NYSE:SCI Service Co. International - SCI Stock Forecast, Price & News Adding Choose a watchlist: Watchlist Adding You have already added five stocks to your watchlist. Upgrade to MarketBeat Daily Premium to add more stocks to your watchlist. Adding Service Co. International Please log in to your account or sign up in order to add this asset to your watchlist. $66.40 +1.25 (+1.92%) (As of 03/24/2023 12:00 AM ET) Add Compare Share Share Today's Range$64.43▼$66.4250-Day Range$63.74▼$74.2552-Week Range$56.85▼$75.11Volume1.48 million shsAverage Volume921,397 shsMarket Capitalization$10.16 billionP/E Ratio18.92Dividend Yield1.63%Price Target$77.00 ProfileAnalyst RatingsChartCompetitorsDividendEarningsFinancialsInsider TradesInstitutional OwnershipHeadlinesOptions ChainSEC FilingsShort InterestSocial Media Service Co. International MarketRank™ ForecastAnalyst RatingBuy3.00 Rating ScoreUpside/Downside16.0% Upside$77.00 Price TargetShort InterestBearish3.96% of Float Sold ShortDividend StrengthStrongBased on Four FactorsSustainabilityN/ANews Sentiment1.24Based on 3 Articles This WeekInsider TradingSelling Shares$2.21 M Sold Last QuarterProj. Earnings Growth9.63%From $3.53 to $3.87 Per ShareSee Full Details Hide Full Details Overall MarketRank™MarketRank is calculated as an average of available category scores, with extra weight given to analysis and valuation.2.74 out of 5 starsConsumer Staples Sector16th out of 136 stocksPersonal Services Industry2nd out of 13 stocks 2.5 Analyst's Opinion Consensus RatingService Co. International has received a consensus rating of Buy. The company's average rating score is 3.00, and is based on 2 buy ratings, no hold ratings, and no sell ratings.Price Target Upside/DownsideAccording to analysts' consensus price target of $77.00, Service Co. International has a forecasted upside of 16.0% from its current price of $66.40.Amount of Analyst CoverageService Co. International has only been the subject of 1 research reports in the past 90 days. Previous Next 2.0 Short Interest Percentage of Shares Shorted3.96% of the float of Service Co. International has been sold short.Short Interest Ratio / Days to CoverService Co. International has a short interest ratio ("days to cover") of 6.6.Change versus previous monthShort interest in Service Co. International has recently increased by 12.67%, indicating that investor sentiment is decreasing significantly. Previous Next 4.2 Dividend Strength Dividend YieldService Co. International pays a meaningful dividend of 1.66%, higher than the bottom 25% of all stocks that pay dividends.Dividend GrowthService Co. International has been increasing its dividend for 12 years.Dividend CoverageThe dividend payout ratio of Service Co. International is 30.77%. This payout ratio is at a healthy, sustainable level, below 75%.Dividend SustainabilityBased on earnings estimates, Service Co. International will have a dividend payout ratio of 27.91% next year. This indicates that Service Co. International will be able to sustain or increase its dividend. Previous Next N/A Sustainability and ESG Overall ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) ScoreThere is no current Upright™ data available for SCI. Previous Next 3.5 News and Social Media Coverage News SentimentService Co. International has a news sentiment score of 1.24. 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 0.55 average news sentiment score of Consumer Staples companies.News Coverage This WeekMarketBeat has tracked 3 news articles for Service Co. International this week, compared to 2 articles on an average week.Search InterestOnly 7 people have searched for SCI on MarketBeat in the last 30 days. This is a decrease of -83% compared to the previous 30 days.MarketBeat Follows6 people have added Service Co. International to their MarketBeat watchlist in the last 30 days. This is an increase of 100% compared to the previous 30 days. Previous Next 2.5 Company Ownership Insider Buying vs. Insider SellingIn the past three months, Service Co. 