GEO Group Inc. Reports Strong 2025 Financial Results

By Chris Stiles • Thursday, February 12 12:52 • Permanent Link

The GEO Group, Inc. (NYSE: GEO) has reported its financial results for the fourth quarter and full year 2025. In the fourth quarter of 2025, the company reported total revenues of $707.7 million, compared to $607.7 million for the same period in 2024, representing a significant increase. Net income attributable to GEO operations for the fourth quarter of 2025 was $31.8 million, or $0.23 per diluted share, compared to net income of $15.5 million, or $0.11 per diluted share, for the same period in 2024.

Adjusted net income for the fourth quarter of 2025 was reported at $34.8 million, or $0.25 per diluted share, compared to $18.2 million, or $0.13 per diluted share, for the fourth quarter of 2024. Additionally, adjusted EBITDA for the fourth quarter of 2025 was $126.0 million, compared to $108.0 million for the same period in 2024.

For the full year 2025, total revenues were reported at $2.6 billion, compared to $2.42 billion in 2024, indicating an increase. Net income attributable to GEO operations for the full year 2025 was $254.4 million, or $1.82 per diluted share, compared to net income of $32.0 million, or $0.22 per diluted share, for 2024. Adjusted net income for the full year 2025 was $120.1 million, or $0.86 per diluted share, compared to $101.0 million, or $0.75 per diluted share, for the full year 2024. The company reported adjusted EBITDA for the full year 2025 of $464.4 million, compared to $463.5 million for 2024.

The company also issued its initial financial guidance for 2026, expecting full-year GAAP net income to be in the range of $0.99 to $1.07 per diluted share on annual revenues of $2.9 billion to $3.1 billion. Additionally, the company expects full-year 2026 adjusted EBITDA to be in the range of $490 million to $510 million.

At the end of 2025, the company had approximately $70 million in cash on hand and approximately $1.65 billion in total debt. It also repurchased approximately 4.94 million shares for $90.6 million during the full year 2025.

The GEO Group, Inc. is a leading diversified government service provider, specializing in secure facilities, processing centers, and community reentry centers, with operations in the United States, Australia, South Africa, and the United Kingdom.

The company's full financial results and operational metrics, including reconciliation tables and supplemental information, are available for review. Following these announcements, the company's shares moved 0.57%, and are now trading at a price of $17.59. For more information, read the company's full 8-K submission here.

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