Service Corporation International (NYSE:SCI) Share Price Crosses Below 200 Day Moving Average Following Weak Earnings

Service Corporation International (NYSE:SCI)’s share price crossed below its 200-day moving average during trading on Thursday following a dissappointing earnings announcement. The stock has a 200-day moving average of $79.99 and traded as low as $68.89. Service Corporation International shares last traded at $75.0750, with a volume of 4,767,793 shares traded.

The company reported $0.97 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, missing the consensus estimate of $0.99 by ($0.02). The company had revenue of $1.11 billion during the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $1.10 billion. Service Corporation International had a net margin of 12.70% and a return on equity of 34.90%. Service Corporation International’s revenue for the quarter was up 4.6% on a year-over-year basis. During the same quarter last year, the firm earned $0.87 EPS.

Service Corporation International Dividend Announcement

The company also recently declared a quarterly dividend, which was paid on Wednesday, September 30th. Stockholders of record on Tuesday, September 15th were issued a $0.36 dividend. This represents a $1.44 dividend on an annualized basis and a dividend yield of 1.9%. The ex-dividend date was Tuesday, September 15th. Service Corporation International’s dividend payout ratio (DPR) is currently 37.60%.

Service Corporation International News Summary

Here are the key news stories impacting Service Corporation International this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Third-quarter revenue increased approximately 5% year over year to $1.11 billion, exceeding analysts’ $1.10 billion estimate. Net income, operating cash flow and preneed sales production also improved, while the company continued returning capital through dividends and share repurchases. Service Corporation Q3 Earnings Miss Estimates, Revenues Rise 5% Y/Y
• Neutral Sentiment: Reported EPS rose from $0.87 a year earlier to $0.97, although the exact comparison varies by reporting measure across the coverage. The result still represented year-over-year growth, but it fell short of Wall Street expectations of roughly $0.98-$0.99. Service Corporation International Earnings Results
• Negative Sentiment: Third-quarter EPS missed estimates, indicating that revenue growth did not fully translate into profit growth. Higher costs pressured margins and contributed to the weaker earnings performance. Service Corp. Q3 Earnings and Revenues Miss Estimates
• Negative Sentiment: Management reduced its full-year 2026 earnings guidance and issued a weak fourth-quarter outlook, including adjusted EPS guidance of $1.10 to $1.20. The company cited lower funeral volumes and higher costs, raising concerns about demand and profitability heading into the next quarter. Service Shares Fall After Q3 EPS Miss, 2026 Guidance Cut

Wall Street Analyst Weigh In

Several research analysts recently commented on SCI shares. Wall Street Zen upgraded shares of Service Corporation International from a “sell” rating to a “hold” rating in a research note on Sunday, September 20th. Weiss Ratings upgraded shares of Service Corporation International from a “buy (b-)” rating to a “buy (b)” rating in a research note on Wednesday, October 21st. Finally, UBS Group lifted their price target on shares of Service Corporation International from $93.00 to $105.00 and gave the stock a “buy” rating in a report on Friday, July 31st. Four equities research analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating. According to data from MarketBeat.com, Service Corporation International presently has an average rating of “Buy” and a consensus price target of $100.67.

Insider Buying and Selling

In other Service Corporation International news, CEO Thomas Ryan sold 253,391 shares of the stock in a transaction dated Friday, July 31st. The stock was sold at an average price of $85.25, for a total value of $21,601,582.75. Following the completion of the sale, the chief executive officer directly owned 1,006,212 shares in the company, valued at approximately $85,779,573. This trade represents a 20.12% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The transaction was disclosed in a filing with the SEC, which can be accessed through the SEC website. Company insiders own 3.40% of the company’s stock.

Institutional Investors Weigh In On Service Corporation International

Large investors have recently modified their holdings of the business. Tulsa Wealth Advisors INC purchased a new position in shares of Service Corporation International in the 2nd quarter valued at approximately $2,111,000. Turtle Creek Asset Management Inc. increased its stake in Service Corporation International by 12.0% during the 1st quarter. Turtle Creek Asset Management Inc. now owns 1,161,496 shares of the company’s stock valued at $95,835,000 after purchasing an additional 124,151 shares in the last quarter. Bank of New York Mellon Corp purchased a new position in shares of Service Corporation International in the second quarter worth $80,965,000. Public Employees Retirement System of Ohio purchased a new position in shares of Service Corporation International in the second quarter worth $2,904,000. Finally, Handelsbanken Fonder AB lifted its stake in shares of Service Corporation International by 3.8% during the second quarter. Handelsbanken Fonder AB now owns 881,985 shares of the company’s stock worth $66,996,000 after buying an additional 32,137 shares during the period. Hedge funds and other institutional investors own 85.53% of the company’s stock.

Service Corporation International Stock Down 8.8%

The stock has a market capitalization of $10.23 billion, a PE ratio of 18.63, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 1.83 and a beta of 0.81. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 3.32, a current ratio of 0.53 and a quick ratio of 0.49. The business’s fifty day moving average price is $80.14 and its two-hundred day moving average price is $79.99.

About Service Corporation International

Service Corporation International (NYSE:SCI) is a Houston-based provider of funeral, cremation and cemetery services. The company operates funeral homes, cemeteries and cremation facilities, offering arrangements for traditional funerals, memorial services and cremations, as well as cemetery property, burial services and related merchandise.

SCI serves families primarily in the United States and Canada through a network of locations and a portfolio of brands that includes Dignity Memorial, Funeraria del Angel and Neptune Society.