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 $2,206,378.00 in company stock.Percentage Held by InsidersOnly 5.10% of the stock of Service Co. International is held by insiders.Percentage Held by Institutions84.68% of the stock of Service Co. International is held by institutions. High institutional ownership can be a signal of strong market trust in this company. Previous Next 2.5 Earnings and Valuation Earnings GrowthEarnings for Service Co. International are expected to grow by 9.63% in the coming year, from $3.53 to $3.87 per share.Price to Earnings Ratio vs. the MarketThe P/E ratio of Service Co. International is 18.92, which means that it is trading at a less expensive P/E ratio than the market average P/E ratio of about 123.31.Price to Earnings Ratio vs. SectorThe P/E ratio of Service Co. International is 18.92, which means that it is trading at a less expensive P/E ratio than the Consumer Staples sector average P/E ratio of about 23.57.Price to Earnings Growth RatioService Co. International has a PEG Ratio of 2.25. PEG Ratios above 1 indicate that a company could be overvalued.Price to Book Value per Share RatioService Co. International has a P/B Ratio of 6.10. P/B Ratios above 3 indicate that a company could be overvalued with respect to its assets and liabilities. Previous Next See Top Rated MarketRank™ Stocks Here About Service Co. International (NYSE:SCI) StockService Corp. International engages in the provision of funeral goods and services. It operates through the Funeral and Cemetery segments. The Funeral segment offers services related to cremations, including the use of home facilities and motor vehicles, arranging and directing services, removal, preparation, embalming, memorialization, and catering. The Cemetery segment provides property interment rights, including lawn crypts, mausoleum spaces, niches, and interment options. The company was founded by Robert L. Waltrip in July 1962 and is headquartered in Houston, TX.Read More Receive SCI Stock News and Ratings via Email Sign-up to receive the latest news and ratings for Service Co. International and its competitors with MarketBeat's FREE daily newsletter. Email Address SCI Stock News HeadlinesMarch 17, 2023 | finance.yahoo.comCinedigm Acquires All US Rights to Japanese Remake of Cult Sci-Fi Horror Film CUBE For Its SCREAMBOX Streaming ServiceMarch 15, 2023 | marketwatch.comHillenbrand Inc. stock falls Wednesday, underperforms marketMarch 26, 2023 | Behind the Markets (Ad)BREAKING: Tiny biotech successfully treats blindnessThere's a tiny biotech in Cambridge that's using a breakthrough technology to treat blindness. This company has already shown success in human trials... And Our research shows that anyone who gets in today could see a 46,751% return.March 15, 2023 | finance.yahoo.comRobert L. Waltrip, Who Built a ‘Deathcare’ Giant, Dies at Age 92March 2, 2023 | seekingalpha.comService Corporation: Still Attractive Despite A Return To NormalcyMarch 1, 2023 | bizjournals.com5 things to know today, including the death of Service Corporation International's founderFebruary 28, 2023 | markets.businessinsider.comAnalysts’ Opinions Are Mixed on These Services Stocks: Comcast (CMCSA), Service International (SCI) and Progyny (PGNY)February 22, 2023 | uk.finance.yahoo.comThose who invested in Service Corporation International (NYSE:SCI) five years ago are up 104%March 26, 2023 | Behind the Markets (Ad)BREAKING: Tiny biotech successfully treats blindnessThere's a tiny biotech in Cambridge that's using a breakthrough technology to treat blindness. This company has already shown success in human trials... And Our research shows that anyone who gets in today could see a 46,751% return.February 14, 2023 | markets.businessinsider.comService Corp. International Q4 Profit Decreases, but beats estimatesFebruary 14, 2023 | finance.yahoo.comSERVICE CORPORATION INTERNATIONAL ANNOUNCES FOURTH QUARTER 