Rep. April McClain Delaney Sells Service Corporation International (NYSE:SCI) Shares

Representative April McClain Delaney (Democratic-Maryland) recently sold shares of Service Corporation International (NYSE:SCI). In a filing disclosed on August 03rd, the Representative disclosed that they had sold between $1,001 and $15,000 in Service Corporation International stock on July 2nd.

Representative April McClain Delaney also recently made the following trade(s):

• Purchased $15,001 – $50,000 in shares of Life Time Group (NYSE:LTH) on 7/31/2026.
• Purchased $15,001 – $50,000 in shares of Liberty Media Corporation – Liberty Formula One Series C (NASDAQ:FWONK) on 7/31/2026.
• Sold $1,001 – $15,000 in shares of Corpay (NYSE:CPAY) on 7/31/2026.
• Purchased $15,001 – $50,000 in shares of C.H. Robinson Worldwide (NASDAQ:CHRW) on 7/31/2026.
• Sold $1,001 – $15,000 in shares of STERIS (NYSE:STE) on 7/31/2026.
• Purchased $15,001 – $50,000 in shares of Somnigroup International (NYSE:SGI) on 7/30/2026.
• Purchased $1,001 – $15,000 in shares of Entegris (NASDAQ:ENTG) on 7/30/2026.
• Sold $1,001 – $15,000 in shares of Corpay (NYSE:CPAY) on 7/30/2026.
• Purchased $1,001 – $15,000 in shares of Life Time Group (NYSE:LTH) on 7/30/2026.
• Sold $1,001 – $15,000 in shares of Service Corporation International (NYSE:SCI) on 7/30/2026.

Service Corporation International Stock Performance

SCI stock traded down $0.54 during trading on Wednesday, hitting $85.06. 451,219 shares of the company’s stock traded hands, compared to its average volume of 1,308,839. The stock has a market capitalization of $11.59 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 22.23, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 1.90 and a beta of 0.81. Service Corporation International has a 52 week low of $68.41 and a 52 week high of $90.99. The stock has a fifty day moving average price of $76.89 and a two-hundred day moving average price of $79.61. The company has a quick ratio of 0.49, a current ratio of 0.53 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 3.32.

Service Corporation International (NYSE:SCI) last posted its quarterly earnings results on Wednesday, July 29th. The company reported $0.90 EPS for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $0.89 by $0.01. Service Corporation International had a net margin of 12.30% and a return on equity of 34.38%. The business had revenue of $1.10 billion during the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $1.08 billion. During the same period in the previous year, the business posted $0.88 EPS. The company’s quarterly revenue was up 3.6% on a year-over-year basis. Service Corporation International has set its FY 2026 guidance at 4.100-4.300 EPS. As a group, equities analysts anticipate that Service Corporation International will post 4.2 EPS for the current fiscal year.

Analysts Set New Price Targets

A number of brokerages have issued reports on SCI. Wall Street Zen raised shares of Service Corporation International from a “sell” rating to a “hold” rating in a report on Saturday. UBS Group increased their price target on Service Corporation International from $93.00 to $105.00 and gave the stock a “buy” rating in a research report on Friday, July 31st. JPMorgan Chase & Co. cut their price target on Service Corporation International from $110.00 to $100.00 and set an “overweight” rating on the stock in a report on Friday, May 1st. Finally, Weiss Ratings lowered Service Corporation International from a “buy (b-)” rating to a “hold (c+)” rating in a research report on Wednesday, June 3rd. Three investment analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating and one has assigned a Hold rating to the company. According to MarketBeat.com, the company presently has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus price target of $100.67.

