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

Last close, 8 Oct 2026
$34
−0.21% on the day

The 5 Wall Street analysts covering Carriage Services, Inc. hold a median 12-month price target of $50 — +48.2% from the last close. Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model, run across ~4,600 US stocks, ranks it 31 of 100 as at 8 Oct 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
$522.4M
Ticker Nerd rank
31 / 100
Median analyst target
$50
Analysts covering
5
Revenue$102.9M+0.8% y/y
Operating income$24.0M
Net income$12.3M
Free cash flow$2.2M
Quarterly, 8 quarters to 30 June 2026 · latest quarter's figure shown
Total return, dividends reinvested
1W
+6.1%
1M
+2.2%
YTD
−19.6%
1Y
−24.9%
From 52W high
−34.4%
From 52W low
+10.7%
$30
$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 8 Oct 2026
31 / 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
88
Value
57
Size
52
Quality
45
Accruals
44
Issuance
41
Revisions
34
Momentum
33
Growth
28

Volatility (88): The share price has been relatively steady.

Growth (28): 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$70Jan 26Apr 26Jul 26Oct 26CSVHigh $65Median $50Low $42

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 says5 analysts
5 Buy0 Hold0 Sell
Low $42Median $50High $65

The green dot is the last close — the median target sits +48.2% 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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Performance

CSV vs the S&P 500

Both lines are total return — dividends reinvested — so the comparison is honest on both sides.

Over the twelve months to 8 Oct 2026, Carriage Services, Inc. returned −24.9% against +16.2% for the S&P 500, dividends included.

CSV vs S&P 500, last 12 monthsTotal return, rebased to 100
708090100110120Jan 26Apr 26Jul 26Oct 26CSVS&P 500

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Data provided by Twelve Data

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
−2.5%
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
11.7×

Cheaper than 53% of US stocks

Price / sales
1.3×

Cheaper than 63% of US stocks

Price / book
1.9×

Cheaper than 46% of US stocks

EV / EBITDA
8.7×

Cheaper than 42% 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 40% 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
1.4%

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.

Key statistics

Carriage Services, Inc. (CSV) statistics: revenue, profit & scale

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 $522.4M 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.

  • Shares outstanding: 15.9M.

  • Trailing P/E: 11.7×; forward P/E: 9.0× — the forward figure prices analyst consensus estimates, not reported earnings.

  • Forward dividend yield: 1.38%, paying out 16% of earnings.

  • Carriage Services, Inc. employs 1,248 people — $334K of revenue per employee.

Statement figures: company filings via Twelve Data, four quarters to 30 June 2026 · market figures as at 8 Oct 2026

Data provided by Twelve Data

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.$522.4M
31
MEDMedifast, Inc.$127.1M
49
BFAMBright Horizons Family Solutions, Inc.$3.4B
61
RGSRegis Corp.$73.5M
78
HRBH&R Block, Inc.$5.5B
91
FTDRFrontdoor, Inc.$5.7B
76
ANDGAndersen Group, Inc.$6.2B
31

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The rank is the raw material. Whether the rules would actually own Carriage Services, Inc. — and when they’d sell — is the membership. See the Ticker Nerd 20 →

News

Latest CSV news & analysis

Carriage Services Announces Capital Allocation Framework and Terminates $100 Million At-the-Market Equity Program

GlobeNewsWire · 30 Sept 2026positive

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 Announces New $300 Million Credit Facility, Expanding Liquidity and Enhancing Strategic Flexibility

GlobeNewsWire · 30 Sept 2026positive

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.

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.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions about CSV stock

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

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.

Is CSV stock a buy right now?

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. 31 out of 100 across roughly 4,600 US stocks as at 8 Oct 2026. None of this is personal advice — it does not consider your circumstances.

How does Ticker Nerd's model rank CSV?

As at 8 Oct 2026, Carriage Services, Inc. ranks 31 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 (88 of 100).

Will CSV stock go up?

No one can know that. What the data says: the median 12-month target from 5 analysts implies +48.2% from the last close, and Ticker Nerd's factor model ranks Carriage Services, Inc. 31 out of 100 as at 8 Oct 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: $42 to $65 over the next 12 months.

How has CSV stock performed over the past year?

Carriage Services, Inc. returned -24.9% over the 12 months to 8 Oct 2026, with dividends reinvested. Past performance does not indicate future returns.

What does Carriage Services, Inc. do?

Carriage Services, Inc. is a U.S.

What is the latest news on CSV?

The most recent item we track (GlobeNewsWire, 30 Sept 2026): "Carriage Services Announces Capital Allocation Framework and Terminates $100 Million At-the-Market Equity Program". 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.

Company

About Carriage Services, Inc.

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