Service Corporation International (SCI) Stock Price, News & Analysis

Company Overview

Service Corporation International, trading on the NYSE under the symbol SCI, is a leading provider of funeral services, cemetery property management and related services across North America. The company offers a comprehensive suite of end-of-life planning services, including traditional funeral ceremonies, cremation options, memorialization products and pre-need arrangements. Its operations span the spectrum of death care, from the transportation of remains to grief support resources, making it a one-stop solution for families facing difficult decisions.

Through its network of more than 1,500 funeral homes and over 400 cemeteries, Service Corporation International operates under several well-known brands, including Dignity Memorial. The company’s offerings encompass personalized service packages, chapel spaces, casket and urn selection, and on-site crematorium facilities. Pre-arrangement and insurance funding services allow clients to secure and pay for future funeral and cemetery plans in advance, providing financial certainty as well as emotional support during planning.

Geographically, Service Corporation International maintains a robust presence throughout the United States, Canada and Puerto Rico. The company leverages regional management structures and centralized support functions to streamline operational efficiency, while investing in digital tools such as online planning portals and virtual memorial tributes. Its commitment to innovation is reflected in partnerships with technology providers, enabling families to arrange services remotely or host live-streamed ceremonies.

Founded in Houston, Texas, in 1962, Service Corporation International has grown through a combination of organic expansion and strategic acquisitions. Over the decades, it has integrated family-owned funeral homes and regional cemetery operators into its network, enhancing its geographic footprint and service capabilities. The company is led by President and Chief Executive Officer David P. Barnes, who has overseen key initiatives in customer experience and digital transformation. Under his leadership, SCI continues to focus on operational excellence, compassionate service and long-term growth in the death care industry.

Key Stats

• Today's Range: $77.11 to $78.14
• 50-Day Range: $75.22 to $82.27
• 52-Week Range: $70.46 to $89.37
• Volume: 128,994 shs
• Average Volume: 1.06 million shs
• Market Capitalization: $11.02 billion
• P/E Ratio: 21.23
• Dividend Yield: 1.65%
• Price Target: $89.25
• Consensus Rating: Buy

Service Corporation International Stock Analysis - MarketRank™

Service Corporation International scored higher than 82% of companies evaluated by MarketBeat, and ranked 47th out of 145 stocks in the consumer staples sector. Scores are calculated by averaging available category scores, with extra weight given to analysis and valuation.

Analyst's Opinion

• Score: 2.5 / 5
• Analyst Rating: Buy

Consensus Rating

Service Corporation International has received a consensus rating of Buy. The company's average rating score is 3.00, and is based on 4 buy ratings, no hold ratings, and no sell ratings.

Amount of Analyst Coverage

Service Corporation International has only been the subject of 1 research reports in the past 90 days.

Earnings and Valuation

• Score: 1.9 / 5
• Proj. Earnings Growth: 9.64%

Earnings Growth

Earnings for Service Corporation International are expected to grow by 9.64% in the coming year, from $3.84 to $4.21 per share.

Price to Earnings Ratio vs. the Market

The P/E ratio of Service Corporation International is 21.49, which means that it is trading at a less expensive P/E ratio than the market average P/E ratio of about 26.41.

Price to Earnings Ratio vs. Sector

The P/E ratio of Service Corporation International is 21.49, which means that it is trading at a more expensive P/E ratio than the Consumer Staples sector average P/E ratio of about 20.06.

Price to Earnings Growth Ratio

Service Corporation International has a PEG Ratio of 1.90. PEG Ratios above 1 indicate that a company could be overvalued.

Price to Book Value per Share Ratio

Service Corporation International has a P/B Ratio of 6.74. P/B Ratios above 3 indicate that a company could be overvalued with respect to its assets and liabilities.

Short Interest

• Score: 4.0 / 5
• Short Interest Level: Healthy

Percentage of Shares Shorted

3.78% of the float of Service Corporation International has been sold short.

Short Interest Ratio / Days to Cover

Service Corporation International has a short interest ratio ("days to cover") of 4.6.

Change versus previous month

Short interest in Service Corporation International has recently decreased by 8.58%, indicating that investor sentiment is improving significantly.

Dividend

• Score: 4.2 / 5
• Dividend Strength: Strong

Dividend Yield

Service Corporation International pays a meaningful dividend of 1.66%, higher than the bottom 25% of all stocks that pay dividends.

Dividend Growth

Service Corporation International has been increasing its dividend for 15 years.

Dividend Coverage

The dividend payout ratio of Service Corporation International is 35.16%. This payout ratio is at a healthy, sustainable level, below 75%.

Dividend Sustainability

Based on earnings estimates, Service Corporation International will have a dividend payout ratio of 30.40% next year. This indicates that Service Corporation International will be able to sustain or increase its dividend.

Sustainability and ESG

• Score: N/A
• Environmental Score: N/A

Percentage of Shares Shorted

3.78% of the float of Service Corporation International has been sold short.

Short Interest Ratio / Days to Cover

Service Corporation International has a short interest ratio ("days to cover") of 4.6.

Change versus previous month

Short interest in Service Corporation International has recently decreased by 8.58%, indicating that investor sentiment is improving significantly.

