Service Corporation International Past Earnings Performance
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Service International's earnings have been declining at an average annual rate of -9%, while the Consumer Services industry saw earnings growing at 25.6% annually. Revenues have been growing at an average rate of 1.5% per year. Service International's return on equity is 33.8%, and it has net margins of 12.4%.
Key information
-9.04%
Earnings growth rate
-4.46%
EPS growth rate
| Consumer Services Industry Growth | 20.27% |
| Revenue growth rate | 1.48% |
| Return on equity | 33.80% |
| Net Margin | 12.36% |
| Last Earnings Update | 31 Mar 2026 |
Recent past performance updates
Recent updates
Seeking Alpha • May 18
Service Corporation International: Still A 'Buy' For Long-Term Stability
Summary Service Corporation International remains a stable, cash-generating leader in the fragmented death care industry, operating 1,487 funeral homes and 503 cemeteries. I reaffirm SCI as a "Buy" due to attractive valuation, consistent shareholder returns, and resilience amid challenging economic conditions. SCI's 2026 projections show rising revenue, net profits, and operating cash flow, with net leverage and capital returns well managed. Share buybacks and increasing dividends have reduced share count by 8.2% since 2023, enhancing long-term shareholder value. Read the full article on Seeking Alpha
Narrative Update • Apr 29
SCI: Share Repurchases And Steady Assumptions Will Support Future Upside
Analysts have made only a minimal adjustment to their price target for Service Corporation International, keeping it around $98.33 as small tweaks to assumptions on discount rate, revenue growth, profit margin, and future P/E feed into an essentially unchanged valuation view. What's in the News From October 1, 2025 to February 12, 2026, Service Corporation International repurchased 1,288,154 shares for US$102.18 million, representing 0.92% of its shares.Narrative Update • Apr 11
SCI: Ongoing Buybacks And Stable Assumptions Will Support Future Upside
Analysts have adjusted their fair value estimate for Service Corporation International slightly higher, lifting the price target by about $0.50 to $98.33. This reflects updated assumptions around the discount rate, revenue growth, profit margins, and future P/E levels.Narrative Update • Mar 27
SCI: Ongoing Buybacks And Stable Assumptions Will Support Future Upside
Analysts have kept their $97.83 price target for Service Corporation International broadly unchanged, with only very small tweaks to the discount rate, long term revenue growth outlook, profit margin assumptions, and future P/E input that underpin their valuation framework. What's in the News From October 1, 2025 to February 12, 2026, Service Corporation International repurchased 1,288,154 shares for US$102.18 million, representing 0.92% of its shares under the existing buyback program (Key Developments).Narrative Update • Mar 11
SCI: Share Repurchases And Steady Assumptions Will Support Future Upside
Analysts have kept their price target on Service Corporation International effectively unchanged at about $97.83, citing broadly consistent assumptions on revenue growth, profit margins, discount rate and future P/E as the basis for holding steady on valuation. What's in the News From October 1, 2025 to February 12, 2026, Service Corporation International repurchased 1,288,154 shares for $102.18 million, representing 0.92% of its shares.Narrative Update • Feb 25
SCI: Share Repurchases And Steady Assumptions Will Support Future Upside
Analysts have adjusted their price target for Service Corporation International to $97.83, reflecting updated views on discount rates, revenue growth, profit margins, and future P/E assumptions. What's in the News From October 1, 2025 to February 12, 2026, Service Corporation International repurchased 1,288,154 shares for $102.18 million, representing 0.92% of its shares.Narrative Update • Feb 10
SCI: Steady Assumptions And Earnings Multiple Will Support Future Upside Potential
Analysts have kept their fair value estimate for Service Corporation International steady at US$97.83 per share. The updated price target is framed by slightly adjusted assumptions for the discount rate and future P/E, reflecting a more refined view of the company’s risk profile and earnings multiple rather than a material change in the underlying outlook.Analysis Article • Feb 04
Service Corporation International's (NYSE:SCI) Business Is Trailing The Market But Its Shares Aren't
There wouldn't be many who think Service Corporation International's ( NYSE:SCI ) price-to-earnings (or "P/E") ratio of...Narrative Update • Jan 27
