Service Corporation International (NYSE: SCI) sets $0.36 quarterly dividend
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Service Corporation International announced that its Board of Directors declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.36 per share of common stock on August 5, 2026. The dividend is payable on September 30, 2026 to shareholders of record at the close of business on September 15, 2026.
The company states that it intends to pay regular quarterly cash dividends for the foreseeable future, but each dividend, including record and payment dates, is subject to final Board determination after reviewing financial performance and factors such as financing agreements, tax laws, cash needs, and overall financial condition.
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8-K Event Classification
2 items: 7.01, 9.01
2 items
Item 7.01
Regulation FD Disclosure
Disclosure
Material non-public information disclosed under Regulation Fair Disclosure, often investor presentations or guidance.
Item 9.01
Financial Statements and Exhibits
Exhibits
Financial statements, pro forma financial information, and exhibit attachments filed with this report.
Key Figures
Quarterly dividend per share: $0.36 per share
Dividend payment date: September 30, 2026
Dividend record date: September 15, 2026
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Quarterly dividend per share
$0.36 per share
Quarterly cash dividend on common stock declared August 5, 2026
Dividend payment date
September 30, 2026
Date the $0.36 per-share dividend is payable
Dividend record date
September 15, 2026
Shareholders of record at close of business on this date receive the dividend
Families served annually
700,000 families
Approximate combined preneed and atneed families served each year
Funeral service locations
1,495 locations
Owned and operated as of June 30, 2026
Cemeteries operated
505 cemeteries
Including 316 combination locations as of June 30, 2026
Key Terms
Regulation FD, forward-looking statements, preneed, atneed, +1 more
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Regulation FD regulatory
"Item 7.01 Regulation FD Disclosure On August 5, 2026"
Regulation FD is a rule that prevents company insiders, like executives, from sharing important information with some people before others get it. It matters because it helps ensure all investors have equal access to key news, making the stock market fairer and reducing chances of insider trading.
forward-looking statements regulatory
"Cautionary Statement on Forward-Looking Statements The statements in this press release"
Forward-looking statements are predictions or plans that companies share about what they expect to happen in the future, like estimating sales or profits. They matter because they help investors understand a company's outlook, but since they are based on guesses and assumptions, they can sometimes be wrong.
preneed technical
"serving approximately 700,000 combined preneed and atneed families each year"
atneed technical
"serving approximately 700,000 combined preneed and atneed families each year"
combination locations technical
"505 cemeteries (of which 316 are combination locations) in 44 states"
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FAQ
What dividend did Service Corporation International (SCI) declare on August 5, 2026?
Service Corporation International declared a $0.36 per-share quarterly cash dividend on its common stock. The dividend will be paid on September 30, 2026 to shareholders of record at the close of business on September 15, 2026.
How often does Service Corporation International (SCI) intend to pay dividends?
SCI states that it intends to pay regular quarterly cash dividends for the foreseeable future. However, each dividend and its dates are subject to final Board approval each quarter after reviewing financial performance and other relevant factors.
What factors could affect SCI’s (SCI) ability to continue paying dividends?
Future dividends at SCI depend on Board determination each quarter. Key factors include dividend restrictions in financing agreements, changes in dividend-related tax laws, the Board’s assessment of shareholder interests, the company’s cash needs, available cash, and overall financial condition.
How large is Service Corporation International’s (SCI) operational footprint?
As of June 30, 2026, SCI owned and operated 1,495 funeral service locations and 505 cemeteries, including 316 combination locations, across 44 U.S. states, eight Canadian provinces, the District of Columbia, and Puerto Rico, serving about 700,000 families annually.
Where can investors find more information about SCI (SCI) and its risks?
Investors can review SCI’s 2025 Annual Report on Form 10-K and other SEC filings, available via the company’s website at www.sci-corp.com. These documents discuss dividends, risk factors, and broader financial and operational information.
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Item 7.01 Regulation FD Disclosure
On August 5, 2026, the Board of Directors declared a quarterly cash dividend of thirty-six cents per share of common stock.
The attached Exhibit 99.1 is not filed, but is furnished to comply with Regulation FD. The information in this Current Report on Form 8-K, including the exhibit, shall not be deemed “filed” for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”), or incorporated by reference in any filing under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, or the Exchange Act, except as shall be expressly set forth by specific reference in such a filing.
Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits
(d) The following exhibits are included with this report
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99.1 | Press Release, dated August 5, 2026, declaring quarterly dividend | ||||
| 104 | Interactive data file. | ||||
Signature
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.
August 5, 2026 Service Corporation International
By: /s/ ERIC D. TANZBERGER
Eric D. Tanzberger
Executive Vice President
Chief Financial Officer
EXHIBIT 99.1
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DECLARES QUARTERLY CASH DIVIDEND | |||||
HOUSTON, Texas, August 5, 2026 . . . 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-six cents per share of common stock. The quarterly cash dividend announced today is payable on September 30, 2026 to shareholders of record at the close of business on September 15, 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 combined preneed and atneed 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 June 30, 2026, we owned and operated 1,495 funeral service locations and 505 cemeteries (of which 316 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.
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