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The GEO Group Inc specializes in detention facilities and community reentry centers. It operates in four segments: U.S. Secure Services, which mainly encompasses U.S.-based secure services business; Electronic Monitoring and Supervision Services, which conducts its services in the United States, represents services provided to adults for monitoring services and evidence-based supervision and treatment programs for community-based parolees, probationers, and pretrial defendants; Reentry Services conducts its services in the United States represents services provided to adults for residential and non-residential treatment, educational and community-based programs, pre-release and half-way house programs; and International Services.

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Today, GEO updated initial financial&nbsp;guidance&nbsp;for 2024. For the full year 2024, expects Net Income to be in a range of&nbsp;$55 million&nbsp;to&nbsp;$75 million (prior view $110 million&nbsp;to&nbsp;$125 million) and reflecting an effective tax rate of approximately&nbsp;20 percent, inclusive of known discrete items. Full-year 2024&nbsp;guidance&nbsp;reflects an&nbsp;$86 million&nbsp;loss on extinguishment of debt, pre-tax, as a result of refinancing transactions during the&nbsp;second quarter&nbsp;of 2024. It expects&nbsp;full year 2024 Adjusted EBITDA to be between&nbsp;$485 million&nbsp;and&nbsp;$515 million.

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GEO Group Continues To See Annual Revenues Of Approximately $2.4B, Est $2.45B

For the&nbsp;second quarter&nbsp;of 2024, GEO expects a Net Loss in a range of&nbsp;$27 million&nbsp;to&nbsp;$30&nbsp;millionas a result of the&nbsp;$86 million&nbsp;loss on extinguishment of debt, pre-tax, during the&nbsp;second quarter&nbsp;of 2024. It expects second quarter&nbsp;2024 Adjusted EBITDA to be in a range of&nbsp;$119 million&nbsp;to&nbsp;$125 million.

GEO Group Expects Q2 Revenues Of $600M-$610M, Est $608.851M

GEO Group (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GEO#NYSE">GEO</a>) reported quarterly earnings of $0.18 per share which missed the analyst consensus estimate of $0.19 by 5.26 percent. This is a 18.18 percent decrease over earnings of $0.22 per share from the same period last year. The company reported quarterly sales of $605.672 million which beat the analyst consensus estimate of $603.851 million by 0.30 percent. This is a 0.42 percent decrease over sales of $608.209 million the same period last year.

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GEO Group Q1 2024 Adj EPS $0.18 Misses $0.19 Estimate, Sales $605.672M Beat $603.851M Estimate