SCI: Dividend And Buyback Commitments Will Support Attractive Future Upside Potential
Analysts have modestly lifted their price target for Service Corporation International to about $98 per share from roughly $95, reflecting slightly adjusted fair value estimates, discount rate assumptions, and future P/E expectations. What's in the News The Board approved a quarterly cash dividend of $0.34 per share, up from $0.32.Narrative Update • Jan 12
SCI: Dividend Increases And Buybacks Will Support Attractive Future Upside Potential
Analysts have maintained their target for Service Corporation International broadly in line with prior estimates, making a modest adjustment that reflects slightly updated assumptions for the discount rate, long-term revenue growth, profit margin and future P/E, rather than a major change in outlook. What's in the News Board approved a new quarterly cash dividend of $0.34 per share, which the company states is a 6.3% increase from the prior $0.32 per share dividend.Narrative Update • Dec 25
SCI: Dividend And Share Repurchases Will Support Attractive Future Upside Potential
Analysts have nudged their price target on Service Corporation International slightly higher to approximately 95.40 dollars, reflecting modest tweaks to the discount rate and long term earnings assumptions while maintaining a consistent view on fair value. What's in the News Board approves a 6.3% increase in the quarterly cash dividend to 34 cents per share, payable December 31, 2025, to shareholders of record on December 15, 2025 (Key Developments) Company reports repurchasing 1,040,779 shares for 82.65 million dollars between July 1 and October 30, 2025, bringing cumulative buybacks under its long running program to 210,449,433 shares, or 96.81 percent, totaling 5.53 billion dollars (Key Developments) Full year 2025 diluted EPS guidance, excluding special items, narrowed to a range of 3.80 to 3.90 dollars per share from a prior range of 3.70 to 4.00 dollars, indicating refined expectations for earnings performance (Key Developments) Valuation Changes Fair Value: Unchanged at approximately 95.40 dollars per share, indicating a stable assessment of intrinsic value.Narrative Update • Dec 11
SCI: Dividend Increase And Share Repurchases Will Support Future Upside Potential
Analysts have modestly raised their price target on Service Corporation International to an implied fair value of about $95.40 per share. This reflects slightly higher discount rate and valuation assumptions while leaving long term growth and margin expectations essentially unchanged.Narrative Update • Nov 27
SCI: Dividend Hike and Share Repurchases Will Support Continued Share Price Strength
Analysts have reaffirmed their price target for Service Corporation International at $95.40. They cite steady forecasts for key financial metrics and minimal changes in discount rate and profit margin assumptions.Narrative Update • Nov 11
SCI: Dividend Increase and Share Buyback Will Drive Further Upside
Analysts have increased their price target for Service Corporation International from $93.80 to $95.40. This change is attributed to modest improvements in projected revenue growth, profit margin, and fair value estimates.Analysis Article • Nov 01
Analysts Are Updating Their Service Corporation International (NYSE:SCI) Estimates After Its Third-Quarter Results
It's been a good week for Service Corporation International ( NYSE:SCI ) shareholders, because the company has just...Analysis Article • Oct 28
Service Corporation International (NYSE:SCI) Has A Somewhat Strained Balance Sheet
Warren Buffett famously said, 'Volatility is far from synonymous with risk.' When we think about how risky a company...Narrative Update • Oct 28
Share Repurchase Momentum And Margin Gains Will Shape Future Performance
Analysts have adjusted their price target for Service Corporation International upwards from $93.20 to $93.80. They cite incremental improvements in profit margin and a marginally lower discount rate as key drivers behind the revision.Narrative Update • Oct 13
Digital Transformation And Acquisitions Will Fuel Funeral And Cemetery Demand
Narrative Update on Service Corporation International Price Target Analysts have raised their price target for Service Corporation International from $91.80 to $93.20, citing minor improvements in projected fair value and underlying financial assumptions. What's in the News The Board of Directors approved and adopted amended and restated Bylaws, implementing legislative changes to the Texas Business Organizations Code and updating procedures for shareholder actions and internal claims (Key Developments).Analysis Article • Sep 08
At US$77.82, Is Service Corporation International (NYSE:SCI) Worth Looking At Closely?
