CSVConsumer Cyclical · Personal ServicesThe 5 Wall Street analysts covering Carriage Services, Inc. hold a median 12-month price target of $50 — +43.3% from the last close. Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model, run across ~4,600 US stocks, ranks it 30 of 100 as at 31 Oct 2026 — in the lower half. The Street sees upside; the factor read is a caution. That gap is the story on this page.
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.
Percentile across ~4,600 US stocks on Ticker Nerd’s systematic factor model. Higher is better. How the model is built and tested
Volatility (94): The share price has been relatively steady.
Growth (28): Sales and profits are flat, shrinking, or growing more slowly than they were.
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The bullish and bearish analyst opinions on CSV, reported as data — targets and ratings, the market's view beside the model's.
Price targets and ratings are third-party analyst estimates, reported here as data. They are not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.
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The green dot is the last close — the median target sits +43.3% from it.
| Date | Firm | Action | Rating | Target |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13 Aug 2026 | Oppenheimer | Initiates | Outperform | $48 |
| 27 Apr 2026 | Barrington Research | Maintains | Outperform | — |
| 27 Apr 2026 | Barrington Research | Maintains | Outperform | $60 |
| 17 Feb 2026 | Barrington Research | Maintains | Outperform | — |
| 5 Jan 2026 | Barrington Research | Maintains | Outperform | — |
| 1 Dec 2025 | Barrington Research | Maintains | Outperform | — |
| 7 Nov 2025 | Barrington Research | Maintains | Outperform | — |
| 23 Oct 2025 | Barrington Research | Maintains | Outperform | — |
| 2 Oct 2025 | Raymond James | Initiates | Outperform | — |
| 10 Sept 2025 | Barrington Research | Maintains | Outperform | — |
| 8 Aug 2025 | B. Riley Securities | Maintains | Buy | — |
| 7 Aug 2025 | Barrington Research | Maintains | Outperform | — |
| 30 July 2025 | Barrington Research | Maintains | Outperform | — |
| 2 May 2025 | Roth MKM | Reiterates | Buy | — |
| 1 May 2025 | Barrington Research | Maintains | Outperform | — |
| 28 Feb 2025 | Barrington Research | Maintains | Outperform | — |
| 10 Feb 2025 | Barrington Research | Maintains | Outperform | — |
| 6 Jan 2025 | Barrington Research | Maintains | Outperform | — |
| 31 Oct 2024 | Barrington Research | Maintains | Outperform | — |
| 2 Aug 2024 | Roth MKM | Reiterates | Buy | — |
Price targets and ratings are third-party analyst estimates, reported here as data. They are not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.
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Both lines are total return — dividends reinvested — so the comparison is honest on both sides.
Over the twelve months to 30 Oct 2026, Carriage Services, Inc. returned −21.8% against +12.4% for the S&P 500, dividends included.
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Not the forecast itself — the direction analysts are revising it. Revision direction is one of the model's factor families.
A margin means little on its own. Each bar marks where the figure sits across the whole US universe we score.
Cheaper than 51% of US stocks
Cheaper than 61% of US stocks
Cheaper than 43% of US stocks
Cheaper than 41% of US stocks
Higher than 29% of US stocks
Higher than 42% of US stocks
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Higher than 82% of US stocks
Higher than 71% of US stocks
Higher than 78% of US stocks
Higher than 74% of US stocks
Higher than 74% of US dividend payers
Bars mark the percentile across the ~4,600 US stocks Ticker Nerd covers, among those reporting the figure.
The headline figures, each with its date. Every row carries its own link — cite it straight from here.
Carriage Services, Inc. has a market value of $554.1M and an enterprise value of $1.1B.
Revenue in the twelve months to 30 June 2026: $417.3M. The latest quarter grew 0.8% year on year.
Net income over the same four quarters: $44.6M, a 10.7% net margin.
Diluted earnings per share, trailing twelve months: $2.79.
Free cash flow in the twelve months to 30 June 2026: −$21.6M, after $23.8M of capital spending.