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<li>GEO Group (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GEO#NYSE">GEO</a>) shares decreased by 4.66% to $14.33. The company's market cap stands at $1.8 billion. </li>
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In the latest quarter, 5 analysts provided ratings for GEO Group (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GEO#NYSE">GEO</a>), showcasing a mix of bullish and bearish perspectives.
The following table summarizes their recent ratings, shedding light on the changing sentiments within the past 30 days and comparing them to the preceding months.
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<th style="text-align: right;">Somewhat Bullish</th>
<th style="text-align: right;">Indifferent</th>
<th style="text-align: right;">Somewhat Bearish</th>
<th style="text-align: right;">Bearish</th>
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<td>Total Ratings</td>
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<td style="text-align: right;">5</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
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<td>Last 30D</td>
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<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
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<td>1M Ago</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">2</td>
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Analysts have recently evaluated GEO Group and provided 12-month price targets. The average target is $16.2, accompanied by a high estimate of $22.00 and a low estimate of $14.00. Observing a 11.72% increase, the current average has risen from the previous average price target of $14.50. 
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<h2>Deciphering Analyst Ratings: An In-Depth Analysis</h2>
A clear picture of GEO Group's perception among financial experts is painted with a thorough analysis of recent analyst actions. The summary below outlines key analysts, their recent evaluations, and adjustments to ratings and price targets.
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<td>Jay McCanless</td>
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<td>$22.00</td>
<td>$15.00</td>
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<td>Maintains</td>
<td>Outperform</td>
<td>$15.00</td>
<td>-</td>
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<td>Jay McCanless</td>
<td>Wedbush</td>
<td>Maintains</td>
<td>Outperform</td>
<td>$15.00</td>
<td>-</td>
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<td>Jay McCanless</td>
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<td>Raises</td>
<td>Outperform</td>
<td>$15.00</td>
<td>$14.00</td>
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<td>Jay McCanless</td>
<td>Wedbush</td>
<td>Maintains</td>
<td>Outperform</td>
<td>$14.00</td>
<td>-</td>
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<h3>Key Insights:</h3>
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<li>Action Taken: In response to dynamic market conditions and company performance, analysts update their recommendations. Whether they 'Maintain', 'Raise', or 'Lower' their stance, it signifies their reaction to recent developments related to GEO Group. This insight gives a snapshot of analysts' perspectives on the current state of the company.</li>
<li>Rating: Analysts unravel qualitative evaluations for stocks, ranging from 'Outperform' to 'Underperform'. These ratings offer insights into expectations for the relative performance of GEO Group compared to the broader market.</li>
<li>Price Targets: Analysts provide insights into price targets, offering estimates for the future value of GEO Group's stock. This comparison reveals trends in analysts' expectations over time.</li>
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Analyzing these analyst evaluations alongside relevant financial metrics can provide a comprehensive view of GEO Group's market position. Stay informed and make data-driven decisions with the assistance of our Ratings Table.
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<h2>About GEO Group</h2>
The GEO Group Inc specializes in detention facilities and community reentry centers. It operates in four segments: U.S. Secure Services, which mainly encompasses U.S.-based secure services business; Electronic Monitoring and Supervision Services, which conducts its services in the United States, represents services provided to adults for monitoring services and evidence-based supervision and treatment programs for community-based parolees, probationers, and pretrial defendants; Reentry Services conducts its services in the United States represents services provided to adults for residential and non-residential treatment, educational and community-based programs, pre-release and half-way house programs; and International Services.
<h3>Understanding the Numbers: GEO Group's Finances</h3>
Market Capitalization Analysis: Below industry benchmarks, the company's market capitalization reflects a smaller scale relative to peers. This could be attributed to factors such as growth expectations or operational capacity.
Negative Revenue Trend: Examining GEO Group's financials over 3 months reveals challenges. As of 31 December, 2023, the company experienced a decline of approximately -2.0% in revenue growth, reflecting a decrease in top-line earnings. As compared to competitors, the company encountered difficulties, with a growth rate lower than the average among peers in the Industrials sector.
Net Margin: The company's net margin is below industry benchmarks, signaling potential difficulties in achieving strong profitability. With a net margin of 3.44%, the company may need to address challenges in effective cost control.
Return on Equity (ROE): GEO Group's ROE lags behind industry averages, suggesting challenges in maximizing returns on equity capital. With an ROE of 1.64%, the company may face hurdles in achieving optimal financial performance.
Return on Assets (ROA): GEO Group's ROA falls below industry averages, indicating challenges in efficiently utilizing assets. With an ROA of 0.56%, the company may face hurdles in generating optimal returns from its assets.
Debt Management: GEO Group's debt-to-equity ratio stands notably higher than the industry average, reaching 1.46. This indicates a heavier reliance on borrowed funds, raising concerns about financial leverage.
<h2>How Are Analyst Ratings Determined?</h2>
Benzinga tracks 150 analyst firms and reports on their stock expectations. Analysts typically arrive at their conclusions by predicting how much money a company will make in the future, usually the upcoming five years, and how risky or predictable that company's revenue streams are.
Analysts attend company conference calls and meetings, research company financial statements, and communicate with insiders to publish their ratings on stocks. Analysts typically rate each stock once per quarter or whenever the company has a major update.
Some analysts publish their predictions for metrics such as growth estimates, earnings, and revenue to provide additional guidance with their ratings. When using analyst ratings, it is important to keep in mind that stock and sector analysts are also human and are only offering their opinions to investors.
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The Latest Analyst Ratings For GEO Group

Wedbush analyst Jay McCanless maintains GEO Group (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GEO#NYSE">GEO</a>) with a Outperform and raises the price target from $15 to $22.

Wedbush Maintains Outperform on GEO Group, Raises Price Target to $22

The Noteholders have agreed to exchange&nbsp;$177 million&nbsp;in aggregate principal amount of the outstanding&nbsp;6.50%&nbsp;Exchangeable Senior Notes for a current estimated valuation of&nbsp;$305 million. The consideration will consist of cash and shares of GEO&#39;s common stock issued at closing. The final exchange value and number of shares of common stock to be issued by GEO to the Noteholders will be determined based upon a volume-weighted average price per share of common stock during an averaging period commencing today and lasting 20 trading days.
GEO expects to fund the cash portion for the exchanges, which totals&nbsp;$177 million, with the net proceeds from its previously announced offering of senior secured notes due 2029 and senior unsecured notes due 2031 or, if necessary, cash on hand.

GEO Group Says It Entered Into Private Exchange Agreements With Certain 6.50% Convertible Senior Noteholders Due 2026

The company priced a private offering of&nbsp;$1.275 billion&nbsp;of senior notes, comprised of&nbsp;$650.0 million of&nbsp;8.625%&nbsp;senior secured notes due 2029&nbsp;and&nbsp;$625.0 million of&nbsp;10.25%&nbsp;senior unsecured notes due 2031.&nbsp;The offering of the Notes and the new Term Loan are expected to result in net proceeds of approximately&nbsp;$1.67 billion, after deducting the initial purchasers&#39; discount and estimated expenses payable by GEO.