Service Corporation International ( NYSE:SCI ) saw its share price hover around a small range of US$75.63 to US$82.22...Narrative Update • Aug 27
Digital Transformation And Acquisitions Will Fuel Funeral And Cemetery Demand
Service Corporation International’s fair value estimate saw only a marginal uptick, as both the consensus price target and future P/E remained largely stable, reflecting minimal adjustments in analyst expectations. What's in the News Amended and Restated Bylaws adopted to implement Texas Business Organizations Code changes, including a 3% ownership threshold for derivative actions, jury trial waiver for internal entity claims, designated exclusive forum provisions, updated resignation procedures, and technical corrections.Analysis Article • Aug 24
Service Corporation International's (NYSE:SCI) Business Is Trailing The Market But Its Shares Aren't
Service Corporation International's ( NYSE:SCI ) price-to-earnings (or "P/E") ratio of 21.4x might make it look like a...Analysis Article • Jul 10
Does Service Corporation International (NYSE:SCI) Have A Healthy Balance Sheet?
The external fund manager backed by Berkshire Hathaway's Charlie Munger, Li Lu, makes no bones about it when he says...Analysis Article • May 24
Is Service Corporation International (NYSE:SCI) Potentially Undervalued?
Today we're going to take a look at the well-established Service Corporation International ( NYSE:SCI ). The company's...Seeking Alpha • Jan 12
Service Corporation International Remains Attractive, In Spite Of Recent Underperformance
Summary Service Corporation International operates in a stable, predictable funeral home industry with significant growth potential through acquisitions due to its fragmented nature. Despite mixed recent financial performance, SCI's shares remain attractively priced, justifying a soft 'buy' rating. SCI's market share is only 16%, indicating substantial room for growth, especially in the U.S. where most assets are located. Management's focus on returning capital to shareholders is notable, but I prefer more emphasis on growth; long-term prospects remain bright. Read the full article on Seeking AlphaSeeking Alpha • Oct 29
Service Corporation International: Add A Little Death To Your Portfolio
Summary Service Corporation is a top long-term dividend stock, growing earnings through acquisitions, organic growth, and share buybacks, supporting dividend growth. Founded in 1962, Service Corp. has grown to nearly 1,900 death care assets across North America, leading the industry. The aging North American population and economies of scale position SCI favorably for future growth in the death care industry. Despite recent earnings declines post-COVID, Service Corp. expects earnings to rebound, especially on a per-share basis, making it an attractive investment. Read the full article on Seeking AlphaRevenue & Expenses Breakdown
Revenue & Expenses Breakdown
How Service Corporation International makes and spends money. Based on latest reported earnings, on an LTM basis.
Earnings and Revenue History
| Date | Revenue | Earnings | G+A Expenses | R&D Expenses |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 31 Mar 26 | 4,332 | 536 | 159 | 0 |
| 31 Dec 25 | 4,309 | 543 | 160 | 0 |
| 30 Sep 25 | 4,291 | 535 | 167 | 0 |
| 30 Jun 25 | 4,247 | 535 | 172 | 0 |
| 31 Mar 25 | 4,215 | 530 | 162 | 0 |
| 31 Dec 24 | 4,186 | 519 | 159 | 0 |
| 30 Sep 24 | 4,149 | 506 | 171 | 0 |
| 30 Jun 24 | 4,137 | 510 | 160 | 0 |
| 31 Mar 24 | 4,116 | 524 | 156 | 0 |
| 31 Dec 23 | 4,100 | 537 | 159 | 0 |
| 30 Sep 23 | 4,072 | 491 | 153 | 0 |
