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Sep 30, 2024

Service Corp Intl Q3 2024 Earnings Report

Reported third quarter results with revenue growth and stable gross profit.

Key Takeaways

Service Corporation International reported a revenue increase of $12.1 million compared to Q3 2023, with adjusted earnings per share at $0.79. The company saw positive impacts from a new marketing agreement and maintained stable gross profit margins while actively pursuing acquisitions.

Revenue grew by $12.1 million compared to the third quarter of 2023.

Earnings per share was $0.81, slightly up from $0.80 in the same quarter last year.

Adjusted earnings per share reached $0.79, compared to $0.78 in the third quarter of 2023.

Net cash provided by operating activities increased by 16% to $263.8 million.

Total Revenue
$1.01B
Previous year: $1B
+1.2%
EPS
$0.79
Previous year: $0.78
+1.3%
Gross Margin
19.1%
Previous year: 19.8%
-3.5%
Preneed Cemetery Sales Growth
-2.5%
Previous year: -5.9%
-57.6%
Funeral Average Revenue Per Service
$5.67K
Previous year: $5.61K
+1.1%
Gross Profit
$253M
Previous year: $254M
-0.4%
Cash and Equivalents
$185M
Previous year: $173M
+7.4%
Free Cash Flow
$163M
Previous year: $137M
+18.8%
Total Assets
$17.4B
Previous year: $15.7B
+11.0%

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Forward Guidance

SCI anticipates adjusted earnings per share between $1.00 and $1.10 for Q4 2024, projecting an 8-18% growth compared to Q4 2023. The full-year adjusted earnings per share is expected to be in the range of $3.47 to $3.57. The adjusted operating cash flow guidance is raised to a range of $940 million to $960 million.

Positive Outlook

  • Adjusted earnings per share for Q4 2024 is projected to grow by 8-18%.
  • Full year 2024 adjusted earnings per share expected between $3.47 and $3.57.
  • Full year 2024 adjusted operating cash flow guidance raised to $940 million - $960 million.
  • Maintenance capital expenditures remain unchanged at approximately $325 million for 2024.
  • Expect continued strength in operating cash flow.

Challenges Ahead

  • Expenses related to weather events and hurricanes.
  • Gains or losses associated with asset divestitures.
  • Gains or losses associated with the early extinguishment of debt.
  • Potential tax reserve adjustments and IRS payments and/or refunds.
  • Acquisition and integration costs.

Revenue & Expenses

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