$0.34 quarterly dividend approved by Service Corporation (NYSE: SCI)
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Rhea-AI Filing Summary
Service Corporation International announced that its Board of Directors has declared a quarterly cash dividend of thirty-four cents per share of common stock. The dividend is payable on March 31, 2026 to shareholders of record at the close of business on March 13, 2026.
The company states that it intends to pay regular quarterly cash dividends for the foreseeable future, but each dividend, along with its record and payment dates, will be determined by the Board after reviewing financial performance and other factors. The filing also notes that dividend payments could be affected by credit agreement restrictions, tax law changes, cash needs, or a deterioration in financial condition.
Service Corporation International describes itself as North America’s leading provider of funeral, cemetery, cremation, and advance planning services, serving about 700,000 families each year and operating 1,485 funeral service locations and 500 cemeteries as of December 31, 2025.
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8-K Event Classification
2 items: 7.01, 9.01
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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.
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Item 7.01 Regulation FD Disclosure
On February 19, 2026, the Board of Directors declared a quarterly cash dividend of thirty-four 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 February 19, 2026, declaring quarterly dividend | ||||
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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.
February 19, 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, February 19, 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-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.
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| Media: | Jay Andrew - Assistant Vice President - Corporate Communications | (713) 525-3468 | |||||||||
FAQ
What dividend did Service Corporation International (SCI) declare?
Service Corporation International declared a quarterly cash dividend of thirty-four cents per share of common stock. This dividend reflects the company’s ongoing policy of returning cash to shareholders through regular quarterly payments, subject to Board review each quarter.
When will SCI’s new quarterly dividend be paid and who qualifies?
The quarterly dividend is payable on March 31, 2026 to shareholders of record at the close of business on March 13, 2026. Investors who own SCI common stock on that record date will be eligible to receive the thirty-four cent per share cash payment.
Does Service Corporation International plan to continue paying dividends?
SCI states it intends to pay regular quarterly cash dividends for the foreseeable future. However, each dividend, and its record and payment dates, is subject to final Board determination after reviewing financial performance and broader financial conditions each quarter.
What could cause SCI to change or stop its dividend payments?
Dividend payments could be affected by restrictions under existing or future credit agreements, changes in tax laws, a Board decision that dividends are not in shareholders’ best interests, higher cash needs, reduced available cash, or deterioration in SCI’s financial condition or results.
What type of business does Service Corporation International operate?
Service Corporation International is North America’s leading provider of funeral, cemetery, cremation, and advance planning services. As of December 31, 2025, it owned and operated 1,485 funeral service locations and 500 cemeteries across 44 U.S. states, Canada, the District of Columbia, and Puerto Rico.
Where can investors find more information about SCI and its filings?
Investors can access SCI’s SEC filings, including its 2025 Annual Report on Form 10-K, through the company’s website at www.sci-corp.com. Additional information about its Dignity Memorial brand is available at www.dignitymemorial.com, and investor relations contacts are listed in the release.