If you'd invested in CoreCivic (CXW): performance and returns
Looking for CoreCivic's share price history and how much the stock has returned? Here's its year-by-year performance and what $1,000 invested at different dates would be worth today.
💰 Calculator: how much would CoreCivic have returned?
This calculator shows how much CoreCivic stock would have returned based on the amount invested and the starting year. Pick a sum and a year and you'll instantly see what it would be worth today and the total gain. Real prices, excluding dividends.
If I'd invested $1,000 in CoreCivic
| Investment | Worth today | Gain |
|---|---|---|
| 1 years ago | $1,443 | +44% |
| 3 years ago | $2,713 | +171% |
| 5 years ago | $4,788 | +379% |
| 10 years ago | $1,184 | +18% |
| since inception (1997) | $284 | -72% |
Return by year (CoreCivic)
| Year | Return | $1,000 invested at year start |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 (YTD) | +64% | $1,641 (+64%) |
| 2025 | -12% | $1,443 (+44%) |
| 2024 | +50% | $2,158 (+116%) |
| 2023 | +26% | $2,713 (+171%) |
| 2022 | +16% | $3,145 (+215%) |
| 2021 | +52% | $4,788 (+379%) |
| 2020 | -62% | $1,804 (+80%) |
| 2019 | -3% | $1,759 (+76%) |
| 2018 | -21% | $1,394 (+39%) |
| 2017 | -8% | $1,282 (+28%) |
| 2016 | -8% | $1,184 (+18%) |
Frequently asked questions
How much does CXW return?
$1,000 invested in CoreCivic 10 years ago would be worth $1,184 today, i.e. +2%/yr on average (price, excluding dividends).
What was CXW's best/worst year?
Best year: 2021 (+52%). Worst year: 2020 (-62%). Year-by-year detail is above.
How much would $1,000 invested in CXW since inception be worth?
Since 1997, $1,000 would have become $284 (-72%). Past performance is not a guarantee.
Do CoreCivic's returns include dividends?
No — these returns are price-only. If CoreCivic pays a dividend, its total return would be somewhat higher — see its dividend page.
What is CoreCivic's average annual return (ROI)?
CoreCivic's return on investment is about +2%/yr over 10 years (price, excluding dividends), versus the S&P 500's ~10%/yr over the long run.