SCI Dividend History & Analysis | 1.7% Yield

SCI has a dividend yield of 1.7% and paid 1.3 USD per share in the last 12M. Complete payout history, full analyses and peer comparison.

Yield 12m 1.65%
Payout Ratio 48.0%
Growth Rate CAGR 5y 10.25%
Consistency Lifetime 83.2%
Yield on Cost 5y 2.68%
Payout FCF 29.0%
Streak Years 21
Dividend Rating 64.89%

Dividends Cash Amount per Share Yearly

This chart shows the yearly cash amount paid as dividends per share. The exact values for each year can be found in the structured dataset with the html-id #yearly_dividend_dataset below.
Dividend Growth Year over Year This chart shows the annual dividend growth rate compared to the previous year.
5 Years Chart with Price and Dividend Yield This chart shows the dividend yield and price over time. Price is displayed as gray area (left axis), yield as dark blue line (right axis), and average yield as orange dashed line.
■ Yield (right) | ■ Price (left) | ┅ Avg Yield
Total Return 12m: 12.6%
Total Return 5y: 75.6%

Top Dividend Payers in Specialized Consumer Services

Top 3 Dividend Yields of Peer-Group
Symbol Market Cap USD Dividend Yield TTM Yield on Cost 5y
HRB 5,044 M 3.18% 9.86%
CSV 676 M 1.33% 1.34%
OSW 2,018 M 0.88% 1.72%
Top 4 Dividend Growth Rates of Peer-Group
Symbol Market Cap USD Growth Rate Consistency
OSW 2,018 M 113% 42.1%
HRB 5,044 M 10.4% 94.1%
ADT 6,561 M 12.0% 82.9%
CSV 676 M 2.17% 97.8%

