The Geo Group, Inc.
S&P 500GEO/Industrials · Security & Protection Services/NYSE
Dividend Yield
5.23%
$1.55 · Annual Dividend
Dividend Safety Rating
GEO's dividend appears safe and well-supported. Strengths include a 0.0% earnings payout ratio & 0.0% fcf payout ratio. Areas of concern: Volatile profit margin stability & -32.1% 5-year dividend cagr.
Based on 14 of 15 metrics
Strengths
- Earnings Payout Ratio: 0.0%Low earnings payout ratio leaves room to grow the dividend.
- FCF Payout Ratio: 0.0%Free cash flow comfortably covers the dividend.
- Dividend Cut: NoneNo dividend cut in recent history.
Risks
- 5-Year Dividend CAGR: -32.1%Dividend growth has been weak or negative.
- Profit Margin Stability: VolatileProfit margins have been volatile.
Payout & Coverage
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SafeAbout The Geo Group, Inc.
The Geo Group, Inc. is a leading diversified government services company specializing in the provision of correctional, detention, and residential treatment services. Its primary function is to design, finance, and manage correctional and detention facilities, along with offering rehabilitation and community reentry programs. The Geo Group serves a variety of clients, primarily governmental agencies, including the United States federal government and state and local governments. It impacts numerous sectors, most notably public safety and criminal justice, by addressing demands for correctional infrastructure and services. Headquartered in Boca Raton, Florida, Geo operates globally, extending its comprehensive solutions to markets in North America, Australia, South Africa, and the United Kingdom. As a publicly traded company, it plays a significant role in the management of correctional facilities, influencing discussions on privatization, rehabilitation, and cost-efficiency within the justice system. The Geo Group remains a pivotal entity in both domestic and international markets, reflecting trends and changes in governmental policies related to corrections and legislation.
Dividend Overview
Dividend Yield
5.23%
Annual Dividend
$1.55
Frequency
Quarterly
Payout Ratio
0.00%
FCF Payout Ratio
0.00%
52-Week Range
$12.51 - $30.40
Dividend History (2016–2025)
GEO annual dividend per share and yield history
Earnings & Profitability
GEO earnings per share and net profit margin
Key Dates
Last Ex-Dividend Date
January 22, 2021
Last Payment Date
February 1, 2021
Dividend Growth
3-Year Dividend CAGR
-48.96%
5-Year Dividend CAGR
-32.11%
10-Year Dividend CAGR
N/A
3-Year Total Growth
-86.70%
5-Year Total Growth
-85.58%
10-Year Total Growth
N/A
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