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The GEO Group Inc specializes in detention facilities and community reentry centers. It operates in four segments: U.S. Secure Services, which mainly encompasses U.S.-based secure services business; Electronic Monitoring and Supervision Services, which conducts its services in the United States, represents services provided to adults for monitoring services and evidence-based supervision and treatment programs for community-based parolees, probationers, and pretrial defendants; Reentry Services conducts its services in the United States represents services provided to adults for residential and non-residential treatment, educational and community-based programs, pre-release and half-way house programs; and International Services.

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This whale alert can help traders discover the next big trading opportunities.
Whales are entities with large sums of money and we track their transactions here at Benzinga on our options activity scanner.
Traders often look for circumstances when the market estimation of an option diverges away from its normal worth. Abnormal amounts of trading activity could push option prices to hyperbolic or underperforming levels. 
Here's the list of options activity happening in today's session: 
<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Symbol</th>
<th>PUT/CALL</th>
<th>Trade Type</th>
<th>Sentiment</th>
<th>Exp. Date</th>
<th>Strike Price</th>
<th>Total Trade Price</th>
<th>Open Interest</th>
<th>Volume</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>LUV</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>05/02/25</td>
<td>$27.50</td>
<td>$43.5K</td>
<td>597</td>
<td>2.1K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>JBLU</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>01/16/26</td>
<td>$3.50</td>
<td>$38.8K</td>
<td>8.5K</td>
<td>1.4K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>GEO</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>05/02/25</td>
<td>$32.50</td>
<td>$25.0K</td>
<td>39</td>
<td>1.0K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>KBR</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>05/16/25</td>
<td>$60.00</td>
<td>$28.0K</td>
<td>518</td>
<td>976</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>ACHR</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>01/16/26</td>
<td>$15.00</td>
<td>$39.9K</td>
<td>15.9K</td>
<td>642</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>GE</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>06/20/25</td>
<td>$220.00</td>
<td>$98.5K</td>
<td>357</td>
<td>537</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>CSX</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>09/19/25</td>
<td>$27.50</td>
<td>$40.0K</td>
<td>1.4K</td>
<td>500</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>CAT</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>09/19/25</td>
<td>$390.00</td>
<td>$95.7K</td>
<td>992</td>
<td>421</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>LUNR</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>01/16/26</td>
<td>$12.50</td>
<td>$37.0K</td>
<td>3.0K</td>
<td>359</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>WCC</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>05/16/25</td>
<td>$170.00</td>
<td>$55.1K</td>
<td>80</td>
<td>345</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

<h2>Explanation</h2>
These itemized elaborations have been created using the accompanying table. 
• Regarding LUV (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LUV#NYSE">LUV</a>), we observe a call option sweep with bullish sentiment. It expires in 3 day(s) on May 2, 2025. Parties traded 990 contract(s) at a $27.50 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 4 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $43.5K, with a price of $44.0 per contract. There were 597 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 2128 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For JBLU (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/JBLU#NASDAQ">JBLU</a>), we notice a put option sweep that happens to be bearish, expiring in 262 day(s) on January 16, 2026. This event was a transfer of 658 contract(s) at a $3.50 strike. This particular put needed to be split into 17 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $38.8K, with a price of $59.0 per contract. There were 8502 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 1419 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For GEO (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GEO#NYSE">GEO</a>), we notice a call option sweep that happens to be bearish, expiring in 3 day(s) on May 2, 2025. This event was a transfer of 500 contract(s) at a $32.50 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 39 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $25.0K, with a price of $50.0 per contract. There were 39 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 1008 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding KBR (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/KBR#NYSE">KBR</a>), we observe a call option sweep with bearish sentiment. It expires in 17 day(s) on May 16, 2025. Parties traded 926 contract(s) at a $60.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 53 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $28.0K, with a price of $30.0 per contract. There were 518 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 976 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For ACHR (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ACHR#NYSE">ACHR</a>), we notice a call option sweep that happens to be bullish, expiring in 262 day(s) on January 16, 2026. This event was a transfer of 487 contract(s) at a $15.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 30 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $39.9K, with a price of $82.0 per contract. There were 15954 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 642 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding GE (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GE#NYSE">GE</a>), we observe a put option sweep with bullish sentiment. It expires in 52 day(s) on June 20, 2025. Parties traded 48 contract(s) at a $220.00 strike. This particular put needed to be split into 9 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $98.5K, with a price of $2072.0 per contract. There were 357 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 537 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For CSX (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CSX#NASDAQ">CSX</a>), we notice a put option trade that happens to be bearish, expiring in 143 day(s) on September 19, 2025. This event was a transfer of 250 contract(s) at a $27.50 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $40.0K, with a price of $160.0 per contract. There were 1429 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 500 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding CAT (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CAT#NYSE">CAT</a>), we observe a call option trade with neutral sentiment. It expires in 143 day(s) on September 19, 2025. Parties traded 420 contract(s) at a $390.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $95.7K, with a price of $228.0 per contract. There were 992 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 421 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For LUNR (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LUNR#NASDAQ">LUNR</a>), we notice a call option trade that happens to be bearish, expiring in 262 day(s) on January 16, 2026. This event was a transfer of 233 contract(s) at a $12.50 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $37.0K, with a price of $159.0 per contract. There were 3022 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 359 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding WCC (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/WCC#NYSE">WCC</a>), we observe a call option sweep with bearish sentiment. It expires in 17 day(s) on May 16, 2025. Parties traded 89 contract(s) at a $170.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 6 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $55.1K, with a price of $620.0 per contract. There were 80 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 345 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
Options Alert Terminology 
 - Call Contracts: The right to buy shares as indicated in the contract. 
 - Put Contracts: The right to sell shares as indicated in the contract. 
 - Expiration Date: When the contract expires. One must act on the contract by this date if one wants to use it. 
 - Premium/Option Price: The price of the contract. 
For more information, visit our <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/blog/how-to-understand-option-alerts/">Guide to Understanding Options Alerts</a> or read <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/options">more news on unusual options activity</a>. 
This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and reviewed by an editor.

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10 Industrials Stocks Whale Activity In Today's Session

This whale alert can help traders discover the next big trading opportunities.
Whales are entities with large sums of money and we track their transactions here at Benzinga on our options activity scanner.
Traders often look for circumstances when the market estimation of an option diverges away from its normal worth. Abnormal amounts of trading activity could push option prices to hyperbolic or underperforming levels. 
Below are some instances of options activity happening in the Industrials sector: 
<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Symbol</th>
<th>PUT/CALL</th>
<th>Trade Type</th>
<th>Sentiment</th>
<th>Exp. Date</th>
<th>Strike Price</th>
<th>Total Trade Price</th>
<th>Open Interest</th>
<th>Volume</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>GEO</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>05/16/25</td>
<td>$30.00</td>
<td>$93.7K</td>
<td>5.9K</td>
<td>2.1K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>LYFT</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>06/18/26</td>
<td>$12.00</td>
<td>$31.5K</td>
<td>4.2K</td>
<td>647</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>ALK</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>01/16/26</td>
<td>$27.50</td>
<td>$69.7K</td>
<td>38</td>
<td>500</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>RBA</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>06/20/25</td>
<td>$95.00</td>
<td>$39.0K</td>
<td>1.3K</td>
<td>150</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>PAYC</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>05/16/25</td>
<td>$190.00</td>
<td>$28.3K</td>
<td>142</td>
<td>101</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>BA</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>12/18/26</td>
<td>$160.00</td>
<td>$330.8K</td>
<td>729</td>
<td>74</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>LUV</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>06/18/26</td>
<td>$27.50</td>
<td>$32.8K</td>
<td>761</td>
<td>70</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>GEV</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>08/15/25</td>
<td>$400.00</td>
<td>$140.0K</td>
<td>117</td>
<td>67</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>CAT</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>05/16/25</td>
<td>$300.00</td>
<td>$80.0K</td>
<td>943</td>
<td>59</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>GE</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>03/20/26</td>
<td>$280.00</td>
<td>$71.0K</td>
<td>17</td>
<td>58</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

<h2>Explanation</h2>
These itemized elaborations have been created using the accompanying table. 
• For GEO (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GEO#NYSE">GEO</a>), we notice a call option sweep that happens to be bullish, expiring in 22 day(s) on May 16, 2025. This event was a transfer of 375 contract(s) at a $30.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 22 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $93.7K, with a price of $250.0 per contract. There were 5933 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 2105 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For LYFT (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LYFT#NASDAQ">LYFT</a>), we notice a put option sweep that happens to be bearish, expiring in 420 day(s) on June 18, 2026. This event was a transfer of 112 contract(s) at a $12.00 strike. This particular put needed to be split into 14 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $31.5K, with a price of $282.0 per contract. There were 4233 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 647 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding ALK (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ALK#NYSE">ALK</a>), we observe a put option sweep with bullish sentiment. It expires in 267 day(s) on January 16, 2026. Parties traded 496 contract(s) at a $27.50 strike. This particular put needed to be split into 15 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $69.7K, with a price of $140.0 per contract. There were 38 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 500 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding RBA (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/RBA#NYSE">RBA</a>), we observe a call option sweep with bullish sentiment. It expires in 57 day(s) on June 20, 2025. Parties traded 50 contract(s) at a $95.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 3 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $39.0K, with a price of $780.0 per contract. There were 1354 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 150 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding PAYC (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PAYC#NYSE">PAYC</a>), we observe a put option sweep with bearish sentiment. It expires in 22 day(s) on May 16, 2025. Parties traded 100 contract(s) at a $190.00 strike. This particular put needed to be split into 10 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $28.3K, with a price of $285.0 per contract. There were 142 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 101 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding BA (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BA#NYSE">BA</a>), we observe a call option sweep with bearish sentiment. It expires in 603 day(s) on December 18, 2026. Parties traded 72 contract(s) at a $160.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 21 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $330.8K, with a price of $4595.0 per contract. There were 729 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 74 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding LUV (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LUV#NYSE">LUV</a>), we observe a put option sweep with bearish sentiment. It expires in 420 day(s) on June 18, 2026. Parties traded 67 contract(s) at a $27.50 strike. This particular put needed to be split into 3 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $32.8K, with a price of $490.0 per contract. There were 761 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 70 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For GEV (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GEV#NYSE">GEV</a>), we notice a call option trade that happens to be bullish, expiring in 113 day(s) on August 15, 2025. This event was a transfer of 50 contract(s) at a $400.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $140.0K, with a price of $2800.0 per contract. There were 117 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 67 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding CAT (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CAT#NYSE">CAT</a>), we observe a call option trade with neutral sentiment. It expires in 22 day(s) on May 16, 2025. Parties traded 50 contract(s) at a $300.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $80.0K, with a price of $1600.0 per contract. There were 943 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 59 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding GE (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GE#NYSE">GE</a>), we observe a call option sweep with bullish sentiment. It expires in 330 day(s) on March 20, 2026. Parties traded 200 contract(s) at a $280.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 48 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $71.0K, with a price of $355.0 per contract. There were 17 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 58 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
Options Alert Terminology 
 - Call Contracts: The right to buy shares as indicated in the contract. 
 - Put Contracts: The right to sell shares as indicated in the contract. 
 - Expiration Date: When the contract expires. One must act on the contract by this date if one wants to use it. 
 - Premium/Option Price: The price of the contract. 
For more information, visit our <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/blog/how-to-understand-option-alerts/">Guide to Understanding Options Alerts</a> or read <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/options">more about unusual options activity</a>. 
This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and reviewed by an editor.

