Why it may matterVerify against the original reporting
Strong quarterly beat, raised FY26 guidance, and visible cash flow uplift from ICE contracts; shares buybacks add to per-share value; near-term liquidity remains solid with net leverage under 3x. Historical precedent shows GEO tends to gap higher on solid earnings, guidance increases, and incremental contract wins, though execution risk remains in execution of new facilities.
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What happened, with direct paths to the underlying reporting
GEO reported a solid 2Q26 with revenue rising 15% to $732.1M and net GEO operations income up 63%, aided by favorable labor costs. The company raised full-year guidance, targeting $2.95-3.05B in revenue and $550-560M in Adjusted EBITDA, while reaffirming liquidity and debt metrics. Importantly, ICE contracts for Big Horn and Rivers are expected to drive ~ $165M in annual revenue in the first full year of operation, with normalized earnings beginning in 2027, signaling a meaningful growth trajectory.
2Q26 revenues up 15% to $732.1M; net income $47.5M, up 63%.
Adjusted EBITDA rise of 20% to $142.0M; labor costs favorable.
GEO updates FY26 guidance: revenue $2.95-3.05B; Net income $168-175M; Adj EBITDA $550-560M.
ICE contracts: Big Horn (CO) and Rivers (NC) add ~$165M/year in first full year.
Share repurchase: ~1.6M shares bought for $36.6M in 2Q26; $500M authorization remains.
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