Service Corporation International Cuts 2026 Earnings Guidance
SCI lowered its 2026 adjusted EPS outlook to $3.94–$4.04 from $4.10–$4.30 and gave a fourth-quarter outlook below analyst expectations. Third-quarter adjusted EPS was $0.97 versus analyst estimates of $0.99. Management cited lower funeral volumes and higher costs.
Bronstein, Gewirtz & Grossman, LLC is investigating potential claims on behalf of investors who purchased Service Corporation International (NYSE: SCI) securities. The investigation follows the company's October 28, 2026, announcement of third-quarter financial results, where adjusted earnings per share of $0.97 missed analyst estimates of $0.99. Additionally, the company lowered its full-year 2026 adjusted earnings guidance to $3.94—$4.04 per share from $4.10—$4.30 per share and provided a fourth-quarter outlook below analyst expectations.
Management cited lower-than-anticipated funeral volumes and increased costs across healthcare, selling, compensation, and marketing as reasons for the reduced outlook.