS (Most Recent Fiscal Year)$0.93 Trailing P/E Ratio8.80 Forward P/E Ratio9.30 P/E Growth0.93Net Income$171.81 million Net Margins5.63% Pretax Margin7.48% Return on Equity11.65% Return on Assets3.70% Debt Debt-to-Equity Ratio1.50 Current Ratio1.30 Quick Ratio1.30 Sales & Book Value Annual Sales$2.38 billion Price / Sales0.43 Cash Flow$2.52 per share Price / Cash Flow3.24 Book Value$9.38 per share Price / Book0.87Miscellaneous Outstanding Shares126,100,000Free Float119,420,000Market Cap$1.03 billion OptionableOptionable Beta0.71 Social Links 10 Best Stocks to Own in 2023Click the link below and we'll send you MarketBeat's list of the 10 best stocks to own in 2023 and why they should be in your portfolio. Get This Free Report Key ExecutivesDr. George C. Zoley Ph.D. (Age 73)Founder & Exec. Chairman Comp: $3.25MMr. Jose Gordo J.D. (Age 49)CEO & Director Comp: $2.97MMr. Brian R. Evans (Age 55)Sr. VP & CFO Comp: $1.77MMr. James H. Black (Age 59)SVP, Pres of Secure Services & Pres of U.S. Corrections, Detention and International Ops Comp: $1.33MMr. Wayne H. Calabrese (Age 72)Sr. VP & COO Mr. Ronald A. Brack (Age 61)Exec. VP, Chief Accounting Officer & Controller Jose RosarioExec. VP, Chief Information Officer & Chief Information Security OfficerMr. Joe Negron (Age 61)Sr. VP, Gen. Counsel & Corp. Sec. Daniel H. RagsdaleExec. VP of Contract ComplianceMr. Christopher D. Ryan (Age 60)Sr. VP of HR More ExecutivesKey CompetitorsSelect Water SolutionsNYSE:WTTRSunCar Technology GroupNASDAQ:SDAAdvantage SolutionsNASDAQ:ADVCross Country HealthcareNASDAQ:CCRNMontrose Environmental GroupNYSE:MEGView All CompetitorsInsiders & InstitutionsWolverine Trading LLCSold 12,500 shares on 8/23/2023Ownership: 0.000%Virginia Retirement Systems ET ALBought 164,500 shares on 8/22/2023Ownership: 0.130%Teachers Retirement System of The State of KentuckyBought 2,179 shares on 8/21/2023Ownership: 0.031%Osaic Holdings Inc.Sold 2,675 shares on 8/21/2023Ownership: 0.019%Nuveen Asset Management LLCBought 11,190 shares on 8/16/2023Ownership: 0.249%View All Insider TransactionsView All Institutional Transactions GEO Stock - Frequently Asked Questions Should I buy or sell The GEO Group stock right now? 1 Wall Street analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for The GEO Group in the last year. There are currently 1 buy rating 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 forecast for 2023? 1 brokers have issued 1-year price objectives for The GEO Group's stock. Their GEO share price forecasts range from $12.50 to $12.50. On average, they anticipate the company's stock price to reach $12.50 in the next twelve months. This suggests a possible upside of 52.8% 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 beginning of the year. Since then, GEO stock has decreased by 25.3% and is now trading at $8.18. View the best growth stocks for 2023 here. Are investors shorting The GEO Group? The GEO Group saw a decline in short interest in August. As of August 31st, there was short interest totaling 16,970,000 shares, a decline of 6.2% from the August 15th total of 18,100,000 shares. Based on an average daily trading volume, of 1,960,000 shares, the days-to-cover ratio is presently 8.7 days. Currently, 14.2% of the shares of the company are sold short. 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 Thursday, October 26th 2023. View our GEO earnings forecast. How were The GEO Group's earnings last quarter? The GEO Group, Inc. (NYSE:GEO) released its quarterly earnings data on Wednesday, August, 9th. The real estate investment trust reported $0.24 EPS for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $0.20 by $0.04. The real estate investment trust had revenue of $593.89 million for the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $588.27 million. The GEO Group had a net margin of 5.63% and a trailing twelve-month return on equity of 11.65%. During the same period in the prior year, the business earned $0.69 EPS. 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 guidance has The GEO Group issued on next quarter's earnings? The GEO Group updated its FY 2023 earnings guidance on Thursday, August, 10th. The company provided earnings per share guidance of $0.76-$0.89 for the period, compared to the consensus EPS estimate of $0.93. The company issued revenue guidance of -. 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). What is The GEO Group's stock symbol? The GEO Group trades on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) under the ticker symbol "GEO." 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. What is The GEO Group's stock price today? One share of GEO stock can currently be purchased for approximately $8.18. How much money does The GEO Group make? The GEO Group (NYSE:GEO) has a market capitalization of $1.03 billion and generates $2.38 billion in revenue each year. The real estate investment trust earns $171.81 million in net income (profit) each year or $0.93 on an earnings per share basis. How many employees does The GEO Group have? The company employs 15,800 workers across the globe. How can I contact The GEO Group? The GEO Group's mailing address is 4955 TECHNOLOGY WAY, BOCA RATON FL, 33431. The official website for the company is www.geogroup.com. The real estate investment trust can be reached via phone at (561) 893-0101, via email at ir@geogroup.com, or via fax at 972-581-2001. This page (NYSE:GEO) was last updated on 10/2/2023 by MarketBeat.com Staff Adding Choose a watchlist: Watchlist Adding You have already added five stocks to your watchlist. 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