CXW CoreCivic, Inc. Insider Trading

CEO Damon Hininger sold 72,246 shares of CXW at $22.50 for $1,625,650.59, reducing holdings by 7.6%

Damon Hininger, CEO of CoreCivic, sold 72,246 shares at $22.50, well into the upper half of the 52-week range ($11.31–$23.94). His prior sale at this ticker in March 2024 realized a 90-day return of +6.6%, indicating that stock rose after his last sale — not a signal of prescient timing. Across his cross-ticker open-market history, his 90-day well-timed rate stands at 0.00%, with an average 90-day return of +6.6%, meaning his prior sells have consistently been followed by gains. The current sale reduces his stake from 951,570 shares to 879,324 shares, a material reduction of 7.6%, though he retains substantial ownership. At CoreCivic's current fundamentals—P/E of 28.71, recent quarterly revenue of $488.6M, and net income of $25.1M—the valuation is elevated relative to historical precedent.

CoreCivic President & COO Patrick D. Swindle sold 23,000 shares ($514,970) on 2025-05-20 at $22.39

Patrick D. Swindle, President & COO of CoreCivic, executed a single sale of 23,000 shares at $22.39, reducing his holdings from 264,630 to 241,630 shares (a -8.7% decrease). The stock currently trades at $22.40, just 1 cent above the transaction price, and sits -6.4% below its 52-week high of $23.94. Over the prior 90 days, the stock has appreciated +24.3%, bringing it from depressed levels earlier in the year. The company's fundamentals show stable growth with annual revenue increasing +3.4% to $488.6M and net income of $25.1M, supporting a market cap of $2.4B, though the P/E of 29.09 reflects relatively stretched valuations. The sale represents a material reduction in the executive's equity stake and occurs in the context of strong recent price momentum, warranting tracking of whether this signals a shift in management's outlook or simply reflects portfolio rebalancing.

EVP Chief Innovation Officer Mayberry sells 75.0K CXW shares at $21.49; retains 211.2K shares

Mayberry Lucibeth, EVP and Chief Innovation Officer at CoreCivic, sold 75,000 shares at $21.49 on 2025-05-14, reducing holdings by 26.2% from 286,232 to 211,232 shares for proceeds of $1,611,532.50. The transaction occurred near the 52-week high of $23.94, with the stock currently trading at $21.89, reflecting modest downward movement since the sale. CoreCivic's recent fundamentals show $488,627,000.00 in quarterly revenue, $25,113,000.00 in net income, and a P/E of 28.43, suggesting elevated valuation relative to profitability. While the sale represents a material reduction in this executive's direct stake, her retention of 211,232 shares indicates continued investment in the company, and the scale of this disposition requires monitoring against broader executive trading patterns and company performance.

CHRO Churchill sells 39,639 CXW shares at $19.17; stock down 17.5% in 30 days, $18.83 current

Churchill David K, Chief Human Resources Officer, sold 39,639 shares of CoreCivic at $19.17 on 2025-02-13, reducing his holdings by 22.1% to 140,116 shares and raising $759,879.63. The sale occurred as the stock has declined 17.5% over the past 30 days and 21.4% from its 52-week high of $23.94, trading at $18.83 currently. His single prior CXW trade (a sell on 2024-11-19) showed a 30-day return of -4.6%, though his cross-ticker open-market history shows limited sell activity with an average 30-day return of -4.6%. The company's fundamentals show a trailing P/E of 27.29 with modest annual revenue growth of 2.8%, suggesting the stock may be pricing in execution or operational expectations that have recently disappointed.

CHRO Churchill sells 34,301 CXW shares at $22.00 (Nov 19), reducing holdings by 16.0%; stock now -10.3% from 52-week high.

Churchill David K, CoreCivic's Chief Human Resources Officer, disposed of 34,301 shares at $22.00 on 2024-11-19, representing a 16.0% reduction of his pre-transaction holding of 214,056 shares. The sale occurred while CXW has climbed 56.9% over the prior 30 days and 59.6% over 90 days, yet remains 10.3% below its 52-week high of $23.94. The timing of a material insider sale—particularly from a C-suite executive—during a strong recent run and relative proximity to the 52-week peak warrants investor attention to whether this signals a broader management view on valuation or structural confidence in the business. The post-sale holdings of 179,755 shares indicate Churchill maintains a meaningful stake, but the directional signal of selling into a sharp recovery deserves monitoring against future quarterly guidance, operational trends, and leadership commentary.

CFO David Garfinkle sells 50,000 CXW shares at $24.20; down 7.6% from 52-week high despite 69.4% 30-day surge

CFO David Garfinkle sold 50,000 shares (15.3% of his pre-transaction holdings of 326,528 shares) at $24.20 on 2024-11-11, generating $1,210,000.00. The sale occurred as CXW has rallied sharply, up 69.4% over the prior 30 days and 71.7% over 90 days, yet remains 7.6% below its 52-week high of $23.94—suggesting the stock is near recent gains but not at historical peak. Garfinkle's cross-ticker track record shows three prior open-market buys with a 0.00% 90-day win rate and average 90-day returns of -10.2%, indicating a pattern of poorly timed entry decisions historically. The combination of a material share reduction at current price levels, following a steep recent rally, against a backdrop of the insider's poor historical timing accuracy warrants investor scrutiny of broader insider positioning and near-term catalysts.