$CXW

Carter, Cole G. sold $400K of CXW

Carter, Cole G. (Chief Administrative Officer) sold 12,500 shares of CoreCivic, Inc. (CXW) at $32.02 ($0.40M total) on 2026-10-01 under a Rule 10b5-1 trading plan.

Original reporting
SEC EDGAR · Carter, Cole G.
Published Oct 2, 2026, 8:36 PM UTC
Analysis
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Primary signal
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Neutral
medium confidence
Mentioned
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Relevance
3/10
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Decision brief

The 30-second read

$CXWNeutralLow
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Why it matters

Small insider sale likely has limited effect on stock price; traders may monitor for larger patterns.

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Market read

Routine insider sale with modest size; low trading relevance.

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What to watch

Potential upcoming regulatory or legal developments could affect future sentiment.

Relevance 3/10Novelty 3/10Timing: after-hours filing today

Background

SEC Form 4 filing discloses insider transaction for CoreCivic, Inc.

Company-level read

Ticker impact

$CXWNeutralMedium confidence
Context

Officer sold 12,500 shares for $400,250 via 10b5-1 plan, reducing holdings to 165,883 shares.

Expected impact

likely slight pressure as market prices in the insider sell

Evidence & confidence

Sale amount under $1M and typical for 10b5-1 plans; not material enough for large price move.

Market effects

Minimal impact on private prison sector; no broader sector shift.

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Counterpoint

Insider may be liquidating for personal reasons, not a lack of confidence.

Key entities

  • CoreCivic, Inc.

    Operator of private correctional facilities, ticker CXW.

  • Cole G. Carter

    Chief Administrative Officer of CoreCivic.

Full insider trading history

This story covers one filing. See everything behind it: every insider buy and sell on record, 10b5-1 plans, late filings, and which officers and directors are trading.

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