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Mar 31
Service Corp Intl Q1 2025 Earnings Report
Service Corp Intl reported strong Q1 2025 results driven by funeral segment growth and robust cash flow.
Key Takeaways
Service Corporation International delivered solid Q1 2025 results with revenue and EPS growth supported by strong funeral services performance, cost management, and improved operating cash flow.
Adjusted EPS grew 8% year-over-year to $0.96.
Revenue increased to $1.0742 billion, up from $1.0454 billion last year.
Funeral services segment delivered higher average revenue per service and more services performed.
Adjusted operating cash flow rose sharply to $316 million from $220.1 million.
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Forward Guidance
SCI reaffirmed its 2025 guidance, anticipating full-year adjusted EPS between $3.70 and $4.00 and continued strong operating cash flow.
Positive Outlook
- Adjusted EPS guidance aligns with long-term 8–12% growth framework.
- Operating cash flow excluding special items guided at $830–$890 million.
- Continued investment in cemetery development and field location improvements.
- Strong capital position allows for acquisitions and opportunistic stock repurchases.
- Digital and system investments remain a strategic priority.
Challenges Ahead
- Preneed cemetery sales showed a year-over-year decline.
- Non-funeral home preneed revenue impacted by transition-related delays.
- Higher effective tax rate compared to prior year.
- Comparable cemetery gross profit declined despite cost control.
- Administrative cost increases affected general and administrative expenses.
Revenue & Expenses
Visualization of income flow from segment revenue to net income