2022 FINANCIAL RESULTS AND PROVIDES 2023 GUIDANCEFebruary 4, 2023 | msn.comThe final Boeing 747 rolls out: A look at how the ‘Queen of Skies’ changed aviation foreverJanuary 31, 2023 | marketwatch.comHillenbrand Inc. stock outperforms competitors on strong trading dayJanuary 30, 2023 | finance.yahoo.comService Corporation International Announces Schedule For Its Fourth Quarter 2022 Earnings Release and Conference CallJanuary 11, 2023 | finance.yahoo.comService Corporation International Announces New Unsecured Credit AgreementJanuary 7, 2023 | fool.comService International (NYSE: SCI)January 4, 2023 | nz.finance.yahoo.comInvestors Will Want Service Corporation International's (NYSE:SCI) Growth In ROCE To PersistDecember 23, 2022 | seekingalpha.comSCI Service Corporation InternationalDecember 12, 2022 | uk.finance.yahoo.comService Corporation International (NYSE:SCI) Delivered A Better ROE Than Its IndustryNovember 22, 2022 | finance.yahoo.comService Corporation International (NYSE:SCI) Will Pay A Larger Dividend Than Last Year At $0.27November 3, 2022 | finance.yahoo.comSERVICE CORPORATION INTERNATIONAL, MISSING IN AMERICA PROJECT TO INTER 99 UNCLAIMED VETERANSNovember 3, 2022 | bizjournals.comService Corporation International, Carriage Services report declines in Q3 earningsNovember 2, 2022 | msn.comWhy Service Corporation International Stock Was Climbing TodayNovember 2, 2022 | finance.yahoo.comSERVICE CORPORATION INTERNATIONAL DECLARES AN INCREASE IN QUARTERLY CASH DIVIDEND AND INCREASES SHARE REPURCHASE AUTHORIZATIONNovember 1, 2022 | markets.businessinsider.comSERVICE CORPORATION INTERNATIONAL ANNOUNCES THIRD QUARTER 2022 FINANCIAL RESULTS AND RAISES 2022 GUIDANCENovember 1, 2022 | finance.yahoo.comSERVICE CORPORATION INTERNATIONAL ANNOUNCES THIRD QUARTER 2022 FINANCIAL RESULTS AND RAISES 2022 GUIDANCEOctober 29, 2022 | nasdaq.comService Corporation (SCI) to Report Q3 Earnings: Things to NoteSee More Headlines View Price History Chart DataSkip Price History Chart 30 days | 90 days | 365 days | Advanced Chart Receive SCI Stock News and Ratings via Email Sign-up to receive the latest news and ratings for Service Co. 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Email Address SCI Company Calendar Ex-Dividend for 12/30 Dividend12/14/2022Dividend Payable12/30/2022Last Earnings2/15/2023Ex-Dividend for 3/31 Dividend3/14/2023Today3/26/2023Dividend Payable3/31/2023Next Earnings (Estimated)5/02/2023Fiscal Year End12/31/2023Get Stock AlertsIndustry, Sector and Symbol Stock ExchangeNYSE Industry Personal services Sub-IndustryN/A SectorConsumer Staples Current SymbolNYSE:SCI CUSIPN/A CIK89089 Webwww.sci-corp.com Phone(713) 522-5141Fax713-525-5586Employees25,139Year FoundedN/APrice Target and Rating Average Stock Price Forecast$77.00 High Stock Price Forecast$85.00 Low Stock Price Forecast$72.00 Forecasted Upside/Downside+16.0%Consensus RatingBuy Rating Score (0-4)3.00 Research Coverage2 Analysts Profitability EPS (Most Recent Fiscal Year)$3.51 Trailing P/E Ratio18.92 Forward P/E Ratio18.81 P/E Growth2.25Net Income$565.34 million Net Margins13.76% Pretax Margin18.39% Return on Equity34.56% Return on Assets4.07% Debt Debt-to-Equity Ratio2.54 Current Ratio0.45 Quick Ratio0.41 Sales & Book Value Annual Sales$4.11 billion Price / Sales2.47 Cash Flow$6.01 per share Price / Cash Flow11.05 Book Value$10.88 per share Price / Book6.10Miscellaneous Outstanding Shares153,050,000Free Float145,244,000Market Cap$10.16 billion OptionableOptionable Beta0.78 Key ExecutivesThomas L. RyanChairman, President & Chief Executive OfficerSumner J. WaringChief Operating Officer & Senior Vice PresidentEric D. TanzbergerChief Financial Officer & Senior Vice PresidentJohn Del MixonVice President-Information TechnologyGregory T. SangalisSecretary, Senior Vice President & General CounselKey CompetitorsCotyNYSE:COTYAlbertsons CompaniesNYSE:ACIMolson Coors BeverageNYSE:TAPDarling IngredientsNYSE:DARAramarkNYSE:ARMKView All CompetitorsInsiders & InstitutionsPalisade Capital Management LPBought 1,210 shares on 3/24/2023Ownership: 0.012%ETF Managers Group LLCBought 454 shares on 3/23/2023Ownership: 0.007%Victory Capital Management Inc.Bought 35,836 shares on 3/10/2023Ownership: 0.073%Rockefeller Capital Management L.P.Sold 2,702 shares on 3/6/2023Ownership: 0.076%OLD Mission Capital LLCBought 383 shares on 3/6/2023Ownership: 0.000%View All Insider TransactionsView All Institutional Transactions SCI Stock - Frequently Asked Questions Should I buy or sell Service Co. International stock right now? 2 Wall Street research analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Service Co. International in the last year. There are currently 2 buy ratings for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street research analysts is that investors should "buy" SCI shares. View SCI analyst ratings or view top-rated stocks. What is Service Co. International's stock price forecast for 2023? 2 brokerages have issued 1 year price targets for Service Co. International's shares. Their SCI share price forecasts range from $72.00 to $85.00. On average, they expect the company's share price to reach $77.00 in the next twelve months. This suggests a possible upside of 16.0% from the stock's current price. View analysts price targets for SCI or view top-rated stocks among Wall Street analysts. How have SCI shares performed in 2023? Service Co. International's stock was trading at $69.14 on January 1st, 2023. Since then, SCI shares have decreased by 4.0% and is now trading at $66.40. View the best growth stocks for 2023 here. When is Service Co. International's next earnings date? The company is scheduled to release its next quarterly earnings announcement on Tuesday, May 2nd 2023. View our SCI earnings forecast. How were Service Co. International's earnings last quarter? Service Co. International (NYSE:SCI) released its quarterly earnings results on Wednesday, February, 15th. The company reported $0.92 EPS for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $0.80 by $0.12. The business earned $1.03 billion during the quarter, compared to analysts' expectations of $974.69 million. Service Co. International had a trailing twelve-month return on equity of 34.56% and a net margin of 13.76%. The firm's revenue was down 1.5% compared to the same quarter last year. During the same period last year, the firm earned $1.17 EPS. How often does Service Co. International pay dividends? What is the dividend yield for Service Co. International? Service Co. International declared a quarterly dividend on Thursday, February 16th. Investors of record on Wednesday, March 15th will be given a dividend of $0.27 per share on Friday, March 31st. This represents a $1.08 annualized dividend and a yield of 1.63%. The ex-dividend date is Tuesday, March 14th. Read our dividend analysis for SCI. What ETFs hold Service Co. International's stock? ETFs with the largest weight of Service Co. International (NYSE:SCI) stock in their portfolio include Changebridge Select Equity ETF (CBSE), Invesco DWA Consumer Staples Momentum ETF (PSL), Changebridge Long/Short Equity ETF (CBLS), Argent Mid Cap ETF (AMID), Invesco S&P MidCap Momentum ETF (XMMO), ALPS O'Shares U.S. Small-Cap Quality Dividend ETF (OUSM), Invesco DWA Momentum ETF (PDP) and iShares MSCI USA Small-Cap Min Vol Factor ETF (SMMV). Is Service Co. International a good dividend stock? Service Co. International (NYSE:SCI) pays an annual dividend of $1.08 per share and currently has a dividend yield of 1.66%. The company has been increasing its dividend for 12 consecutive years, indicating the company has a strong committment to maintain and grow its dividend. The dividend payout ratio is 30.77%. This payout ratio is at a healthy, sustainable level, below 75%. Based on earnings estimates, SCI will have a dividend payout ratio of 27.91% next year. This indicates that the company will be able to sustain or increase its dividend. Read