SCI Earnings

SCI reported its earnings on 2026-02-11, showcasing a revenue of 1.11B against an estimate of 1.12B, resulting in a -0.76% surprise. The EPS was 1.14, surpassing the expected 1.14 by 0%. The stock experienced a -6.73% price change on the earnings day and a -5.06% change over the next five days, reflecting market reactions to the results.

Following SCI's earnings announcement on 2026-02-11, the stock price moved by -6.73% on the day of the release. Over the subsequent five days, it saw a -5.06% change. Historically, SCI's stock price tends to shift by an average of 0.36% in the 10 days leading up to earnings and 2.94% in the 10 days following, providing insight into potential market.

For 2026/Q1, analysts estimate SCI's annual revenue to reach 1.11B, while the EPS is projected at 1.04. These estimates reflect recent revisions, with revenue estimates unchanged by 0% and EPS estimates unchanged by 0% over the past three months, indicating analyst expectation in the company's performance.

The correlation between SCI's stock price and earnings forecast revisions shows that positive revisions in revenue or EPS often strengthen the stock's fundamentals. Over the past three months, revenue estimates for FY2025 were unchanged by 0%, while EPS estimates moved unchanged by 0%. This trend suggests that price dips could present buying opportunities for investors.

Based on historical trends, SCI's stock price typically moves by 0.36% in the 10 days before its earnings and 2.94% in the 10 days after. For the upcoming 2026/Q1 earnings, analysts expect an EPS of 1.04 and revenue of 1.11B.

The company shows strong financial performance with an 11% increase in operating cash flow and significant capital returned to shareholders. Positive trends in preneed cemetery and funeral sales, coupled with strategic initiatives for cremation customers, indicate growth potential. Although funeral volumes are expected to be flat, optimistic guidance for 2026 EPS growth and ongoing investments in premium cemetery inventory support a positive outlook. Despite some vague management responses, the overall sentiment is positive, suggesting a stock price increase of 2% to 8%.