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Carriage Services Q2 2026 adjusted EPS $0.78, revenue $102.9M; confirms 2026 EPS midpoint
CARRIAGE SERVICES INC
- GAAP diluted EPS $0.77 vs $0.74 YoY; adjusted diluted EPS $0.78 vs $0.74.
- Revenue $102.9M (+0.8% YoY); at-need volume down 3.5% but offset by pricing gains.
- Adjusted consolidated EBITDA $33.3M (+3.1%); margin expanded 70bps to 32.3%.
- Preneed cemetery sales production up 5.0%; insurance-funded preneed funeral contracts up 21.1%.
- Completed acquisition of one funeral home; leverage ratio at 4.0x; confirms 2026 EPS midpoint guidance.