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CSV Stock Forecast: Carriage Services, Inc. Price Predictions for 2026-2027

Last close, 24 Aug 2026
$35
+0.35% on the day

The 6 Wall Street analysts covering Carriage Services, Inc. hold a median 12-month price target of $50 — +44.6% from the last close. Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model, run across ~4,600 US stocks, ranks it 32 of 100 as at 22 Aug 2026 — in the lower half. The Street sees upside; the factor read is a caution. That gap is the story on this page.

Market cap
$547.1M
Ticker Nerd rank
32 / 100
Median analyst target
$50
Analysts covering
6
Total return, dividends reinvested
1W
−0.5%
1M
−11.0%
YTD
−17.6%
1Y
−23.4%
From 52W high
−32.7%
From 52W low
+2.8%
$34
$51
52-week range, adjusted closes · the dot is the last close
Ticker Nerd rank

CSV stock analysis: one number for the whole business

Consensus tells you what everyone already believes. The model scores Carriage Services, Inc. on its factor families — the same systematic rank behind the Ticker Nerd portfolio.

Where the model ranks itAs at 22 Aug 2026
32 / 100

Percentile across ~4,600 US stocks on Ticker Nerd’s systematic factor model. Higher is better. How the model is built and tested

Volatility
84
Value
64
Size
53
Accruals
44
Quality
44
Issuance
41
Momentum
35
Revisions
34
Growth
27

Volatility (84): The share price has been relatively steady.

Growth (27): Sales and profits are flat, shrinking, or growing more slowly than they were.

Built and run by Aslam Ghouse, an ex-Goldman Sachs quant trader with fourteen years in markets.

Wall Street

CSV stock forecast 2026-2027: analyst price targets & predictions

The bullish and bearish analyst opinions on CSV, reported as data — targets and ratings, the market's view beside the model's.

Share price and the analyst range, 12 monthsAdjusted close, US dollars
$30$40$50$60$70Oct 25Jan 26Apr 26Jul 26CSVHigh $65Median $50Low $46

Price targets and ratings are third-party analyst estimates, reported here as data. They are not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.

Data provided by Twelve Data

What Wall Street says6 analysts
6 Buy0 Hold0 Sell
Low $46Median $50High $65

The green dot is the last close — the median target sits +44.6% from it.

Recent analyst actionsNewest first
DateFirmActionRatingTarget
13 Aug 2026OppenheimerInitiatesOutperform$48
27 Apr 2026Barrington ResearchMaintainsOutperform—
27 Apr 2026Barrington ResearchMaintainsOutperform$60
17 Feb 2026Barrington ResearchMaintainsOutperform—
5 Jan 2026Barrington ResearchMaintainsOutperform—
1 Dec 2025Barrington ResearchMaintainsOutperform—
7 Nov 2025Barrington ResearchMaintainsOutperform—
23 Oct 2025Barrington ResearchMaintainsOutperform—
2 Oct 2025Raymond JamesInitiatesOutperform—
10 Sept 2025Barrington ResearchMaintainsOutperform—
8 Aug 2025B. Riley SecuritiesMaintainsBuy—
7 Aug 2025Barrington ResearchMaintainsOutperform—
30 July 2025Barrington ResearchMaintainsOutperform—
2 May 2025Roth MKMReiteratesBuy—
1 May 2025Barrington ResearchMaintainsOutperform—
28 Feb 2025Barrington ResearchMaintainsOutperform—
10 Feb 2025Barrington ResearchMaintainsOutperform—
6 Jan 2025Barrington ResearchMaintainsOutperform—
31 Oct 2024Barrington ResearchMaintainsOutperform—
2 Aug 2024Roth MKMReiteratesBuy—

Price targets and ratings are third-party analyst estimates, reported here as data. They are not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.

Market Radar

This page is one stock. Monday covers all of them.

Computed off the Friday close and sent before the US open.