SCI Dividend History: Last 50 Payments (USD) as of February 2026

Ex-Dividend Date Record Date Payment Date Period Dividend per Share Dividend Growth Rate QoQ Payout Yield
2025-12-15 2025-12-15 2025-12-31 Quarterly 0.34 6.3% 0.43%
2025-09-15 2025-09-15 2025-09-30 Quarterly 0.32 0% 0.4%
2025-06-13 2025-06-13 2025-06-30 Quarterly 0.32 0% 0.4%
2025-03-14 2025-03-14 2025-03-31 Quarterly 0.32 6.7% 0.41%
2024-12-13 2024-12-13 2024-12-31 Quarterly 0.3 0% 0.35%
2024-09-13 2024-09-13 2024-09-30 Quarterly 0.3 0% 0.38%
2024-06-14 2024-06-14 2024-06-28 Quarterly 0.3 0% 0.42%
2024-03-14 2024-03-15 2024-03-28 Quarterly 0.3 3.4% 0.4%
2023-12-14 2023-12-15 2023-12-29 Quarterly 0.29 0% 0.43%
2023-09-14 2023-09-15 2023-09-30 Quarterly 0.29 7.4% 0.48%
2023-06-14 2023-06-15 2023-06-30 Quarterly 0.27 0% 0.41%
2023-03-14 2023-03-15 2023-03-31 Quarterly 0.27 0% 0.42%
2022-12-14 2022-12-15 2022-12-30 Quarterly 0.27 8% 0.39%
2022-09-14 2022-09-15 2022-09-30 Quarterly 0.25 0% 0.4%
2022-06-14 2022-06-15 2022-06-30 Quarterly 0.25 0% 0.38%
2022-03-14 2022-03-15 2022-03-31 Quarterly 0.25 8.7% 0.42%
2021-12-14 2021-12-15 2021-12-31 Quarterly 0.23 0% 0.34%
2021-09-14 2021-09-15 2021-09-30 Quarterly 0.23 9.5% 0.37%
2021-06-14 2021-06-15 2021-06-30 Quarterly 0.21 0% 0.38%
2021-03-12 2021-03-15 2021-03-31 Quarterly 0.21 0% 0.44%
2020-12-14 2020-12-15 2020-12-30 Quarterly 0.21 10.5% N/A
2020-09-14 2020-09-15 2020-09-30 Quarterly 0.19 0% N/A
2020-06-12 2020-06-15 2020-06-30 Quarterly 0.19 0% N/A
2020-03-12 2020-03-13 2020-03-31 Quarterly 0.19 5.6% N/A
2019-12-12 2019-12-13 2019-12-31 Quarterly 0.18 0% N/A
2019-09-12 2019-09-13 2019-09-30 Quarterly 0.18 0% N/A
2019-06-13 2019-06-14 2019-06-28 Quarterly 0.18 0% N/A
2019-03-14 2019-03-15 2019-03-29 Quarterly 0.18 5.9% N/A
2018-12-13 2018-12-14 2018-12-31 Quarterly 0.17 0% N/A
2018-09-13 2018-09-14 2018-09-28 Quarterly 0.17 0% N/A
2018-06-14 2018-06-15 2018-06-29 Quarterly 0.17 0% N/A
2018-03-14 2018-03-15 2018-03-30 Quarterly 0.17 13.3% N/A
2017-12-14 2017-12-15 2017-12-29 Quarterly 0.15 0% N/A
2017-09-14 2017-09-15 2017-09-29 Quarterly 0.15 0% N/A
2017-06-13 2017-06-15 2017-06-30 Quarterly 0.15 15.4% N/A
2017-03-13 2017-03-15 2017-03-31 Quarterly 0.13 0% N/A
2016-12-13 2016-12-15 2016-12-30 Quarterly 0.13 0% N/A
2016-09-13 2016-09-15 2016-09-30 Quarterly 0.13 0% N/A
2016-06-13 2016-06-15 2016-06-30 Quarterly 0.13 8.3% N/A
2016-03-11 2016-03-15 2016-03-31 Quarterly 0.12 0% N/A
2015-12-11 2015-12-15 2015-12-31 Quarterly 0.12 0% N/A
2015-09-11 2015-09-15 2015-09-30 Quarterly 0.12 20% N/A
2015-06-11 2015-06-15 2015-06-30 Quarterly 0.1 0% N/A
2015-03-12 2015-03-16 2015-03-31 Quarterly 0.1 11.1% N/A
2014-12-11 2014-12-15 2014-12-31 Quarterly 0.09 0% N/A
2014-09-11 2014-09-15 2014-09-30 Quarterly 0.09 12.5% N/A
2014-06-11 2014-06-13 2014-06-30 Quarterly 0.08 0% N/A
2014-03-12 2014-03-15 2014-03-28 Quarterly 0.08 14.3% N/A
2013-12-11 2013-12-13 2013-12-31 Quarterly 0.07 0% N/A
2013-09-11 2013-09-13 2013-09-30 Quarterly 0.07 0% N/A

SCI Dividend FAQ

Service Corporation International (SCI) is the largest provider of death-care products and services in the United States and Canada, operating funeral homes, cemeteries, crematoria, and related ancillary businesses under brands such as Dignity Memorial and Neptune Society. Its offerings span the full funeral value chain-from facility use, embalming, and cremation to merchandise like caskets, urns, and online tributes, as well as interment rights in developed lots, mausoleums, and lawn crypts.

What is the Dividend Yield of SCI?

As of February 2026, SCI`s dividend yield is 1.65%. This is calculated by dividing the trailing 12-month dividend rate (TTM rate) of 1.30 USD by the current share price of 85.11.

Does SCI pay a dividend?

As of February 2026, SCI paid a dividend of 1.30 USD in the last 12 months. The last dividend was paid on 2025-12-15 and the payout was 0.34 USD.

How often does SCI pay dividends?

SCI pays dividends quarterly. Over the last 12 months, SCI has issued 4 dividend payments. The last dividend payment was made on 2025-12-15.

SCI dividend forecast

Based on historical data, the forecasted dividends per share for SCI for the next 4 payments are between 0.324 (-4.7%) and 0.344 (+1.2%).
This suggests the dividend will remain relatively stable.

Will SCI pay dividends in 2026?

The latest dividend paid per share was 0.34 USD with an Ex-Dividend Date of 2025-12-15. The next Ex-Dividend date for Service International (SCI) is currently unknown.

What is the next Ex-Dividend Date for SCI?

The next Ex-Dividend date for Service International (SCI) is currently unknown. We automatically update the next Ex-Dividend date when it is announced.

What is the Dividend Growth of SCI?