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GEO Group Reports Pricing Senior Notes Offering And New Term Loan

Real estate investment trusts (REITs) demonstrated notable relative strength in March, with about 70% of all REITs gaining ground for the month. The Vanguard Real Estate Index Fund ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/VNQ#NYSE">VNQ</a>), which includes REITs as well as other real estate-related stocks, was up 1.94%. But many REITs were notably stronger than that.
Quite often the best performers are not necessarily the largest or most well-known REITs, and this was apparent over the last four weeks. Take a look at the best-performing REITs in March.&nbsp;
Acres Commercial Realty Corp. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ACR#NYSE">ACR</a>) is a Uniondale, New York-based mortgage REIT (mREIT) with a specialty of originating, holding and managing mortgage loans and other debt instruments for commercial real estate (CRE). Multifamily properties account for 80% of its lending portfolio. Acres Commercial is externally managed by ACRES Capital LLC, a subsidiary of ACRES Capital Corp.
Acres Commercial has $2.2 billion in assets. Its most recent percentage of current loan portfolio payments is 98%.
&nbsp;On Feb. 28, Acres Commercial reported fourth-quarter earnings per share (EPS) of $0.55, beating the estimate of $0.47 handily. Revenue of $22.45 million was also ahead of the estimate of $19.6 million, although it was slightly below fourth-quarter 2022 revenue of $23.24 million.
Strong earnings in the fourth quarter propelled Acres Commercial to lead all REITs in March with a total gain of 27.24%.
NewLake Capital Partners Inc. (OTCMARKETS: NLCP) is a New Canaan, Connecticut-based internally managed industrial REIT with 31 properties totaling 1.7 million square feet across 12 states. NewLake Capital Partners specializes in triple-net leases to cannabis companies as well as providing capital to them when necessary. Its market cap is $369.06 million.
NewLake was founded in 2019 and had its initial public offering (IPO) in August 2021. Its tenants include the largest companies in the cannabis industry, such as Curaleaf, Cresco Labs Inc. and Trulieve. As of March, it had a 100% occupancy rate, with an average of 14.3 years remaining on its lease terms and 2.6% annual rent escalations on 15-20 year lease terms.
On March 11, NewLake delivered upbeat fourth-quarter 2023 operating results. Funds from operations (FFO) of $0.51 per share beat the estimates of $0.45 per share. Revenue of $13.02 million beat the estimates of $11.41 million and its fourth-quarter 2022 revenue of $12.18 million by 6.89%.
Analysts are beginning to take notice of NewLake. On March 14, Compass Point analyst Merrill Ross upgraded NewLake from Neutral to Buy and announced an $18.25 price target. &nbsp;
NewLake had the second-highest total gain among all REITs in March with 20.87%&nbsp;
Creative Media &amp; Community Trust Corp. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CMCT#NASDAQ">CMCT</a>) is a Dallas-based office REIT that focuses on acquiring, operating and developing premier office, hotel and multifamily residential properties in fast growing communities. Many of its 13 properties are in Texas and California. Creative Media &amp; Community is externally managed by CIM Group.&nbsp;
Creative Media was established in 1994 and owns 403 real estate assets worth $30.7 billion.&nbsp;
On March 27, Creative Media reported its fourth-quarter operating results. FFO of $(0.72) per share, missed the estimate of $(0.48) by 50% and was 84.62% below fourth-quarter 2022 FFO of $(0.39) per share. Revenue of $29.47 million missed the estimate of $30.2 million but was a 13.92% increase over revenue of $25.87 million in the fourth quarter of 2022.&nbsp;
Despite the poor results, Creative Media managed to secure a total gain of 18.33%, the third highest among all REITs.
