Service Corporation International (SCI)

In November 2025, Service Corporation International announced a partnership with the National Alliance for Children's Grief and increased its quarterly cash dividend to 34 cents per share. In February 2026, SCI reported its fourth-quarter 2025 financial results, showing a 2% increase in revenue and an 8% increase in adjusted earnings per share, and provided its 2026 guidance. In April 2026, SCI announced its first-quarter 2026 financial results, reporting adjusted earnings per share of $0.97, while revenue grew by 2% and comparable preneed sales increased. In May 2026, shareholders approved governance changes to the company's board structure, and SCI announced a further increase in its quarterly cash dividend to $0.36 per share.

Historically, the death care industry has experienced some seasonality, with a higher number of deaths typically occurring in the winter months and a decline during the summer months. However, recent trends indicate that seasonality has become less of a factor, largely due to the increasing cremation rate and a general rise in year-round demand. Furthermore, the aging Baby Boomer generation is a significant demographic tailwind.

Service Corporation International (SCI) is a leading North American provider of deathcare products and services, operating in the Consumer Cyclical sector, specifically within the Personal Services industry, which includes Funeral Homes and Cemetery Services. The company's core business involves providing funeral home services, cemetery and burial services, cremation arrangements, and prepaid funeral plans. Its major products and services encompass professional services related to funerals and cremations, as well as funeral merchandise. In its cemetery operations, SCI offers interment rights, cemetery merchandise, and services. SCI markets its services under various brands, including Dignity Memorial, Neptune Society, National Cremation Society, Advantage Funeral and Cremation Services, and Funeraria del Angel.

Service Corporation International has a significant geographic presence across North America, operating in 44 states, eight Canadian provinces, the District of Columbia, and Puerto Rico. As of recent reports, SCI manages over 1,900 locations, which include more than 1,500 funeral homes and over 400 cemeteries.

In the past year, Service Corporation International has maintained a positive brand reputation, particularly through its Dignity Memorial® brand. A notable event contributing to its reputation was the company's fifth consecutive year of partnership with the National Alliance for Children's Grief in November 2025. Customer testimonials from February 2025 also highlight positive experiences.

Service Corporation International's ownership is primarily dominated by institutional investors, including BlackRock, Inc., Vanguard Group Inc., and Baillie Gifford & Co. The largest individual shareholder is Thomas L. Ryan, who serves as the CEO and Chairman, holding approximately 1.28% ownership as of July 2025.