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Investors with a lot of money to spend have taken a bullish stance on GEO Group (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GEO#NYSE">GEO</a>).
And retail traders should know.
We noticed this today when the positions showed up on publicly available options history that we track here at Benzinga.
Whether these are institutions or just wealthy individuals, we don't know. But when something this big happens with GEO, it often means somebody knows something is about to happen.
Today, Benzinga's options scanner spotted 13 options trades for GEO Group.
This isn't normal.
The overall sentiment of these big-money traders is split between 61% bullish and 38%, bearish.
Out of all of the options we uncovered, there was 1 put, for a total amount of $85,050, and 12, calls, for a total amount of $2,135,780.
<h3>What's The Price Target?</h3>
Taking into account the Volume and Open Interest on these contracts, it appears that whales have been targeting a price range from $23.0 to $29.5 for GEO Group over the last 3 months. 
<h3>Analyzing Volume &amp; Open Interest</h3>
Examining the volume and open interest provides crucial insights into stock research. This information is key in gauging liquidity and interest levels for GEO Group's options at certain strike prices. Below, we present a snapshot of the trends in volume and open interest for calls and puts across GEO Group's significant trades, within a strike price range of $23.0 to $29.5, over the past month.
<h3>GEO Group Option Volume And Open Interest Over Last 30 Days</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1743000393_0.png" alt="Options Call Chart" />
<h3>Largest Options Trades Observed:</h3>

<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Symbol</th>
<th>PUT/CALL</th>
<th>Trade Type</th>
<th>Sentiment</th>
<th>Exp. Date</th>
<th>Ask</th>
<th>Bid</th>
<th>Price</th>
<th>Strike Price</th>
<th>Total Trade Price</th>
<th>Open Interest</th>
<th>Volume</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>GEO</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>09/19/25</td>
<td>$6.5</td>
<td>$6.4</td>
<td>$6.4</td>
<td>$27.00</td>
<td>$618.9K</td>
<td>8.8K</td>
<td>3.1K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>GEO</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>09/19/25</td>
<td>$6.2</td>
<td>$6.1</td>
<td>$6.2</td>
<td>$27.00</td>
<td>$343.5K</td>
<td>8.8K</td>
<td>730</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>GEO</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>09/19/25</td>
<td>$6.4</td>
<td>$6.3</td>
<td>$6.4</td>
<td>$27.00</td>
<td>$306.5K</td>
<td>8.8K</td>
<td>1.9K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>GEO</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>09/19/25</td>
<td>$8.5</td>
<td>$8.3</td>
<td>$8.3</td>
<td>$23.00</td>
<td>$201.7K</td>
<td>87</td>
<td>284</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>GEO</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>09/19/25</td>
<td>$6.4</td>
<td>$6.3</td>
<td>$6.4</td>
<td>$27.00</td>
<td>$161.2K</td>
<td>8.8K</td>
<td>1.4K</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

<h3>About GEO Group</h3>
The GEO Group Inc specializes in detention facilities and community reentry centers. It operates in four segments: U.S. Secure Services, which mainly encompasses U.S.-based secure services business; Electronic Monitoring and Supervision Services, which conducts its services in the United States, represents services provided to adults for monitoring services and evidence-based supervision and treatment programs for community-based parolees, probationers, and pretrial defendants; Reentry Services conducts its services in the United States represents services provided to adults for residential and non-residential treatment, educational and community-based programs, pre-release and half-way house programs; and International Services.
<h3>GEO Group's Current Market Status</h3>
<ul>
<li>With a trading volume of 578,814, the price of GEO is down by -0.31%, reaching $28.94.</li>
<li>Current RSI values indicate that the stock is may be approaching overbought.</li>
<li>Next earnings report is scheduled for 41 days from now.</li>
</ul>
<h3>Professional Analyst Ratings for GEO Group</h3>
A total of 3 professional analysts have given their take on this stock in the last 30 days, setting an average price target of $55.0.
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&#x2A; Reflecting concerns, an analyst from Jones Trading lowers its rating to Buy with a new price target of $55. 
&#x2A; An analyst from Jones Trading persists with their Buy rating on GEO Group, maintaining a target price of $55. 
&#x2A; An analyst from Jones Trading persists with their Buy rating on GEO Group, maintaining a target price of $55. 
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Markets

GEO Group Unusual Options Activity For March 26

Investors with a lot of money to spend have taken a bullish stance on GEO Group (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GEO#NYSE">GEO</a>).
And retail traders should know.
We noticed this today when the trades showed up on publicly available options history that we track here at Benzinga.
Whether these are institutions or just wealthy individuals, we don't know. But when something this big happens with GEO, it often means somebody knows something is about to happen.
So how do we know what these investors just did? 
Today, <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/pro/">Benzinga</a>'s options scanner spotted 10 uncommon options trades for GEO Group.
This isn't normal.
The overall sentiment of these big-money traders is split between 60% bullish and 40%, bearish.
Out of all of the special options we uncovered, 3 are puts, for a total amount of $106,398, and 7 are calls, for a total amount of $698,101.
<h3>Expected Price Movements</h3>
After evaluating the trading volumes and Open Interest, it's evident that the major market movers are focusing on a price band between $25.0 and $40.0 for GEO Group, spanning the last three months.
<h3>Insights into Volume &amp; Open Interest</h3>
In terms of liquidity and interest, the mean open interest for GEO Group options trades today is 4027.43 with a total volume of 4,179.00.
In the following chart, we are able to follow the development of volume and open interest of call and put options for GEO Group's big money trades within a strike price range of $25.0 to $40.0 over the last 30 days.
<h3>GEO Group Option Volume And Open Interest Over Last 30 Days</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1742573752_0.png" alt="Options Call Chart" />
<h3>Largest Options Trades Observed:</h3>

<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Symbol</th>
<th>PUT/CALL</th>
<th>Trade Type</th>
<th>Sentiment</th>
<th>Exp. Date</th>
<th>Ask</th>
<th>Bid</th>
<th>Price</th>
<th>Strike Price</th>
<th>Total Trade Price</th>
<th>Open Interest</th>
<th align="right">Volume</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>GEO</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>09/19/25</td>
<td>$6.6</td>
<td>$6.1</td>
<td>$6.2</td>
<td>$27.00</td>
<td>$254.2K</td>
<td>8.6K</td>
<td align="right">435</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>GEO</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>04/17/25</td>
<td>$4.1</td>
<td>$4.0</td>
<td>$4.1</td>
<td>$25.00</td>
<td>$168.5K</td>
<td>845</td>
<td align="right">130</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>GEO</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>03/21/25</td>
<td>$3.5</td>
<td>$3.4</td>
<td>$3.5</td>
<td>$25.00</td>
<td>$70.0K</td>
<td>7.0K</td>
<td align="right">400</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>GEO</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>03/21/25</td>
<td>$3.8</td>
<td>$3.4</td>
<td>$3.4</td>
<td>$25.00</td>
<td>$68.0K</td>
<td>7.0K</td>
<td align="right">200</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>GEO</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>05/16/25</td>
<td>$1.1</td>
<td>$0.95</td>
<td>$1.1</td>
<td>$35.00</td>
<td>$55.0K</td>
<td>1.2K</td>
<td align="right">500</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

<h3>About GEO Group</h3>
The GEO Group Inc specializes in detention facilities and community reentry centers. It operates in four segments: U.S. Secure Services, which mainly encompasses U.S.-based secure services business; Electronic Monitoring and Supervision Services, which conducts its services in the United States, represents services provided to adults for monitoring services and evidence-based supervision and treatment programs for community-based parolees, probationers, and pretrial defendants; Reentry Services conducts its services in the United States represents services provided to adults for residential and non-residential treatment, educational and community-based programs, pre-release and half-way house programs; and International Services.
In light of the recent options history for GEO Group, it's now appropriate to focus on the company itself. We aim to explore its current performance.
<h3>Present Market Standing of GEO Group</h3>
<ul>
<li>With a volume of 857,146, the price of GEO is down -2.01% at $28.48. </li>
<li>RSI indicators hint that the underlying stock may be approaching overbought.</li>
<li>Next earnings are expected to be released in 46 days.</li>
</ul>
<h3>What The Experts Say On GEO Group</h3>
In the last month, 3 experts released ratings on this stock with an average target price of $55.0.
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&#x2A; Maintaining their stance, an analyst from Jones Trading continues to hold a Buy rating for GEO Group, targeting a price of $55. 
&#x2A; Consistent in their evaluation, an analyst from Jones Trading keeps a Buy rating on GEO Group with a target price of $55. 
&#x2A; Reflecting concerns, an analyst from Jones Trading lowers its rating to Buy with a new price target of $55.
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Spotlight on GEO Group: Analyzing the Surge in Options Activity

