NYSE:GEO Geo Group (GEO) Stock Price, News & Analysis $23.22 +0.42 (+1.82%) Closing price 03:59 PM EasternExtended Trading$23.27 +0.04 (+0.19%) As of 07:12 PM Eastern Extended trading is trading that happens on electronic markets outside of regular trading hours. This is a fair market value extended hours price provided by Massive. Learn more. Add Compare Share Share Stock Analysis Stock AnalysisAnalyst ForecastsChartCompetitorsEarningsFinancialsHeadlinesInsider TradesOptions ChainOwnershipSEC FilingsShort InterestTrendsBuy This Stock About Geo Group Stock (NYSE:GEO) View Price History Chart DataSkip Price History Chart 1 Day 5 Days 30 Days 90 Days 1 Year Advanced 1 Day 1 Day 5 Days 30 Days 90 Days 1 Year Advanced Show volume Show extended hours Get Geo Group alerts:Sign Up Key Stats Today's Range$22.56▼$23.2550-Day Range$13.76▼$23.3852-Week Range$12.51▼$27.90Volume1.47 million shsAverage Volume2.23 million shsMarket Capitalization$3.10 billionP/E Ratio11.79Dividend YieldN/APrice Target$34.50Consensus RatingModerate Buy Company Overview The GEO Group (NYSE:GEO) is a leading provider of correctional, detention and community reentry services to government agencies around the world. As a real estate investment trust, the company specializes in the design, financing, development and operation of secure facilities for adult and juvenile offenders, immigration detainees and individuals requiring mental health treatment or substance abuse programming. GEO’s integrated service model also encompasses electronic monitoring, rehabilitative programming and post-release supervision aimed at reducing recidivism and enhancing public safety. GEO’s portfolio spans a range of facility types, including medium- and maximum-security correctional institutions, residential reentry centers, mental health treatment units and immigration detention centers. The company partners with federal, state and local government agencies to deliver turnkey services under long-term contracts. In addition to traditional correctional management, GEO offers community-based solutions such as electronic monitoring, substance abuse treatment and workforce development programs designed to support successful reentry into society. Founded in 1984 as Wackenhut Corrections Corporation, the firm adopted the GEO Group name in 2003 to reflect its expanding global footprint. Headquartered in Boca Raton, Florida, GEO operates facilities and programs in the United States, Australia, South Africa and the United Kingdom. Under the leadership of Founder and Chief Executive Officer George Zoley, the company has grown its presence through strategic acquisitions and contract awards, maintaining an emphasis on quality standards, accreditation and outcome-based performance metrics.AI Generated. May Contain Errors. Read More Geo Group Stock Analysis - MarketRank™See Top-Rated MarketRank™ Stocks84th Percentile Overall ScoreGEO MarketRank™: Geo Group scored higher than 84% of companies evaluated by MarketBeat, and ranked 87th out of 296 stocks in the business services sector. Scores are calculated by averaging available category scores, with extra weight given to analysis and valuation. Analyst's Opinion3.7 / 5Analyst RatingModerate Buy Consensus RatingGeo Group has received a consensus rating of Moderate Buy. The company's average rating score is 2.50, and is based on no strong buy ratings, 2 buy ratings, 2 hold ratings, and no sell ratings.Upside PotentialGeo Group has a consensus price target of $34.50, representing about 48.5% upside from its current price of $23.23.Amount of Analyst CoverageGeo Group has only been the subject of 2 research reports in the past 90 days.Read more about Geo Group's stock forecast and price target. Earnings and Valuation3.1 / 5Proj. Earnings Growth23.33% Earnings GrowthEarnings for Geo Group are expected to grow by 23.33% in the coming year, from $1.20 to $1.48 per share.Price to Earnings Ratio vs. the MarketThe P/E ratio of Geo Group is 11.79, which means that it is trading at a less expensive P/E ratio than the market average P/E ratio of about 44.53.Price to Earnings Ratio vs. SectorThe P/E ratio of Geo Group is 11.79, which means that it is trading at a less expensive P/E ratio than the Business