our dividend analysis for SCI. How will Service Co. International's stock buyback program work? Service Co. International announced that its Board of Directors has approved a stock repurchase program on Wednesday, November 2nd 2022, which authorizes the company to buyback $350,000,000.00 in outstanding shares, according to EventVestor. This buyback authorization authorizes the company to repurchase up to 3.3% of its shares through open market purchases. Shares buyback programs are typically an indication that the company's board believes its shares are undervalued. What guidance has Service Co. International issued on next quarter's earnings? Service Co. International issued an update on its FY23 earnings guidance on Tuesday, February, 14th. The company provided EPS guidance of $3.45-$3.75 for the period, compared to the consensus estimate of $3.52. What is Thomas L. Ryan's approval rating as Service Co. International's CEO? 550 employees have rated Service Co. International Chief Executive Officer Thomas L. Ryan on Glassdoor.com. Thomas L. Ryan has an approval rating of 90% among the company's employees. What other stocks do shareholders of Service Co. International own? Based on aggregate information from My MarketBeat watchlists, some companies that other Service Co. International investors own include Johnson & Johnson (JNJ), AT&T (T), Micron Technology (MU), Pfizer (PFE), Carriage Services (CSV), Gilead Sciences (GILD), Intel (INTC), Visa (V), Walmart (WMT) and Alibaba Group (BABA). What is Service Co. International's stock symbol? Service Co. International trades on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) under the ticker symbol "SCI." Who are Service Co. International's major shareholders? Service Co. International's stock is owned by a variety of retail and institutional investors. Top institutional investors include Baillie Gifford & Co. (10.68%), Select Equity Group L.P. (5.45%), Morgan Stanley (2.25%), Geode Capital Management LLC (1.74%), Sarasin & Partners LLP (1.58%) and Alliancebernstein L.P. (1.53%). Insiders that own company stock include Alan R Buckwalter III, Elisabeth G Nash, Ellen Ochoa, Eric D Tanzberger, Eric D Tanzberger, Gregory T Sangalis, Jakki L Haussler, Marcus A Watts, Steven A Tidwell, Sumner J Waring III, Sumner J Waring III, Tammy R Moore, Thomas L Ryan and W Blair Waltrip. View institutional ownership trends. How do I buy shares of Service Co. 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 WeBull, Vanguard Brokerage Services, TD Ameritrade, E*TRADE, Robinhood, Fidelity, and Charles Schwab. Compare Top Brokerages Here. What is Service Co. International's stock price today? One share of SCI stock can currently be purchased for approximately $66.40. How much money does Service Co. International make? Service Co. International (NYSE:SCI) has a market capitalization of $10.16 billion and generates $4.11 billion in revenue each year. The company earns $565.34 million in net income (profit) each year or $3.51 on an earnings per share basis. How many employees does Service Co. International have? The company employs 25,139 workers across the globe. How can I contact Service Co. International? Service Co. International's mailing address is 1929 ALLEN PARKWAY, HOUSTON TX, 77019. The official website for the company is www.sci-corp.com. The company can be reached via phone at (713) 522-5141, via email at investorrelations@sci-us.com, or via fax at 713-525-5586. This page (NYSE:SCI) was last updated on 3/26/2023 by MarketBeat.com Staff Get 30 Days of MarketBeat All Access Free Sign up for MarketBeat All Access to gain access to MarketBeat's full suite of research tools: Best-in-Class Portfolio Monitoring View the latest news, buy/sell ratings, SEC filings and insider transactions for your stocks. Compare your portfolio performance to leading indices and get personalized stock ideas based on your portfolio. 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