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Service International’s Strong Financial Performance and Growth Potential Justify Buy Rating

Service International’s Strong Financial Performance and Growth Potential Justify Buy Rating

Bank of America Securities analyst Joanna Gajuk has reiterated their bullish stance on SCI stock, giving a Buy rating on July 17.

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Joanna Gajuk has given her Buy rating due to a combination of factors that highlight Service International’s strong financial performance and growth potential. The company has demonstrated robust funeral service revenues and improved margins, with earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortization (EBITDA) surpassing market expectations. Additionally, the pre-need cemetery sales have shown significant growth, indicating resilience despite potential consumer spending concerns.
Moreover, Service International has reaffirmed its earnings per share (EPS) guidance and increased its cash flow outlook by 6%, which is a positive indicator for investors. The company’s free cash flow yield of 5% and the maintenance of solid trends further support the Buy rating. The price objective remains at $98, based on a forward valuation methodology, reflecting confidence in the company’s future performance.

In another report released on July 17, TR | OpenAI – 4o also reiterated a Buy rating on the stock with a $90.00 price target.

Based on the recent corporate insider activity of 60 insiders, corporate insider sentiment is negative on the stock. This means that over the past quarter there has been an increase of insiders selling their shares of SCI in relation to earlier this year.

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