Service Corporation International (NYSE:SCI) Stock Rating Upgraded by Wall Street Zen

Service Corporation International (NYSE:SCI) was upgraded by equities research analysts at Wall Street Zen from a “sell” rating to a “hold” rating in a report released on Saturday.

SCI has been the subject of a number of other reports. UBS Group boosted their target price on shares of Service Corporation International from $93.00 to $105.00 and gave the company a “buy” rating in a research note on Friday. JPMorgan Chase & Co. dropped their price target on shares of Service Corporation International from $110.00 to $100.00 and set an “overweight” rating on the stock in a research note on Friday, May 1st. Finally, Weiss Ratings cut Service Corporation International from a “buy (b-)” rating to a “hold (c+)” rating in a report on Wednesday, June 3rd. Four research analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating and one has issued a Hold rating to the company. According to MarketBeat.com, the stock has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus target price of $98.00.

Service Corporation International Stock Performance

Shares of SCI opened at $86.38 on Friday. Service Corporation International has a 1 year low of $68.41 and a 1 year high of $90.99. The company has a market cap of $11.92 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 22.55, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 1.91 and a beta of 0.81. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 3.32, a quick ratio of 0.49 and a current ratio of 0.53. The firm has a fifty day moving average of $76.55 and a 200-day moving average of $79.53.

Service Corporation International (NYSE:SCI) last released its quarterly earnings results on Wednesday, July 29th. The company reported $0.90 EPS for the quarter, topping the consensus estimate of $0.89 by $0.01. Service Corporation International had a net margin of 12.30% and a return on equity of 34.38%. The business had revenue of $1.10 billion during the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $1.08 billion. During the same quarter in the prior year, the firm earned $0.88 earnings per share. The company’s quarterly revenue was up 3.6% on a year-over-year basis. Service Corporation International has set its FY 2026 guidance at 4.100-4.300 EPS. As a group, equities analysts anticipate that Service Corporation International will post 4.2 earnings per share for the current year.

Institutional Investors Weigh In On Service Corporation International

A number of hedge funds and other institutional investors have recently modified their holdings of the stock. Geode Capital Management LLC grew its position in Service Corporation International by 0.5% in the 4th quarter. Geode Capital Management LLC now owns 3,451,153 shares of the company’s stock valued at $269,128,000 after buying an additional 16,541 shares in the last quarter. 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 buying an additional 124,151 shares during the period. Brighton Jones LLC bought a new stake in shares of Service Corporation International during the 4th quarter worth about $435,000. Aureus Asset Management LLC bought a new stake in shares of Service Corporation International during the 4th quarter worth about $2,948,000. Finally, SG Americas Securities LLC lifted its stake in shares of Service Corporation International by 76.7% in the 1st quarter. SG Americas Securities LLC now owns 22,932 shares of the company’s stock worth $1,892,000 after acquiring an additional 9,956 shares during the period. 85.53% of the stock is currently owned by institutional investors.

Trending Headlines about Service Corporation International

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

• Positive Sentiment: Q2 results exceeded expectations: SCI reported adjusted earnings of $0.90 per share, slightly above the $0.89 consensus estimate, while revenue reached approximately $1.10 billion versus forecasts of $1.08 billion. Revenue rose 3.6% year over year. Service Corporation Q2 Earnings Beat Estimates, Revenues Rise 4% Y/Y
• Positive Sentiment: Operating trends and cash flow improved: Cemetery growth and higher preneed sales supported the quarter, and management increased its cash-flow guidance. The company maintained fiscal 2026 earnings guidance of $4.10 to $4.30 per share, with analysts expecting approximately $4.22. Service Corporation International 2026 Q2 Results Earnings Call Presentation
• Positive Sentiment: UBS raised its price target: UBS Group lifted its target for SCI from $93 to $105 and reiterated a “buy” rating, implying substantial potential appreciation from the stock’s recent trading level. The upgrade reinforces investor confidence in SCI’s earnings durability and outlook. UBS Raises Service Corporation International Price Target
• Neutral Sentiment: Management commentary is receiving attention: The Q2 earnings call transcript and related presentation provide additional detail on cemetery performance, preneed demand, cash flow and the company’s 2026 expectations. Service Corporation International Q2 2026 Earnings Call Transcript

Service Corporation International Company Profile

Service Corporation International (NYSE: SCI) is a leading provider of funeral, cremation and cemetery services in North America. Through its network of funeral homes, cemeteries, memorial parks and crematoria, the company offers a broad array of end-of-life services, including traditional funeral ceremonies, memorialization, burial and cremation. In addition to core services, SCI provides grief counseling, pre-need planning and merchandise such as caskets, vaults, urns and memorialization products.

Headquartered in Houston, Texas, Service Corporation International operates more than 1,900 funeral homes, over 450 cemeteries and 40 combination facilities across the United States and Canada.