Thomas Ryan Sells 253,391 Shares of Service Corporation International (NYSE:SCI) Stock

Service Corporation International (NYSE:SCI) CEO Thomas Ryan sold 253,391 shares of the company’s stock in a transaction that occurred on Friday, July 31st. The shares were sold at an average price of $85.25, for a total transaction of $21,601,582.75. Following the sale, the chief executive officer owned 1,006,212 shares in the company, valued at $85,779,573. The trade was a 20.12% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The sale was disclosed in a filing with the SEC, which is available through this hyperlink.

Service Corporation International Stock Down 0.3%

Service Corporation International stock opened at $85.31 on Thursday. Service Corporation International has a 1-year low of $68.41 and a 1-year high of $90.99. The firm has a market capitalization of $11.63 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 22.27, a P/E/G ratio of 1.89 and a beta of 0.81. 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 50 day simple moving average of $77.06 and a 200 day simple moving average of $79.63.

Service Corporation International (NYSE:SCI) last posted its earnings results on Wednesday, July 29th. The company reported $0.90 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, topping the consensus estimate of $0.89 by $0.01. Service Corporation International had a return on equity of 34.38% and a net margin of 12.30%.The firm had revenue of $1.10 billion for the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $1.08 billion. During the same quarter in the prior year, the business posted $0.88 earnings per share. 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. On average, analysts predict that Service Corporation International will post 4.2 earnings per share for the current year.

Service Corporation International Announces Dividend

The firm also recently disclosed a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Wednesday, September 30th. Investors of record on Tuesday, September 15th will be given a $0.36 dividend. This represents a $1.44 dividend on an annualized basis and a dividend yield of 1.7%. The ex-dividend date is Tuesday, September 15th. Service Corporation International’s dividend payout ratio (DPR) is 37.60%.

Wall Street Analyst Weigh In

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

More Service Corporation International News

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

• Positive Sentiment: SCI’s board declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.36 per share, payable September 30 to shareholders of record on September 15. The payment reinforces the company’s shareholder-return policy and may provide modest support for the stock. Service Corporation International Declares Quarterly Cash Dividend
• Positive Sentiment: Recent operating results remain constructive: SCI exceeded quarterly EPS and revenue expectations, with revenue rising 3.6% year over year. Analysts maintain a Moderate Buy consensus and an average price target of $100.67; UBS recently raised its target to $105.
• Neutral Sentiment: The dividend announcement is largely routine rather than a major earnings catalyst. SCI’s fiscal 2026 EPS guidance remains $4.10-$4.30, while the stock trades near the upper end of its 52-week range, potentially limiting immediate upside unless growth accelerates.
• Negative Sentiment: CEO Thomas Ryan sold 253,391 shares for approximately $21.6 million at an average price of $85.25. The transaction reduced his direct ownership by 20.12%, which can weigh on investor confidence even though insider sales may also reflect personal or portfolio-planning decisions. Thomas Ryan Sells Shares of Service Corporation International

Institutional Investors Weigh In On Service Corporation International

A number of large investors have recently added to or reduced their stakes in the company. Sunbelt Securities Inc. bought a new position in shares of Service Corporation International during the third quarter valued at about $42,000. V Square Quantitative Management LLC bought a new stake in shares of Service Corporation International in the fourth quarter worth about $46,000. Root Financial Partners LLC grew its stake in shares of Service Corporation International by 35.7% in the first quarter. Root Financial Partners LLC now owns 612 shares of the company’s stock worth $50,000 after purchasing an additional 161 shares during the last quarter. Los Angeles Capital Management LLC purchased a new position in Service Corporation International during the 4th quarter valued at about $54,000. Finally, Danske Bank A S purchased a new position in Service Corporation International during the 3rd quarter valued at about $83,000. Institutional investors own 85.53% of the company’s stock.

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.