CoreCivic entered into an accelerated share repurchase agreement to buy back $500 million of common stock, utilizing approximately 12.4 million initial shares from a dealer. This transaction is part of a board-approved program with total capacity of $755.8 million, leaving roughly $255.8 million in remaining authorization upon completion. The company also updated its full-year 2026 financial guidance, revising diluted EPS expectations upward to a range of $15.62–$15.82 from the prior estimate of $15.00–$15.20. CoreCivic operates in the private corrections and detention industry.
