Overview

• Deathcare provider's Q4 revenue slightly missed analyst expectations

• Adjusted EPS for Q4 missed analyst expectations

• Company projects 2026 earnings growth within long-term target range

Outlook

• Company expects 2026 diluted EPS excluding special items of $4.05 - $4.35

• Company projects 2026 net cash provided by operating activities at $1,125 - $1,185 mln

• Service Corporation plans $325 mln in capital expenditures for 2026

Result Drivers

• PRENEED SALES GROWTH - Comparable preneed funeral sales increased by 11% and preneed cemetery sales grew by 2% over Q4 2024, contributing to revenue growth

• CAPITAL DEPLOYMENT - Strategic acquisitions and real estate investments supported growth, with $101 mln spent on acquisitions and $79 mln on real estate and construction

• GROSS PROFIT EXPANSION - Gross profit increased by 2% in Q4 2025, driven by strong performance across both operating segments

Key Details

*Applies to a deviation of less than 1%; not applicable for per-share numbers.

Analyst Coverage

• The current average analyst rating on the shares is "buy" and the breakdown of recommendations is 7 "strong buy" or "buy", no "hold" and no "sell" or "strong sell"

• The average consensus recommendation for the personal services peer group is "buy"

• Wall Street's median 12-month price target for Service Corporation International is $94.50, about 13.3% above its February 10 closing price of $83.39

• The stock recently traded at 20 times the next 12-month earnings vs. a P/E of 20 three months ago

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