Service Corporation International shows steady, unspectacular top-line momentum with revenue near $1.1 billion per quarter and year-over-year growth of roughly 2% to 5%, while operating cash flow runs at 1.3x to 2.2x net income, suggesting cash generation is materially ahead of accounting earnings.
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Revenue has held near $1.1 billion per quarter with year-over-year growth of roughly 2% to 5%, while gross margin compressed from 28.0% to 24.6% and operating margin of 22.8% in Q3 2026 was supported by SG&A falling to $30.6 million.
SCI shares are trading at a higher forward P/E multiple (19.5x) compared to historical levels (16.8x), suggesting market optimism about future earnings.
Despite volume challenges, SCI's ability to maintain margins suggests strong pricing power in the funeral services industry.
The company continues to pay quarterly dividends ($0.34 per share) even amid earnings volatility, demonstrating commitment to shareholder returns.
Trailing total returns as of 11/8/2026, which may include dividends or other distributions. Benchmark is S&P 500 (^GSPC).
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| Quarter | EPS (Act vs Est) | Revenue (Act vs Est) |
|---|---|---|
Q4 2026Latest Oct 28, 2026 | $0.97-2.1% vs $0.99 | $1.1B+0.5% vs $1.1B |
Q3 2026 Jul 29, 2026 | $0.90+1.4% vs $0.89 | $1.1B+1.9% vs $1.1B |
Q2 2026 Apr 29, 2026 | $0.97-3.0% vs $1.00 | $1.1B+0.2% vs $1.1B |
Q1 2026 Feb 11, 2026 | $1.14+0.0% vs $1.14 | $1.1B-0.5% vs $1.1B |
SCI's third-quarter earnings and revenues rise year over year but miss estimates, while softer funeral volumes and cost pressures prompt a guidance cut.
The headline numbers for Service Corp. (SCI) give insight into how the company performed in the quarter ended September 2026, but it may be worthwhile to compare some of its key metrics to Wall Street estimates and the year-ago actuals.
Service Corp. (SCI) came out with quarterly earnings of $0.97 per share, missing the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $0.98 per share. This compares to earnings of $0.87 per share a year ago.
Conference call on Thursday, October 29, 2026, at 8:00 a.m. Central Time.
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Key metrics vs top competitors for Service Corporation International (SCI)
| Company | Price | Market Cap | P/E Ratio | Rev Growth (1Y) | Net Margin | ROE | Div Yield |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $73.74 | $10.19B | 15.52 | 2.93% | 14.76% | 41.16% | 1.74% | |
| $26.80 | $425.38M | 9.00 | 3.28% | 11.31% | 17.23% | 1.68% | |
| $19.33 | $603.14M | -20.70 | -16.6% | -2.65% | -5.81% | 5.45% | |
| $314.84 | $7.58B | 983.88 | 11.03% | -1.26% | — | 0.01% | |
| $78.17 | $51.1B | 16.74 | 5.83% | 22.51% | 7.26% | 3.14% | |
| $355.72 | $9.03B | 241.64 | 8.92% | 1.37% | 1.47% | 0.81% |
Service Corporation International (SCI) vs competitors — business, growth, and fundamentals comparison against the closest industry rivals.
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Service Corporation International (SCI) SEC filings — annual & quarterly reports (10-K, 10-Q)
Oct 28, 2026·SEC
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Service Corporation International (SCI) stock FAQ — growth, dividends, profitability & financials explained
Service Corporation International (SCI) reported $4.42B in revenue over the trailing twelve months. Revenue was $4.31B in fiscal year 2025. That is 88% more than the $2.29B of fiscal year 1996.
Service Corporation International (SCI) grew revenue by 3.0% over the trailing twelve months, compared with the twelve months before.
Yes. Service Corporation International (SCI) earned $652.1M in net income over the trailing twelve months (a 14.8% net margin).
Yes. Service Corporation International (SCI) pays a dividend that yields 1.74% at the current price, a moderate yield.
Service Corporation International (SCI) had a return on equity (ROE) of 41.2% over the trailing twelve months. That is well above the market's typical 10-15%.
Service Corporation International (SCI) generated $726.4M in free cash flow over the trailing twelve months.