Services sector average P/E ratio of about 28.79.Price to Book Value per Share RatioGeo Group has a P/B Ratio of 2.08. P/B Ratios below 3 indicates that a company is reasonably valued with respect to its assets and liabilities.Read more about Geo Group's valuation and earnings. Short Interest2.0 / 5Short Interest LevelBearish Percentage of Shares Shorted7.52% of the float of Geo Group has been sold short.Short Interest Ratio / Days to CoverGeo Group has a short interest ratio ("days to cover") of 6.09.Change versus previous monthShort interest in Geo Group has recently decreased by 0.70%, indicating that investor sentiment is improving. Dividend0.8 / 5Dividend StrengthN/A Dividend YieldGeo Group does not currently pay a dividend.Dividend GrowthGeo Group does not have a long track record of dividend growth.Dividend SustainabilityBased on earnings estimates, Geo Group will have a dividend payout ratio of 67.57% next year. This indicates that Geo Group will be able to sustain or increase its dividend. News and Social Media2.3 / 5News Sentiment-0.25 News SentimentGeo Group has a news sentiment score of -0.25. 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 lower news sentiment than the 0.40 average news sentiment score of Business Services companies.News Coverage This WeekMarketBeat has tracked 5 news articles for Geo Group this week, compared to 7 articles on an average week.Search Interest17 people have searched for GEO on MarketBeat in the last 30 days. This is an increase of 55% compared to the previous 30 days.MarketBeat Follows6 people have added Geo Group to their MarketBeat watchlist in the last 30 days. Company Ownership1.6 / 5Insider TradingSelling Shares Insider Buying vs. Insider SellingIn the past three months, Geo Group insiders have sold more of their company's stock than they have bought. Specifically, they have bought $0.00 in company stock and sold $101,087.00 in company stock.Percentage Held by Insiders4.98% of the stock of Geo Group is held by insiders.Percentage Held by Institutions76.10% of the stock of Geo Group is held by institutions. High institutional ownership can be a signal of strong market trust in this company.Read more about Geo Group's insider trading history. Receive GEO Stock News and Ratings via Email Sign-up to receive the latest news and ratings for Geo Group and its competitors with MarketBeat's FREE daily newsletter. Submit View SMS TermsSMS is currently available in Australia, Belgium, Canada, France, Germany, Ireland, Italy, New Zealand, the Netherlands, Singapore, South Africa, Spain, Switzerland, the United Kingdom, and the United States. By entering your phone number and clicking the sign-up button, you agree to receive periodic text messages from MarketBeat at the phone number you submitted, including texts that may be sent using an automatic telephone dialing system. Message and data rates may apply. Message frequency will vary. Messages will consist of stock alerts, news stories, and partner advertisements/offers. Consent is not a condition of the purchase of any goods or services. Text HELP for help/customer support. Unsubscribe at any time by replying "STOP" to any text message that you receive from MarketBeat or by visiting our mailing preferences page. Read our full terms of service and privacy policy. GEO Stock News HeadlinesUS Supreme Court seeks government's views in GEO Group immigrant detainee pay caseMay 19 at 11:56 PM | reuters.comEx-GEO Group executive David Venturella named acting ICE chiefMay 14, 2026 | msn.comFrom the man who predicted 2008 crash…Porter Stansberry, founder of one of the largest financial research firms in the world, says he's breaking the biggest story of his 26-year career - an economic shift not seen since 1776. From the government taking stakes in Intel, Lithium Americas, and MP Materials, to sweeping political changes reshaping the economy, Stansberry argues a rare 'New 1776 Moment' is already underway. One Nobel Prize winner calls it a dividing line for all of society. His presentation covers the stocks to buy, the stocks to sell, and three money moves to position yourself on the right side of this shift.May 20 at 1:00 AM | Porter & Company (Ad)Trump appoints ex-GEO Group executive