Market Radar reports the week’s largest rank changes across roughly 4,600 US stocks, the factor behind each one, and where the market went. CSV appears on the weeks it earns a place.

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Estimates

CSV analyst estimate revisions

Not the forecast itself — the direction analysts are revising it. Revision direction is one of the model's factor families.

Which way the estimates are movingNext fiscal year
EPS revision, 90 days
−1.8%
Analysts raising
0
Analysts cutting
3
Fundamentals

Carriage Services, Inc. (CSV) financial data

A margin means little on its own. Each bar marks where the figure sits across the whole US universe we score.

Valuation
Trailing P/E
12.3×

Cheaper than 53% of US stocks

Price / sales
1.3×

Cheaper than 64% of US stocks

Price / book
2.0×

Cheaper than 48% of US stocks

EV / EBITDA
8.9×

Cheaper than 43% of US stocks

Growth & margins
Revenue growth (YoY)
0.8%

Higher than 29% of US stocks

Earnings growth (YoY)
4.5%

Higher than 41% of US stocks

Gross margin
34.0%

Higher than 41% of US stocks

Operating margin
23.4%

Higher than 82% of US stocks

Net margin
10.7%

Higher than 71% of US stocks

Returns & dividend
Return on equity
17.3%

Higher than 78% of US stocks

Return on assets
4.6%

Higher than 74% of US stocks

Dividend yield
1.3%

Higher than 32% of US dividend payers

Bars mark the percentile across the ~4,600 US stocks Ticker Nerd covers, among those reporting the figure.

Peers

CSV vs competitors

The nearest names by industry and size, scored by the same model — like for like.

Its peer group, ranked by the same modelPersonal Services
CompanyMarket capTKN rank
CSVCarriage Services, Inc.$547.1M
32
MEDMedifast, Inc.$132.9M
46
BFAMBright Horizons Family Solutions, Inc.$3.5B
62
RGSRegis Corp.$66.9M
82
ANDGAndersen Group, Inc.$5.6B
32
FTDRFrontdoor, Inc.$6.0B
74
HRBH&R Block, Inc.$6.9B
93

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News

Latest CSV news & analysis

Carriage Services: Volume And Refinancing Concerns Create A Compelling Opportunity

Seeking Alpha · 12 Aug 2026positive

Seeking Alpha reports that Carriage Services (CSV) trades at roughly $34 per share against a fair value estimate of $55, citing demographic tailwinds and a fragmented industry as positives. It also notes key risks including refinancing $400M in 2029 senior notes at higher rates and potential macro headwinds, with prudent capital allocation and deleveraging helping mitigate downside.

Why it matters — CSV watchers would care because the piece frames the company as offering a margin of safety while flagging refinancing and macro risks that could affect its valuation.

Carriage Services Q2 Earnings Call Highlights

MarketBeat · 8 Aug 2026neutral

Carriage Services reported higher second-quarter adjusted earnings and EBITDA despite lower funeral volumes, citing pricing gains, growth in insurance-funded preneed contracts, and cost discipline. Management also updated its 2026 outlook to reflect softer-than-expected first-half mortality trends and delayed timing for anticipated acquisitions.

Why it matters — CSV watchers would care because the report shows profitability improving on pricing and preneed growth while the company revised its 2026 guidance for weaker mortality and later acquisition timing.

Carriage Services, Inc. (CSV) Q2 2026 Earnings Call Transcript

Seeking Alpha · 6 Aug 2026neutral

Carriage Services, Inc. held its Q2 2026 earnings call, the transcript of which was published by Seeking Alpha.

Why it matters — The earnings call transcript provides direct insight into the company's financial performance and management's commentary for the quarter.

Carriage Services (CSV) Misses Q2 Earnings and Revenue Estimates

Zacks Investment Research · 6 Aug 2026negative

Carriage Services reported Q2 earnings of $0.78 per share, missing the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $0.82 per share, while beating the $0.74 per share reported a year ago. The company also missed revenue estimates for the quarter, according to Zacks Investment Research.