In the preceding three months, 4 analysts have released ratings for GEO Group (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GEO#NYSE">GEO</a>), presenting a wide array of perspectives from bullish to bearish.
The following table encapsulates their recent ratings, offering a glimpse into the evolving sentiments over the past 30 days and comparing them to the preceding months.
<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th></th>
<th align="right">Bullish</th>
<th align="right">Somewhat Bullish</th>
<th align="right">Indifferent</th>
<th align="right">Somewhat Bearish</th>
<th align="right">Bearish</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>Total Ratings</td>
<td align="right">4</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Last 30D</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>1M Ago</td>
<td align="right">2</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>2M Ago</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>3M Ago</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
Analysts have recently evaluated GEO Group and provided 12-month price targets. The average target is $55.0, accompanied by a high estimate of $55.00 and a low estimate of $55.00. Marking an increase of 11.68%, the current average surpasses the previous average price target of $49.25. 
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1742558422_0.png" alt="price target chart" />
<h2>Deciphering Analyst Ratings: An In-Depth Analysis</h2>
An in-depth analysis of recent analyst actions unveils how financial experts perceive GEO Group. The following summary outlines key analysts, their recent evaluations, and adjustments to ratings and price targets.
<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Analyst</th>
<th>Analyst Firm</th>
<th>Action Taken</th>
<th>Rating</th>
<th>Current Price Target</th>
<th>Prior Price Target</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>Matthew Erdner</td>
<td>Jones Trading</td>
<td>Maintains</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$55.00</td>
<td>$55.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Jason Weaver</td>
<td>Jones Trading</td>
<td>Maintains</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$55.00</td>
<td>$55.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Jason Weaver</td>
<td>Jones Trading</td>
<td>Maintains</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$55.00</td>
<td>$55.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Jason Weaver</td>
<td>Jones Trading</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$55.00</td>
<td>$32.00</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
<h3>Key Insights:</h3>
<ul>
<li>Action Taken: Responding to changing market dynamics and company performance, analysts update their recommendations. Whether they 'Maintain', 'Raise', or 'Lower' their stance, it signifies their response to recent developments related to GEO Group. This offers insight into analysts' perspectives on the current state of the company.</li>
<li>Rating: Analyzing trends, analysts offer qualitative evaluations, ranging from 'Outperform' to 'Underperform'. These ratings convey expectations for the relative performance of GEO Group compared to the broader market.</li>
<li>Price Targets: Delving into movements, analysts provide estimates for the future value of GEO Group's stock. This analysis reveals shifts in analysts' expectations over time.</li>
</ul>
Assessing these analyst evaluations alongside crucial financial indicators can provide a comprehensive overview of GEO Group's market position. Stay informed and make well-judged decisions with the assistance of our Ratings Table.
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<h2>About GEO Group</h2>
The GEO Group Inc specializes in detention facilities and community reentry centers. It operates in four segments: U.S. Secure Services, which mainly encompasses U.S.-based secure services business; Electronic Monitoring and Supervision Services, which conducts its services in the United States, represents services provided to adults for monitoring services and evidence-based supervision and treatment programs for community-based parolees, probationers, and pretrial defendants; Reentry Services conducts its services in the United States represents services provided to adults for residential and non-residential treatment, educational and community-based programs, pre-release and half-way house programs; and International Services.
<h3>A Deep Dive into GEO Group's Financials</h3>
Market Capitalization Analysis: The company's market capitalization is below the industry average, suggesting that it is relatively smaller compared to peers. This could be due to various factors, including perceived growth potential or operational scale.
Decline in Revenue: Over the 3 months period, GEO Group faced challenges, resulting in a decline of approximately -0.09% in revenue growth as of 31 December, 2024. This signifies a reduction in the company's top-line earnings. When compared to others in the Industrials sector, the company faces challenges, achieving a growth rate lower than the average among peers.
Net Margin: GEO Group's net margin is below industry averages, indicating potential challenges in maintaining strong profitability. With a net margin of 2.42%, the company may face hurdles in effective cost management.
Return on Equity (ROE): GEO Group's ROE lags behind industry averages, suggesting challenges in maximizing returns on equity capital. With an ROE of 1.11%, the company may face hurdles in achieving optimal financial performance.
Return on Assets (ROA): GEO Group's ROA lags behind industry averages, suggesting challenges in maximizing returns from its assets. With an ROA of 0.41%, the company may face hurdles in achieving optimal financial performance.
Debt Management: GEO Group's debt-to-equity ratio is below the industry average. With a ratio of 1.36, the company relies less on debt financing, maintaining a healthier balance between debt and equity, which can be viewed positively by investors.
<h2>The Significance of Analyst Ratings Explained</h2>
Ratings come from analysts, or specialists within banking and financial systems that report for specific stocks or defined sectors (typically once per quarter for each stock). Analysts usually derive their information from company conference calls and meetings, financial statements, and conversations with important insiders to reach their decisions.
In addition to their assessments, some analysts extend their insights by offering predictions for key metrics such as earnings, revenue, and growth estimates. This supplementary information provides further guidance for traders. It is crucial to recognize that, despite their specialization, analysts are human and can only provide forecasts based on their beliefs.
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Analyst Ratings

Assessing GEO Group: Insights From 4 Financial Analysts

Jones Trading analyst Matthew Erdner reiterates GEO Group (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GEO#NYSE">GEO</a>) with a Buy and maintains $55 price target.

Price Target

Reiteration

Jones Trading Reiterates Buy on GEO Group, Maintains $55 Price Target

This whale alert can help traders discover the next big trading opportunities.
Whales are entities with large sums of money and we track their transactions here at Benzinga on our options activity scanner.
Traders often look for circumstances when the market estimation of an option diverges away from its normal worth. Abnormal amounts of trading activity could push option prices to hyperbolic or underperforming levels. 
Here's the list of options activity happening in today's session: 
<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Symbol</th>
<th>PUT/CALL</th>
<th>Trade Type</th>
<th>Sentiment</th>
<th>Exp. Date</th>
<th>Strike Price</th>
<th>Total Trade Price</th>
<th>Open Interest</th>
<th>Volume</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>AAL</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>01/16/26</td>
<td>$10.00</td>
<td>$29.0K</td>
<td>64.8K</td>
<td>1.5K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>ZIM</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>04/17/25</td>
<td>$29.16</td>
<td>$34.6K</td>
<td>8.2K</td>
<td>1.2K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>LUV</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>09/19/25</td>
<td>$32.50</td>
<td>$61.7K</td>
<td>2.2K</td>
<td>787</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>FTAI</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>03/21/25</td>
<td>$100.00</td>
<td>$27.7K</td>
<td>1.6K</td>
<td>681</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>DE</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>06/20/25</td>
<td>$490.00</td>
<td>$101.1K</td>
<td>221</td>
<td>336</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>GEO</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>01/16/26</td>
<td>$25.00</td>
<td>$42.0K</td>
<td>2.9K</td>
<td>62</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>VRT</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>01/16/26</td>
<td>$87.50</td>
<td>$48.7K</td>
<td>357</td>
<td>44</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>ETN</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>06/20/25</td>
<td>$300.00</td>
<td>$27.8K</td>
<td>379</td>
<td>42</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>HWM</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>01/15/27</td>
<td>$130.00</td>
<td>$68.2K</td>
<td>40</td>
<td>30</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>LMT</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>05/16/25</td>
<td>$435.00</td>
<td>$40.1K</td>
<td>0</td>
<td>10</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

<h2>Explanation</h2>
These bullet-by-bullet explanations have been constructed using the accompanying table. 
• For AAL (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AAL#NASDAQ">AAL</a>), we notice a put option sweep that happens to be bullish, expiring in 302 day(s) on January 16, 2026. This event was a transfer of 250 contract(s) at a $10.00 strike. This particular put needed to be split into 5 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $29.0K, with a price of $114.0 per contract. There were 64831 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 1565 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding ZIM (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ZIM#NYSE">ZIM</a>), we observe a put option trade with bearish sentiment. It expires in 28 day(s) on April 17, 2025. Parties traded 25 contract(s) at a $29.16 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $34.6K, with a price of $1385.0 per contract. There were 8248 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 1286 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For LUV (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LUV#NYSE">LUV</a>), we notice a put option trade that happens to be bullish, expiring in 183 day(s) on September 19, 2025. This event was a transfer of 250 contract(s) at a $32.50 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $61.7K, with a price of $247.0 per contract. There were 2266 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 787 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding FTAI (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FTAI#NASDAQ">FTAI</a>), we observe a call option sweep with bearish sentiment. It expires in 1 day(s) on March 21, 2025. Parties traded 42 contract(s) at a $100.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 11 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $27.7K, with a price of $660.0 per contract. There were 1695 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 681 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding DE (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DE#NYSE">DE</a>), we observe a put option sweep with bearish sentiment. It expires in 92 day(s) on June 20, 2025. Parties traded 30 contract(s) at a $490.00 strike. This particular put needed to be split into 12 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $101.1K, with a price of $3331.0 per contract. There were 221 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 336 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For GEO (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GEO#NYSE">GEO</a>), we notice a call option trade that happens to be bearish, expiring in 302 day(s) on January 16, 2026. This event was a transfer of 50 contract(s) at a $25.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $42.0K, with a price of $841.0 per contract. There were 2989 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 62 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For VRT (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/VRT#NYSE">VRT</a>), we notice a put option sweep that happens to be bearish, expiring in 302 day(s) on January 16, 2026. This event was a transfer of 28 contract(s) at a $87.50 strike. This particular put needed to be split into 3 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $48.7K, with a price of $1740.0 per contract. There were 357 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 44 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For ETN (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ETN#NYSE">ETN</a>), we notice a put option trade that happens to be bearish, expiring in 92 day(s) on June 20, 2025. This event was a transfer of 14 contract(s) at a $300.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $27.8K, with a price of $1990.0 per contract. There were 379 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 42 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding HWM (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HWM#NYSE">HWM</a>), we observe a call option trade with bearish sentiment. It expires in 666 day(s) on January 15, 2027. Parties traded 22 contract(s) at a $130.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $68.2K, with a price of $3100.0 per contract. There were 40 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 30 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding LMT (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LMT#NYSE">LMT</a>), we observe a call option trade with neutral sentiment. It expires in 57 day(s) on May 16, 2025. Parties traded 10 contract(s) at a $435.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $40.1K, with a price of $4010.0 per contract. There were 0 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 10 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
Options Alert Terminology 
 - Call Contracts: The right to buy shares as indicated in the contract. 
 - Put Contracts: The right to sell shares as indicated in the contract. 
 - Expiration Date: When the contract expires. One must act on the contract by this date if one wants to use it. 
 - Premium/Option Price: The price of the contract. 
For more information, visit our <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/blog/how-to-understand-option-alerts/">Guide to Understanding Options Alerts</a> or read <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/options">more about unusual options activity</a>. 
This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and reviewed by an editor.

