Carriage Services, Inc.

Carriage Services, Inc.

CSVยทNYSE

$37.32

-4.9%
Consumer CyclicalPersonal Products & Services

Carriage 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.

At a Glance

Live Snapshot
Market Cap$592.35M
EPS3.2900
P/E Ratio11.34
Earnings Date08/05/2026
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Carriage Services, Inc. Street Expectations Map

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Wall Street analysts project that CSV stock may rise significantly over the coming 12 months. The consensus 1-year price target stands at 50.00, with estimates ranging from a low of 40.00 to a high of 60.00.

Lowest Target
40.00
7.18%
Consensus Target
50.00
33.98%
Highest Target
60.00
60.77%

The consensus 1-year price target stands at 50.00, with estimates ranging from a low of 40.00 to a high of 60.00.

Analyst Consensus Analysis

Upside Potential

+34.0%

Substantial upside potential. Analysts see significant value gap, suggesting the stock may be materially undervalued at current levels.

Analyst Agreement

40.0% spread

Mixed analyst views. Wide target range suggests differing opinions on key value drivers, growth prospects, or risk factors.

Analyst Conviction

Moderate

Neutral sentiment. Fair value pricing with moderate agreement suggests wait-and-see approach or catalyst-driven opportunity.

Market Sentiment Insight

Monitor and evaluate: Current analyst consensus suggests limited conviction or near-term catalysts. Stay informed on company developments and reassess positioning as new information emerges.

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Carriage Services, Inc. Forward Estimates of Revenue

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Latest Revenue
417.44M
FY 2025
Avg Estimate
428.97M
FY 2026
Estimate Range
415.78M - 435.76M
Analyst Spread

Forward Growth Analysis

Projected Growth+2.8%

Flat growth suggests market maturity or near-term challenges offsetting expansion efforts.

Analyst Coverage4 Analysts

Limited coverage may indicate reduced institutional interest or information availability.

Estimate Spread5%

Narrow estimate range signals strong analyst consensus and predictable business outlook.

OutlookPositive

Generally favorable outlook with reasonable growth prospects and analyst support.

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Carriage Services, Inc. Forward Estimates of Net Income

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Latest Net Income
51.51M
FY 2025
Avg Estimate
53.28M
FY 2026
Estimate Range
52.35M - 54.20M
Analyst Spread

Forward Growth Analysis

Projected Growth+3.4%

Flat growth suggests market maturity or near-term challenges offsetting expansion efforts.

Analyst Coverage4 Analysts

Limited coverage may indicate reduced institutional interest or information availability.

Estimate Spread3%

Narrow estimate range signals strong analyst consensus and predictable business outlook.

OutlookPositive

Generally favorable outlook with reasonable growth prospects and analyst support.

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Carriage Services, Inc. Forward Estimates of EPS

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Latest EPS
3.29
FY 2025
Avg Estimate
$3.45
FY 2026
Estimate Range
$3.39 - $3.51
Analyst Spread

Forward Growth Analysis

Projected Growth+4.9%

Flat growth suggests market maturity or near-term challenges offsetting expansion efforts.

Analyst Coverage4 Analysts

Limited coverage may indicate reduced institutional interest or information availability.

Estimate Spread3%

Narrow estimate range signals strong analyst consensus and predictable business outlook.

OutlookPositive

Generally favorable outlook with reasonable growth prospects and analyst support.

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Carriage Services, Inc. Forward Estimates of EBIT

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Latest EBIT
98.63M
FY 2025
Avg Estimate
86.11M
FY 2026
Estimate Range
83.46M - 87.47M
Analyst Spread

Forward Growth Analysis

Projected Growth-12.7%

Significant contraction projectedโ€”major business challenges or industry disruption likely.

Analyst Coverage4 Analysts

Limited coverage may indicate reduced institutional interest or information availability.

Estimate Spread5%

Narrow estimate range signals strong analyst consensus and predictable business outlook.

OutlookNeutral

Mixed signalsโ€”some positive indicators offset by concerns about growth or uncertainty.

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Carriage Services, Inc. Forward Estimates of EBITDA

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Latest EBITDA
124.34M
FY 2025
Avg Estimate
105.79M
FY 2026
Estimate Range
102.53M - 107.46M
Analyst Spread

Forward Growth Analysis

Projected Growth-14.9%

Significant contraction projectedโ€”major business challenges or industry disruption likely.

Analyst Coverage4 Analysts

Limited coverage may indicate reduced institutional interest or information availability.

Estimate Spread5%

Narrow estimate range signals strong analyst consensus and predictable business outlook.

OutlookNeutral

Mixed signalsโ€”some positive indicators offset by concerns about growth or uncertainty.

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Carriage Services, Inc. Forward Estimates of SG&A Expense

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Latest SG&A Expense
48.65M
FY 2025
Avg Estimate
45.79M
FY 2026
Estimate Range
44.38M - 46.51M
Analyst Spread

Forward Growth Analysis

Projected Growth-5.9%

Declining expectations indicate headwindsโ€”investigate whether temporary or structural issues.

Analyst Coverage4 Analysts

Limited coverage may indicate reduced institutional interest or information availability.

Estimate Spread5%

Narrow estimate range signals strong analyst consensus and predictable business outlook.

OutlookNeutral

Mixed signalsโ€”some positive indicators offset by concerns about growth or uncertainty.

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Carriage Services, Inc. Insider Positioning

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During the last 12 months, insiders have purchased $126K and sold $1.07M worth of CSV shares, resulting in $939K of net selling activity.

3 Months

Bought

0

0.00

Sold

0

0.00

Net Activity

+0

+$0

3-6 Months

Bought

0

0.00

Sold

0

0.00

Net Activity

+0

+$0

6-9 Months

Bought

1.4K

63.16K

Sold

4.3K

196.09K

Net Activity

-133K

-$133K

9-12 Months

Bought

1.4K

63.03K

Sold

19.3K

869.54K

Net Activity

-807K

-$807K

Top Buyers

1
RE

Robinson Edmondo

Director

1.1K sharesโ€ข2 transactions

$51K

2
WS

Webb Somer

Director

1.1K sharesโ€ข2 transactions

$49K

3
SJ

Sanders Julie

Director

352 sharesโ€ข2 transactions

$16K

4
BGM

Brudnicki Greg M

Other: Board Advisor

221 sharesโ€ข2 transactions

$10K

Top Sellers

1
PS

Pudenz Shane

Other: Vice President Of Sales

13.0K sharesโ€ข1 transactions

$578K

2
QCR

Quezada Carlos R.

Director, Officer: Ceo

8.5K sharesโ€ข2 transactions

$397K

3
MSD

Metzger Steven D

Officer: President

2.0K sharesโ€ข2 transactions

$90K

Insider Activity Analysis

Net Insider Sentiment

Bearish

Strong bearish signal with $939K net selling. Heavy insider selling may indicate concerns about valuation or near-term prospects.

Buy/Sell Ratio

0.12:1

Weak buy/sell ratio. Selling significantly exceeds buyingโ€”monitor for potential fundamental concerns.

Insider Participation

Moderate Buying

4 insider buyers vs. 3 sellers. More insiders buying than selling indicates positive sentiment.