Rep. April McClain Delaney Sells Off Shares of Service Corporation International (NYSE:SCI)

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 20th.

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 0.3%

NYSE:SCI opened at $85.31 on Thursday. The firm has a market capitalization of $11.63 billion, a P/E ratio of 22.27, a P/E/G ratio of 1.89 and a beta of 0.81. The company has a quick ratio of 0.49, a current ratio of 0.53 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 3.32. The company has a fifty day moving average of $77.06 and a 200 day moving average of $79.63. Service Corporation International has a 52 week low of $68.41 and a 52 week high of $90.99.

Service Corporation International (NYSE:SCIGet Free Report) last issued 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. The firm had revenue of $1.10 billion during the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $1.08 billion. Service Corporation International had a net margin of 12.30% and a return on equity of 34.38%. The company’s quarterly revenue was up 3.6% compared to the same quarter last year. During the same period in the prior year, the firm posted $0.88 earnings per share. Service Corporation International has set its FY 2026 guidance at 4.100-4.300 EPS. On average, research analysts predict that Service Corporation International will post 4.2 earnings per share for the current year.

Service Corporation International Announces Dividend

The company also recently declared a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Wednesday, September 30th. Investors of record on Tuesday, September 15th will be issued a dividend of $0.36 per share. This represents a $1.44 dividend on an annualized basis and a yield of 1.7%. The ex-dividend date is Tuesday, September 15th. Service Corporation International’s dividend payout ratio is currently 37.60%.

Analysts Set New Price Targets

A number of research analysts recently issued reports on the company. JPMorgan Chase & Co. reduced their price target on 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 upgraded Service Corporation International from a “sell” rating to a “hold” rating in a research report on Saturday, August 1st. Weiss Ratings cut Service Corporation International from a “buy (b-)” rating to a “hold (c+)” rating in a research note on Wednesday, June 3rd. Finally, UBS Group upped their target price on Service Corporation International from $93.00 to $105.00 and gave the company a “buy” rating in a report on Friday, July 31st. Three research analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating and one has issued a Hold rating to the company. Based on data from MarketBeat.com, the company currently has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average price target of $100.67.

Read Our Latest Research Report on SCI

Insider Transactions at Service Corporation International

In related 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 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 position. The sale was disclosed in a document filed with the SEC, which can be accessed through this hyperlink. 3.40% of the stock is currently owned by insiders.

Trending Headlines about Service Corporation International

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

  • Positive Sentiment: SCI’s board declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.36 per share, payable September 30 to shareholders of record on September 15. The payment reinforces the company’s shareholder-return policy and may provide modest support for the stock. Service Corporation International Declares Quarterly Cash Dividend
  • Positive Sentiment: Recent operating results remain constructive: SCI exceeded quarterly EPS and revenue expectations, with revenue rising 3.6% year over year. Analysts maintain a Moderate Buy consensus and an average price target of $100.67; UBS recently raised its target to $105.
  • Neutral Sentiment: The dividend announcement is largely routine rather than a major earnings catalyst. SCI’s fiscal 2026 EPS guidance remains $4.10-$4.30, while the stock trades near the upper end of its 52-week range, potentially limiting immediate upside unless growth accelerates.
  • Negative Sentiment: CEO Thomas Ryan sold 253,391 shares for approximately $21.6 million at an average price of $85.25. The transaction reduced his direct ownership by 20.12%, which can weigh on investor confidence even though insider sales may also reflect personal or portfolio-planning decisions. Thomas Ryan Sells Shares of Service Corporation International

Institutional Inflows and Outflows

Several institutional investors have recently modified their holdings of SCI. Handelsbanken Fonder AB grew its stake in shares of Service Corporation International by 3.8% in the 2nd quarter. Handelsbanken Fonder AB now owns 881,985 shares of the company’s stock worth $66,996,000 after buying an additional 32,137 shares during the last quarter. Turtle Creek Asset Management Inc. raised its stake in Service Corporation International by 12.0% during the first quarter. Turtle Creek Asset Management Inc. now owns 1,161,496 shares of the company’s stock valued at $95,835,000 after buying an additional 124,151 shares during the last quarter. California State Teachers Retirement System grew its stake in shares of Service Corporation International by 18.3% in the first quarter. California State Teachers Retirement System now owns 164,939 shares of the company’s stock worth $13,609,000 after acquiring an additional 25,524 shares during the last quarter. Aureus Asset Management LLC increased its holdings in shares of Service Corporation International by 196.8% during the first quarter. Aureus Asset Management LLC now owns 112,192 shares of the company’s stock valued at $9,257,000 after acquiring an additional 74,387 shares in the last quarter. Finally, Advisors Preferred LLC raised its position in shares of Service Corporation International by 81.0% in the 1st quarter. Advisors Preferred LLC now owns 6,579 shares of the company’s stock worth $543,000 after purchasing an additional 2,945 shares during the last quarter. 85.53% of the stock is currently owned by institutional investors.

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.

About Service Corporation International

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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.

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