Why it matters — A CSV watcher would note the earnings and revenue shortfalls versus analyst estimates as a sign that the company's quarterly performance came in below market expectations.

Carriage Services (CSV) Reports Q2 Earnings: What Key Metrics Have to Say

Zacks Investment Research · 6 Aug 2026neutral

Carriage Services (CSV) reported its earnings for the quarter ended June 2026. The report highlights headline numbers and compares key metrics to Wall Street estimates and the year-ago actuals for added context.

Why it matters — A CSV watcher would care because comparing quarterly metrics to analyst estimates and prior-year results helps gauge the company's operational performance.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions about CSV stock

What is the CSV stock price forecast for 2026-2027?

The 6 Wall Street analysts covering Carriage Services, Inc. have a median 12-month price target of $50, with estimates ranging from $46 to $65. These are third-party analyst estimates, not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.

Is CSV stock a buy right now?

Of the 6 analysts covering Carriage Services, Inc., 6 rate it a Buy, 0 a Hold and 0 a Sell. Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model ranks Carriage Services, Inc. 32 out of 100 across roughly 4,600 US stocks as at 22 Aug 2026. None of this is personal advice — it does not consider your circumstances.

How does Ticker Nerd's model rank CSV?

As at 22 Aug 2026, Carriage Services, Inc. ranks 32 out of 100 on Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model — a percentile across roughly 4,600 US stocks, built from its factor families. Its strongest factor family is Volatility (84 of 100).

Will CSV stock go up?

No one can know that. What the data says: the median 12-month target from 6 analysts implies +44.6% from the last close, and Ticker Nerd's factor model ranks Carriage Services, Inc. 32 out of 100 as at 22 Aug 2026. Analyst targets are third-party estimates and frequently wrong; none of this is personal advice.

What is the CSV stock forecast for 2030?

No analyst covering Carriage Services, Inc. publishes a 2030 price target — Wall Street targets run 12 to 18 months out. Sites quoting a 2030 price for CSV are extrapolating price history, which says nothing about the business. The furthest attributed numbers are the current analyst targets: $46 to $65 over the next 12 months.

How has CSV stock performed over the past year?

Carriage Services, Inc. returned -23.4% over the 12 months to 24 Aug 2026, with dividends reinvested. Past performance does not indicate future returns.

What does Carriage Services, Inc. do?

Carriage Services Inc. is a prominent player in the deathcare industry, primarily providing funeral and cemetery services across the United States.

What is the latest news on CSV?

The most recent item we track (Seeking Alpha, 12 Aug 2026): "Carriage Services: Volume And Refinancing Concerns Create A Compelling Opportunity". Seeking Alpha reports that Carriage Services (CSV) trades at roughly $34 per share against a fair value estimate of $55, citing demographic tailwinds and a fragmented industry as positives. It also notes key risks including refinancing $400M in 2029 senior notes at higher rates and potential macro headwinds, with prudent capital allocation and deleveraging helping mitigate downside.

Company

About Carriage Services, Inc.

Carriage Services Inc. is a prominent player in the deathcare industry, primarily providing funeral and cemetery services across the United States. As a comprehensive service provider, Carriage Services offers a wide range of services including service planning, gravesite use, cremation, and memorialization. The company aims to bridge traditional funeral practices with modern personalized services, catering to the diverse needs of families during sensitive times. Operating numerous funeral homes and cemeteries, Carriage Services impacts both local and national markets through its community-based approach and focus on quality service delivery. Its significant role within the deathcare sector is underscored by its strategic acquisitions and management practices, which bolster its expansion and enhance service offerings. Established to support clientele with empathetic and professional service, Carriage Services not only assists in end-of-life arrangements but also plays a critical role in maintaining memorial traditions in society.

CEO Mr. Carlos R. Quezada · 1,248 employees · United States · https://www.carriageservices.com