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SCI Slashes 2026 Earnings Outlook Amid Pending Securities Investigation

Oct 29, 2026, 9:32 PM EDT1 sourcesAI-analyzed

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The combination of softer 2026 guidance and a confirmed securities-law investigation elevates risk perception, likely pressuring SCI stock in the near term; similar cases show initial volatility around lawsuits even when fundamentals temporarily improve.

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SCI lowers its 2026 adjusted EPS outlook to $3.94-$4.04, triggering an 11.6% open drop. Q3 EPS was $0.97 vs $0.98; Q4 guidance is $1.10-$1.20 vs $1.33. Weaker funeral volumes and higher costs drive the revision, while a pending securities-law investigation adds potential legal risk. Near-term pressure could persist until earnings visibility and investigation clarity improve.

SCI lowers 2026 adjusted EPS to $3.94-$4.04; stock falls ~11.6%.
Q3 EPS $0.97 vs $0.98; Q4 guidance $1.10-$1.20 vs $1.33.
Weaker funeral volumes and higher operating costs drive the revision.
Pending securities-law investigation by Levi & Korsinsky adds legal risk.

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