CXW Dividend Yield & Safety Analysis

CoreCivic, Inc. • Diversified REIT • Exchange: NYSE:CXW

Dividend Yield
5.16%
$1.55 Annualized / Share
Distribution Frequency
Quarterly
$0.39 Per Distribution
AFFO Payout Ratio
72.1%
Fortress Coverage
Dividend Safety
80/100
Safe

REITwave Dividend Safety Rating

Solid dividend coverage supported by stable recurring rental cash flows.

Safe (80/100)

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Recent Dividend Payment History

Ex-Dividend Date Payment Date Cash Amount Distribution Type
October 2026 Upcoming Scheduled $0.39 Regular Quarterly Dividend

5-Year Dividend Reinvestment (DRIP) Projection

Hypothetical $10,000 initial investment with 100% automatic dividend reinvestment at current yield:

Time Horizon Accumulated Shares Annual Dividend Income Estimated Portfolio Value
Year 1 349.6 Shares $515.98 $10,815.98
Year 2 366.6 Shares $541.83 $11,682.28
Year 3 383.9 Shares $568.18 $12,600.93
Year 4 401.5 Shares $595.01 $13,573.97
Year 5 419.3 Shares $622.29 $14,603.47

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is CoreCivic, Inc. (CXW)'s dividend yield?

CoreCivic, Inc. (CXW) currently pays an annualized dividend yield of 5.16%, representing an annual cash distribution of approximately $1.55 per share.

Is CXW's dividend safe from being cut?

REITwave assigns CXW an institutional Dividend Safety Score of 80/100 (Safe) with an AFFO payout ratio of 72.1%. Solid dividend coverage supported by stable recurring rental cash flows.

How often does CXW pay dividends?

CoreCivic, Inc. pays dividends on a Quarterly distribution schedule, delivering cash directly to brokerage accounts 4 times per year.

When is the next ex-dividend date for CXW?

For CoreCivic, Inc. (CXW), ex-dividend dates typically precede the cash pay date by 10 to 14 days. Check REITwave's 30-day cash flow calendar for confirmed declared dates.