as acting ICE chiefMay 13, 2026 | msn.comFormer private prison executive will become ICE’s acting leaderMay 13, 2026 | latimes.comThe top 5 analyst questions from GEO Group’s Q1 earnings callMay 13, 2026 | msn.comThe GEO Group, Inc. Just Beat Earnings Expectations: Here's What Analysts Think Will Happen NextMay 9, 2026 | finance.yahoo.comGEO Group lifts 2026 outlook after Q1 beat, eyes ICE facility salesMay 8, 2026 | msn.comSee More Headlines GEO Stock Analysis - Frequently Asked Questions How have GEO shares performed this year? Geo Group's stock was trading at $16.10 at the beginning of 2026. Since then, GEO stock has increased by 44.3% and is now trading at $23.2250. How were Geo Group's earnings last quarter? Geo Group Inc (The) (NYSE:GEO) released its earnings results on Wednesday, May, 6th. The real estate investment trust reported $0.29 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, beating analysts' consensus estimates of $0.19 by $0.10. The business's revenue for the quarter was up 16.6% compared to the same quarter last year. Read the conference call transcript. How will Geo Group's stock buyback program work? Geo Group's board initiated a share buyback plan on Wednesday, August 6th 2025, which allows the company to buy back $300,000,000 in shares, according to EventVestor. This means that the company could repurchase up to 8.2% of its stock through open market purchases. Stock repurchase plans are usually an indication that the company's management believes its stock is undervalued. Who are Geo Group's major shareholders? Top institutional shareholders of Geo Group include Cooper Creek Partners Management LLC (3.98%), Rubric Capital Management LP (2.80%), KCM Capital Inc (1.49%) and Hodges Capital Management Inc. (0.85%). Insiders that own company stock include George C Zoley, Shayn P March, Scott Michael Kernan and Nicole Mannarino. View institutional ownership trends. How do I buy shares of 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 Charles Schwab, E*TRADE, Fidelity, and Vanguard Brokerage Services. What other stocks do shareholders of Geo Group own? Based on aggregate information from My MarketBeat watchlists, some other companies that Geo Group investors own include Zomedica (ZOM), Humana (HUM), American Water Works (AWK), Voyager Therapeutics (VYGR), Waste Connections (WCN), The RMR Group (RMR) and DiamondRock Hospitality (DRH). Company Calendar Last Earnings5/06/2026Today5/20/2026Next Earnings (Estimated)8/05/2026Fiscal Year End12/31/2026Get Stock Alerts Health Indicator TradeSmith's Health IndicatorA long-term volatility-based measure designed for securities held 12 months or longer.Green: Strong and healthy uptrend with normal pullbacks.Yellow: Significant pullback but still within expected volatility.Red: Dropped beyond expected volatility; considered unhealthy. Green Zone (1m+) 1-Year History May 25 Aug 25 Nov 25 Feb 26 May 26 GEO's financial health is in the Green zone, according to TradeSmith. GEO has been in this zone for over one month. Industry, Sector and Symbol Stock ExchangeNYSE SectorBusiness Services Industry Government Services Sub-IndustrySpecialized REITs Current SymbolNYSE:GEO CIK923796 Webwww.geogroup.com Phone(561) 893-0101Fax972-581-2001Employees18,000Year Founded1984Price Target and Rating Average Price Target for Geo Group$34.50 High Price Target$36.00 Low Price Target$33.00 Potential Upside/Downside+48.5%Consensus RatingModerate Buy Rating Score (0-4)2.50 Research Coverage4 Analysts Profitability EPS (Trailing Twelve Months)$1.97 Trailing P/E Ratio11.79 Forward P/E Ratio19.35 P/E GrowthN/ANet Income$254.37 million Net Margins10.00% Pretax Margin13.46% Return on Equity9.43% Return on Assets3.68% Debt Debt-to-Equity Ratio1.06 Current Ratio1.75 Quick Ratio1.75 Sales & Book Value Annual Sales$2.73 billion Price / Sales1.14 Cash Flow$1.89 per share Price / Cash Flow12.31 Book Value$11.19 per share Price / Book2.08Miscellaneous Outstanding Shares133,618,000Free Float126,964,000Market Cap$3.10 billion OptionableOptionable Beta0.82 Social Links A Guide To High-Short-Interest StocksMarketBeat's analysts have just released their top five short plays for May 2026. 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