Carriage Services, Inc.(CSV)Earnings, Financials & Key Ratios

CSV•NYSE

$38.99

12.0× P/E·Price updated Jul 7, 2026

SectorConsumer Cyclical IndustryPersonal Services Sub-IndustrySpecialty Consumer Services

AboutCarriage Services, Inc. provides funeral and cemetery services, and merchandise in the United States. It operates through two segments, Funeral Home Operations and Cemetery Operations. The Funeral Home Operations segment engages in the provision of consultation, funeral home facilities for visitation and memorial services, and transportation services; removal and preparation of remains; and sale of burial and cremation services, and related merchandise, such as caskets and urns. The Cemetery Operations segment provides interment rights for grave sites, lawn crypts, mausoleum spaces, and niche; related cemetery merchandise, including outer burial containers, memorial markers, monuments, and floral placements; and interments, inurnments, and installation of cemetery merchandise services. As of December 31, 2021, it operated 170 funeral homes in 26 states and 31 cemeteries in 11 states. Carriage Services, Inc. was founded in 1991 and is based in Houston, Texas.Show more

Revenue$417M+3.3%
EBITDA$124M+51.9%
Net Income$52M+56.3%
EPS (Diluted)3.25+54.8%
Gross Margin35.14%-1.0%
EBITDA Margin29.64%+47.1%
Operating Margin23.48%+16.0%
Net Margin12.34%+51.3%
ROE22.23%+28.7%

CSV Price & Volume

Carriage Services, Inc. (CSV) stock price & volume — 10-year historical chart

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Stagnant Organic Growth Challenges Capital Allocation Strategy

Investment Thesis • Updated 2026Q1

VerdictNeutral

Growth:Mixed

Profitability:Moderate

Financial:Vulnerable

Cash Flow:Mixed

Primary Risk:High leverage and liquidity

Key Thesis Takeaways

Carriage Services faces a challenging transition as post-pandemic mortality tailwinds fade, evidenced by a 0.9% revenue decline in 2026Q1.
While the company has successfully reduced its debt-to-equity ratio from 3.49 in 2023Q4 to 2.05 in 2026Q1, the reliance on an acquisition-driven roll-up model remains vulnerable to high fixed costs and significant goodwill exposure of $427.7 million.
Investors should monitor whether the company can stabilize its volatile operating margins, which have fluctuated between 18% and 29.5%, to justify its current valuation.

Verdict Logic

while the stock trades at a forward P/E of 11.32, the lack of consistent organic revenue growth and the $427.7 million in goodwill concentration warrant a cautious approach.

CSV Growth Metrics

Carriage Services, Inc. (CSV) revenue, earnings & EPS growth — 3, 5 & 10-year CAGR

Revenue CAGR

10 Years5.58%

5 Years4.85%

3 Years4.09%

TTM2.12%

Profit CAGR

10 Years9.46%

5 Years26.2%

3 Years7.57%

TTM-6.24%

EPS CAGR

10 Years11.24%

5 Years29.57%

3 Years7.31%

TTM-7.69%

Return on Capital

10 Years6.41%

5 Years7.37%

3 Years7.12%

Last Year7.81%

CSV Recent Earnings

Carriage Services, Inc. (CSV) EPS & revenue vs analyst estimates — last 4 quarters

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●Beat EPS 9/12 qtrs (75%)●Beat Revenue 9/12 qtrs (75%)

Q2 2026Latest

May 6, 2026

Metric

Actual

Est

EPS

$0.86+1.2%

$0.85

Rev

$106M-4.7%

$111M

Q1 2026

Feb 25, 2026

Metric

Actual

Est

EPS

$0.75-6.3%

$0.80

Rev

$105M+1.8%

$104M

Q4 2025

Nov 5, 2025

Metric

Actual

Est

EPS

$0.75+4.2%

$0.72

Rev

$103M-0.8%

$104M

Q3 2025

Aug 6, 2025

Metric

Actual

Est

EPS

$0.74+2.8%

$0.72

Rev

$102M+0.8%

$101M

Quarter	Date	EPS (Act vs Est)	Revenue (Act vs Est)
Q2 2026Latest	May 6, 2026	$0.86vs $0.85+1.2%	$106Mvs $111M-4.7%
Q1 2026	Feb 25, 2026	$0.75vs $0.80-6.3%	$105Mvs $104M+1.8%
Q4 2025	Nov 5, 2025	$0.75vs $0.72+4.2%	$103Mvs $104M-0.8%
Q3 2025	Aug 6, 2025	$0.74vs $0.72+2.8%	$102Mvs $101M+0.8%

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Latest CSV News

Recent stock market news and headlines for Carriage Services, Inc. (CSV)

