SERVICE CORPORATION INTERNATIONAL DECLARES QUARTERLY CASH DIVIDEND

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Service Corporation International (NYSE: SCI) announced a quarterly cash dividend of $0.34 per share, payable March 31, 2026, to shareholders of record at the close of business on March 13, 2026.

The company said it intends to pay regular quarterly dividends for the foreseeable future, but each future dividend, record date and payment date remain subject to quarterly Board approval after review of financial performance.

Positive

• Dividend declared of $0.34 per share
• Payment date set for March 31, 2026
• Record date confirmed as March 13, 2026
• Company intends to continue regular quarterly dividends

Negative

• Dividends subject to Board approval each quarter
• Future payments contingent on quarterly financial review

HOUSTON, Texas, Feb. 19, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Service Corporation International (NYSE: SCI), the largest provider of deathcare products and services in North America, today announced that its Board of Directors has approved a quarterly cash dividend of thirty-four cents per share of common stock. The quarterly cash dividend announced today is payable on March 31, 2026 to shareholders of record at the close of business on March 13, 2026. While the Company intends to pay regular quarterly cash dividends for the foreseeable future, all subsequent dividends, and the establishment of record and payment dates, are subject to final determination by the Board of Directors each quarter after its review of the Company's financial performance.

Cautionary Statement on Forward-Looking Statements
The statements in this press release that are not historical facts are forward-looking statements. These forward-looking statements have been made in reliance on the "safe harbor" protections provided under the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These statements may be accompanied by words such as "believe," "estimate," "project," "expect," "anticipate," or "predict," that convey the uncertainty of future events or outcomes. These statements are based on assumptions that we believe are reasonable; however, many important factors could cause our actual results in the future to differ materially from the forward-looking statements made herein and in any other documents or oral presentations made by, or on behalf of us. There can be no assurance that future dividends will be declared. The actual declaration of future dividends, and the establishment of record and payment dates, is subject to final determination by our Board of Directors each quarter after its review of our financial performance. Important factors which could cause actual results to differ materially from those in forward-looking statements include, among others, restrictions on the payment of dividends under existing or future credit agreements or other financing arrangements; changes in tax laws relating to corporate dividends; a determination by the Board of Directors that the declaration of a dividend is not in the best interests of the Company and its shareholders; an increase in our cash needs or a decrease in available cash; or a deterioration in our financial condition or results. For further information on these and other risks and uncertainties, see our Securities and Exchange Commission filings, including our 2025 Annual Report on Form 10-K. Copies of this document as well as other SEC filings can be obtained from our website at http://www.sci-corp.com. We assume no obligation to publicly update or revise any forward-looking statements made herein or any other forward-looking statements made by us, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.

About Service Corporation International

Service Corporation International (NYSE: SCI), headquartered in Houston, Texas, is North America's leading provider of funeral, cemetery and cremation services, as well as final-arrangement planning in advance, serving approximately 700,000 families each year. Our diversified portfolio of brands provides families and individuals a full range of choices to meet their needs, from simple cremations to full life celebrations and personalized remembrances. Our Dignity Memorial® brand is the name families turn to for professionalism, compassion, and attention to detail that is second to none. At December 31, 2025, we owned and operated 1,485 funeral service locations and 500 cemeteries (of which 312 are combination locations) in 44 states, eight Canadian provinces, the District of Columbia, and Puerto Rico. For more information about Service Corporation International, please visit our website at www.sci-corp.com. For more information about Dignity Memorial®, please visit www.dignitymemorial.com.

For additional information contact:
Investors:		Trey Bocage – Assistant Vice President, Treasury and Investor Relations			(713) 525-3454
		Andrea Low – Director, Federal Tax and Investor Relations			(713) 525-2811
Media:	Jay Andrew – Managing Director, Corporate Communications				(713) 525-3468

 

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SOURCE Service Corporation International

FAQ

What dividend did Service Corporation International (SCI) declare on February 19, 2026?

SCI declared a $0.34 per share quarterly cash dividend. According to the company, the dividend is payable March 31, 2026 to holders of record at the close of business March 13, 2026.

When is the SCI dividend payable and what is the record date for the March 31, 2026 payment?

The dividend is payable on March 31, 2026 and the record date is March 13, 2026. According to the company, shareholders on record March 13 will receive the March 31 payment.

Will Service Corporation International (SCI) continue paying quarterly dividends after March 2026?

The company said it intends to pay regular quarterly dividends for the foreseeable future. According to the company, each subsequent dividend remains subject to Board review and approval each quarter.

How does the Board of Directors affect future SCI dividend payments?

Future dividends, record dates and payment dates are subject to final determination by the Board each quarter. According to the company, the Board will review financial performance before approving dividends.

What should SCI shareholders do to be eligible for the March 31, 2026 dividend?

Shareholders must be on SCI's record by the close of business on March 13, 2026. According to the company, only shareholders of record at that date will receive the March 31 dividend payment.