Service Corporation International (NYSE:SCI) Rating Lowered to “Sell” at Wall Street Zen

Service Corporation International (NYSE:SCI) was downgraded by equities research analysts at Wall Street Zen from a “hold” rating to a “sell” rating in a report released on Saturday, Wall Street Zen reports.

SCI has been the subject of a number of other reports. Weiss Ratings upgraded shares of Service Corporation International from a “buy (b-)” rating to a “buy (b)” rating in a report on Wednesday, October 21st. 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. Four analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating. According to MarketBeat.com, the stock presently has an average rating of “Buy” and an average target price of $100.67.

Service Corporation International Stock Performance

Shares of SCI stock opened at $76.36 on Friday. Service Corporation International has a one year low of $68.41 and a one year high of $90.99. The firm has a market cap of $10.38 billion, a P/E ratio of 18.95, a P/E/G ratio of 1.93 and a beta of 0.77. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 3.16, a quick ratio of 0.36 and a current ratio of 0.40. The firm’s 50 day moving average price is $80.00 and its 200-day moving average price is $79.97.

Service Corporation International (NYSE:SCI) last announced its earnings results on Wednesday, October 28th. The company reported $0.97 earnings per share for the quarter, missing the consensus estimate of $0.99 by ($0.02). Service Corporation International had a net margin of 12.70% and a return on equity of 34.96%. The company had revenue of $1.11 billion during the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $1.10 billion. During the same quarter last year, the business posted $0.87 earnings per share. The company’s revenue for the quarter was up 4.6% compared to the same quarter last year. As a group, equities research analysts predict that Service Corporation International will post 4.00 EPS for the current year.

Institutional Inflows and Outflows

A number of large investors have recently added to or reduced their stakes in SCI. Peterson Wealth Services increased its stake in shares of Service Corporation International by 10.5% in the 3rd quarter. Peterson Wealth Services now owns 17,011 shares of the company’s stock worth $1,295,000 after purchasing an additional 1,619 shares in the last quarter. Root Financial Partners LLC purchased a new stake in shares of Service Corporation International in the third quarter valued at approximately $41,000. GAMMA Investing LLC raised its position in shares of Service Corporation International by 20.0% in the 3rd quarter. GAMMA Investing LLC now owns 3,204 shares of the company’s stock worth $244,000 after acquiring an additional 533 shares in the last quarter. Farther Finance Advisors LLC boosted its holdings in Service Corporation International by 5.0% in the third quarter. Farther Finance Advisors LLC now owns 7,527 shares of the company’s stock worth $573,000 after acquiring an additional 361 shares in the last quarter. Finally, CX Institutional lifted its stake in Service Corporation International by 7.3% during the 3rd quarter. CX Institutional now owns 12,345 shares of the company’s stock valued at $940,000 after acquiring an additional 838 shares during the period. Hedge funds and other institutional investors own 85.53% of the company’s stock.

More Service Corporation International News

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

• Positive Sentiment: Third-quarter revenue increased 4.6% year over year to approximately $1.11 billion, exceeding analysts’ $1.10 billion estimate. Net income and diluted EPS also rose from the prior-year quarter. Service Corporation Q3 Earnings, Revenues Rise
• Positive Sentiment: Operating cash flow rose 18% to $296.8 million, while comparable preneed funeral and cemetery sales production increased 6% and 5%, respectively. SCI also maintained its full-year operating cash-flow midpoint of $1.085 billion and continued returning capital through dividends and share repurchases. SCI Q3 Revenue and Cash Flow Results
• Positive Sentiment: One valuation analysis argues that SCI stock may be approximately 28% undervalued following the selloff, potentially attracting value-oriented investors. SCI Stock May Be Undervalued
• Neutral Sentiment: A shareholder-investigation notice was announced after the earnings-related decline. The notice does not represent a finding of wrongdoing, but it adds a legal and reputational overhang. SCI Investigation Notice
• Negative Sentiment: SCI cut fourth-quarter 2026 adjusted EPS guidance to $1.10–$1.20, well below the $1.33 consensus estimate, and reduced full-year guidance to $3.94–$4.04 versus expectations of $4.19. Management cited lower funeral volumes and higher costs, creating immediate pressure on earnings expectations. SCI Updates 2026 Earnings Guidance
• Negative Sentiment: Third-quarter EPS of $0.97 missed the approximately $0.98–$0.99 analyst consensus despite revenue growth, reinforcing concerns about cost pressures and weaker near-term operating performance. SCI Q3 2026 Earnings Call Transcript

About Service Corporation International

Service Corporation International (NYSE:SCI) is a Houston-based provider of funeral, cremation and cemetery services. The company operates funeral homes, cemeteries and cremation facilities, offering arrangements for traditional funerals, memorial services and cremations, as well as cemetery property, burial services and related merchandise.

SCI serves families primarily in the United States and Canada through a network of locations and a portfolio of brands that includes Dignity Memorial, Funeraria del Angel and Neptune Society.