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Service Corporation International (SCI)
NYSE:SCI
Earnings Data
Report Date
May 04, 2026After Close (Confirmed)
Period Ending
2026 (Q1)Consensus EPS Forecast
1.01Last Year’s EPS
0.96Same Quarter Last Year
Strong Buy
Based on 5 Analysts Ratings
Earnings Call Summary
Earnings Call Sentiment|Positive
The call presented a predominantly positive financial and operational picture: EPS and full-year adjusted operating cash flow improved, preneed sales growth showed clear momentum, cemetery margins expanded, liquidity and shareholder returns were strong, and capital allocation priorities focused on high-return cemetery development. Offsetting weaknesses include funeral gross profit and margin pressure driven by selling compensation recognition and SCI Direct product mix, modest volume softness in funeral services, higher interest timing effects in the quarter, and some transitional cancellation issues tied to the insurance partner change. Management provided stable-to-modest growth guidance for 2026 with clear cost and capital priorities, while flagging volume risk as the main downside driver.Company Guidance
Quarterly and Full-Year EPS Growth
Adjusted EPS of $1.14 in Q4, up 8% year-over-year (from $1.06). Full-year adjusted EPS of $3.85, up 9% year-over-year (would have been $3.92 or +11% if the effective tax rate had remained constant).
Strong Operating Cash Flow and Fiscal-Year Improvement
Q4 adjusted operating cash flow of $213M, exceeding the high end of guidance. Full-year adjusted operating cash flow of $966M, an increase of $108M or +11% year-over-year (excluding cash taxes and special items).
Preneed Sales Momentum
Total preneed sales production increased by $29M (~+11%) in Q4. Core preneed funeral sales production up $25M (+12%); non-funeral home preneed sales production up >$4M (+8%). Cemetery preneed sales backlog grew (merchandise & service sales production up $15M).
Cemetery Revenue and Margin Expansion
Comparable cemetery revenue increased ~$5M (~+1%) in Q4. Cemetery gross profit grew ~$5M (~+3%) and gross profit percentage expanded by ~70 basis points, delivering an operating margin over 36% for the segment.
Disciplined Capital Allocation & Shareholder Returns
Returned $107M to shareholders in Q4 (repurchases $59M, dividends $48M). Full-year capital returned $645M (repurchases $461M, dividends $184M). FY acquisitions $101M (midpoint of guidance). Subsequent repurchase of ~500k shares (~$40M).
Enhanced Liquidity and Conservative Leverage
Entered a new $2.5B bank credit facility (term loan $750M + $1.7B revolver) increasing liquidity by >$350M; current liquidity about $1.7B. Net debt/EBITDA ended ~3.65x (near lower end of 3.5x–4x target).
CapEx and Investment Priorities
FY capital investments $508M (maintenance CapEx $328M; growth CapEx $79M). 2026 guidance: maintenance CapEx ~$325M, acquisitions $75M–$125M, growth CapEx $70M–$80M — prioritizing cemetery development and high-return projects (~$165M targeted for cemetery development).
SCI Earnings History
The table shows recent earnings report dates and whether the forecast was beat or missed. See the change in forecast and EPS from the previous year.
Beat
Missed
SCI Earnings-Related Price Changes
Report Date | Price 1 Day Before | Price 1 Day After | Percentage Change |
|---|---|---|---|
Feb 11, 2026 | $84.41 | $78.73 | -6.73% |
Oct 29, 2025 | $79.74 | $83.41 | +4.60% |
Jul 30, 2025 | $75.00 | $75.68 | +0.91% |
Apr 30, 2025 | $78.92 | $75.70 | -4.08% |
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FAQ
When does Service Corporation International (SCI) report earnings?
Service Corporation International (SCI) is schdueled to report earning on May 04, 2026, After Close (Confirmed).
What is Service Corporation International (SCI) earnings time?
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What is SCI EPS forecast?
SCI EPS forecast for the fiscal quarter 2026 (Q1) is 1.01.