# The GEO Group, Inc. (GEO): Dividend & Fundamentals

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- Sector: Industrials · Industry: Security & Protection Services
- Exchange: NYSE · Trading currency: USD

The GEO Group, Inc. is dedicated to the operation, leasing, and ownership of secure correctional centers, administrative processing hubs, and community reentry facilities situated in the United States, Australia, and South Africa. The company's operations are segmented into four main areas: U.S. Secure Services, Electronic Monitoring and Supervision Services, Reentry Services, and International Services. GEO Group provides a comprehensive suite of services. This includes offering counseling, educational programs, and treatment for alcohol and drug dependency within its various locations. It...

## Quote & Key Metrics

As of 2026-10-23:

| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Price | $27.36 USD |
| Market Cap | $3.60B |
| P/E (TTM) | 23.59 |
| EPS (TTM) | $1.16 |
| 52-Week Range | $12.51 – $33.17 |
| Dividend Yield (TTM) | — |

## Dividend

| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Yield (TTM) | — |
| Annual Dividend (TTM) | — /share |
| Annual Dividend (Forward) | — /share |
| Frequency | Quarterly |
| Consecutive Growth Streak | 0 years |
| Growth CAGR 1Y / 3Y / 5Y / 10Y | -47.9% / -19.0% / -10.4% / — |
| Payout Ratio (EPS, TTM) | — |
| Payout Ratio (FCF, TTM) | — |
| Payout Ratio (EPS, forward dividend) | — |
| Payout Ratio (FCF, forward dividend) | — |

### Recent Payments

| Ex-Date | Amount | Pay Date |
|---|---|---|
| 2021-01-22 | $0.2500 | 2021-02-01 |
| 2020-10-15 | $0.3400 | 2020-10-23 |
| 2020-07-16 | $0.4800 | 2020-07-24 |
| 2020-04-16 | $0.4800 | 2020-04-24 |
| 2020-02-13 | $0.4800 | 2020-02-21 |
| 2019-10-24 | $0.4800 | 2019-11-01 |
| 2019-07-18 | $0.4800 | 2019-07-26 |
| 2019-04-12 | $0.4800 | 2019-04-22 |
| 2019-02-14 | $0.4800 | 2019-02-22 |
| 2018-10-25 | $0.4700 | 2018-11-02 |
| 2018-07-19 | $0.4700 | 2018-07-27 |
| 2018-04-20 | $0.4700 | 2018-05-03 |

Full history: https://www.dividenddata.com/stocks/geo/dividend

## Frequently Asked Questions

### What does The GEO Group, Inc. do?

The GEO Group, Inc. (GEO) operates in the Security & Protection Services industry within the Industrials sector. Full company description, peers, and segment breakdown are on the page above.

### What is GEO's market cap?

The GEO Group, Inc. (GEO) has a market capitalization of approximately $3.60 billion, as of October 23, 2026, based on the most recent share price and shares outstanding.

### Does GEO pay a dividend?

No, The GEO Group, Inc. (GEO) is not currently paying a dividend. Its last ex-dividend date was January 22, 2021 ($0.25 per share), and no payment has been declared since. The full historical payment record is on the Dividend tab.

### How often did GEO pay dividends?

The GEO Group, Inc. paid dividends quarterly until 2021; nothing has been declared since. Each historical ex-dividend date, record date, and payment date is listed in the dividend history table on this page.

### What is GEO's payout ratio?

The GEO Group, Inc.'s payout ratio is the percentage of earnings (and free cash flow) returned to shareholders as dividends. Current EPS and FCF coverage are shown in the payout cards above, with green / amber / red coloring indicating sustainability.

## More on Dividend Data

- Overview (HTML): https://www.dividenddata.com/stocks/geo
- Dividend history & safety: https://www.dividenddata.com/stocks/geo/dividend
- Earnings & EPS: https://www.dividenddata.com/stocks/geo/earnings
- Financial statements: https://www.dividenddata.com/stocks/geo/financials/income
- Valuation multiples: https://www.dividenddata.com/stocks/geo/valuation
- Peer comparison: https://www.dividenddata.com/stocks/geo/peers

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