Outfront Media Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/OUT#NYSE">OUT</a>) is a New York-based specialized REIT with 500,000 advertising displays across the largest U.S. markets. It uses billboard, digital, transit and mobile assets to showcase its clients. Outfront Media's website claims that its media reaches 70% of all Americans on a weekly basis. Outfront ahd Lamar Advertising Co. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LAMR#NYSE">LAMR</a>) are the only specialty REITs that exclusively own advertising space.&nbsp;
On Feb. 21, Outfront Media reported its fourth-quarter operating results. Adjusted funds from operations (AFFO) of $0.40 beat the estimate of $0.36 and revenue of $501.2 million beat the estimate of $495.89 million and topped fourth-quarter 2022 revenue of $494.7 million.&nbsp;
Another positive for Outfront Media was the announcement on March 19 that it will be expanding its programmatic capabilities in transit advertising across the New York City subway stations and commuter rail stations- with a potential to reach over four million daily rider trips.
Outfront's total gain of 18.93% was the fourth best among REITs in March.
Peakstone Realty Trust (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PKST#NYSE">PKST</a>) is an El Segundo, California-based, internally managed diversified REIT that owns and operates single-tenant office and industrial properties. Peakstone calls itself "America's Blue-Chip Landlord" and has a portfolio of 71 properties with 17.9 million square feet of space across 24 states in high-growth markets. Its portfolio is 96% leased. Peakstone had its IPO on April 13, 2023.
On Feb. 22, Peakstone Realty reported its fourth-quarter operating results. Adjusted FFO of $0.80 beat the estimates of $0.64 and revenue of $63.1 million was ahead of estimates of $63.06 million.&nbsp;
Since its IPO in April 2023 at $8, Peakstone has been one of the most volatile REITs, with large gains and losses. In March, Peakstone, buoyed by its strong fourth-quarter earnings, had a total gain of 18.77%, fifth best among all REITs.&nbsp;
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The GEO Group (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GEO#NYSE">GEO</a>)&nbsp;(&quot;GEO&quot; or the &quot;Company&quot;) announced today that it is proposing, subject to market and other customary conditions, to issue&nbsp;$1.2 billion&nbsp;aggregate principal amount of senior notes, comprised of&nbsp;$700.0 million&nbsp;aggregate principal amount of senior secured notes due 2029 (the &quot;Secured Notes&quot;) and&nbsp;$500.0 million&nbsp;aggregate principal amount of senior unsecured notes due 2031 (the &quot;Unsecured Notes&quot; and together with the Secured Notes, the &quot;notes&quot;), in a private offering that is exempt from the registration requirements of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the &quot;Securities Act&quot;). The notes will be guaranteed by GEO&#39;s domestic subsidiaries that are guarantors under a new senior secured credit facility and outstanding senior notes.
The gross proceeds of the offering, borrowings under a contemplated new&nbsp;$400.0 million&nbsp;Term Loan B under a new senior secured credit facility, and cash on hand will be used to refinance approximately&nbsp;$1.5 billion&nbsp;of existing indebtedness, including to fund the repurchase, redemption or other discharge of the Company&#39;s existing Tranche 1 Term Loan and Tranche 2 Term Loan under its existing senior credit facility, the&nbsp;9.50%&nbsp;senior second lien secured notes, the&nbsp;10.50%&nbsp;senior second lien secured notes, and the&nbsp;6.00%&nbsp;senior notes due 2026, to pay related transaction fees and expenses, and for general corporate purposes of the Company. Nothing in this press release should be construed as an offer to purchase, notice of redemption or a solicitation of an offer to purchase any of the existing term loans or notes, and the closing of this offering is not conditioned on the consummation of such repurchase, redemption or other discharge; however, the repurchase, redemption or other discharge of the existing term loans and notes are conditioned on the consummation of this offering and certain other financing transactions.