SCI's average dividend growth rate over the past 5 years is 10.3% per year.
Strong growth: SCI's Dividend growth is outpacing inflation.

What is the Yield on Cost of SCI?

SCI's 5-Year Yield on Cost is 2.68%. If you bought SCI's shares at 48.47 USD five years ago, your current annual dividend income (1.30 USD per share, trailing 12 months) equals 2.68% of your original purchase price.

What is the Payout Consistency of SCI?

SCI Payout Consistency is 83.2%. The payout consistency is a proprietary measure of how consistently a company has paid dividends over its lifetime and blends growth rate, number of dividend payments, interruptions or lowering dividends into one number.
Moderately consistent: Service International has a good track record of consistent dividend payments over its lifetime.

Does SCI have a good Dividend Yield?

SCI`s 1.65% Dividend Yield is considered as low. This is usually a sign of a growth company.

What is the Dividend Payout Ratio of SCI?

The Dividend Payout Ratio of SCI is 48.0%. Healthy - Leaves room for growth and provides some protection to maintain dividends even in a recession.

What is the Dividend Rating of SCI?

SCI`s Overall Dividend Rating is 64.89%. Ratings surpassing 65% are regarded as acceptable, exceeding 75% are favorable and surpassing 85% are strong.

SCI Outstanding Shares Analysis

What is the Trend in SCI's Outstanding Shares?

Service International's outstanding shares have decreased by approximately 1.88% annually over the past 3 years (Trend Reliability: -100.0%).

Slightly positive: The company is modestly reducing its share count through buybacks. This provides a small tailwind to earnings per share and dividend sustainability.

Has SCI ever had a Stock Split?

Yes, the last stock split was on Sep 3, 1996 with a ratio of 2:1.

This was a forward split: Each share became 2 shares, lowering the price proportionally. The dividend per share was also adjusted downward by the same ratio, so total dividend income remained unchanged.

Year Number of Shares Annual Growth Rate
1985 113,836,000
1986 128,294,000 +12.7%
1987 143,908,000 +12.17%
1988 144,332,000 +0.29%
1989 146,000,000 +1.16%
1990 137,110,000 -6.09%
1991 139,230,800 +1.55%
1992 155,454,500 +11.65%
1993 165,000,000 +6.14%
1994 189,600,000 +14.91%
1995 231,935,500 +22.33%
1996 237,631,600 +2.46%
1997 253,023,300 +6.48%
1998 273,750,000 +8.19%
1999 272,063,000 -0.62%
2000 273,637,000 +0.58%
2001 292,653,000 +6.95%
2002 297,775,000 +1.75%
2003 303,018,000 +1.76%
2004 313,490,000 +3.46%
2005 294,308,000 -6.12%
2006 293,096,000 -0.41%
2007 260,805,000 -11.02%
2008 250,134,000 -4.09%
2009 254,400,000 +1.71%
2010 239,772,000 -5.75%
2011 220,132,000 -8.19%
2012 215,261,000 -2.21%
2013 216,354,000 +0.51%
2014 210,467,000 -2.72%
2015 199,977,000 -4.98%
2016 192,957,000 -3.51%
2017 191,729,000 -0.64%
2018 185,676,000 -3.16%
2019 185,193,000 -0.26%
2020 175,982,000 -4.97%
2021 167,189,000 -5%
2022 156,372,000 -6.47%
2023 148,783,000 -4.85%
2024 146,189,000 -1.74%
2025 143,227,000 -2.03%

Key Metric Definitions

Dividend Yield
Annual dividend per share divided by current share price.
Payout Ratio
Percentage of earnings paid as dividends. Below 60% = safe, above 100% = unsustainable.
Payout FCF
Percentage of Free Cash Flow paid as dividends. More reliable than Payout Ratio since it measures actual cash.
Growth Rate (CAGR)
Compound annual growth rate of dividends over the last 5 years.
Consistency
Reliability of dividend payments over lifetime. Penalizes cuts and pauses.
Yield on Cost
Your effective yield if you bought 5 years ago. Shows dividend growth impact over time.
Streak
Consecutive years of dividend payments. 25+ years = Dividend Aristocrat.
Dividend Rating
Proprietary score (0-100) combining yield, growth, safety and consistency.

Last update: 2026-02-03 04:21