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Carriage Services Q2 2026: Margin Expansion Driven by Preneed Growth and M&A

Aug 5, 2026, 4:38 PM EDT1 sourcesAI-analyzed
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Strong EBITDA margin expansion, solid preneed growth, and visible acquisition pipeline can lift margins and accelerate growth; management also raised expectations for 2026, despite mortality-driven volume headwinds, suggesting favorable fundamental re-rating potential.

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Carriage Services reported Q2 2026 revenue of $102.9M with adjusted EBITDA of $32.3M and a 32.3% margin, led by 21.1% growth in insurance-funded preneed contracts and 5.0% cemetery preneed sales. While at-need volume fell 3.5% YoY, higher interment revenue per contract and disciplined costs helped earnings; management signaled ongoing M&A activity and progress toward its 2030 Vision, setting up potential multiple expansion on acquisitions.

  • Q2 2026 revenue $102.9M; up 0.8% YoY; Adjusted EBITDA $32.3M, 32.3% margin.
  • Preneed cemetery sales +5.0%; preneed average price +17.3%; insurance-funded preneed +21.1%.
  • Completed one funeral home acquisition; advanced talks with other owners for closings in 2026-2027.
  • Outlook updated: 2026 revenue $435-445M; Adjusted EBITDA $135-140M; Adj EPS $3.35-3.55.
  • July funeral volume trends are encouraging, supporting the growth strategy toward 2030 Vision.

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