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The GEO Group Entered Into A Contract With U.S. Immigration And Customs Enforcement For The Immediate Activation Of A Federal Immigration Processing Center At GEO-Owned, 1,800-bed North Lake Facility In Baldwin, Michigan, GEO Expects The Contract To Generate Over $70M In Annualized Revenues In The First Full Year Of Operations, With Margins Consistent With Geo's Company-owned Secure Services Facilities

GEO Group (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GEO#NYSE">GEO</a>) has outperformed the market over the past 5 years by 1.09% on an annualized basis producing an average annual return of 21.31%. Currently, GEO Group has a market capitalization of $3.70 billion. 
Buying $1000 In GEO: If an investor had bought $1000 of GEO stock 5 years ago, it would be worth $2,260.91 today based on a price of $26.43 for GEO at the time of writing.
<h3>GEO Group's Performance Over Last 5 Years</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1742312763_0.png" alt="comp_fig" />
Finally -- what's the point of all this? The key insight to take from this article is to note how much of a difference compounded returns can make in your cash growth over a period of time.
This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and reviewed by an editor.

Here's How Much You Would Have Made Owning GEO Group Stock In The Last 5 Years

Investors with a lot of money to spend have taken a bullish stance on GEO Group (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GEO#NYSE">GEO</a>).
And retail traders should know.
We noticed this today when the trades showed up on publicly available options history that we track here at Benzinga.
Whether these are institutions or just wealthy individuals, we don't know. But when something this big happens with GEO, it often means somebody knows something is about to happen.
So how do we know what these investors just did? 
Today, <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/pro/">Benzinga</a>'s options scanner spotted 13 uncommon options trades for GEO Group.
This isn't normal.
The overall sentiment of these big-money traders is split between 69% bullish and 23%, bearish.
Out of all of the special options we uncovered, 6 are puts, for a total amount of $384,945, and 7 are calls, for a total amount of $487,940.
<h3>Projected Price Targets</h3>
Taking into account the Volume and Open Interest on these contracts, it appears that whales have been targeting a price range from $21.0 to $40.0 for GEO Group over the last 3 months. 
<h3>Volume &amp; Open Interest Trends</h3>
Examining the volume and open interest provides crucial insights into stock research. This information is key in gauging liquidity and interest levels for GEO Group's options at certain strike prices. Below, we present a snapshot of the trends in volume and open interest for calls and puts across GEO Group's significant trades, within a strike price range of $21.0 to $40.0, over the past month.
<h3>GEO Group 30-Day Option Volume &amp; Interest Snapshot</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1741798971_0.png" alt="Options Call Chart" />
<h3>Biggest Options Spotted:</h3>

<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Symbol</th>
<th>PUT/CALL</th>
<th>Trade Type</th>
<th>Sentiment</th>
<th>Exp. Date</th>
<th>Ask</th>
<th>Bid</th>
<th>Price</th>
<th>Strike Price</th>
<th>Total Trade Price</th>
<th>Open Interest</th>
<th>Volume</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>GEO</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>01/16/26</td>
<td>$2.1</td>
<td>$1.95</td>
<td>$2.1</td>
<td>$40.00</td>
<td>$168.0K</td>
<td>11.9K</td>
<td>800</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>GEO</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>09/19/25</td>
<td>$6.2</td>
<td>$6.1</td>
<td>$6.1</td>
<td>$27.00</td>
<td>$103.1K</td>
<td>76</td>
<td>169</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>GEO</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>09/19/25</td>
<td>$10.0</td>
<td>$9.8</td>
<td>$9.8</td>
<td>$32.00</td>
<td>$89.1K</td>
<td>56</td>
<td>193</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>GEO</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>03/21/25</td>
<td>$1.75</td>
<td>$1.6</td>
<td>$1.6</td>
<td>$25.00</td>
<td>$80.1K</td>
<td>8.5K</td>
<td>1.4K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>GEO</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>03/21/25</td>
<td>$1.7</td>
<td>$1.5</td>
<td>$1.55</td>
<td>$24.50</td>
<td>$77.5K</td>
<td>48</td>
<td>503</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

<h3>About GEO Group</h3>
The GEO Group Inc specializes in detention facilities and community reentry centers. It operates in four segments: U.S. Secure Services, which mainly encompasses U.S.-based secure services business; Electronic Monitoring and Supervision Services, which conducts its services in the United States, represents services provided to adults for monitoring services and evidence-based supervision and treatment programs for community-based parolees, probationers, and pretrial defendants; Reentry Services conducts its services in the United States represents services provided to adults for residential and non-residential treatment, educational and community-based programs, pre-release and half-way house programs; and International Services.
<h3>Current Position of GEO Group</h3>
<ul>
<li>Currently trading with a volume of 1,947,309, the GEO's price is up by 6.31%, now at $25.1. </li>
<li>RSI readings suggest the stock is currently is currently neutral between overbought and oversold.</li>
<li>Anticipated earnings release is in 55 days.</li>
</ul>
<h3>Expert Opinions on GEO Group</h3>
2 market experts have recently issued ratings for this stock, with a consensus target price of $55.0.
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&#x2A; Consistent in their evaluation, an analyst from Jones Trading keeps a Buy rating on GEO Group with a target price of $55. 
&#x2A; Maintaining their stance, an analyst from Jones Trading continues to hold a Buy rating for GEO Group, targeting a price of $55. 
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The GEO Group, Inc. (NYSE:<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GEO#NYSE">GEO</a>) ("GEO" or the "Company") announced today that U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement ("ICE") has entered into a contract modification of the current intergovernmental service agreement ("IGSA") for the GEO-owned, 1,328-bed Karnes ICE Processing Center (the "Center) in Karnes City, Texas to transition the Center from housing adult males only to housing mixed populations. GEO provides support services for ICE at the Center under an IGSA between Karnes County and ICE, that is effective through August 2029. GEO's support services include the exclusive use of the Center by ICE, along with security, maintenance, and food services, as well as access to recreational amenities, medical care, and legal counsel.
Under the revised IGSA, GEO is expected to generate approximately $79 million in annualized revenues in the first full year of operations, which is expected to represent incremental annualized revenues of approximately $23 million, with margins consistent with GEO's company-owned Secure Services facilities.

GEO Lands $79M Deal With ICE, Expands Karnes Facility Use and Revenue Outlook Through 2029

Deep-pocketed investors have adopted a bullish approach towards GEO Group (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GEO#NYSE">GEO</a>), and it's something market players shouldn't ignore. Our tracking of public options records at Benzinga unveiled this significant move today. The identity of these investors remains unknown, but such a substantial move in GEO usually suggests something big is about to happen.
We gleaned this information from our observations today when Benzinga's options scanner highlighted 13 extraordinary options activities for GEO Group. This level of activity is out of the ordinary.
The general mood among these heavyweight investors is divided, with 53% leaning bullish and 30% bearish. Among these notable options, 3 are puts, totaling $562,515, and 10 are calls, amounting to $1,051,213.
<h3>Projected Price Targets</h3>
After evaluating the trading volumes and Open Interest, it's evident that the major market movers are focusing on a price band between $22.0 and $33.0 for GEO Group, spanning the last three months.
<h3>Insights into Volume &amp; Open Interest</h3>
Examining the volume and open interest provides crucial insights into stock research. This information is key in gauging liquidity and interest levels for GEO Group's options at certain strike prices. Below, we present a snapshot of the trends in volume and open interest for calls and puts across GEO Group's significant trades, within a strike price range of $22.0 to $33.0, over the past month.
<h3>GEO Group Option Activity Analysis: Last 30 Days</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1741275111_0.png" alt="Options Call Chart" />
<h3>Noteworthy Options Activity:</h3>

<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Symbol</th>
<th>PUT/CALL</th>
<th>Trade Type</th>
<th>Sentiment</th>
<th>Exp. Date</th>
<th>Ask</th>
<th>Bid</th>
<th>Price</th>
<th>Strike Price</th>
<th>Total Trade Price</th>
<th>Open Interest</th>
<th>Volume</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>GEO</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>01/16/26</td>
<td>$3.6</td>
<td>$3.2</td>
<td>$3.6</td>
<td>$22.00</td>
<td>$338.0K</td>
<td>25</td>
<td>1.0K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>GEO</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>09/19/25</td>
<td>$5.1</td>
<td>$4.9</td>
<td>$5.1</td>
<td>$27.00</td>
<td>$290.2K</td>
<td>7.8K</td>
<td>1.2K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>GEO</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>09/19/25</td>
<td>$6.9</td>
<td>$4.9</td>
<td>$5.1</td>
<td>$27.00</td>
<td>$240.7K</td>
<td>7.8K</td>
<td>479</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>GEO</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>06/20/25</td>
<td>$8.9</td>
<td>$8.7</td>
<td>$8.7</td>
<td>$33.00</td>
<td>$131.3K</td>
<td>318</td>
<td>167</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>GEO</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>06/20/25</td>
<td>$9.4</td>
<td>$8.7</td>
<td>$8.7</td>
<td>$33.00</td>
<td>$93.0K</td>
<td>318</td>
<td>275</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

<h3>About GEO Group</h3>
The GEO Group Inc specializes in detention facilities and community reentry centers. It operates in four segments: U.S. Secure Services, which mainly encompasses U.S.-based secure services business; Electronic Monitoring and Supervision Services, which conducts its services in the United States, represents services provided to adults for monitoring services and evidence-based supervision and treatment programs for community-based parolees, probationers, and pretrial defendants; Reentry Services conducts its services in the United States represents services provided to adults for residential and non-residential treatment, educational and community-based programs, pre-release and half-way house programs; and International Services.
Following our analysis of the options activities associated with GEO Group, we pivot to a closer look at the company's own performance.
<h3>Current Position of GEO Group</h3>
<ul>
<li>With a volume of 550,027, the price of GEO is up 0.95% at $25.93. </li>
<li>RSI indicators hint that the underlying stock is currently neutral between overbought and oversold.</li>
<li>Next earnings are expected to be released in 61 days.</li>
</ul>
<h3>Expert Opinions on GEO Group</h3>
In the last month, 2 experts released ratings on this stock with an average target price of $55.0.
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GEO Group Unusual Options Activity For March 06

Jones Trading analyst Jason Weaver maintains GEO Group (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GEO#NYSE">GEO</a>) with a Buy and maintains $55 price target.

