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Service International’s (NYSE:SCI) Q3 2026: beats on revenue but stock drops

Service International (SCI) reported Q3 2026 revenue of $1.11 billion, beating estimates by 0.6% but missing EPS expectations. Management lowered next quarter's EPS guidance. Operating and free cash flow margins improved year-on-year, with a 1,642 increase in funeral services performed.

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Published Oct 28, 2026, 9:44 PM UTC
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Decision brief

The 30-second read

$SCIBearishMed
01

Why it matters

The earnings miss and guidance cut are likely to drive the stock lower in after-hours trading.

02

Market read

First-report earnings release with mixed results; EPS miss and guidance cut are material for traders.

03

What to watch

Improved operating margin and free cash flow margin suggest operational efficiency gains.

Relevance 7/10Novelty 7/10Timing: after-hours

Background

Service International reported Q3 2026 results with revenue slightly above estimates but EPS below expectations and lowered guidance for the next quarter.

Company-level read

Ticker impact

$SCIBearishHigh confidence
Context

Q3 2026 earnings beat revenue but miss EPS and lower next-quarter guidance.

Expected impact

downside as investors price in the EPS miss and lower guidance

Evidence & confidence

Both EPS miss and reduced guidance are fresh, material facts that typically trigger sell pressure.

Market effects

Sector

Service sector may see modest pressure as peers' guidance cuts could signal broader demand slowdown.

Regional

U.S. market may see slight dip in related funeral services stocks.

Global

Limited; impact confined to U.S. listed service companies.

Counterpoint

What could challenge this read

Revenue beat could support a short-term bounce if investors focus on top-line strength.

Key entities

  • Company
    Service International

    U.S.-listed provider of funeral services.

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