The chart below shows how GEO performed 10 days before and after its earnings report, based on data from the past quarters. Typically, GEO sees a +5.45% change in stock price 10 days leading up to the earnings, and a -0.12% change 10 days following the report. On the earnings day itself, the stock moves by -0.46%. This data can give you a slight idea of what to expect for the next quarter's release.
Positive
Secure Services Revenue Growth: 1. Increased Revenue from Secure Services: Quarterly revenues in owned and leased secure services facilities increased by approximately 6% year-over-year, driven by higher occupancy levels at ICE facilities.
Net Income Increase: 2. Net Income Growth: The company reported net income attributable to GEO of approximately $26 million or $0.19 per diluted share for Q3 2024, an increase from $25 million or $0.16 per diluted share in Q3 2023.
Debt Reduction Achievements: 3. Debt Reduction Progress: Year-to-date, GEO has reduced net debt by approximately $92 million, bringing total net debt below $1.7 billion, with an expectation to reduce it by an additional $20 million in Q4 2024.
Stable EBITDA Performance: 4. Strong EBITDA Performance: The third quarter 2024 adjusted EBITDA was approximately $119 million, remaining essentially unchanged compared to the prior year, indicating stable operational performance.
Future Growth Potential: 5. Capacity for Future Growth: GEO has approximately 10,000 available beds at six company-owned facilities that could generate approximately $300 million in incremental annualized revenues if fully reactivated.
Negative
ISAP Participant Count Decline: 1. Decline in ISAP Participant Count: The average participant count under the Intensive Supervision Appearance Program (ISAP) decreased to approximately 177,000 in Q3 2024 from 184,000 in Q2 2024, indicating a downward trend in engagement with this service.
Stagnant Revenue Performance: 2. Flat Revenue Growth: Despite a year-over-year revenue increase of 6% in owned and leased secure services, the overall revenue remained unchanged at approximately $603 million compared to Q3 2023, reflecting stagnation in growth.
Revenue Decline in Monitoring: 3. Lower Revenue from Electronic Monitoring: The Electronic Monitoring and Supervision Services segment experienced a revenue decline of about $14 million year-over-year, directly impacting net operating income by the same amount, indicating operational inefficiencies.
Revised Earnings Outlook: 4. Reduced Full Year Guidance: The company adjusted its full year 2024 guidance, expecting net income attributable to GEO to be in the range of $0.30 to $0.34 per diluted share, down from previous expectations, reflecting a pessimistic outlook.
High Debt Levels: 5. High Net Leverage Ratio: The company reported a net leverage ratio of approximately 3.5x adjusted EBITDA, indicating a high level of debt relative to earnings, which may limit financial flexibility and growth opportunities.
The GEO Group, Inc. (GEO) Q3 2024 Earnings Call Transcript
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