Equity Profile

SCI

Service Corporation International

Consumer DiscretionarySpecialized Consumer Services$9.6B

Apr29Wed

Post-Earnings Recap

ReportedQ1-2026After Close4:15 PM EDT

Service Corporation International Misses on EPS, Stock Up 0.05%

Metric	Actual	Expected	Surprise
EPS	$0.97	$1.01	-3.19%
Revenue	N/A	$1.1B	N/A

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Service Corporation International Misses on EPS, Stock Up 0.05%

Key Numbers

Metric	Actual	Expected	Surprise
EPS	$0.97	$1.01	-3.19%
Revenue	N/A	$1.1B	N/A

Management Commentary

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What It Means

Service Corporation International reported an EPS of $0.97, missing expectations of $1.01. Despite the earnings miss, the stock saw a slight increase of 0.05%, indicating that investors may have had lower expectations or are focusing on other aspects of the business. The lack of revenue data and management commentary leaves some uncertainty about future performance.

Company Snapshot

Service Corporation International (SCI) is a leading provider of funeral and cemetery services in the U.S. and Canada....

Key Metrics to Watch

Earnings Per Share (EPS)

EPS is a critical measure of profitability and helps investors gauge the company's financial health.

$1.01

Revenue

Revenue indicates the overall sales performance and demand for SCI's services, which can reflect consumer sentiment.

$1.1B

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Context

Company Snapshot

Service Corporation International (SCI) is a leading provider of funeral and cemetery services in the U.S. and Canada. As a key player in the consumer discretionary sector, its performance can be influenced by broader trends in consumer spending and demographic shifts.

Earnings Scorecard·Last 8Q

EPS Beat Streak

EPS Beat Rate

63%

Avg EPS Surprise

+0.83%

Avg Stock Reaction

-0.34%

Last Quarter Recap

In Q4 2025, SCI reported an EPS of $1.14, matching analyst expectations. The stock saw a modest increase of 1.22% the following day.

Management Promises & Guidance

Expectations

Wall Street Expectations

Analysts expect SCI to report steady earnings and revenue this quarter, reflecting consistent demand for its services.

Bull Case

If SCI beats EPS estimates, it could indicate strong operational efficiency and consumer demand, potentially driving the stock higher.

Bear Case

A miss on EPS or revenue could raise concerns about market saturation or declining consumer interest, leading to a negative reaction.

Key Metrics to Watch

Earnings Per Share (EPS)

$1.01

EPS is a critical measure of profitability and helps investors gauge the company's financial health.

Revenue

$1.1B

Revenue indicates the overall sales performance and demand for SCI's services, which can reflect consumer sentiment.

Expectations

Two Questions That Matter

The print will turn on these two things.

Will the EPS exceed $1.01, indicating strong profitability?

A higher EPS could signal effective cost management and robust demand, positively influencing investor sentiment.

How does revenue compare to the $1.1B consensus?

Revenue performance is crucial for assessing the company's growth trajectory and market position.

Edge

What the Street Is Missing

Why consensus could be wrong

The consensus may underestimate the impact of demographic trends on SCI's services, particularly as aging populations increase demand.

Supporting Evidence

The company has a strong track record of beating EPS estimates, with a 75% success rate in the last eight quarters.

Options are pricing a larger move than historical averages, suggesting that the market may be overly cautious.

Recent consumer spending trends indicate a potential uptick in demand for funeral services.

Key Risk

If the EPS comes in below $1.00, it could challenge the bullish sentiment surrounding the stock.

Edge

Thesis-Break Levels

Pre-commit to what would confirm each case.

This quarter's performance is pivotal as it reflects the company's ability to sustain growth amid changing consumer behaviors.

Bull Confirmed If

An EPS of $1.06 or better would confirm strong operational performance.

Bear Confirmed If

An EPS below $0.99 would raise significant concerns about profitability.

Pre-Earnings Positioning

Options Market

Implied Move

±7.02%

Historical Avg

±0.7%

Pricing rich

The options market is pricing in a significant move, suggesting that investors anticipate volatility around the earnings report.

Options are pricing ±7.0% while SCI has averaged ±0.7% over the last 8 prints — setup is pricing rich.

Detail

ATM IV

0.4%

30d HV

21.9%

Calls (1K)P/C Ratio: 0.11Puts (36K)

Preparation

Post-Print Playbook

Likely market behavior by outcome — not investment advice.

Beat & Raise

If SCI beats expectations, history suggests a potential average move of -0.72%, indicating cautious optimism in the market.