GEO Group Announces $1.2B Senior Notes Offering to Refinance Existing Indebtedness

Overall, the Company is targeting&nbsp;$1.6 billion&nbsp;of secured and unsecured financing and a&nbsp;$310.0 million&nbsp;revolving credit facility to repay the Term Loans and its revolving credit facility, as well its outstanding&nbsp;9.50%&nbsp;and&nbsp;10.50%&nbsp;senior second lien secured notes due 2028 and&nbsp;6.00%&nbsp;senior unsecured notes due 2026, and to use for general corporate purposes.

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The GEO Group Has Commenced Refinancing Process For Its Tranche 1 And Tranche 2 Term Loans. As Of December 31, 2023, $906.7M Of Term Loans Was Outstanding

GEO Group (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GEO#NYSE">GEO</a>) has been analyzed by 4 analysts in the last three months, revealing a diverse range of perspectives from bullish to bearish.
Summarizing their recent assessments, the table below illustrates the evolving sentiments in the past 30 days and compares them to the preceding months.
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<th style="text-align: right;">Somewhat Bullish</th>
<th style="text-align: right;">Indifferent</th>
<th style="text-align: right;">Somewhat Bearish</th>
<th style="text-align: right;">Bearish</th>
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Analysts' evaluations of 12-month price targets offer additional insights, showcasing an average target of $14.75, with a high estimate of $15.00 and a low estimate of $14.00. This current average reflects an increase of 5.36% from the previous average price target of $14.00. 
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1711040412_0.png" alt="price target chart" />
<h2>Breaking Down Analyst Ratings: A Detailed Examination</h2>
The perception of GEO Group by financial experts is analyzed through recent analyst actions. The following summary presents key analysts, their recent evaluations, and adjustments to ratings and price targets.
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<th>Analyst Firm</th>
<th>Action Taken</th>
<th>Rating</th>
<th>Current Price Target</th>
<th>Prior Price Target</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
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<td>Jay McCanless</td>
<td>Wedbush</td>
<td>Maintains</td>
<td>Outperform</td>
<td>$15.00</td>
<td>-</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Jay McCanless</td>
<td>Wedbush</td>
<td>Maintains</td>
<td>Outperform</td>
<td>$15.00</td>
<td>-</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Jay McCanless</td>
<td>Wedbush</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Outperform</td>
<td>$15.00</td>
<td>$14.00</td>
</tr>
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<td>Jay McCanless</td>
<td>Wedbush</td>
<td>Maintains</td>
<td>Outperform</td>
<td>$14.00</td>
<td>-</td>
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</tbody>
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<h3>Key Insights:</h3>
<ul>
<li>Action Taken: Analysts frequently update their recommendations based on evolving market conditions and company performance. Whether they 'Maintain', 'Raise' or 'Lower' their stance, it reflects their reaction to recent developments related to GEO Group. This information provides a snapshot of how analysts perceive the current state of the company.</li>
<li>Rating: Analysts unravel qualitative evaluations for stocks, ranging from 'Outperform' to 'Underperform'. These ratings offer insights into expectations for the relative performance of GEO Group compared to the broader market.</li>
<li>Price Targets: Analysts gauge the dynamics of price targets, providing estimates for the future value of GEO Group's stock. This comparison reveals trends in analysts' expectations over time.</li>
</ul>
Capture valuable insights into GEO Group's market standing by understanding these analyst evaluations alongside pertinent financial indicators. Stay informed and make strategic decisions with our Ratings Table.
<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/GEO/analyst-ratings?utm_source=Benzinga Insights">Stay up to date on GEO Group analyst ratings.</a>
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<h2>Delving into GEO Group's Background</h2>
The GEO Group Inc specializes in detention facilities and community reentry centers. It operates in four segments: U.S. Secure Services, which mainly encompasses U.S.-based secure services business; Electronic Monitoring and Supervision Services, which conducts its services in the United States, represents services provided to adults for monitoring services and evidence-based supervision and treatment programs for community-based parolees, probationers, and pretrial defendants; Reentry Services conducts its services in the United States represents services provided to adults for residential and non-residential treatment, educational and community-based programs, pre-release and half-way house programs; and International Services.
<h3>GEO Group: Delving into Financials</h3>
Market Capitalization Analysis: Falling below industry benchmarks, the company's market capitalization reflects a reduced size compared to peers. This positioning may be influenced by factors such as growth expectations or operational capacity.
Decline in Revenue: Over the 3 months period, GEO Group faced challenges, resulting in a decline of approximately -2.0% in revenue growth as of 31 December, 2023. This signifies a reduction in the company's top-line earnings. When compared to others in the Industrials sector, the company faces challenges, achieving a growth rate lower than the average among peers.
Net Margin: GEO Group's net margin lags behind industry averages, suggesting challenges in maintaining strong profitability. With a net margin of 3.44%, the company may face hurdles in effective cost management.
Return on Equity (ROE): GEO Group's ROE is below industry standards, pointing towards difficulties in efficiently utilizing equity capital. With an ROE of 1.64%, the company may encounter challenges in delivering satisfactory returns for shareholders.
Return on Assets (ROA): GEO Group's ROA is below industry standards, pointing towards difficulties in efficiently utilizing assets. With an ROA of 0.56%, the company may encounter challenges in delivering satisfactory returns from its assets.
Debt Management: GEO Group's debt-to-equity ratio stands notably higher than the industry average, reaching 1.46. This indicates a heavier reliance on borrowed funds, raising concerns about financial leverage.
<h2>The Core of Analyst Ratings: What Every Investor Should Know</h2>
Within the domain of banking and financial systems, analysts specialize in reporting for specific stocks or defined sectors. Their work involves attending company conference calls and meetings, researching company financial statements, and communicating with insiders to publish "analyst ratings" for stocks. Analysts typically assess and rate each stock once per quarter.
In addition to their assessments, some analysts extend their insights by offering predictions for key metrics such as earnings, revenue, and growth estimates. This supplementary information provides further guidance for traders. It is crucial to recognize that, despite their specialization, analysts are human and can only provide forecasts based on their beliefs.
This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and reviewed by an editor.

