Stock prices in this sector are often tied to federal immigration and criminal justice policies.
The industry is dominated by two major publicly traded corporations that collectively manage over half of the private prison contracts in the U.S.. buying stock in prisons
: In 2025, companies reported record revenue growth. CoreCivic saw a 10% revenue increase in Q2 2025 compared to 2024, while GEO Group saw a 5% increase. Stock prices in this sector are often tied
: The largest contractor for U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) . buying stock in prisons