CoreCivic (CXW) reported Q4 normalized funds from operations late Wednesday of $0.52 per diluted share, up from $0.39 a year earlier.
Three analysts polled by FactSet expected $0.45.
Revenue for the quarter ended Dec. 31 was $604 million, compared with $479.3 million a year earlier.
Analysts surveyed by FactSet expected $577.8 million.
The company issued 2026 funds from operations guidance of $2.54 to 2.64 per diluted share.
Two analysts polled by FactSet expect $2.51 per share.