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The U.S. Supreme Court issued a decision for Texas&#8217; controversial border enforcement law, Senate Bill (SB) 4, so it can take effect for now, marking a significant shift in handling illegal border crossings and underscoring the deep divisions over immigration policy <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/topic/immigration">in the U.S.</a>
The Law&#8217;s Implications: Under SB 4, Texas law enforcement (state and local) was granted the power to arrest individuals suspected of illegally crossing the U.S.-Mexico border, a move previously under the purview of federal agencies. This raised significant concerns about the erosion of federal immigration control and the potential for chaos in enforcement practices.
Dissenting Voices And Criticisms: The Court&#8217;s 6-3 conservative majority faced strong opposition from its liberal justices, who argued that the ruling undermines federal immigration control. 
As reported by Reuters, Texas Gov. Greg Abbott, citing failures by the Biden administration to enforce existing immigration laws, championed SB 4 as necessary for Texas to &#8220;fend for itself&#8221; against what he perceives as a surge in illegal border crossings.
Critics, including President Biden and various civil rights groups, contend that SB 4 infringes upon federal authority and violates constitutional principles, raising fears about due process and the treatment of migrants. The White House openly opposed the Supreme Court ruling. 
Justice Amy Coney Barrett, in a concurring opinion, highlighted the procedural nuances of the case, suggesting the possibility of further legal challenges depending on the actions of the 5th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals.
Market Impact and Public Reaction: Following the Supreme Court&#8217;s decision, prison stocks such as CoreCivic Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CXW#NYSE">CXW</a>) and Geo Group Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GEO#NYSE">GEO</a>) experienced a temporary jump, before rapidly giving back gains as investors digested the news. 
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U.S. stocks closed lower on Friday, with the S&amp;P 500 recording its second-consecutive weekly loss. The S&amp;P 500 lost 0.13% last week, while the 30-stock Dow slipped by 0.02%.
Wall Street analysts make new stock picks on a daily basis. Unfortunately for investors, not all analysts have particularly impressive track records at predicting market movements. Even when it comes to one single stock, analyst ratings and price targets can vary widely, leaving investors confused about which analyst&#39;s opinion to <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/setting-up-a-trust/">trust</a>.
Benzinga&#39;s Analyst Ratings API is a collection of the highest-quality stock ratings curated by the Benzinga news desk via direct partnerships with major sell-side banks. Benzinga displays overnight ratings changes on a daily basis three hours prior to the U.S. equity market opening. Data specialists at investment dashboard provider Toggle.ai recently uncovered that the analyst insights Benzinga Pro subscribers and Benzinga readers regularly receive can successfully be used as trading indicators to outperform the stock market.
Top Analyst Picks: Fortunately, any Benzinga reader can access the latest analyst ratings on the <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/analyst-ratings/analyst-color/22/09/28888638/exclusive-study-finds-benzinga-analyst-ratings-data-yields-market-beating-strategie"> Analyst Stock Ratings </a> page. One of the ways traders can sort through Benzinga&#39;s extensive database of analyst ratings is by analyst accuracy. Here&#39;s a look at the most recent stock picks from each of the five most accurate Wall Street analysts, according to Benzinga <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/analyst-stock-ratings"> Analyst Stock </a> Ratings.
Analyst: Brian Bittner
<ul>
<li>Analyst Firm: Oppenheimer</li>
<li>Ratings Accuracy: 88%</li>
<li>Latest Rating: Reiterated an Outperform rating on Darden Restaurants, Inc. (NYSE: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/dri#NYSE">DRI</a>) with a price target of $186 on March 13, 2024. This analyst sees over 8% upside in the stock.</li>
<li>Recent News: Darden Restaurants said it will release its fiscal 2024 third quarter financial results before the opening bell on March 21, 2024.</li>
</ul>
Analyst: Jay McCanless
<ul>
<li>Analyst Firm: Wedbush</li>
<li>Ratings Accuracy: 88%</li>
<li>Latest Rating: Reiterated an Outperform rating on The GEO Group, Inc. (NYSE: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/geo#NYSE">GEO</a>) with a price target of $15 on March 13, 2024. This analyst sees around 14% upside in the stock.</li>
<li>Recent News: On March 12, Geo Group said that its unit GEO Transport got a five-year contract to provide air operations support services on behalf of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement.</li>
</ul>
Analyst: Keith Hughes
<ul>
<li>Analyst Firm: Truist Securities</li>
<li>Ratings Accuracy: 87%</li>
<li>Latest Rating: Maintained a Buy rating on Eagle Materials Inc. (NYSE: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/exp#NYSE">EXP</a>) and increased the price target from $250 to $290 on March 15, 2024. This analyst sees over 16% upside in the stock.</li>
<li>Recent News: On Feb. 5, Eagle Materials declared a quarterly cash dividend of 25 cents per share.</li>
</ul>
Analyst: Justin Post
<ul>
<li>Analyst Firm: B of A Securities</li>
<li>Ratings Accuracy: 86%</li>
<li>Latest Rating: Maintained a Neutral rating on Airbnb, Inc. (NASDAQ: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/abnb#NASDAQ">ABNB</a>) and raised the price target from $155 to $168 on March 14, 2024. This analyst sees around 5% surge in the stock.</li>
<li>Recent News: On Feb. 13, Airbnb said fourth-quarter revenue increased 17% year-over-year to $2.22 billion, which beat the consensus estimate of $2.16 billion, according to Benzinga Pro.</li>
</ul>
Analyst: Alex Rygiel
<ul>
<li>Analyst Firm: B. Riley Securities</li>
<li>Ratings Accuracy: 85%</li>
<li>Latest Rating: Reiterated a Buy rating on Alta Equipment Group Inc. (NYSE: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/altg#NYSE">ALTG</a>) and cut the price target from $25 to $22 on March 15, 2024. This analyst sees around 99% upside in the stock.</li>
<li>Recent News: On March 14, Alta Equipment Group posted better-than-expected fourth-quarter results.</li>
</ul>
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Insider Trades

