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CXW

Trump PickBORDER

CoreCivic, Inc.

Real policy. Real catalysts. Policy creates winners before Wall Street notices. We find them first.

Winner Score
68
Current Price
$30.29
Market Cap
N/A
Signal52 Status
Noise
As of Close 2026-06-29

Key Takeaways

  • Sole-source ICE award vs $2.99B mcap; highly material policy catalyst despite trading just 2.4% off its 52w high.
  • DHS and ICE issued a sole-source procurement for comprehensive private detention services.
  • Directly enables the administration's aggressive border enforcement and facility decompression strategy.
  • Analysis from 2026-06-29.

Policy Edge

Sole-source ICE award vs $2.99B mcap; highly material policy catalyst despite trading just 2.4% off its 52w high.

Investment Thesis

  • DHS and ICE issued a sole-source procurement for comprehensive private detention services.
  • Directly enables the administration's aggressive border enforcement and facility decompression strategy.
  • Momentum regime favors high-beta policy plays despite the recent 42 percent monthly run-up.

CoreCivic offers the most direct and material policy-shift catalyst among the finalists. While GVA and UCTT have routine or small-scale contracts, CXW's sole-source ICE procurement is highly material to its $2.99B market cap and perfectly aligns with the administration's border policy. In a RISK_ON, momentum-driven market, its recent outperformance is a feature that suggests further upside.

Policy Context

Policy Rationale
The June 4th SAM.gov notice for sole-source ICE detention services confirms CXW's critical role as an infrastructure enabler for the administration's border strategy.
Technical Setup
Although trading just 2.43% below its 52-week high after a 42% monthly gain, compressing volatility and a RISK_ON regime support further momentum breakouts.
Key Risks
  • Legal injunctions against ICE detention expansion
  • Overcrowded momentum trade vulnerable to broader market risk-off shifts

Status Indicators

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Competitive Field

GVAThe $116.9M Utah DOT contract is a routine state-level award and not material enough for a $6.9B market cap.
UCTTThe $3M Texas state grant is immaterial to a $5.8B company, and the stock is extremely crowded technically.

Recent Performance History

94 Total Picks • 44% Win Rate (7d) • 59% (30d)
DateTickerThemeEntryLastGain/Loss7d30d60d
2026-06-26TTEKENERGY$29.26$29.26+0.00%N/AN/AN/A
2026-06-25FCELENERGY$19.65$29.80+51.65%N/AN/AN/A
2026-06-24NPKDEFENSE$125.99$124.14-1.47%N/AN/AN/A
2026-06-23RGTIRESHORING$21.28$19.44-8.65%N/AN/AN/A
2026-06-22AISPBORDER$2.86$2.32-18.88%-18.88%N/AN/A
2026-06-18NPKDEFENSE$131.84$124.14-5.84%-6.16%N/AN/A
2026-06-16PSNINFRA$55.66$51.32-7.80%-12.59%N/AN/A
2026-06-15PSNINFRA$55.49$51.32-7.51%-12.33%N/AN/A
2026-06-12GEOBORDER$28.44$29.46+3.59%+4.32%N/AN/A
2026-06-11ABATENERGY$3.42$2.68-21.64%-8.77%N/AN/A
2026-06-10SAICDEFENSE$114.23$112.96-1.11%-6.57%N/AN/A
2026-06-09USARRESHORING$20.90$21.04+0.67%+4.02%N/AN/A
2026-06-08HNRGENERGY$16.92$16.93+0.06%-2.78%N/AN/A
2026-06-05PSNBORDER$58.72$51.32-12.60%-3.44%N/AN/A
2026-06-03USARRESHORING$27.98$21.04-24.80%-27.34%N/AN/A
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