CARRIAGE SERVICES INC CSV 69.34
Consumer Cyclical · NYSE · Data as of 2026-08-06
CARRIAGE SERVICES INC (CSV) has delivered +6.7% annualized revenue growth, +10.8% earnings growth, and +9.8% dividend growth over 10 years of data. Ranked #282 of 1968 stocks overall and #24 of 214 in the Consumer Cyclical sector by Steady Score.
About CARRIAGE SERVICES INC
Company Overview
Carriage Services operates funeral homes and cemeteries in the United States. Families use its locations for funeral and memorial services, cremation, burial, cemetery property and related merchandise. The company owns businesses under established local names and serves customers both when a death occurs and through preneed arrangements purchased in advance. Local managers maintain community relationships and service standards.
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Business Model & Revenue
Revenue comes from at-need funeral services, cremations, cemetery interments, property rights and merchandise. Preneed contracts defer revenue until services or deliveries occur and are supported by trusts or insurance. Death rates, pricing, cremation mix and cemetery property sales drive results. Acquisitions expand the portfolio, while interest expense, labor and upkeep of facilities and cemeteries affect cash flow.
Key Facts & Market Position
Carriage follows a decentralized operating model that preserves local brands while providing corporate capital and systems. Cemeteries carry perpetual maintenance duties and limited land inventory, whereas funeral homes depend heavily on reputation and staff. The continuing shift toward cremation changes revenue mix, and regulated preneed funds require careful trust and compliance management.