| 30 Jun 23 | 4,048 | 490 | 161 | 0 |
| 31 Mar 23 | 4,025 | 491 | 172 | 0 |
| 31 Dec 22 | 4,109 | 565 | 234 | 0 |
| 30 Sep 22 | 4,124 | 680 | 170 | 0 |
| 30 Jun 22 | 4,181 | 769 | 170 | 0 |
| 31 Mar 22 | 4,178 | 794 | 157 | 0 |
| 31 Dec 21 | 4,143 | 803 | 157 | 0 |
| 30 Sep 21 | 4,070 | 797 | 150 | 0 |
| 30 Jun 21 | 3,954 | 715 | 150 | 0 |
| 31 Mar 21 | 3,787 | 663 | 153 | 0 |
| 31 Dec 20 | 3,512 | 516 | 159 | 0 |
| 30 Sep 20 | 3,392 | 462 | 139 | 0 |
| 30 Jun 20 | 3,243 | 405 | 128 | 0 |
| 31 Mar 20 | 3,236 | 372 | 121 | 0 |
| 31 Dec 19 | 3,231 | 370 | 131 | 0 |
| 30 Sep 19 | 3,201 | 415 | 134 | 0 |
| 30 Jun 19 | 3,210 | 414 | 145 | 0 |
| 31 Mar 19 | 3,194 | 445 | 146 | 0 |
| 31 Dec 18 | 3,190 | 447 | 145 | 0 |
| 30 Sep 18 | 3,182 | 501 | 139 | 0 |
| 30 Jun 18 | 3,135 | 489 | 113 | 0 |
| 31 Mar 18 | 3,112 | 454 | 135 | 0 |
| 31 Dec 17 | 3,095 | 547 | 161 | 0 |
| 30 Sep 17 | 3,091 | 366 | 127 | 0 |
| 30 Jun 17 | 3,081 | 357 | 137 | 0 |
| 31 Mar 17 | 3,060 | 304 | 116 | 0 |
| 31 Dec 16 | 3,031 | 177 | 115 | 0 |
| 30 Sep 16 | 2,991 | 183 | 124 | 0 |
| 30 Jun 16 | 2,984 | 183 | 127 | 0 |
| 31 Mar 16 | 2,987 | 220 | 128 | 0 |
| 31 Dec 15 | 2,986 | 234 | 124 | 0 |
| 30 Sep 15 | 3,000 | 248 | 122 | 0 |
| 30 Jun 15 | 3,004 | 218 | 122 | 0 |
Quality Earnings: SCI has a large one-off gain of $400.4M impacting its last 12 months of financial results to 31st March, 2026.
Growing Profit Margin: SCI's current net profit margins (12.4%) are lower than last year (12.6%).
Free Cash Flow vs Earnings Analysis
Past Earnings Growth Analysis
Earnings Trend: SCI's earnings have declined by 9% per year over the past 5 years.
Accelerating Growth: SCI's earnings growth over the past year (1%) exceeds its 5-year average (-9% per year).
Earnings vs Industry: SCI earnings growth over the past year (1%) did not outperform the Consumer Services industry 9.1%.
Return on Equity
High ROE: Whilst SCI's Return on Equity (33.8%) is high, this metric is skewed due to their high level of debt.
Return on Assets
Return on Capital Employed
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Company Analysis and Financial Data Status
| Data | Last Updated (UTC time) |
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| Company Analysis | 2026/05/22 04:29 |
| End of Day Share Price | 2026/05/22 00:00 |
| Earnings | 2026/03/31 |
| Annual Earnings | 2025/12/31 |
Data Sources
The data used in our company analysis is from S&P Global Market Intelligence LLC. The following data is used in our analysis model to generate this report. Data is normalised which can introduce a delay from the source being available.
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| Company Financials | 10 years |
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| Analyst Consensus Estimates | +3 years |
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| Market Prices | 30 years |
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| Ownership | 10 years |
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| Management | 10 years |
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| Key Developments | 10 years |
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Analyst Sources
Service Corporation International is covered by 11 analysts. 6 of those analysts submitted the estimates of revenue or earnings used as inputs to our report. Analysts submissions are updated throughout the day.
| Analyst | Institution |
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| Joanna Sylvia Gajuk | BofA Global Research |
| Christian Rigg | Deutsche Bank |
| Tomohiko Sano | J.P. Morgan |