Jones Trading Maintains Buy on GEO Group, Maintains $55 Price Target

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• Mersana Therapeutics (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MRSN#NASDAQ">MRSN</a>) is projected to report quarterly loss at $0.16 per share on revenue of $7.64 million. 
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• Syndax Pharmaceuticals (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SNDX#NASDAQ">SNDX</a>) is likely to report quarterly loss at $1.07 per share on revenue of $21.98 million. 
• Nomad Foods (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NOMD#NYSE">NOMD</a>) is estimated to report quarterly earnings at $0.38 per share on revenue of $796.56 million. 
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• Viant Technology (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DSP#NASDAQ">DSP</a>) is expected to report quarterly earnings at $0.21 per share on revenue of $83.91 million. 
• GitLab (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GTLB#NASDAQ">GTLB</a>) is expected to report quarterly earnings at $0.23 per share on revenue of $206.48 million. 
• Crawford &amp; Company Common Stock (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CRD#NYSE">CRD</a>) is projected to report quarterly earnings at $0.24 per share on revenue of $334.82 million. 
• Biodesix (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BDSX#NASDAQ">BDSX</a>) is expected to report quarterly loss at $0.06 per share on revenue of $19.83 million. 
• Intrepid Potash (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/IPI#NYSE">IPI</a>) is likely to report quarterly loss at $0.05 per share on revenue of $53.44 million. 
• Senseonics Holdings (AMEX:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SENS#AMEX">SENS</a>) is projected to report quarterly loss at $0.03 per share on revenue of $7.79 million. 
• Quantum-Si (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/QSI#NASDAQ">QSI</a>) is estimated to report quarterly loss at $0.19 per share on revenue of $1.29 million. 
• NCR Atleos (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NATL#NYSE">NATL</a>) is estimated to report quarterly earnings at $1.02 per share on revenue of $1.10 billion. 
• Heidrick &amp; Struggles Intl (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HSII#NASDAQ">HSII</a>) is expected to report quarterly earnings at $0.63 per share on revenue of $263.33 million. 
• Concentra Group Holdings (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CON#NYSE">CON</a>) is likely to report quarterly earnings at $0.17 per share on revenue of $463.65 million. 
• ThredUp (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TDUP#NASDAQ">TDUP</a>) is estimated to report quarterly loss at $0.13 per share on revenue of $70.65 million. 
• Okta (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/OKTA#NASDAQ">OKTA</a>) is expected to report quarterly earnings at $0.74 per share on revenue of $669.10 million. 
• Kayne Anderson BDC (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/KBDC#NYSE">KBDC</a>) is estimated to report earnings for its fourth quarter. 
• BRC (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BRCC#NYSE">BRCC</a>) is expected to report quarterly loss at $0.05 per share on revenue of $106.20 million. 
• Whitestone REIT (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/WSR#NYSE">WSR</a>) is expected to report quarterly earnings at $0.26 per share on revenue of $38.39 million. 
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Geo Group shares are trading higher after the company reported better-than-expected Q4 sales results and announced it was awarded a 15-year contract by the US Immigration and Customers Enforcement for a facility in New Jersey. Also, a post on X suggested ICE expanded its detention network and all of the beds will be at privately-run ICE jails under deals with the company.

GEO Group's (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GEO#NYSE">GEO</a>) short percent of float has risen 12.44% since its last report. The company recently reported that it has 8.96 million shares sold short, which is 8.95% of all regular shares that are available for trading. Based on its trading volume, it would take traders 3.44 days to cover their short positions on average.
<h3>Why Short Interest Matters</h3>
Short interest is the number of shares that have been sold short but have not yet been covered or closed out. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/how-to-short-a-stock?adType=benzinga-insights&amp;ad=short-interest&amp;campaign=wallstreetadvantage">Short selling</a> is when a trader sells shares of a company they do not own, with the hope that the price will fall. Traders make money from short selling if the price of the stock falls and they lose if it rises.
Short interest is important to track because it can act as an indicator of market sentiment towards a particular stock. An increase in short interest can signal that investors have become more bearish, while a decrease in short interest can signal they have become more bullish.
See Also: <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/short-interest?adType=benzinga-insights&amp;ad=short-interest&amp;campaign=wallstreetadvantage">List of the most shorted stocks</a>
<h3>GEO Group Short Interest Graph (3 Months)</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1740680127_0.png" alt="short_fig" />
As you can see from the chart above the percentage of shares that are sold short for GEO Group has grown since its last report. This does not mean that the stock is going to fall in the near-term but traders should be aware that more shares are being shorted.
<h3>Comparing GEO Group's Short Interest Against Its Peers</h3>
Peer comparison is a popular technique amongst analysts and investors for gauging how well a company is performing. A company's peer is another company that has similar characteristics to it, such as industry, size, age, and financial structure. You can find a company's peer group by reading its 10-K, proxy filing, or by doing your own similarity analysis.
According to <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/pro/">Benzinga Pro</a>, GEO Group's peer group average for short interest as a percentage of float is 3.95%, which means the company has more short interest than most of its peers.
Did you know that increasing short interest can actually be bullish for a stock? <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/how-to-make-money-on-a-short-squeeze?adType=benzinga-insights&amp;ad=short-interest&amp;campaign=wallstreetadvantage">This post by Benzinga Money explains how you can profit from it.</a>
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Watching The Geo Group, CoreCivic; Shares See Volume To The Upside, Traders Circulate X Post Saying "In the past 24 hours, ICE has expanded its detention network by more than 2,000 beds to detain migrants throughout the country. All of these beds will be at privately-run ICE jails, under deals with GEO Group and CoreCivic."

