Service Corporation International

SCI · NYSE

$82.20+$1.42 (+1.76%)TodayMarket closed · Oct 20, 7:30 PM ET

Prev close $80.78

SCI analyst rating

BuyConsensus of 3 analysts over the last 12 months. 100% rate it a buy.

Strong buy0
Buy3
Hold0
Underperform0
Sell0

12-month price target · 8 analysts

Average $101.51 (+23.5% upside)

Low: $96.06
Now: $82.20
High: $110.25

Upgrades and downgrades

The latest rating actions, newest first

SCI analyst upgrades, downgrades and rating actions
Firm	Date	Action	Rating	Price target	Hit rate
UBS	Jul 31, 2026	Maintains	Buy	$93.00 → $105.00	64%
UBS	May 1, 2026	Maintains	Buy	$95.00 → $93.00	64%
JP Morgan	May 1, 2026	Maintains	Overweight	$110.00 → $100.00	27%
Oppenheimer	Apr 2, 2026	Maintains	Outperform	$94.00 → $97.00	46%
JP Morgan	Jan 20, 2026	Initiates	Overweight	$110.00	27%

The case for and against

Updated Feb 9, 2026

Bull case

Service Corp. International (SCI) demonstrated a robust performance in the second quarter of 2025, with comparable pre-need cemetery sales production increasing by 5.3% year-over-year, significantly surpassing market expectations. The growth in cemetery pre-need sales, which also rose by 5% year-over-year, positions the company favorably to maintain this momentum in sales throughout the latter half of the year. Additionally, SCI's average funeral revenue per service has shown a positive trend, accelerating to a growth rate of 3% year-over-year, reflecting healthy demand and potential pricing power within its core funeral services segment.

Bear case

Service Corporation International's adjusted earnings per share (EPS) compound annual growth rate (CAGR) from 2010 to 2019 was a modest 14%, with fluctuations indicating potential instability, as evidenced by a low of 6% in 2019 and a high of 24% in 2012. The company faces potential operational challenges stemming from possible changes to the Federal Trade Commission's Funeral Rule, which could impact its business model and service delivery. Additionally, certain geographical markets present competitive and operational barriers that could hinder growth and market penetration, further contributing to a negative outlook on the company’s financial future.

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