Reported Thursday March 14, 2024, The Geo Group Form4 Filing Shows Executive Chairman George C Zoley Bought 50,000 Shares At An Average Price Of $12.48/Share

Although U.S. stocks closed lower on Thursday, there were a few notable insider trades.
When insiders purchase shares, it indicates their confidence in the company&#39;s prospects or that they view the stock as a bargain. Either way, this signals an opportunity to go long on the stock. Insider purchases should not be taken as the only indicator for making an investment or trading decision. At best, it can lend conviction to a buying decision.
Below is a look at a few recent notable insider purchases. For more, check out <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/sec/insider-trades/"> Benzinga&#39;s insider transactions </a> platform.
<h3>Deluxe </h3>
<ul>
<li>The Trade: Deluxe Corporation (NYSE: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/dlx#NYSE">DLX</a>) President and CEO Barry C McCarthy <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/HLF/analyst-ratings"> acquired a total of 2,666 shares </a> an average price of $19.25. To acquire these shares, it cost around $51,321.</li>
<li>What&rsquo;s Happening: On Feb. 1, Deluxe reported upbeat fourth-quarter earnings.</li>
<li>What Deluxe Does: Deluxe Corporation engaged in providing payment solutions. The company operates in 4 segments. Payments includes merchant in-store, online and mobile payment solutions; treasury management solutions, including remittance and lockbox processing, remote deposit capture, receivables management, payment processing and paperless treasury management; payroll and disbursement services, including Deluxe Payment Exchange; and fraud and security services.</li>
</ul>
<h3>United Fire Group </h3>
<ul>
<li>The Trade: United Fire Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ufcs#NASDAQ">UFCS</a>) VP &amp; Chief Risk Officer Micah G Woolstenhulme acquired a total of 1,500 shares at an average price of $21.76. To acquire these shares, it cost around $32,633.</li>
<li>What&rsquo;s Happening: On March 7, AerSale reported worse-than-expected fourth-quarter financial results.</li>
<li>What United Fire Group Does: United Fire Group Inc is engaged in the business of writing property and casualty insurance and selling annuities through a network of independent agencies.</li>
</ul>
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<h3>GEO Group </h3>
<ul>
<li>The Trade: The GEO Group, Inc. (NYSE: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/geo#NYSE">GEO</a>) Executive Chairman George C Zoley <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/sec/insider-trades/"> bought a total of 50,000 shares </a> at an average price of $12.48. To acquire these shares, it cost around $624,025.</li>
<li>What&rsquo;s Happening: On March 12, Geo Group said that its unit GEO Transport got a five-year contract to provide air operations support services on behalf of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement.</li>
<li>What GEO Group Does: The GEO Group Inc specializes in detention facilities and community reentry centers.</li>
</ul>
<h3>Armada Hoffler Properties </h3>
<ul>
<li>The Trade: Armada Hoffler Properties, Inc. (NYSE: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ahh#NYSE">AHH</a>) Director George F Allen <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/sec/insider-trades/"> bought a total of 1,716 shares </a> at an average price of $10.64. The insider spent around $18,258 to buy those shares.</li>
<li>What&rsquo;s Happening: On March 4, Armada Hoffler said John W. Snow will retire from company&#39;s board of directors.</li>
<li>What Armada Hoffler Properties Does: Armada Hoffler Properties Inc is a real estate company. It engages in developing, building, owning and managing the high-quality, institutional-grade office, retail, and multifamily properties in various markets throughout the Mid-Atlantic and Southeastern United States.</li>
</ul>
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Geo Group: A Potential Election Play

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The 2024 U.S. presidential election season is heating up, and the primary season is wrapping up. Yet, no matter whether you are a Democrat, Republican, Independent or none of the above, election-year stocks could be a great opportunity for your portfolio.



Even before ballots are cast on Nov. 5, 2024, many stocks with election-related catalysts will likely make big moves in anticipation of the results. As you would expect, some stocks stand to gain if it appears likely that presumptive Republican party candidate Donald Trump will win a second, non-consecutive term as President.



There are stocks poised to gain if it becomes apparent that the presumptive Democratic party nominee, Joe Biden, will win re-election. Alongside these more result-dependent election-year plays, there are also stocks that, irrespective of who wins in November, stand to gain over the next four years.



Look at these three election-year stocks and see why each may be a buy ahead of November.



<h2>Geo Group (GEO)</h2>



<div><img width="300" height="169" src="https://investorplace.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/geo-1600-300x169.png" alt="Operated by the for-profit prison company The GEO Group. GEO stock."><div>Source: JosephRouse / Shutterstock</div></div>Geo Group (NYSE:<a href="https://investorplace.com/stock-quotes/geo-stock-quote/">GEO</a>) lost big when the Democrats won back the White House in the 2020 Presidential elections. Shortly after his inauguration, President Biden issued an executive order that <a href="https://markets.businessinsider.com/news/stocks/what-biden-s-executive-order-means-for-private-prison-stocks-1030016533">phased out</a> the use of private prison operators like Geo to manage Federal Bureau of Prisons facilities.