The GEO Group, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GEO#NYSE">GEO</a>) shares are trading lower after the company reported&nbsp;fourth-quarter revenue of&nbsp;$607.7&nbsp;million, beating <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/pressreleases/25/02/b44000823/the-geo-group-reports-fourth-quarter-and-full-year-2024-results" rel="noreferrer noopener">the&nbsp;consensus of&nbsp;$607.44 million</a>.
Adjusted EBITDA declined to&nbsp;$108.0&nbsp;million from&nbsp;$129.0&nbsp;million a year ago quarter. Adjusted EPS&nbsp;of&nbsp;13 cents came below&nbsp;<a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/earnings" rel="noreferrer noopener">the consensus of&nbsp;22 cents</a>.
Revenue for the fourth quarter of 2024 rose sequentially compared to the third quarter. However, earnings and adjusted EBITDA fell short of the company&#8217;s guidance, largely due to the elevated general and administrative expenses incurred during the period.
The increase in general and administrative expenses was partly due to previously announced management team reorganization and additional professional fees associated with preparing for future growth initiatives and related operations in 2025.
George C. Zoley, Executive Chairman of GEO, said, &#8220;In 2024, we also incurred $9 million of our previously announced $70 million investment to strengthen our capabilities to deliver expanded detention capacity, secure transportation, and electronic monitoring services to U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (&#8220;ICE&#8221;) and the federal government.&#8221;
The company&#8217;s total net debt was approximately&nbsp;$1.7 billion at the end of the&nbsp;fourth quarter 2024.
Outlook: Geo sees FY25&nbsp;outlook for EPS of&nbsp;$0.74–&nbsp;$0.88 (vs. the consensus estimate of&nbsp;$1.55), adjusted EBITDA of $460 million-$485 million and revenue of around $2.5 billion <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/calendars/guidance" rel="noreferrer noopener">(vs. consensus of $2.76 billion)</a>.
In 2025, the company expects to further reduce the total net debt by around $150 million to $175 million, bringing the total net debt to about $1.55 billion.
In a separate release, Geo disclosed that it secured a 15-year, fixed-price contract worth about $1 billion with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) to provide support services for a federal immigration processing center at its 1,000-bed <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/pressreleases/25/02/b44000864/the-geo-group-awarded-15-year-contract-by-u-s-immigration-and-customs-enforcement-for-company-owne" rel="noreferrer noopener">Delaney Hall Facility in Newark, New Jersey</a>.
The new support services contract is expected to generate over $60 million in annual revenue for GEO in its first full year, with margins in line with GEO&#8217;s Secure Services facilities.
GEO plans to reactivate the facility in the&nbsp;second quarter&nbsp;of 2025, with revenue and earnings normalizing in the second half of the year.
Investors can gain exposure to the stock via&nbsp;Ballast Small/Mid Cap ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MGMT#NYSE">MGMT</a>) and Schwab Fundamental U.S. Small Company ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FNDA#NYSE">FNDA</a>).
Price Action: GEO shares are down 4% at $24.75 premarket at the last check Thursday.
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도널드 트럼프 대통령의 무역 파트너들과의 관세 부과 추진이 시작된 지 일주일도 채 되지 않았지만, 이미 금융 시장에 큰 영향을 미치고 있다.
2월 1일, 트럼프 대통령은 &#8220;불법 이민자와 약물, 특히 치명적인 펜타닐이 초래하는 비상한 위협&#8221; 때문에 국제 비상 경제 권한 법을 발동한다고 발표했다.
이 위기가 지나갈 때까지, 트럼프 대통령은 캐나다와 멕시코에서 수입되는 품목에 25%의 추가 관세를, 중국에서 수입되는 품목에는 10%의 추가 관세를 부과했다. 캐나다에서 수입되는 에너지 자원은 10%의 낮은 관세가 적용된다.
일부 관세는 미국과 멕시코 간의 협상 후에 일시적으로 중단되었지만, 두 나라가 이미 하고 있던 일에 대한 합의였기 때문에 이 상황이 얼마나 오래 지속될지는 불확실하다. 그동안 확대한 관세 분쟁은 미국 주식 시장에 큰 영향을 미치고 있다.
하지만, 다음 네 가지 시장 부문은 사실상 &#8220;관세 면제&#8221;이다.
<a href="https://www.jpmorgan.com/markets/etrading-trends?source=cib_de_tr_etrading980225" target="_blank" rel="noopener">JP모건 체이스의 2025년 E-트레이딩 인사이트</a>에 따르면, 세계 대부분의 트레이더들은 관세(및 인플레이션)가 2025년 가장 큰 시장 영향 요인이라고 말하고 있다.
&#8220;관세는 단순한 수입세가 아니다. 그것은 정치적 및 통화적 전략이다&#8221;라고 패러다임 자산운용의 CEO 제임스 프란시스(James Francis)가 말했다. &#8220;현재 트럼프 행정부는 중국 제품에 가격 리스트를 부과하고 있으며, 금속에서 반도체에 이르기까지 모든 품목의 가격을 상승시키고 있다.&#8221;
이것은 주식 시장에 어떤 의미가 있을까? 우선, 변동성을 의미한다.
&#8220;가격이 상승하면 수입에 의존하는 기업들은 가격이 상승한다&#8221;고 프란시스가 언급했다. &#8220;일부 회사들은 가격 상승을 소비자에게 직접 전가하고, 다른 회사들은 수익 마진에서 타격을 받는다. 어쨌든, 이는 불확실성을 야기하고, 소비자들은 긴장하게 된다.&#8221;
[<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/premium/ideas/benzinga-edge/?utm_source=WebRD-0210&amp;el=ResearchDaily&amp;he={{email}}&amp;adt_ei={{email}}">실행 가능한 설정이 있는 주식을 찾는 가장 쉬운 방법</a>]
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">네 가지 &#8220;면역&#8221; 섹터</h2>
긍정적인 면에서, 역사적으로 관세와 무역 전쟁에 면역이었던 산업들이 있다. 현재 안전할 것으로 보이는 세 가지 부문을 살펴보겠다.
선택된 기술 분야:
&#8220;관세 혼란을 피하려면, 해외에서 수입되는 물품이 적은 산업에 집중하라,&#8221;고 모틀리 풀(Motley Fool)의 기여 분석가 리치 스미스(Rich Smith)가 말했다.
예를 들어, 기술 부문은 하나의 방어적인 섹터가 될 수 있다.
&#8220;소프트웨어 코드는 해외에서 상당량의 위젯을 수입하지 않고도 생성할 수 있어, 관세 리스크로부터 보호받을 수 있다&#8221;고 스미스가 설명했다. &#8220;동시에, 기술 주식은 미국의 관세에 대응하는 보복 조치로 인해 리스크에 노출될 수 있다. 예를 들어, 중국은 미국 관세에 대응하여 알파벳을 반독점 문제로 조사한다고 보도되었다.&#8221;
마이크로소프트(MSFT)는 관세 보험을 제공할 수 있는 주식 중 하나일 수 있다. &#8220;마이크로소프트는 소프트웨어 프로그램, 클라우드 컴퓨팅 및 기업 서비스를 통해 수익을 올린다&#8221;고 프란시스가 언급했다. &#8220;그들은 수입품에 대한 의존도가 낮아, 변화로 인한 혼란으로부터 비교적 안전하다.&#8221;
유틸리티:
또 다른 상대적으로 안전한 부문은 유틸리티, 특히 미국산 석유와 가스로 전력을 생산하는 에너지 유틸리티이다.
&#8220;여기서 할인된 가격을 찾는 것이 뜨거운 기술 부문보다 쉬울 수 있다&#8221;고 스미스가 덧붙였다. &#8220;투자자들은 예를 들어 도미니언 에너지(D)를 살펴볼 수 있다. 21배가 안 되는 주가수익비율로, 대부분의 S&amp;P 주식보다 저렴하며, 도미니언은 4.7%의 높은 배당 수익률을 제공한다. 월가 애널리스트들은 주식이 내년 23%의 이익 성장을 할 것으로 예상하고 있어, 밸류에이션이 저평가되어 있을 수 있다. 그리고 도미니언의 배당 수익률은 S&amp;P의 평균 수익률보다 약 세 배 높다.&#8221;
넥스테라 에너지(NEE)는 안전한 선택이 될 수 있다. &#8220;주요 소프트웨어 발행사로서 재생 가능 에너지에 집중하고 있기 때문에, 넥스테라는 해외 수입에 의존하지 않는다&#8221;고 프란시스가 말했다. &#8220;사람들은 계속해서 전기를 원할 것이므로, 가격 목록과 상관없이 이것은 안정적인 대안이 된다.&#8221;
자동차 주식:
일부 글로벌 자동차 시장도 안전할 수 있다. 북미에서 제조하지 않는 자동차 제조사들은 상승세를 볼 수 있다. &#8220;이는 점점 더 다른 나라로 차량을 수출하는 중국 자동차 제조사를 포함한다&#8221;고 런런 소재 BSI 아메리카스의 이사인 토니 펠리(Tony Pelli)가 말했다.
하나의 교도소 주식:
민간 교도소는 트럼프 행정부의 선호를 받는 것처럼 보이며, 이는 1600 펜실베이니아 애비뉴의 &#8220;법과 질서&#8221; 분위기에 맞고 공립 교도소보다 운영 비용이 저렴하다.
&#8220;현재 관세 면제 주식으로 투자하기에 가장 좋은 주식은 지오 그룹(GEO)이다,&#8221;라고 온라인 거래 서비스 제공업체인 씽크마켓(ThinkMarkets)의 수석 시장 전략가인 알레한드로 잠브라노(Alejandro Zambrano)가 말했다. &#8220;이 민간 교도소 회사는 대부분의 매출을 미국에서 얻으며, 트럼프의 강제 송환 계획은 내부적으로나 외부적으로 비판을 받지 않았다. 또한, 우리는 선거 전부터 이 주식에 대해 긍정적으로 평가해왔다.&#8221;
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">관세가 아닌 본질에 집중</h2>
확실히, 관세가 월스트리트를 흔들고 있지만, 그렇다고 해서 투자자들이 무력한 것은 아니다.
&#8220;관세 변화 전쟁에 노출되지 않은 산업에 집중함으로써—기술, 유틸리티 및 헬스케어와 같은—위험을 줄이고 포트폴리오를 안정적으로 유지할 수 있다&#8221;고 프란시스가 언급했다.
무역 규칙이 변경될 수도 있지만, 괜찮다. &#8220;장기 성장에 눈을 돌리고, 현명하게 분산 투자하며, 단기 헤드라인이 당신의 결정을 좌우하지 않도록 하세요,&#8221;라고 프란시스가 조언했다.
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2025년에 매수해야 할 4가지 "관세 방어" 섹터

<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/topic/nayib-bukele">나이브 부켈레</a> 엘살바도르 대통령은 미국에서 유죄 판결을 받은 범죄자들을 자국에 투옥하겠다고 밝혔는데, 이는 마코 루비오 미국 국무장관이 &#8216;전례 없는&#8217; 제안이라고 칭찬하고 있다.
부켈레는 월요일 산살바도르 근처 자택에서 루비오를 접대하면서 이 제안을 했다. 그는 엘살바도르가 유죄 판결을 받은 미국인들을 수감할 준비가 되어 있으며, 물론 소정의 수수료가 필요하다고 말했다. 이는 1년 전에 개장한 라틴 아메리카에서 가장 큰 악명 높은 메가 감옥에서 이루어질 예정이다.
&#8220;우리는 미국에 자국의 교도 시스템의 일부를 아웃소싱할 기회를 제공했다,&#8221;고 부켈레가 X에서 <a href="https://x.com/nayibbukele/status/1886606794614587573">적었다</a>. &#8220;수수료는 미국에겐 비교적 낮겠지만, 우리에게는 상당한 금액이 되어 우리의 전체 교도 시스템을 지속 가능하게 만들 것이다.&#8221;
<h1 class="wp-block-heading">친구가 되어주어 감사</h1>
&#8220;우리 나라에 대한 특별한 우정의 행위로… [엘살바도르]는 세계 어디에서도 볼 수 없는 가장 전례가 없고 특별한 이주 협정을 수락했다,&#8221;고 루비오가 월요일 기자들에게 말했다.
미국을 사랑하는 것 외에도, 부켈레는 비트코인(CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/btc/usd">BTC</a>)을 사랑하여 2021년에 엘살바도르를 첫 번째 국가로 비트코인을 법정 통화로 채택하게 만들었다.
&#8220;그는 우리 나라에 구금된 위험한 미국 범죄자들을 그의 감옥에 수용하겠다고 제안했다. 여기에는 미국 시민과 합법적인 거주자도 포함된다. 어떤 나라도 이런 우정의 제안을 한 적이 없다. 우리는 깊이 감사드린다&#8221;라고 루비오가 감격스럽게 말했다.
<h1 class="wp-block-heading">그게 법적으로 가능한가?</h1>
전혀 아니다.
&#8220;미국은 유죄 판결을 받은 시민이든 아니든 미국 시민을 추방하는 것이 절대적으로 금지되어 있다,&#8221;고 레티 볼프(Leti Volpp), 캘리포니아 대학교 버클리 캠퍼스의 이민법 전문 교수는 CNN에 이메일로 <a href="https://www.cnn.com/2025/02/03/americas/el-salvador-migrant-deal-marco-rubio-intl-hnk/index.html">말했다</a>.
미국 정부가 부켈레의 제안을 채택할지는 불확실하지만, 일론 머스크는 이 제안을 상당히 마음에 들어하는 것처럼 보였다. 그는 X에서 <a href="https://x.com/elonmusk/status/1886622263690072526">&#8220;좋은 아이디어!&#8221;</a>라고 언급했다. 따라서 이 계획이 도널드 트럼프 대통령에게 수용될 가능성이 꽤 높다고 추측할 수 있다.
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부켈레는 인권 침해, 폭력 및 과밀 수감으로 악명 높은 엘살바도르의 교도 시스템을 범죄 및 갱단 반대 프로그램의 일환으로 만들었다. <a href="https://www.amnesty.org/en/latest/news/2023/12/el-salvador-policies-practices-legislation-violate-human-rights/">국제앰네스티에 따르면</a>, 2022년 3월 이후로 84,000명 이상이 체포되었으며, 대부분은 적법한 절차 없이 체포되었다.
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">왜 미국 교도소가 미국 시민을 수용할 수 없나?</h2>
명백히 범죄자가 너무 많다. 트럼프가 1월에 백악관에 복귀한 이후로 수백만 명의 불법 체류자를 체포하고 추방하는 것을 우선시했다. 그의 행정부는 또한 30,000명의 이민자를 쿠바 관타나모 만에 구금할 계획이다.
코어시빅(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CXW#NYSE">CXW</a>)과 지오 그룹(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GEO#NYSE">GEO</a>)은 역사적으로 미국 이민세관단속국(ICE)와 상당한 계약을 체결해 왔다.
미국 시민 자유 연합(ACLU)의 <a href="https://www.aclu.org/news/immigrants-rights/more-of-the-same-private-prison-corporations-and-immigration-detention-under-the-biden-administration">자료</a>에 따르면, 민간 교도소 기업들은 지난 20년 동안 ICE 구금 계약으로 수십 억 달러를 챙겼다. 그러나 그들조차도 가득 차 있는 것 같다.
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엘살바도르 부켈레: 미국에게 전례 없는 감옥 거래를 제안, 머스크는 '좋은 아이디어'라고 환영

