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Service Corporation International 3Q 2026: Revenue $1.11B, EPS $1.03— 10-Q Summary

Service Corporation International reported Q3 2026 revenue of $1.11B, up 4.6% YoY, and net income of $141.28M, up 20.3% YoY. EPS was $1.03. Funeral revenue rose 3.3%, while cemetery revenue increased 5.2%. Cremation reached 65.0% of services. SCI operates 1,491 funeral locations and 506 cemeteries.

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Published Oct 29, 2026, 6:11 PM UTC
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Decision brief

The 30-second read

$SCIBullishHigh
01

Why it matters

The earnings beat may trigger short‑term buying, but investors should watch guidance and cash flow trends for longer‑term positioning.

02

Market read

First‑report earnings for a mid‑cap consumer discretionary firm; likely moves the stock and influences sector peers.

03

What to watch

Potential regulatory changes to pre‑need contracts and competition from low‑cost providers

Relevance 8/10Novelty 8/10Timing: after-hours release

Background

Service Corporation International (SCI) filed its Form 10‑Q for Q3 2026, providing the first public disclosure of the quarter's financial results.

Company-level read

Ticker impact

$SCIBullishHigh confidence
Context

Q3 2026 earnings released with revenue $1.11B (+4.6%) and EPS $1.03, net income up 20.3%

Expected impact

likely upward pressure as investors price in the earnings beat and revenue growth

Evidence & confidence

Revenue and earnings both exceeded prior-year quarters, indicating stronger demand for funeral and cemetery services.

Market effects

Sector

Strengthens the funeral services sector outlook, may lift peers such as Carriage Services (CSV) and StoneMor (STON)

Regional

U.S. consumer discretionary sentiment supported by stable demand for end-of-life services

Global

Limited to U.S. market; minimal global spillover

Counterpoint

What could challenge this read

Higher operating costs or demographic shifts could temper growth despite short‑term earnings beat

Key entities

  • company
    Service Corporation International

    U.S. funeral services and cemetery operator, ticker SCI

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