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S&P raises GEO Group rating to BB+ on debt reduction and 1x leverage goal

Nov 10, 2026, 3:38 PM EST1 sourcesAI-analyzed

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The rating upgrade reflects reduced financing risk and clearer capital-allocation constraints tied to a <=1x leverage ceiling; this should lower perceived funding cost and improve access to debt markets if GEO sustains deleveraging. Continued share repurchases or debt-funded actions that push leverage above 2x would reverse the improvement.

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S&P Global upgraded GEO to BB+ from BB and raised issue-level ratings, citing a formal 1x net-leverage target and debt reduction including $650M senior-secured note redemptions funded by the Adelanto sale.

S&P Global Ratings upgraded The GEO Group Inc.'s corporate rating to 'BB+' from 'BB'.
S&P also lifted its issue-level ratings on GEO's senior unsecured debt to 'BB+' from 'BB'.
S&P cited management's formal commitment to maintain net leverage at or below 1x as a reason for the upgrade.
The upgrade follows redemption of $650 million in senior secured notes using proceeds from the Adelanto facility divestiture.
S&P noted total outstanding corporate debt now consists primarily of $625 million in 2031 senior unsecured notes and projects GEO will sustain leverage below 2x while executing a $1.25 billion share repurchase authorization.

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