Trailing Dividend / Share
$1.29
Service Corporation International (SCI) Dividend History
Income profile from 1986 to 2026 with payout safety and yield-on-cost trend
Dividend Yield
1.6%
Payout Ratio
33.8%
Sustainable
Dividend Streak
12 years
SCI Dividend Income Check
Safety
33.8% payout ratio with sustainable safety profile.
Consistency
12 straight years of dividend increases.
Income Trend
Yield on cost is 2.7% and trend is rising.
SCI Dividend Scorecard
Yield & Income
Dividend Yield1.6%
Trailing DPS$1.29
FrequencyAnnual
Payments / 12M4
Payout Safety
Earnings Payout33.8%
Earnings SafetySustainable
FCF Payout28.4%
FCF SafetyWell Covered
Piotroski F-Score7/9
Growth
Growth Streak12 years
3Y CAGR8.4%
5Y CAGR10.8%
Yield on Cost (5Y)2.7%
YOC Trendrising
Total Returns
Buyback Yield4.2%
Total Shareholder Yield5.8%
1Y Total Return7.5%
5Y Total Return52.6%
Div Contribution (5Y)10.1%
Estimated $10K growth (return + dividends):
5Y ago$15,25610Y ago$33,19220Y ago$110,979
Uses precomputed total return metrics from screening data (not lot-by-lot dividend reinvestment transactions). Different time windows can produce different outcomes depending on market regime and entry point.
SCI Income Growth Story
Dividend per share and yield on cost over time (36 years of payments)
SCI Dividend Safety Story
EPS is the container — dividend is what's drawn out
Dividend Analysis
Payout Safety
Service Corporation International distributes 33.8% of earnings as dividends (Sustainable). When measured against free cash flow—a stricter test—the payout ratio stands at 28.4%, rated "Well Covered".
Piotroski F-Score: 7/9 — strong financial health.
Growth Track Record
SCI has raised its dividend for 12 consecutive years, with a 3-year CAGR of 8.4% and 5-year CAGR of 10.8%.
Total Shareholder Returns
Beyond cash dividends, SCI returns capital through share repurchases. The combined picture: 1.6% dividend yield, 4.2% buyback yield, 5.8% total shareholder yield.
Income Trend & Total Return
Yield on cost (5-year basis) has reached 2.7% and is currently rising. The 5-year total return is 52.6%, with dividends contributing 10.1% of that performance.
DRIP Growth
A $10,000 investment made 10 years ago with dividends reinvested would have grown to approximately $33,192 today.
SCI Recent Dividend Payments
Last 20 payments · Annual
TTM Total$5.64
Avg/Payment$0.2820
| Ex-Date | Amount | Change | Yield % | Payment Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 13, 2026Latest | $0.3400 | — | 1.66% | Mar 31, 2026 |
| Dec 15, 2025 | $0.3400 | ↑ +6.3% | 1.66% | Dec 31, 2025 |
| Sep 15, 2025 | $0.3200 | — | 1.58% | Sep 30, 2025 |
| Jun 13, 2025 | $0.3200 | — | 1.58% | Jun 30, 2025 |
| Mar 14, 2025 | $0.3200 | ↑ +6.7% | 1.55% | Mar 31, 2025 |
| Dec 13, 2024 | $0.3000 | — | 1.40% | Dec 31, 2024 |
| Sep 13, 2024 | $0.3000 | — | 1.49% | Sep 30, 2024 |
| Jun 14, 2024 | $0.3000 | ↑ +3.4% | 1.61% | Jun 28, 2024 |
SCI Dividend vs Peers
Comparable companies in the same industry
#5 yield in peer group
Div Yield
1.6%
#5 of 9
Safety
Sustainable
33.8% payout
Streak
12Y
10.8% 5Y CAGR
Total Shareholder
5.8%
#2 of 9
| Company | Mkt Cap | Yield | Payout | Streak | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SCIService Corporation … | $11.0B | 1.6% | 33.8% | 12 | Sustainable |
 CSVCarriage Services, I… | $748M | 0.9% | — | 6 | Unknown |
2nd  MATWMatthews Internation… | $890M | 3.7% | — | 15 | Unknown |
3rd  HIHillenbrand, Inc. | $2.3B | 2.8% | 1.5% | 4 | Sustainable |
 MSGSMadison Square Garde… | $8.1B | 0.0% | — | 0 | Unknown |
 SRESempra | $61.4B | 2.6% | — | 11 | Unknown |
 LFUSLittelfuse, Inc. | $10.5B | 0.7% | — | 16 | Unknown |
 SPGIS&P Global Inc. | $125.5B | 0.9% | 26.2% | 12 | Sustainable |
1st  ACCOACCO Brands Corporat… | $371M | 7.1% | 65.4% | 0 | Watch |
SCI Annual Dividend History (1986–2026)
41 years of dividend data
GrowthDecline
| Year | DPS | YoY | Pmts | EPS | Payout | Coverage | YOC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026YTD | $0.34 | — | 1 | — | — | — | 0.7% |
| 2025 | $1.30 | 9.2% | 4 | $3.80 | 34.2% | 2.92x | 2.7% |
| 2024 | $1.19 | 6.2% | 4 | $3.53 | 33.7% | 2.97x | 2.5% |
| 2023 | $1.12 | 9.8% | 4 | $3.53 | 31.7% | 3.15x | 2.3% |
| 2022 | $1.02 | 15.9% | 4 | $3.53 | 28.9% | 3.46x | 2.1% |
| 2021 | $0.88 | 12.8% | 4 | $4.72 | 18.6% | 5.36x | 1.8% |
| 2020 | $0.78 | 8.3% | 4 | $2.88 | 27.1% | 3.69x | 1.6% |
| 2019 | $0.72 | 5.9% | 4 | $1.99 | 36.2% | 2.76x | 1.5% |
| 2018 | $0.68 | 17.2% | 4 | $2.39 | 28.5% | 3.51x | 1.4% |
| 2017 | $0.58 | 13.7% | 4 | $2.84 | 20.4% | 4.90x | 1.2% |
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Start ComparisonSCI — Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers to the most common questions about buying SCI stock.
How much dividend does SCI pay per share?
Service Corporation International (SCI) pays a trailing 12-month dividend of $1.29 per share, with a current dividend yield of +1.6%. Payments are made Annual.
When is SCI's next ex-dividend date?
SCI's most recent ex-dividend date is N/A. You must own shares before the ex-dividend date to receive the next payment. SCI typically pays dividends Annual.
Is SCI's dividend safe?
SCI's dividend safety is rated "Sustainable" based on an earnings payout ratio of +33.8% and FCF payout ratio of +28.4%. With 12 consecutive years of dividend growth, the track record supports sustainability.
Is SCI a Dividend Achiever?
Yes, Service Corporation International is classified as a Dividend Achiever with 12 consecutive years of dividend increases. The 5-year dividend CAGR is +10.8%, demonstrating above-inflation dividend growth.
How often does SCI pay dividends?
Service Corporation International pays dividends Annual. The trailing 12-month total is $1.29 per share. Dividend data on this page covers 40+ years from 1986 to 2026.
How much would $10,000 invested in SCI grow with dividend reinvestment?
With dividends reinvested (DRIP), $10,000 invested in SCI five years ago would be worth approximately $15,256 today. This includes both price appreciation and compounded dividend reinvestment. Use the DRIP calculator above for other time periods.
What is SCI's yield on cost for long-term holders?
SCI's yield on cost — the current dividend divided by the original purchase price — is +2.7% for a 5-year holding period. This means long-term holders earn a higher effective yield than today's +1.6% market yield, thanks to consistent dividend growth.