SCIMEDIUM SIGNALFINANCIAL10-K

SCI significantly accelerated share buybacks to $461M (up 81.7%) while making notable clarifications to insurance-funded preneed contract accounting and revenue recognition policies.

The dramatic increase in share repurchases signals management's confidence in the business and commitment to returning capital to shareholders. The language changes around insurance-funded preneed contracts suggest improved clarity in accounting treatment, explicitly stating that revenue is recognized when services are performed rather than when insurance proceeds are received, which could indicate more conservative revenue recognition practices.

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FINANCIAL ANALYSIS

SCI's financial position shows strong capital allocation with share buybacks nearly doubling to $461M, demonstrating aggressive shareholder returns. Cash and equivalents increased modestly by 11.3% to $243.6M, suggesting the company maintained adequate liquidity despite the substantial buyback activity. The combination of increased cash reserves and dramatically higher share repurchases indicates robust cash generation and disciplined capital management.

FINANCIAL STATEMENT CHANGES
Share Buybacks
Cash Flow
+81.7%
$253.7M→$461.0M

Share repurchases increased 81.7% — management returning capital, signals confidence in intrinsic value.

Cash & Equivalents
Balance Sheet
+11.3%
$218.8M→$243.6M

Cash grew 11.3% — improving liquidity position supports investment and shareholder returns.

LANGUAGE CHANGES
NEW — 2026-02-12
PRIOR — 2025-02-13
ADDED
Cancellations may be requested by the customer or be initiated by us if the customer fails to comply with the contractual terms of payment.
We do not reflect the unfulfilled insurance-funded preneed funeral contract amounts in our Consolidated Balance Sheet as the contract is between the customer and the insurance provider.
Revenue from these policies is recognized when we perform the services and deliver the merchandise.
The proceeds of the life insurance policies will be received upon maturity via death benefit claims.
At December 31, 2025, we operated 1,485 funeral service locations and 500 cemeteries (including 312 funeral service/cemetery combination locations), which are geographically diversified across 44 states, eight Canadian provinces, the District of Columbia, and Puerto Rico.
Human Capital Management At December 31, 2025, we employed 17,869 full-time individuals and 7,318 part-time individuals.
Of the full-time associates, 16,556 were employed in the funeral and cemetery operations and 1,313 were employed in corporate areas of our business.
Approximately 2.2% of our associates are represented by unions.
Although labor disputes occur from time to time, relations with associates are generall y considered favorable.
In 2025, building on our past workplace surveys, we launched our We Listen Survey, which measures engagement across areas including recognition, growth, communication, and leadership.
REMOVED
Cancellations may be requested by the customer or be initiated by us for failure to comply with the contractual terms of payment.
We do not reflect the unfulfilled insurance-funded preneed funeral contract amounts in our Consolidated Balance Sheet.
The proceeds of the life insurance policies will be reflected in revenue as these funerals are performed by us in the future.
At December 31, 2024, we operated 1,493 funeral service locations and 496 cemeteries (including 308 funeral service/cemetery combination locations), which are geographically diversified across 44 states, eight Canadian provinces, the District of Columbia, and Puerto Rico.
Human Capital Management At December 31, 2024, we employed 17,685 full-time individuals and 7,268 part-time individuals.
Of the full-time associates, 14,946 were employed in the funeral and cemetery operations and 2,739 were employed in corporate or other overhead areas of our business.
Approximately 2.4% of our associates are represented by unions.
Although labor disputes occur from time to time, relations with associates are generally considered favorable.
As a result, we have been certified as a Great Place To Work since 2017 in the U.S.
At December 31, 2024 and 2023, there were 9,462 and 9,779 associates, respectively, who had elected to participate in our group health insurance plans.
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