Service Corporation International Receives Consensus 'Buy' Rating from Analysts

Analysts see upside potential in the funeral services provider's stock

Published on Mar. 11, 2026

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Service Corporation International (NYSE:SCI), a leading provider of funeral, cremation and cemetery services in North America, has been assigned a consensus 'Buy' rating by five research analysts covering the company. The analysts have a 12-month average price target of $96.50 on the stock.

Why it matters

The 'Buy' rating and positive analyst sentiment suggest that Wall Street sees further upside potential in Service Corporation International's stock, which could signal growth opportunities for the company as it continues to provide end-of-life services across the United States and Canada.

The details

The analysts' ratings come after Service Corporation International reported strong financial results for the fourth quarter of 2025, with earnings per share of $1.14 that met analysts' expectations. The company also recently increased its quarterly dividend by 6.3% to $0.34 per share.

  • Service Corporation International reported Q4 2025 earnings on February 11, 2026.
  • The company's next quarterly dividend of $0.34 per share will be paid on March 31, 2026 to shareholders of record as of March 13, 2026.

The players

Service Corporation International

A leading provider of funeral, cremation and cemetery services in North America, operating more than 1,900 funeral homes, over 450 cemeteries and 40 combination facilities across the United States and Canada.

Wall Street Zen

A research firm that recently downgraded Service Corporation International's stock from a 'hold' rating to a 'sell' rating.

Weiss Ratings

A research firm that recently upgraded Service Corporation International's stock from a 'hold (c+)' rating to a 'buy (b-)' rating.

JPMorgan Chase & Co.

A research firm that recently initiated coverage on Service Corporation International with an 'overweight' rating and a $110 price target.

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