Carriage Services (CSV)
NYSE:CSV
Earnings Data
Report Date
May 06, 2026After Close (Confirmed)
Period Ending
2026 (Q1)Consensus EPS Forecast
0.88Last Year’s EPS
1.34Same Quarter Last Year
Moderate Buy
Based on 2 Analysts Ratings
Earnings Call Summary
Earnings Call Sentiment|Positive
The call conveyed a generally positive operational and financial trajectory: solid Q4 revenue and margin expansion, strong cemetery and preneed performance, meaningful EPS gains, improved operating cash and a clearer M&A strategy. Notable near-term headwinds include an unexpected $1.2M employee benefit charge, higher Q4 overhead, stepped-up capex (impacting free cash flow), delayed enterprise system rollout (Trinity) with no near-term guide upside from it, and a tougher Q1 comp. On balance, the positive execution, margin expansion, preneed strength, balance sheet progress, and disciplined growth/M&A focus outweigh the transitory challenges and planned investments.Company Guidance
Quarterly Revenue Growth
Total Q4 2025 revenue of $105.5M, up 8% year-over-year, driven by strong funeral and cemetery performance.
Funeral Operations Momentum
Q4 funeral operating revenue of $61.1M (+9.6% YoY); funeral home operating volume 10,571 (+6.8% YoY); average revenue per contract $5,777 (+2.6% YoY).
Cemetery Segment Strength
Q4 cemetery operating revenue $33.8M, up $5.3M or 18.4% YoY; preneed cemetery sales production +25.5%, preneed interment rights sold +15.6%, average sales per property contract +5.3%.
Financial & Preneed Sales Upside
Total financial revenue in Q4 $9.3M (+15.3% YoY); preneed insurance contracts sold +33.8% YoY, supporting future revenue visibility.
Profitability Expansion
Q4 adjusted consolidated EBITDA $32.5M (+11% YoY) with adjusted EBITDA margin 30.8% (+80 basis points YoY); FY adjusted EBITDA $130.7M (+~3.5% YoY) and FY adjusted EBITDA margin 31.3% (+10 bps).
Earnings Per Share Improvement
Q4 adjusted diluted EPS $0.75 vs $0.62 prior year (+21%); FY adjusted diluted EPS $3.20 vs $2.65 (+20.8%); FY GAAP diluted EPS rose significantly (+54.8% YoY).
Operating Cash & Balance Sheet Progress
Q4 cash from operating activities increased $4.8M (+52.2% vs prior-year quarter); bank leverage improved to ~4.0x from 4.3x a year earlier, within long-term target range of 3.5x–4x.
Technology and Sales Infrastructure Adoption
Sales Edge 2.0 CRM achieved ~80% adoption by year-end and contributed approximately $2.6M to Q4 preneed production, supporting sales funnel visibility and targeting.
Disciplined Capital Allocation & Growth Plan
Company completed portfolio optimization (divestitures and selective acquisitions), expects 2026 revenue guidance of $440M–$450M (+5.5%–8%) and adjusted EBITDA guidance of $135M–$140M; management signals active, disciplined M&A pipeline with expected incremental 2026 acquisition revenue impact of $5M–$10M.
CSV Earnings History
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CSV Earnings-Related Price Changes
Report Date | Price 1 Day Before | Price 1 Day After | Percentage Change |
|---|---|---|---|
Feb 25, 2026 | $44.08 | $45.19 | +2.52% |
Nov 05, 2025 | $43.48 | $41.70 | -4.08% |
Aug 06, 2025 | $45.97 | $47.70 | +3.77% |
Apr 30, 2025 | $39.55 | $39.33 | -0.55% |
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FAQ
When does Carriage Services (CSV) report earnings?
Carriage Services (CSV) is schdueled to report earning on May 06, 2026, After Close (Confirmed).
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What is CSV EPS forecast?
CSV EPS forecast for the fiscal quarter 2026 (Q1) is 0.88.