Business Wire·Jun 16, 2026

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Peers Comparison

Key metrics vs top competitors for Carriage Services, Inc. (CSV)

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Company	Price	Market Cap	P/E Ratio	Rev Growth (1Y)	Net Margin	ROE	Div Yield
CSVCarriage Services, Inc.Current	$38.99	$618.42M	12.00	3.28%	12.34%	22.23%	1.15%
SCIService Corporation International	$78.37	$10.87B	20.62	2.93%	14.46%	39.44%	—
MATWMatthews International Corporation	$27.00	$840.4M	-34.18	-16.6%	0.8%	1.89%	—
HIHillenbrand, Inc.	$31.98	$2.26B	52.43	-15.99%	1.37%	2.43%	—
LMNDLemonade, Inc.	$77.59	$5.96B	-33.73	40.15%	-16.92%	-26.52%	—
GLGlobe Life Inc.	$176.67	$13.72B	12.57	3.82%	19.37%	20.32%	—

Compare CSV vs Peers

Carriage Services, Inc. (CSV) vs competitors — business, growth, and fundamentals comparison against the closest industry rivals.

Closest Rival

vs SCI

Most directly comparable listed peer for CSV.

Scale Benchmark

vs ROL

Larger-name benchmark to compare CSV against a more recognizable public peer.

Peer Set

Compare Top 5

vs SCI, MATW, HI, LMND

CSV SEC Filings & Documents

Carriage Services, Inc. (CSV) SEC filings — annual & quarterly reports (10-K, 10-Q)

8-K Announcements

Material company update

May 6, 2026·SEC

Material company update

Feb 26, 2026·SEC

Material company update

Jan 16, 2026·SEC

10-K Annual Reports

FY 2026

Feb 26, 2026·SEC

FY 2025

Feb 28, 2025·SEC

FY 2024

Mar 1, 2024·SEC

10-Q Quarterly Reports

FY 2026

May 7, 2026·SEC

FY 2025

Nov 6, 2025·SEC

FY 2025

Aug 7, 2025·SEC

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CSV Frequently Asked Questions

Carriage Services, Inc. (CSV) stock FAQ — growth, dividends, profitability & financials explained

Growth & Financials

What is Carriage Services, Inc.'s revenue?

Carriage Services, Inc. (CSV) reported $416.4M in revenue for fiscal year 2025. This represents a 933% increase from $40.3M in 1996.

How fast is Carriage Services, Inc. growing?

Carriage Services, Inc. (CSV) grew revenue by 3.3% over the past year. Growth has been modest.

Is CSV profitable?

Yes, Carriage Services, Inc. (CSV) is profitable, generating $44.0M in net income for fiscal year 2025 (12.3% net margin).

Dividend & Returns

Does CSV pay dividends?

Yes, Carriage Services, Inc. (CSV) pays a dividend with a yield of 1.15%. This makes it attractive for income-focused investors.

What is CSV's return on equity?

Carriage Services, Inc. (CSV) has a return on equity (ROE) of 22.2%. This is excellent, indicating efficient use of shareholder capital.

What is Carriage Services, Inc.'s free cash flow?

Carriage Services, Inc. (CSV) generated $40.4M in free cash flow for fiscal year 2025. Positive FCF indicates the company can fund dividends, buybacks, or reinvestment.

What if you invested $1,000 in CSV back in 1996?

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Quarter

Date

EPS (Act vs Est)

Revenue (Act vs Est)

Q2 2026Latest

May 6, 2026

$0.86vs $0.85+1.2%

$106Mvs $111M-4.7%

Q1 2026

Feb 25, 2026

$0.75vs $0.80-6.3%

$105Mvs $104M+1.8%

Q4 2025

Nov 5, 2025

$0.75vs $0.72+4.2%

$103Mvs $104M-0.8%

Q3 2025

Aug 6, 2025

$0.74vs $0.72+2.8%

$102Mvs $101M+0.8%

Company

Price

Market Cap

P/E Ratio

Rev Growth (1Y)

Net Margin

ROE

Div Yield

CSVCarriage Services, Inc.Current

$38.99

$618.42M

12.00

3.28%

12.34%

22.23%

1.15%

SCIService Corporation International

$78.37

$10.87B

20.62

2.93%

14.46%

39.44%

—

MATWMatthews International Corporation

$27.00

$840.4M

-34.18

-16.6%

0.8%

1.89%

—

HIHillenbrand, Inc.

$31.98

$2.26B

52.43

-15.99%

1.37%

2.43%

—

LMNDLemonade, Inc.

$77.59

$5.96B

-33.73

40.15%

-16.92%

-26.52%

—

GLGlobe Life Inc.

$176.67

$13.72B

12.57

3.82%

19.37%

20.32%

—