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GEO
🇺🇸 NYSE:GEO
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Dec 31, 2024

GEO Q4 2024 Earnings Report

GEO Group reported a decline in earnings for Q4 2024 due to increased administrative expenses and restructuring costs.

Key Takeaways

GEO Group's Q4 2024 revenue was $607.7 million, nearly flat compared to the previous year. However, net income dropped to $15.5 million from $25.2 million in Q4 2023 due to higher administrative and restructuring costs. Adjusted EBITDA was $108.0 million, down from $129.0 million in Q4 2023. The company continues to focus on deleveraging, expecting to reduce net debt by up to $175 million in 2025.

Revenue remained stable at $607.7 million, compared to $608.3 million in Q4 2023.

Net income fell to $15.5 million, impacted by restructuring and higher administrative costs.

Adjusted EBITDA declined 16% YoY to $108.0 million due to increased expenses.

Company plans to reduce total net debt by $150-$175 million in 2025.

Total Revenue
$608M
Previous year: $608M
-0.1%
EPS
$0.13
Adjusted EBITDA
$108M
Net Debt
$1.7B
Operating Expenses
$447M
Gross Profit
$606M
Cash and Equivalents
$76.9M
Previous year: $94M
-18.2%
Free Cash Flow
$71M
Total Assets
$3.63B
Previous year: $3.7B
-1.7%

GEO Revenue

GEO EPS

Forward Guidance

GEO Group expects moderate revenue growth in 2025, with a focus on debt reduction and expansion in government contracts.

Positive Outlook

  • Expected revenue growth in 2025 driven by new government contracts.
  • Planned debt reduction of $150-$175 million improving financial flexibility.
  • Expansion of electronic monitoring and secure transportation services.
  • Continued investment in rehabilitation and reentry programs.
  • Strong backlog of service contracts supporting long-term stability.

Challenges Ahead

  • Higher administrative expenses may continue to weigh on profitability.
  • Potential contract renegotiations could impact future revenue.
  • Regulatory risks surrounding private detention services remain a challenge.
  • Interest expense remains a burden on net income.
  • Ongoing restructuring costs may pressure margins in the near term.