SCIConsumer Cyclical · Personal ServicesThe 6 Wall Street analysts covering Service Corp. International hold a median 12-month price target of $100 — +22.9% from the last close. Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model, run across ~4,600 US stocks, ranks it 55 of 100 as at 15 Oct 2026 — in the upper half.
Consensus tells you what everyone already believes. The model scores Service Corp. International 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 (97): The share price has been relatively steady.
Value (36): The shares cost a lot relative to the profits and assets behind them.
Size (14): Larger than most of the companies we track — more scrutinised, less often mispriced.
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The bullish and bearish analyst opinions on SCI, 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 +22.9% from it.
Of the 20 most recent actions, 1 moved their price target up and 2 moved it down.
| Date | Firm | Action | Rating | Target |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 31 July 2026 | UBS | Maintains | Buy | $93 → $105 |
| 1 May 2026 | JP Morgan | Maintains | Overweight | $110 → $100 |
| 1 May 2026 | JP Morgan | Maintains | Overweight | — |
| 1 May 2026 | UBS | Maintains | Buy | $95 → $93 |
| 1 May 2026 | UBS | Maintains | Buy | — |
| 2 Apr 2026 | Oppenheimer | Maintains | Outperform | — |
| 20 Jan 2026 | JP Morgan | Initiates | Overweight | — |
| 13 Oct 2025 | UBS | Maintains | Buy | — |
| 21 Aug 2025 | Oppenheimer | Maintains | Outperform | — |
| 4 Aug 2025 | Raymond James | Reiterates | Outperform | — |
| 2 May 2025 | UBS | Maintains | Buy | — |
| 13 Dec 2024 | Oppenheimer | Maintains | Outperform | — |
| 1 Nov 2024 | Raymond James | Maintains | Outperform | — |
| 1 Nov 2024 | Truist Securities | Maintains | Buy | — |
| 21 June 2024 | Truist Securities | Maintains | Buy | — |
| 22 May 2024 | Oppenheimer | Maintains | Outperform | — |
| 17 May 2024 | UBS | Maintains | Buy | — |
| 16 Feb 2024 | Oppenheimer | Maintains | Outperform | — |
| 14 Feb 2024 | UBS | Maintains | Buy | — |
| 30 Nov 2023 | UBS | Initiates | 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.
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. SCI appears on the weeks it earns a place.
Both lines are total return — dividends reinvested — so the comparison is honest on both sides.
Over the twelve months to 16 Oct 2026, Service Corp. International returned +1.8% against +16.8% 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 37% of US stocks
Cheaper than 45% of US stocks
Cheaper than 13% of US stocks
Cheaper than 30% of US stocks
Higher than 35% of US stocks
Higher than 38% of US stocks
Higher than 27% of US stocks
Higher than 80% of US stocks
Higher than 74% of US stocks
Higher than 90% of US stocks
Higher than 67% of US stocks
Higher than 77% 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.
Service Corp. International has a market value of $11.0B and an enterprise value of $16.1B.
Revenue in the twelve months to 30 June 2026: $4.4B. The latest quarter grew 3.6% year on year.
Net income over the same four quarters: $537.7M, a 12.3% net margin.
Diluted earnings per share, trailing twelve months: $3.83.
Free cash flow in the twelve months to 30 June 2026: $605.1M, after $402.9M of capital spending.
Service Corp. International spent $403.4M on share buybacks and $188.8M on dividends in the twelve months to 30 June 2026.
Trailing P/E: 20.4×; forward P/E: 17.6× — the forward figure prices analyst consensus estimates, not reported earnings.
Forward dividend yield: 1.78%, paying out 36% of earnings.
Service Corp. International employs 25,000 people — $175K of revenue per employee.
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Service Corporation International said it expects to release its third-quarter 2026 financial results on October 28, 2026. SCI management will host a conference call on October 29.
Why it matters — The announcement gives SCI watchers the dates for the company’s quarterly results and related management call.
Service Corporation International announced that its Board of Directors approved a quarterly cash dividend of thirty-six cents per share of common stock. The dividend is payable on September 30, 2026 to shareholders of record at the close of business on September 15, 2026.
Why it matters — The dividend declaration is relevant to SCI watchers because it confirms ongoing distributions to shareholders and provides a concrete date and amount for income planning.
Service Corporation International reported second-quarter 2026 earnings per share of $0.90, up from $0.88 a year earlier, as growth in cemetery revenue and trust fund income offset pressure from lower funeral volumes and deferred cemetery revenue.
Why it matters — The earnings beat shows that cemetery and trust fund income can support results even when funeral volumes and cemetery revenue deferrals create headwinds.
Service Corporation International (SCI) held its Q2 2026 earnings call, and the transcript was published by Seeking Alpha.
Why it matters — Earnings call transcripts provide direct insight into SCI's financial performance and management commentary, which investors rely on to assess the company's outlook.
Service Corporation International reported second-quarter earnings and revenues that exceeded analyst estimates, with revenues rising 4% year-over-year, driven by cemetery growth and higher preneed sales. The company also raised its cash flow guidance.
Why it matters — For SCI watchers, the earnings beat and increased cash flow guidance signal improved operational performance in both cemetery and funeral segments.
The 6 Wall Street analysts covering Service Corp. International have a median 12-month price target of $100, with estimates ranging from $97 to $105. These are third-party analyst estimates, not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.
Of the 6 analysts covering Service Corp. International, 6 rate it a Buy, 0 a Hold and 0 a Sell. Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model ranks Service Corp. International 55 out of 100 across roughly 4,600 US stocks as at 15 Oct 2026. None of this is personal advice — it does not consider your circumstances.
As at 15 Oct 2026, Service Corp. International ranks 55 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 (97 of 100).
No one can know that. What the data says: the median 12-month target from 6 analysts implies +22.9% from the last close, and Ticker Nerd's factor model ranks Service Corp. International 55 out of 100 as at 15 Oct 2026. Analyst targets are third-party estimates and frequently wrong; none of this is personal advice.
No analyst covering Service Corp. International publishes a 2030 price target — Wall Street targets run 12 to 18 months out. Sites quoting a 2030 price for SCI are extrapolating price history, which says nothing about the business. The furthest attributed numbers are the current analyst targets: $97 to $105 over the next 12 months.
Service Corp. International returned +1.8% over the 12 months to 16 Oct 2026, with dividends reinvested. Past performance does not indicate future returns.
Service Corporation International is a North American provider of funeral, cremation, and cemetery services. The company serves families through a broad network of funeral homes, cemeteries, crematoria, and memorial parks, offering arrangements for traditional services, cremation, burial, memorialization, and pre-planning.
The most recent item we track (PRNewsWire, 15 Oct 2026): "Service Corporation International Announces Schedule For Third Quarter 2026 Earnings Release and Conference Call". Service Corporation International said it expects to release its third-quarter 2026 financial results on October 28, 2026. SCI management will host a conference call on October 29.
Service Corporation International is a North American provider of funeral, cremation, and cemetery services. The company serves families through a broad network of funeral homes, cemeteries, crematoria, and memorial parks, offering arrangements for traditional services, cremation, burial, memorialization, and pre-planning. Its operations also include related merchandise and professional services such as facilities, transportation, preparation, and cemetery property options. Service Corporation International plays a central role in the death care market by supporting end-of-life services for individuals and communities across the United States and Canada. Headquartered in Houston, Texas, Service Corporation International is widely recognized as a leading operator in its industry.
CEO Mr. Thomas Luke Ryan CPA · 25,000 employees · United States · https://www.sci-corp.com
