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

Posted by John Perry on Aug 5th, 2026

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 20th.

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 Down 0.6%

Shares of NYSE SCI traded down $0.54 during mid-day trading on Wednesday, reaching $85.06. 451,219 shares of the company’s stock were exchanged, compared to its average volume of 1,308,839. Service Corporation International has a twelve month low of $68.41 and a twelve month high of $90.99. The company has a current ratio of 0.53, a quick ratio of 0.49 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 3.32. The firm has a market capitalization of $11.59 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 22.23, a PEG ratio of 1.90 and a beta of 0.81. The business has a fifty day simple moving average of $76.89 and a 200 day simple moving average of $79.61.

Service Corporation International (NYSE:SCI – Get Free Report) last announced its earnings results on Wednesday, July 29th. The company reported $0.90 EPS for the quarter, topping 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 firm had revenue of $1.10 billion for the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $1.08 billion. During the same period last year, the company posted $0.88 EPS. The business’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 expect that Service Corporation International will post 4.2 EPS for the current fiscal year.

Trending Headlines about Service Corporation International

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

Wall Street Analyst Weigh In

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

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Institutional Inflows and Outflows

A number of hedge funds and other institutional investors have recently bought and sold shares of the business. Brighton Jones LLC bought a new stake in shares of Service Corporation International during the 4th quarter valued at approximately $435,000. Royal Bank of Canada boosted its position in Service Corporation International by 38.8% in the first quarter. Royal Bank of Canada now owns 121,883 shares of the company’s stock valued at $9,775,000 after buying an additional 34,051 shares in the last quarter. Goldman Sachs Group Inc. increased its holdings in shares of Service Corporation International by 48.7% during the first quarter. Goldman Sachs Group Inc. now owns 417,387 shares of the company’s stock worth $33,474,000 after buying an additional 136,770 shares in the last quarter. 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 valued at $848,000 after acquiring an additional 321 shares during the last quarter. Finally, Baird Financial Group Inc. boosted its holdings in shares of Service Corporation International by 32.6% during the 2nd quarter. Baird Financial Group Inc. now owns 9,753 shares of the company’s stock valued at $794,000 after acquiring an additional 2,398 shares in the last quarter. Institutional investors own 85.53% of the company’s stock.

Insider Transactions at Service Corporation International

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

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.

About Service Corporation International

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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.