Carriage Services

CSV · NYSE

$36.31+$1.22 (+3.48%)TodayMarket closed · Oct 20, 7:30 PM ET

Prev close $35.09

CSV analyst rating

BuyConsensus of 2 analysts over the last 12 months. 100% rate it a buy.

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Buy2
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12-month price target · 6 analysts

Average $52.84 (+45.5% upside)

Low: $46.46
Now: $36.31
High: $68.25

Upgrades and downgrades

The latest rating actions, newest first

CSV analyst upgrades, downgrades and rating actions
Firm	Date	Action	Rating	Price target	Hit rate
Oppenheimer	Aug 13, 2026	Initiates	Outperform	$48.00	46%
Barrington Research	Apr 27, 2026	Maintains	Outperform	$60.00	63%
Barrington Research	Feb 17, 2026	Maintains	Outperform	$60.00	63%
Barrington Research	Jan 5, 2026	Maintains	Outperform	$60.00	63%
Barrington Research	Dec 1, 2025	Maintains	Outperform	$60.00	63%
Barrington Research	Nov 7, 2025	Maintains	Outperform	$60.00	63%
Barrington Research	Oct 23, 2025	Maintains	Outperform	$60.00	63%

The case for and against

Updated Apr 28, 2026

Bull case

Carriage Services is a leading provider of funeral and cemetery services in the United States, with two business segments accounting for the majority of its revenue. The company has a strong financial outlook and has recently raised its 2025 guidance, with projected record highs for revenue, adjusted EBITDA, and adjusted diluted EPS. Management is also targeting a year-end leverage ratio of 4.0-4.1x, using free cash flow and proceeds from non-core asset divestitures to reduce its outstanding debt. With a stock that is currently trading at a discount to its peers, the company's solid financials and recent return to inorganic growth make it a wise investment choice for long-term investors.

Bear case

Carriage Services is taking steps towards its 2030 Vision of doubling its revenue while maintaining industry-leading margins, with its new DRIVE framework that focuses on lean management principles and strategic acquisitions in growing markets while managing its debt. However, despite the positive financial results in the third quarter, its divestitures and decline in funeral contract volume raise concerns about the long-term sustainability of its growth strategy, and the Funeral Operations segment remains as the main source of revenue, which may not be enough to offset any potential challenges in the Cemetery Operations segment. Additionally, the funeral market is highly competitive, making it difficult for Carriage Services to maintain its margins and pricing strategy.

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