While not affecting all of Geo&rsquo;s business, this EO was perceived to threaten this debt-laden company&rsquo;s prospects. As a result, GEO stock dipped to multi-decade lows. However, since 2021, Geo shares have bounced back in a big way, especially this year.



The company has won new contracts with other federal agencies. Geo has also been successfully refinancing its outstanding debt. Yet what&rsquo;s been really pushing GEO higher has been <a href="https://www.realclearpolling.com/latest-polls">Trump&rsquo;s poll numbers</a>, which suggest he could win back the White House. GEO could keep rising if this trend continues, as a Republican administration would likely revoke the EO above.



<h2>Lockheed Martin (LMT)</h2>



<div><img width="300" height="169" src="https://investorplace.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/lmt1600-300x169.png" alt="Close top view of a Lockheed Martin (LMT) F-35C Lightning II with afterburner on"><div>Source: ranchorunner / Shutterstock.com</div></div>If you&rsquo;re looking for one of the bipartisan election-year stocks, look no further than Lockheed Martin (NYSE:<a href="https://investorplace.com/stock-quotes/lmt-stock-quote/">LMT</a>). After the election, the occupant of the White House could change, but what will not change is the continued increase in geopolitical strife.



This includes growing tensions between the U.S. and China and the Russia-Ukraine and Mideast conflicts. With defense spending by the U.S. and its Western allies set to keep rising, leading defense contractor Lockheed Martin is likely to continue delivering fiscal results that <a href="https://www.marketwatch.com/story/lockheed-martins-q4-profit-and-sales-beat-wall-street-estimates-11bc9fd0">exceed expectations</a>.



That&rsquo;s not all. Besides this geopolitical catalyst, which could drive earnings growth and share price appreciation for years, LMT stock is also appealing for its dividend growth track record. Shares currently yield 2.77%, yet LMT&rsquo;s payouts have increased by an average of 7.93% annually over the past five years.



<h2>Sturm Ruger (RGR)</h2>



<div><img width="300" height="169" src="https://investorplace.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/sturm_ruger_rgr_1600-300x169.jpg" alt="An LCP Custom handgun manufactured by Sturm Ruger (RGR)."><div>Source: Susan Law Cain / Shutterstock.com</div></div>Sturm Ruger (NYSE:<a href="https://investorplace.com/stock-quotes/rgr-stock-quote/">RGR</a>) is one of the election-year stocks to buy if you&rsquo;re betting on a &ldquo;blue wave&rdquo; this November. Firearm sales exploded during the pandemic era, but demand began to decline <a href="https://www.cnbc.com/2023/01/18/gun-companies-report-declining-demand-for-firearms.html">starting in 2022</a>. Since then, the slowdown has persisted. 



This has, in turn, resulted in declining sales and profitability for Sturm Ruger. That&rsquo;s why RGR stock, which in 2021 briefly hit prices north of $80 per share, has tumbled to around $45 per share today. However, if Biden wins re-election, especially if the Democratic Party wins back the House of Representatives, giving it full control of Congress, we could see a further push for gun control legislation. 



Much like during the Obama years, renewed fears of a &ldquo;gun grab&rdquo; may emerge. If polls start swinging back in favor of the Democrats, RGR and other firearm stocks could begin to rally again.



On the date of publication, Thomas Niel held a long position in GEO. He did not hold (either directly or indirectly) any positions in the securities mentioned in this article. The opinions expressed in this article are those of the writer, subject to the InvestorPlace.com <a href="http://investorplace.com/corporate/investorplace-publishing-guidelines/">Publishing Guidelines</a>.
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AUDC

AVGO

AVNT

BABA

BAND

BASFY

BAYZF

BLDE

BLDP

BLDR

BLMN

BLUE

BMWYY

BXSL

CBAUF

CEIX

CELH

CIFR

CNSL

CRIS

CRNT

CROX

CSCO

CSWC

DHLGY

DORM

EHTH

ESPR

ETRN

EVEX

EVGO

EXPD

FSNUF

GAIN

GILD

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GLDD

GOGO

GOLF

GOOD

GSBD

HBIO

HRTX

HSIC

HTGC

IFNNY

INTC

IONS

ITCI

JMIA

KVUE

MAIN

MBGAF

MDGL

MFIC

MFICL

MKTX

MSFT

NEWT

NOVT

NUWE

NVDA

OBDC

OFIX

OSCR

PINC

PMTS

PRGO

PTLO

RACE

REFI

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RYTM

SEMHF

SGRY

SHEL

SQSP

STAG

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