도널드 트럼프 대통령 당선인의 두 번째 임기는 트럼프의 <a href="//www.benzinga.com/news/24/09/40744471/trumps-plan-to-ban-mortgages-for-undocumented-immigrants-sparks-debate-what-do-the-numbers-say"" target="_blank" rel="noopener">불법 체류자 추방</a> 계획에 따라 민간 교도소에 경제적 및 규제적 혜택을 제공할 수 있다.
민간 교도소: 코어시빅(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CXW#NYSE">CXW</a>)과 지오 그룹(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GEO#NYSE">GEO</a>)은 미국에서 가장 큰 민간 교도소 운영업체다.
지오 그룹은 미국 남부와 남서부에 집중된 미국 전역에 50개의 시설과 64,502개의 침대를 소유하고 있다. 회사 서류에 따르면 코어시빅은 2023년에 약 65,000개의 침대를 갖춘 43개의 시설을 운영했다. 이 시설에는 이주민 구금 센터와 최소-중간 보안 교도소가 포함된다.
민간 교도소는 영리 목적과 인권 침해 의혹으로 인해 논쟁의 대상이 되고 있다. <a href="https://news.uchicago.edu/story/us-prison-labor-programs-violate-fundamental-human-rights-new-report-finds" target="_blank" rel="noopener">시카고대학교 로스쿨에 따르면</a> 민간 교도소의 노동 조건은 열악하다. 대부분의 수감자들은 시간당 1달러 미만의 임금을 받고 강제로 일을 하거나 독방에 감금되거나 면회권을 박탈당하는 경우가 많다. 또한 수감자들은 연간 최소 20억 달러의 물품과 90억 달러 이상의 유지보수 서비스를 생산하고 있다.
2016년 8월, 당시 버락 오바마 대통령은 미국 내 민간 교도소 사용을 줄이고 없애는 계획을 발표했다. 하지만 2017년 트럼프 대통령이 첫 임기를 시작한 후 제프 세션스 법무장관은 "<a href="https://www.bop.gov/resources/news/pdfs/20170224_doj_memo.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noopener">연방 교정 시스템의 미래 수요를 충족할 수 있는 법무부의 능력을 손상시켰다</a>"며 오바마 대통령의 각서를 철회했다. 이후 지오와 코어시빅의 주가는 30% 이상 상승했다.
2024년 7월 현재, <a href="https://homeland.house.gov/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/24-01143-ICEs-Signed-Response-to-Representative-Tony-Gonzales.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noopener">미국 이민세관집행국(ICE)의 전국 수배자 명부에 범죄 전력이 있는 &#8216;비시민권자&#8217;는 662,566명</a>으로 여기에는 ICE가 구금한 사람과 구금되지 않은 사람이 포함된다. 그중 435,719명은 유죄 판결을 받은 범죄자이며 226,847명은 형사 기소 계류 중이다.
트럼프의 이민 계획: 트럼프가 2016년, 2020년, 2024년 캠페인에서 중심 이슈로 삼은 이민 단속은 구금 센터를 필요로 하며, 이는 아마도 지오 그룹과 코어시빅이 운영할 것이다.
미국시민자유연맹(ACLU)은 2023년에 ICE에 구금된 이민자의 90% 이상이 개인 소유 시설에 구금되어 있다는 사실을 <a href="https://wp.api.aclu.org/news/immigrants-rights/unchecked-growth-private-prison-corporations-and-immigration-detention-three-years-into-the-biden-administration" target="_blank" rel="noopener">밝혔다</a>.
트럼프의 신임 국경 담당 국장 톰 호만은 <a href="https://www.cnn.com/2024/12/18/politics/border-czar-homan-trump-deportation-plans/index.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">CNN 인터뷰에서</a> 트럼프의 이민 계획을 수행하려면 정부가 최소 10만 개의 침대가이필요하다고 말했다. 이는 현재 수용 능력보다 100% 이상 증가한 수치다. 또한 그는 트럼프가 추방을 어느 정도까지 실시할 것인지에 대해서도 자세히 설명했다.
"숫자는 정해져 있지 않다. 우리는 불법으로 미국에 있는 사람들을 최대한 많이 체포하고 싶다. 불법으로 미국에 있다면 제외되지 않는다. 불법으로 입국하는 것은 법을 위반하는 것이며 범죄이다."
이민 옹호 단체인 미국 이민위원회(American Immigration Council)는 2022년에 미국 인구의 약 3%인 약 1,100만 명이 <a href="https://www.americanimmigrationcouncil.org/research/mass-deportation" target="_blank" rel="noopener">불법으로 미국에 거주하고 있다고 말한다</a>. 위원회는 추방 계획에 최소 3,150억 달러가 소요될 것으로 추산하고 있다.
중요한 이유: 지오 그룹과 코어시빅은 향후 구치소 수요에 대비하고 있는 것으로 보인다. 12월 16일, 지오 그룹은 ICE의 서비스 역량을 확대하기 위해 7,000만 달러의 자본 지출 계획을 발표했다.
지난 9월, 공매도 투자자 앤드류 레프트는 이민 단속에 대한 트럼프 대통령의 입장을 고려할 때 지오 그룹이 트럼프 대통령 임기 중 "기본 플레이" 종목이라고 <a href="https://citronresearch.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/Geo-Group-093024.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noopener">불렀다.</a>
시장 전반적으로도 이를 확신하는 것으로 보인다. 지오 그룹의 주가는 선거일 이후 86% 이상 올랐고, 코어시빅의 주가는 58% 이상 상승했다.
이 기사도 읽어보세요: <a href="https://kr.benzinga.com/news/usa/economy/%EB%AA%A8%ED%95%98%EB%A9%94%EB%93%9C-%EC%97%98-%EC%97%90%EB%A6%AC%EC%96%B8-2025%EB%85%84%EC%97%90%EB%8F%84-%EB%AF%B8%EA%B5%AD-%EA%B2%BD%EC%A0%9C%EA%B0%80-%EB%8B%A4%EB%A5%B8-%EC%A3%BC%EC%9A%94/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">모하메드 엘 에리언 "2025년에도 미국 경제가 다른 주요국보다 앞설 것"</a>
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<h3 class="wp-block-heading">새로 등장한 블록</h3>
에볼런트 헬스(NYSE:<a class="items-end ticker-link-wrapper inline-flex" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/evh" target="_blank" rel="dofollow noopener" aria-label="Go to Quote Page for EVH">EVH</a>)가 <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/m-a/24/08/40529349/evolent-health-explores-sale-garners-inbound-interest-from-private-equity-firms" target="_blank" rel="noopener" data-google-interstitial="false">매물로 나온 것</a>으로 알려졌다. 버지니아 주 알링턴에 본사를 둔 이 소프트웨어 회사는 인수 문의를 받은 후 경매 프로세스를 시작했다. 잠재적인 구혼자 중에는 TPG(NASDAQ:<a class="items-end ticker-link-wrapper inline-flex" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/tpg" target="_blank" rel="dofollow noopener" aria-label="Go to Quote Page for TPG">TPG</a>), 클레이톤, 듀블리에 &amp; 라이스(Clayton, Dubilier &amp; Rice), KKR &amp; 컴퍼니(NYSE:<a class="items-end ticker-link-wrapper inline-flex" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/kkr" target="_blank" rel="dofollow noopener" aria-label="Go to Quote Page for KKR">KKR</a>)가 있다. 로이터는 건강 보험사 엘레반스 헬스(NYSE:<a class="items-end ticker-link-wrapper inline-flex" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/elv" target="_blank" rel="dofollow noopener" aria-label="Go to Quote Page for ELV">ELV</a>)가 한 사모 펀드 파트너와 협력하여 거래를 추진할 수 있다고 보고했다.
<div class="sc-grPMMF hjTkfb ticker-box-wrapper">암 치료제 개발에 주력하는 기업인 크로노스 바이오(NASDAQ:<a class="items-end ticker-link-wrapper inline-flex" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/kron" target="_blank" rel="dofollow noopener" aria-label="Go to Quote Page for KRON">KRON</a>)가 인수나 합병 등 &#8216;전략적 대안&#8217;을 모색하고 있다. 캘리포니아주 샌머테이오에 본사를 둔 크로노스 바이오는 9월 30일 현재 1억 2,490만 달러의 현금 보유고를 보고했다.</div>
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생고뱅(OTCPK:<a class="items-end ticker-link-wrapper inline-flex" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/codgf" target="_blank" rel="dofollow noopener" aria-label="Go to Quote Page for CODGF">CODGF</a>) (OTCPK:<a class="items-end ticker-link-wrapper inline-flex" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/codyy" target="_blank" rel="dofollow noopener" aria-label="Go to Quote Page for CODYY">CODYY</a>)은 <a href="https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-11-13/st-gobain-is-said-to-weigh-2-5-billion-sale-of-auto-glass-unit" target="_blank" rel="noopener">블룸버그</a>에 따르면 최대 25억 유로(26억 달러)에 달하는 자동차 유리 사업부 매각을 고려하고 있다. 이 회사는 광범위한 비즈니스 평가의 일환으로 이러한 전략적 움직임을 고려하고 있는 것으로 알려졌다. 이번 매각은 운영을 간소화하고 핵심 사업 분야에 집중하려는 생고뱅(Saint-Gobain)의 노력과 일치한다.
쉘(NYSE:<a class="items-end ticker-link-wrapper inline-flex" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/shel" target="_blank" rel="dofollow noopener" aria-label="Go to Quote Page for SHEL" data-google-interstitial="false">SHEL</a>)은 탄소 상쇄 포트폴리오의 대부분을 <a href="https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-11-13/shell-aims-to-sell-majority-stake-in-carbon-offsets-business?srnd=phx-deals" target="_blank" rel="noopener">폐기하려고</a> 한다. 이 회사는 <a href="https://www.bloomberg.com/news/features/2023-08-31/shell-silently-abandoned-its-100-million-a-year-plan-to-offset-co2-emissions" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">2018</a>년에 수십 개의 프로젝트를 포괄하는 오프셋 포트폴리오를 처음 출시했다.
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유니레버(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/UL#NYSE">UL</a>)는 우녹스(Unox) 수프, 코니멕스(Conimex) 조미료 등 일부 네덜란드 식품 브랜드의 판매를 모색하고 있다. 로이터에 따르면 회사는 대신 자사의 가장 큰 &#8216;파워&#8217; 라벨에 집중할 것이라고 한다.
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">파산 블록</h3>