In-Line / Cautious

If results are in line with expectations, the stock may experience muted movement as investors await further guidance.

Miss

A miss could lead to a downward adjustment, with historical data suggesting an average move of +0.55% in such scenarios.

Earnings Track Record

Preparation

What to Listen For

Call Prep

1Any updates on consumer demand trends for funeral services.
2Insights into cost management strategies and their impact on margins.
3Comments on competitive pressures in the funeral services market.
4Guidance on revenue expectations for the upcoming quarters.
5Any commentary on demographic shifts affecting service demand.

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Company Snapshot

Service Corporation International (SCI) is a leading provider of funeral and cemetery services in the U.S. and Canada....

Key Metrics to Watch

Earnings Per Share (EPS)

EPS is a critical measure of profitability and helps investors gauge the company's financial health.

$1.01

Revenue

Revenue indicates the overall sales performance and demand for SCI's services, which can reflect consumer sentiment.

$1.1B

Wall Street expectations, options signals, track record, and call prep available with Pro.

Original Pre-Earnings Preview

Context

Company Snapshot

Earnings Scorecard·Last 8Q

EPS Beat Streak

EPS Beat Rate

63%

Avg EPS Surprise

+0.83%

Avg Stock Reaction

-0.34%

Last Quarter Recap

In Q4 2025, SCI reported an EPS of $1.14, matching analyst expectations. The stock saw a modest increase of 1.22% the following day.

Management Promises & Guidance

Expectations

Wall Street Expectations

Analysts expect SCI to report steady earnings and revenue this quarter, reflecting consistent demand for its services.

Bull Case

If SCI beats EPS estimates, it could indicate strong operational efficiency and consumer demand, potentially driving the stock higher.

Bear Case

A miss on EPS or revenue could raise concerns about market saturation or declining consumer interest, leading to a negative reaction.

Key Metrics to Watch

Earnings Per Share (EPS)

$1.01

EPS is a critical measure of profitability and helps investors gauge the company's financial health.

Revenue

$1.1B

Revenue indicates the overall sales performance and demand for SCI's services, which can reflect consumer sentiment.

Expectations

Two Questions That Matter

The print will turn on these two things.

Will the EPS exceed $1.01, indicating strong profitability?

A higher EPS could signal effective cost management and robust demand, positively influencing investor sentiment.

How does revenue compare to the $1.1B consensus?

Revenue performance is crucial for assessing the company's growth trajectory and market position.

Edge

What the Street Is Missing

Why consensus could be wrong

The consensus may underestimate the impact of demographic trends on SCI's services, particularly as aging populations increase demand.

Supporting Evidence

The company has a strong track record of beating EPS estimates, with a 75% success rate in the last eight quarters.

Options are pricing a larger move than historical averages, suggesting that the market may be overly cautious.

Recent consumer spending trends indicate a potential uptick in demand for funeral services.

Key Risk

If the EPS comes in below $1.00, it could challenge the bullish sentiment surrounding the stock.

Edge

Thesis-Break Levels

Pre-commit to what would confirm each case.

This quarter's performance is pivotal as it reflects the company's ability to sustain growth amid changing consumer behaviors.

Bull Confirmed If

An EPS of $1.06 or better would confirm strong operational performance.

Bear Confirmed If

An EPS below $0.99 would raise significant concerns about profitability.

Pre-Earnings Positioning

Options Market

Implied Move

±7.02%

Historical Avg

±0.7%

Pricing rich

The options market is pricing in a significant move, suggesting that investors anticipate volatility around the earnings report.

Options are pricing ±7.0% while SCI has averaged ±0.7% over the last 8 prints — setup is pricing rich.

Detail

ATM IV

0.4%

30d HV

21.9%

Calls (1K)P/C Ratio: 0.11Puts (36K)

Preparation

Post-Print Playbook

Likely market behavior by outcome — not investment advice.

Beat & Raise

If SCI beats expectations, history suggests a potential average move of -0.72%, indicating cautious optimism in the market.

In-Line / Cautious

If results are in line with expectations, the stock may experience muted movement as investors await further guidance.

Miss

A miss could lead to a downward adjustment, with historical data suggesting an average move of +0.55% in such scenarios.

Earnings Track Record

Preparation

What to Listen For

Call Prep

1Any updates on consumer demand trends for funeral services.
2Insights into cost management strategies and their impact on margins.
3Comments on competitive pressures in the funeral services market.
4Guidance on revenue expectations for the upcoming quarters.
5Any commentary on demographic shifts affecting service demand.