Carriage Services, Inc. spent $7.1M on dividends in the twelve months to 30 June 2026.
Trailing P/E: 12.5×; forward P/E: 9.6× — the forward figure prices analyst consensus estimates, not reported earnings.
Forward dividend yield: 1.29%, paying out 16% of earnings.
Carriage Services, Inc. employs 1,248 people — $334K of revenue per employee.
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Zacks Investment Research says Carriage Services is scheduled to report next week and that it lacks the two key ingredients associated with a likely earnings beat. The item outlines key expectations for the upcoming report.
Why it matters — CSV watchers may find the report timing and Zacks’ earnings-beat assessment relevant as they follow the upcoming results.
Carriage Services announced that it will release its 2026 third-quarter results after market close on November 4, 2026. The company also scheduled a live webcast conference call for November 5 at 8:00 a.m. Central Time.
Why it matters — CSV watchers can note the dates and time for the company’s upcoming results release and conference call.
Carriage Services’ Board declared a quarterly cash dividend of 11.25¢ per share on October 15, 2026. It is payable December 1, 2026, to common shareholders of record on November 2, 2026.
Why it matters — CSV shareholders may note the declared dividend amount and the record and payment dates.
Carriage Services announced a comprehensive capital allocation framework intended to enhance long-term shareholder value and strengthen its financial position, and it terminated its $100 million at-the-market equity program.
Why it matters — The new capital allocation framework signals disciplined financial management that could support the company's 2030 goals and shareholder value.
Carriage Services, Inc. announced the closing of a new $300 million senior secured revolving credit facility. The company described the new facility as expanding its liquidity and enhancing its strategic flexibility.
Why it matters — A new $300 million credit facility provides Carriage Services with greater financial flexibility and expanded liquidity to support its operations and strategic initiatives.
The 5 Wall Street analysts covering Carriage Services, Inc. have a median 12-month price target of $50, with estimates ranging from $42 to $65. These are third-party analyst estimates, not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.
Of the 5 analysts covering Carriage Services, Inc., 5 rate it a Buy, 0 a Hold and 0 a Sell. Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model ranks Carriage Services, Inc. 30 out of 100 across roughly 4,600 US stocks as at 31 Oct 2026. None of this is personal advice — it does not consider your circumstances.
As at 31 Oct 2026, Carriage Services, Inc. ranks 30 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 (94 of 100).
No one can know that. What the data says: the median 12-month target from 5 analysts implies +43.3% from the last close, and Ticker Nerd's factor model ranks Carriage Services, Inc. 30 out of 100 as at 31 Oct 2026. Analyst targets are third-party estimates and frequently wrong; none of this is personal advice.
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: $42 to $65 over the next 12 months.
Carriage Services, Inc. returned -21.8% over the 12 months to 30 Oct 2026, with dividends reinvested. Past performance does not indicate future returns.
Carriage Services, Inc. is a U.S.
The most recent item we track (Zacks Investment Research, 28 Oct 2026): "Carriage Services (CSV) Reports Next Week: Wall Street Expects Earnings Growth". Zacks Investment Research says Carriage Services is scheduled to report next week and that it lacks the two key ingredients associated with a likely earnings beat. The item outlines key expectations for the upcoming report.
Carriage Services, Inc. is a U.S. provider of funeral and cemetery services and merchandise. The company operates through two core segments, Funeral Home Operations and Cemetery Operations, offering families support for visitation, memorialization, burial, cremation, transportation, and related merchandise. Its funeral home services include consultation, removal and preparation of remains, caskets, urns, and facility use for ceremonies, while its cemetery business provides interment rights, memorial markers, outer burial containers, and installation services. Carriage Services serves communities across the United States through a network of funeral homes and cemeteries, focusing on at-need and preneed arrangements. Headquartered in Houston, Texas, Carriage Services plays a specialized role in the deathcare market by combining local service delivery with standardized operational support.
CEO Mr. Carlos R. Quezada · 1,248 employees · United States · https://www.carriageservices.com