알렉스 존스(Alex Jones)의 미디어 회사인 인포워스(Infowars)가 디 어니언(The Onion)에 인수되었다는 소식이다. 이 거래의 뒷받침은 <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/media/24/11/41982446/jokes-on-jones-onion-backed-by-families-of-sandy-hook-victims-buys-info-wars" target="_blank" rel="noopener" data-google-interstitial="false">샌디 훅(</a><a href="https://www.benzinga.com/media/24/11/41982446/jokes-on-jones-onion-backed-by-families-of-sandy-hook-victims-buys-info-wars" target="_blank" rel="noopener" data-google-interstitial="false">Sandy Hook</a><a href="https://www.benzinga.com/media/24/11/41982446/jokes-on-jones-onion-backed-by-families-of-sandy-hook-victims-buys-info-wars" target="_blank" rel="noopener" data-google-interstitial="false">) 피해자</a> 가족들로, 이들은 존스가 10억 달러 이상의 명예훼손 판결을 지고 있는 상황에서 이 거래를 시가에 상징적 정의라고 찬양했다. 일론 머스크 및 터커 칼슨 등 우파 인사들의 <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/23/12/36168941/elon-musks-controversial-move-alex-jones-returns-to-x-after-user-vote" target="_blank" rel="noopener" data-google-interstitial="false">동정을 받아온</a> 존스는 눈에 띄게 괴로워하는 소셜 미디어 영상을 통해 &#8220;민주당&#8221;을 비난하며 인수를 확인했다.
다이아몬드 스포츠 그룹(Diamond Sports Group)의 구조 조정에는 부채를 약 90억 달러에서 2억 달러로 줄이는 것이 포함될 것이라고 <a href="https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/42388454/diamond-sports-group-emerges-bankruptcy" target="_blank" rel="noopener">ESPN</a>이 보도했다. 구조조정 계획은 다이아몬드가 부채 보유자들로부터 &#8220;거의 만장일치의 지지&#8221;로 분류한 것을 받았다. 현재 1억 달러의 유동성을 보유하고 있는 다이아몬드는 파산 상태에서 벗어나 독립 기업으로 운영될 예정이다. 모회사인 싱클레어(Sinclair)는 2019년에 폭스(Fox)로부터 지역 채널을 106억 달러에 인수하기 위해 80억 달러의 빚을 졌다. 그 빚은 다이아몬드의 파산에 기여했다.
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">블록의 업데이트</h3>
현재 휴마나(NYSE:<a class="items-end ticker-link-wrapper inline-flex" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/hum" target="_blank" rel="dofollow noopener" aria-label="Go to Quote Page for HUM" data-google-interstitial="false">HUM</a>)가 적극적으로 매각을 추진하고 있다는 구체적인 징후는 없다. 시그나 그룹(NYSE:<a class="items-end ticker-link-wrapper inline-flex" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/ci" target="_blank" rel="dofollow noopener" aria-label="Go to Quote Page for CI" data-google-interstitial="false">CI</a>)이 휴마나를 인수한다는 최근 추측이 확실하게 해결되었으며, 시그나는 현재로서는 휴마나와의 <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/general/health-care/24/11/41877573/cigna-not-pursuing-humana-merger-stock-soars" target="_blank" rel="noopener" data-google-interstitial="false">합병을 추진하지 않는다</a>고 명시적으로 밝혔다. 이러한 해명은 새로운 <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/analyst-ratings/analyst-color/24/11/41979935/golden-years-for-ma-deals-ahead-under-trump-analysts-highlight-top-10-large-cap-candidates" target="_blank" rel="noopener" data-google-interstitial="false">공화당 행정부와 의회</a> 하에서 보다 관대한 독점 금지 검토가 이루어질 가능성에 따라 선거 후 소문이 다시 불붙은 후에 나온 것이다.
스피릿 항공(NYSE:<a class="items-end ticker-link-wrapper inline-flex" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/save" target="_blank" rel="dofollow noopener" aria-label="Go to Quote Page for SAVE" data-google-interstitial="false">SAVE</a>)는 더 이상 프론티어 항공(NASDAQ:<a class="items-end ticker-link-wrapper inline-flex" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/ulcc" target="_blank" rel="dofollow noopener" aria-label="Go to Quote Page for ULCC" data-google-interstitial="false">ULCC</a>)과 거래 협상을 진행하지 않는다. 현재 파산 계획을 확정하기 위해 채권 보유자와 사전 논의가 진행 중이다. 이 항공사는 계속해서 증가하는 손실과 다가오는 부채 만기 문제로 어려움을 겪고 있다. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/earnings/24/11/41932146/spirit-airlines-nears-bankruptcy-creditors-may-approve-equity-cancellation-heres-what-it-means-for-investors-as-shares-fall-with-a-thud" target="_blank" rel="noopener" data-google-interstitial="false">월스트리트 저널</a>에 따르면 파산 신청은 몇 주 안에 이뤄질 것으로 예상된다.
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메이 파마(NASDAQ:<a class="items-end ticker-link-wrapper inline-flex" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/meip" target="_blank" rel="dofollow noopener" aria-label="Go to Quote Page for MEIP" data-google-interstitial="false">MEIP</a>)는 계속해서 M&amp;A 기회를 모색하고 있으며 오펜하이머(Oppenheimer &amp; Co., Inc.)를 전담 재무 자문사로 고용하여 프로세스를 지원한다. 2025회계연도 1분기 동안 회사는 인력 감축을 포함한 현금 보존 노력을 시작했으며, 이는 회사의 운영 및 전략 방향이 발전함에 따라 단계적으로 계속될 것이다.
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">블록에서의 메모</h3>
월스트리트는 공화당이 의회를 장악하고 규제를 완화함에 따라 M&amp;A가 급증할 것으로 예상하고 있다. 분석가들은 리나 칸(Lina Khan) 연방거래위원회(FTC) 위원장의 해임으로 인해 독점 금지 조사가 쉬워질 것으로 예상하고 있다. 뱅크 오브 아메리카는 도널드 트럼프 대통령 당선자와 같은 공화당 행정부가 역사적으로 민주당 행정부에 비해 금융 부문 M&amp;A 활동을 50% 이상 육성했다는 점을 강조한다.
뱅크 오브 아메리카는 또한 금리 인하가 발효되고 경제 상황이 안정화됨에 따라 2025년은 M&amp;A에 있어 더 좋은 해가 될 수 있다고 예측한다. 다음은 은행이 수집한 5가지 잠재적 목표 목록이다. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/analyst-ratings/analyst-color/24/11/41979935/golden-years-for-ma-deals-ahead-under-trump-analysts-highlight-top-10-large-cap-candidates" target="_blank" rel="noopener" data-google-interstitial="false">전체 목록</a>을 보려면 <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/analyst-ratings/analyst-color/24/11/41979935/golden-years-for-ma-deals-ahead-under-trump-analysts-highlight-top-10-large-cap-candidates" target="_blank" rel="noopener" data-google-interstitial="false">여기를 클릭</a>하세요.
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<th>회사</th>
<th>섹터</th>
<th>시가 총액 ($M)</th>
<th>기업 가치 대비 잉여 현금 흐름 (%)</th>
<th>장기 성장 기대치 (%)</th>
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<td>유니버셜 헬스 서비스 (NYSE:<a class="items-end ticker-link-wrapper inline-flex" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/uhs" target="_blank" rel="dofollow noopener" aria-label="Go to Quote Page for UHS" data-google-interstitial="false">UHS</a>)</td>
<td>헬스케어</td>
<td>13,932</td>
<td>4.4</td>
<td>25.3</td>
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<td>랄프 로렌 (NYSE:<a class="items-end ticker-link-wrapper inline-flex" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/rl" target="_blank" rel="dofollow noopener" aria-label="Go to Quote Page for RL" data-google-interstitial="false">RL</a>)</td>
<td>소비재</td>
<td>12,473</td>
<td>5.99</td>
<td>10.5</td>
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<td>파라마운트 글로벌 (NASDAQ:<a class="items-end ticker-link-wrapper inline-flex" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/para" target="_blank" rel="dofollow noopener" aria-label="Go to Quote Page for PARA" data-google-interstitial="false">PARA</a>)</td>
<td>통신 서비스</td>
<td>7,250</td>
<td>3.4</td>
<td>46.4</td>
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<td>자빌 (NYSE:<a class="items-end ticker-link-wrapper inline-flex" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/jbl" target="_blank" rel="dofollow noopener" aria-label="Go to Quote Page for JBL" data-google-interstitial="false">JBL</a>)</td>
<td>기술</td>
<td>14,480</td>
<td>6.39</td>
<td>12.7</td>
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<td>해즈브로 (NASDAQ:<a class="items-end ticker-link-wrapper inline-flex" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/has" target="_blank" rel="dofollow noopener" aria-label="Go to Quote Page for HAS" data-google-interstitial="false">HAS</a>)</td>
<td>소비재</td>
<td>9,215</td>
<td>3.6</td>
<td>27.5</td>
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