Service Corporation International (NYSE:SCI) Shares Unloaded Rep. April McClain Delaney

Posted by Jessica Moore on Aug 5th, 2026

Representative April McClain Delaney (Democratic-Maryland) recently sold shares of Service Corporation International (NYSE:SCI). In a filing disclosed on August 03rd, the Representative disclosed that they had sold between $1,001 and $15,000 in Service Corporation International stock on July 17th.

Representative April McClain Delaney also recently made the following trade(s):

Purchased $15,001 – $50,000 in shares of Life Time Group (NYSE:LTH) on 7/31/2026.
Purchased $15,001 – $50,000 in shares of Liberty Media Corporation – Liberty Formula One Series C (NASDAQ:FWONK) on 7/31/2026.
Sold $1,001 – $15,000 in shares of Corpay (NYSE:CPAY) on 7/31/2026.
Purchased $15,001 – $50,000 in shares of C.H. Robinson Worldwide (NASDAQ:CHRW) on 7/31/2026.
Sold $1,001 – $15,000 in shares of STERIS (NYSE:STE) on 7/31/2026.
Purchased $15,001 – $50,000 in shares of Somnigroup International (NYSE:SGI) on 7/30/2026.
Purchased $1,001 – $15,000 in shares of Entegris (NASDAQ:ENTG) on 7/30/2026.
Sold $1,001 – $15,000 in shares of Corpay (NYSE:CPAY) on 7/30/2026.
Purchased $1,001 – $15,000 in shares of Life Time Group (NYSE:LTH) on 7/30/2026.
Sold $1,001 – $15,000 in shares of Service Corporation International (NYSE:SCI) on 7/30/2026.

Service Corporation International Trading Down 0.6%

Shares of Service Corporation International stock traded down $0.54 during trading on Wednesday, hitting $85.06. The stock had a trading volume of 451,219 shares, compared to its average volume of 1,308,839. Service Corporation International has a 12 month low of $68.41 and a 12 month high of $90.99. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 3.32, a current ratio of 0.53 and a quick ratio of 0.49. The firm’s fifty day simple moving average is $76.89 and its 200-day simple moving average is $79.61. The stock has a market cap of $11.59 billion, a PE ratio of 22.23, a PEG ratio of 1.90 and a beta of 0.81.

Service Corporation International (NYSE:SCI – Get Free Report) last announced its quarterly earnings data on Wednesday, July 29th. The company reported $0.90 EPS for the quarter, beating 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 company 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 company posted $0.88 EPS. Service Corporation International’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. As a group, sell-side analysts expect that Service Corporation International will post 4.2 EPS for the current fiscal year.

More Service Corporation International News

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

Positive Sentiment: Service Corporation International declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.36 per share, payable September 30 to shareholders of record on September 15. The dividend reinforces SCI’s shareholder-return strategy and may appeal to income-focused investors. Service Corporation International Declares Quarterly Cash Dividend
Positive Sentiment: Recent operating results were modestly ahead of expectations: quarterly earnings were $0.90 per share versus a $0.89 consensus estimate, while revenue rose 3.6% year over year to $1.10 billion. Management maintained fiscal 2026 earnings guidance of $4.10-$4.30 per share.
Positive Sentiment: Analyst sentiment remains favorable overall. UBS raised its price target to $105 and maintained a Buy rating; the reported consensus rating is “Moderate Buy,” with an average target of $100.67.
Neutral Sentiment: SCI’s dividend announcement is routine rather than a new strategic initiative, so its immediate effect on valuation may be limited. The shares also remain near the upper end of their 52-week range, which could make investors more sensitive to insider activity and valuation.
Negative Sentiment: CEO Thomas Ryan sold 253,391 shares at an average price of $85.25, representing approximately $21.6 million in proceeds and a 20.12% reduction in his direct holdings. Although insider sales can reflect personal financial planning, the size of the transaction may raise concerns about management’s view of the stock’s near-term upside. SEC Insider Trading Filing

Insider Buying and Selling

In other Service Corporation International news, CEO Thomas L. Ryan sold 253,391 shares of the stock in a transaction dated 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 completion of the sale, the chief executive officer directly owned 1,006,212 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $85,779,573. This represents a 20.12% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The transaction was disclosed in a filing with the SEC, which can be accessed through this hyperlink. Corporate insiders own 3.40% of the company’s stock.

Hedge Funds Weigh In On Service Corporation International

Institutional investors have recently bought and sold shares of the business. Root Financial Partners LLC lifted its holdings in Service Corporation International by 35.7% during the first quarter. Root Financial Partners LLC now owns 612 shares of the company’s stock worth $50,000 after buying an additional 161 shares during the period. Fifth Third Wealth Advisors LLC lifted its stake in shares of Service Corporation International by 4.5% during the 1st quarter. Fifth Third Wealth Advisors LLC now owns 4,872 shares of the company’s stock worth $402,000 after purchasing an additional 210 shares during the last quarter. Public Employees Retirement System of Ohio boosted its position in Service Corporation International by 0.6% during the third quarter. Public Employees Retirement System of Ohio now owns 43,521 shares of the company’s stock valued at $3,622,000 after purchasing an additional 270 shares in the last quarter. Focus Partners Wealth boosted its position in Service Corporation International by 3.1% during the first quarter. Focus Partners Wealth now owns 10,571 shares of the company’s stock valued at $848,000 after purchasing an additional 321 shares in the last quarter. Finally, Sunbelt Securities Inc. purchased a new position in Service Corporation International in the third quarter valued at about $42,000. 85.53% of the stock is owned by hedge funds and other institutional investors.

Analysts Set New Price Targets

A number of research analysts have recently commented on the stock. JPMorgan Chase & Co. cut their price target on shares of Service Corporation International from $110.00 to $100.00 and set an “overweight” rating on the stock in a 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 report on Saturday. Weiss Ratings downgraded shares of Service Corporation International from a “buy (b-)” rating to a “hold (c+)” rating in a research note on Wednesday, June 3rd. Finally, UBS Group lifted their price target on shares of Service Corporation International from $93.00 to $105.00 and gave the company 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 company. Based on data from MarketBeat.com, the company currently has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average price target of $100.67.

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About Representative McClain Delaney

April McClain-Delaney (Democratic Party) is a member of the U.S. House, representing Maryland’s 6th Congressional District. She assumed office on January 3, 2025. Her current term ends on January 3, 2027.

McClain-Delaney (Democratic Party) is running for re-election to the U.S. House to represent Maryland’s 6th Congressional District. She declared candidacy for the 2026 election.

April McClain-Delaney grew up in Buhl, Idaho, where her father was a potato farmer. She obtained her bachelor’s degree in communications from Northwestern University in 1986 and her law degree from Georgetown Law Center in 1989. McClain-Delaney worked in communications law, first with the satellite firm Orion Network Systems and later as the Washington director for Common Sense Media, a nonprofit focused on technology and children. In 2022, McClain-Delaney joined the U.S. Department of Commerce under President Joe Biden (D) as deputy assistant secretary for communications and information. McClain-Delaney served on the board of the Georgetown University Law Center, the International Center for Research on Women, and the Northwestern University School of Communications.

Service Corporation International Company Profile

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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.