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 8th.
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 Stock Down 0.6%
Shares of SCI stock traded down $0.54 during trading hours on Wednesday, reaching $85.06. 451,219 shares of the company’s stock were exchanged, compared to its average volume of 1,308,839. Service Corporation International has a 1 year low of $68.41 and a 1 year high of $90.99. The company has a current ratio of 0.53, a quick ratio of 0.49 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 3.32. 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. The stock’s fifty day moving average price is $76.89 and its two-hundred day moving average price is $79.61.
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
Analyst Upgrades and Downgrades
Several brokerages have recently issued reports on SCI. UBS Group raised their price objective on Service Corporation International from $93.00 to $105.00 and gave the stock a “buy” rating in a research note on Friday, July 31st. Weiss Ratings cut shares of Service Corporation International from a “buy (b-)” rating to a “hold (c+)” rating in a research note on Wednesday, June 3rd. Wall Street Zen raised shares of Service Corporation International from a “sell” rating to a “hold” rating in a report on Saturday. Finally, JPMorgan Chase & Co. lowered 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. Three equities research analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating and one has issued a Hold rating to the company. According to MarketBeat.com, Service Corporation International has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average target price of $100.67.
Check Out Our Latest Research Report on Service Corporation International
Insider Buying and Selling
In related news, CEO Thomas L. Ryan sold 253,391 shares of the stock in a transaction on Friday, July 31st. The stock was sold at an average price of $85.25, for a total value of $21,601,582.75. Following the completion of the transaction, 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 transaction was disclosed in a document filed with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which can be accessed through the SEC website. Corporate insiders own 3.40% of the company’s stock.
Institutional Trading of Service Corporation International
Institutional investors have recently modified their holdings of the stock. Brighton Jones LLC purchased a new position in Service Corporation International in the 4th quarter valued at about $435,000. Royal Bank of Canada raised its holdings in shares of Service Corporation International by 38.8% during the first quarter. Royal Bank of Canada now owns 121,883 shares of the company’s stock valued at $9,775,000 after acquiring an additional 34,051 shares during the last quarter. Goldman Sachs Group Inc. lifted its position in shares of Service Corporation International by 48.7% in the first quarter. Goldman Sachs Group Inc. now owns 417,387 shares of the company’s stock valued at $33,474,000 after acquiring an additional 136,770 shares in the last quarter. Focus Partners Wealth lifted its position in shares of Service Corporation International by 3.1% in the first quarter. Focus Partners Wealth now owns 10,571 shares of the company’s stock valued at $848,000 after acquiring an additional 321 shares in the last quarter. Finally, Baird Financial Group Inc. boosted its stake in shares of Service Corporation International by 32.6% in the second quarter. Baird Financial Group Inc. now owns 9,753 shares of the company’s stock worth $794,000 after acquiring an additional 2,398 shares during the last quarter. Institutional investors and hedge funds own 85.53% of the company’s stock.
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
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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