Hedge Funds Weigh In On Service Corporation International

A number of institutional investors and hedge funds have recently added to or reduced their stakes in SCI. Root Financial Partners LLC increased its position in Service Corporation International by 35.7% in the 1st quarter. Root Financial Partners LLC now owns 612 shares of the company’s stock valued at $50,000 after acquiring an additional 161 shares during the period. Fifth Third Wealth Advisors LLC grew its stake in shares of Service Corporation International by 4.5% in the first quarter. Fifth Third Wealth Advisors LLC now owns 4,872 shares of the company’s stock worth $402,000 after purchasing an additional 210 shares in the last quarter. Public Employees Retirement System of Ohio increased its holdings in shares of Service Corporation International by 0.6% during the third quarter. Public Employees Retirement System of Ohio now owns 43,521 shares of the company’s stock valued at $3,622,000 after purchasing an additional 270 shares during the period. Focus Partners Wealth lifted its stake in shares of Service Corporation International by 3.1% in the 1st quarter. Focus Partners Wealth now owns 10,571 shares of the company’s stock worth $848,000 after acquiring an additional 321 shares during the period. Finally, Sunbelt Securities Inc. bought a new position in Service Corporation International during the 3rd quarter valued at $42,000. 85.53% of the stock is owned by institutional investors.

Insider Transactions at Service Corporation International

In other Service Corporation International news, CEO Thomas L. Ryan sold 253,391 shares of the business’s stock in a transaction dated Friday, July 31st. The shares were sold at an average price of $85.25, for a total value of $21,601,582.75. Following the sale, the chief executive officer directly owned 1,006,212 shares in the company, valued at approximately $85,779,573. The trade was a 20.12% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The sale was disclosed in a legal filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which can be accessed through this hyperlink. 3.40% of the stock is currently owned by insiders.

Key Service Corporation International News

Here are the key news stories impacting Service Corporation International this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Service Corporation International declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.36 per share, payable September 30 to shareholders of record on September 15. The dividend reinforces SCI’s shareholder-return strategy and may appeal to income-focused investors. Service Corporation International Declares Quarterly Cash Dividend
• Positive Sentiment: Recent operating results were modestly ahead of expectations: quarterly earnings were $0.90 per share versus a $0.89 consensus estimate, while revenue rose 3.6% year over year to $1.10 billion. Management maintained fiscal 2026 earnings guidance of $4.10-$4.30 per share.
• Positive Sentiment: Analyst sentiment remains favorable overall. UBS raised its price target to $105 and maintained a Buy rating; the reported consensus rating is “Moderate Buy,” with an average target of $100.67.
• Neutral Sentiment: SCI’s dividend announcement is routine rather than a new strategic initiative, so its immediate effect on valuation may be limited. The shares also remain near the upper end of their 52-week range, which could make investors more sensitive to insider activity and valuation.
• Negative Sentiment: CEO Thomas Ryan sold 253,391 shares at an average price of $85.25, representing approximately $21.6 million in proceeds and a 20.12% reduction in his direct holdings. Although insider sales can reflect personal financial planning, the size of the transaction may raise concerns about management’s view of the stock’s near-term upside. SEC Insider Trading Filing

About Representative McClain Delaney

April McClain-Delaney (Democratic Party) is a member of the U.S. House, representing Maryland’s 6th Congressional District. She assumed office on January 3, 2025. Her current term ends on January 3, 2027.

McClain-Delaney (Democratic Party) is running for re-election to the U.S. House to represent Maryland’s 6th Congressional District. She declared candidacy for the 2026 election.

April McClain-Delaney grew up in Buhl, Idaho, where her father was a potato farmer. She obtained her bachelor’s degree in communications from Northwestern University in 1986 and her law degree from Georgetown Law Center in 1989. McClain-Delaney worked in communications law, first with the satellite firm Orion Network Systems and later as the Washington director for Common Sense Media, a nonprofit focused on technology and children. In 2022, McClain-Delaney joined the U.S. Department of Commerce under President Joe Biden (D) as deputy assistant secretary for communications and information. McClain-Delaney served on the board of the Georgetown University Law Center, the International Center for Research on Women, and the Northwestern University School of Communications.

Service Corporation International Company Profile

Service Corporation International (NYSE: SCI) is a leading provider of funeral, cremation and cemetery services in North America. Through its network of funeral homes, cemeteries, memorial parks and crematoria, the company offers a broad array of end-of-life services, including traditional funeral ceremonies, memorialization, burial and cremation. In addition to core services, SCI provides grief counseling, pre-need planning and merchandise such as caskets, vaults, urns and memorialization products.

Headquartered in Houston, Texas, Service Corporation International operates more than 1,900 funeral homes, over 450 cemeteries and 40 combination facilities across the United States and Canada.