Geo Group Inc Stock Price, News & Analysis

The GEO Group (NYSE: GEO) reported its first quarter 2023 financial results, highlighting total revenues of $608.2 million, up from $551.2 million in the same quarter of 2022. Net income decreased to $28.0 million or $0.19 per diluted share, down from $38.2 million year-over-year. Adjusted EBITDA rose to $130.9 million. The company reduced net debt by approximately $70 million in the quarter. Looking ahead, GEO updated its 2023 net income guidance to between $105 million and $125 million and expects revenues between $2.38 billion and $2.46 billion. The lease agreement for the Great Plains Correctional Facility is expected to generate about $8.5 million annually. GEO aims to decrease net leverage below 3.5 times Adjusted EBITDA by end of 2023.

The GEO Group, Inc. (NYSE:GEO) will announce its first quarter 2023 financial results on April 25, 2023, prior to market opening. A conference call is scheduled for the same day at 11:00 AM ET. Key executives including George C. Zoley, Executive Chairman, and CEO Jose Gordo will lead the call. Investors can join the call by dialing 1-877-250-1553 in the U.S. or 1-412-542-4145 internationally. A live audio webcast will be accessible via GEO's investor relations website, with a replay available for one year. Telephonic replay will be offered until May 2, 2023, at 1-877-344-7529 (U.S.) and 1-412-317-0088 (International) using passcode 6273779.

The GEO Group (NYSE: GEO) announced that its subsidiary, BI Incorporated, has secured a five-year contract with Santa Clara County, California, for the innovative BI VeriWatch™ GPS tracking system. This marks the first community corrections contract utilizing this advanced technology, which includes biometric facial comparison for real-time monitoring. VeriWatch features a tamper-proof design and allows for two-way communication between supervising officers and individuals under supervision. GEO anticipates this technology will improve compliance and engagement in community supervision programs.

The GEO Group reported its financial results for Q4 and full year 2022, showcasing robust performance amid challenges. In Q4 2022, GEO achieved revenues of $620.7 million and a net income of $41.8 million, reversing a loss from the same period in 2021. The full year results revealed total revenues of $2.38 billion and a net income of $172.1 million.

GEO aims to lower net leverage to below 3.5 times Adjusted EBITDA by the end of 2023. However, guidance for 2023 suggests increased interest expenses and potential impacts from a decline in participants in the ISAP program. The company has also faced inflation-related cost pressures.

The GEO Group, Inc. (NYSE:GEO) announced its fourth quarter 2022 earnings release scheduled for Tuesday, February 14, 2023, before market opens. A conference call will follow at 11:00 AM (ET) on the same day. Key executives including George C. Zoley, Jose Gordo, and Brian R. Evans will host the call. Investors can participate by calling designated numbers or accessing the live webcast via GEO's investor relations website. A replay of the call will be available until February 21, 2023.