News and Social Media

• Score: 3.0 / 5
• News Sentiment: 1.34

News Sentiment

Service Corporation International has a news sentiment score of 1.34. This score is calculated as an average of sentiment of articles about the company over the last seven days and ranges from 2 (good news) to -2 (bad news). This is a higher news sentiment than the 0.72 average news sentiment score of Consumer Staples companies.

News Coverage This Week

MarketBeat has tracked 5 news articles for Service Corporation International this week, compared to 7 articles on an average week.

Search Interest

Only 1 people have searched for SCI on MarketBeat in the last 30 days. This is a decrease of -75% compared to the previous 30 days.

MarketBeat Follows

2 people have added Service Corporation International to their MarketBeat watchlist in the last 30 days. This is an increase of 100% compared to the previous 30 days.

Company Ownership

• Score: 2.5 / 5
• Insider Trading: Selling Shares

Insider Buying vs. Insider Selling

In the past three months, Service Corporation International insiders have sold more of their company's stock than they have bought. Specifically, they have bought $0.00 in company stock and sold $410,076.00 in company stock.

Percentage Held by Insiders

Only 4.40% of the stock of Service Corporation International is held by insiders.

Percentage Held by Institutions

85.53% of the stock of Service Corporation International is held by institutions. High institutional ownership can be a signal of strong market trust in this company.

SCI Stock Analysis - Frequently Asked Questions

How have SCI shares performed this year?

Service Corporation International's stock was trading at $79.82 on January 1st, 2025. Since then, SCI shares have decreased by 2.0% and is now trading at $78.2290.

How were Service Corporation International's earnings last quarter?

Service Corporation International (NYSE:SCI) released its earnings results on Wednesday, April, 30th. The company reported $0.96 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $0.91 by $0.05. The firm's revenue was up 2.8% on a year-over-year basis.
Read the conference call transcript.

Is Service Corporation International buying back stock?

Service Corporation International's board initiated a stock buyback plan on Wednesday, November 8th 2023, which authorizes the company to buy back $600,000,000 in outstanding shares, according to EventVestor. This means that the company could purchase up to 6.8% of its stock through open market purchases. Stock buyback plans are usually an indication that the company's board believes its shares are undervalued.

Who are Service Corporation International's major shareholders?

Top institutional shareholders of Service Corporation International include Dudley & Shanley Inc. (0.26%), CX Institutional (0.01%), CX Institutional (0.01%) and Farther Finance Advisors LLC. Insiders that own company stock include Thomas L Ryan, W Blair Waltrip, Sumner J Waring III, Elisabeth G Nash, Steven A Tidwell, John H Faulk, Tony Coelho, Alan R Buckwalter III, Jakki L Haussler, Ellen Ochoa and Victor L Lund.
View institutional ownership trends.

How do I buy shares of Service Corporation International?

Shares of SCI stock can be purchased through any online brokerage account. Popular online brokerages with access to the U.S. stock market include Charles Schwab, E*TRADE, Fidelity, and Vanguard Brokerage Services.

What other stocks do shareholders of Service Corporation International own?

Based on aggregate information from My MarketBeat watchlists, some other companies that Service Corporation International investors own include Salesforce (CRM), Chevron (CVX), Home Depot (HD), Meta Platforms (META), CocaCola (KO), Johnson & Johnson (JNJ) and Bank of America (BAC).

Company Calendar

• Last Earnings: 4/30/2025
• Record date for 6/30 Dividend: 6/13/2025
• Ex-Dividend for 6/30 Dividend: 6/13/2025
• Dividend Payable: 6/30/2025
• Today: 7/23/2025
• Next Earnings (Estimated): 7/30/2025
• Fiscal Year End: 12/31/2025

Industry, Sector and Symbol

• Stock Exchange: NYSE
• Sector: Consumer Staples
• Industry: FUNERAL SVS&REL
• Sub-Industry: Personal Services
• Current Symbol: NYSE:SCI
• CIK: 89089
• Web: www.sci-corp.com
• Phone: (713) 522-5141
• Fax: 713-525-5586
• Employees: 24,953
• Year Founded: N/A

Price Target and Rating

• Average Price Target for Service Corporation International: $89.25
• High Price Target: $92.00
• Low Price Target: $85.00
• Potential Upside/Downside: +14.1%
• Consensus Rating: Buy
• Rating Score (0-4): 3.00
• Research Coverage: 4 Analysts

Profitability

• EPS (Trailing Twelve Months): $3.64
• Trailing P/E Ratio: 21.49
• Forward P/E Ratio: 20.37
• P/E Growth: 1.9
• Net Income: $518.65 million
• Net Margins: 12.58%
• Pretax Margin: 16.57%
• Return on Equity: 32.35%
• Return on Assets: 3.05%

Debt

• Debt-to-Equity Ratio: 2.87
• Current Ratio: 0.51
• Quick Ratio: 0.46

Sales & Book Value

• Annual Sales: $4.19 billion
• Price / Sales: 2.66
• Cash Flow: $5.99 per share
• Price / Cash Flow: 13.05
• Book Value: $11.61 per share
• Price / Book: 6.74

Miscellaneous

• Outstanding Shares: 142,360,000
• Free Float: 136,094,000
• Market Cap: $11.14 billion
• Optionable: Optionable
• Beta: 0.92