Service Corporation International Q1 Profit Rises - Quick Facts

(RTTNews) - Service Corporation International (SCI), the largest provider of deathcare products and services in North America, reported first-quarter net income to shareholders of $61.4 million or $0.30 per share, compared to $41.1 million or $0.19 per share, prior year. Adjusted earnings per share from continuing operations was $0.32, for the quarter.

On average, three analysts polled by Thomson Reuters expected the company to report profit per share of $0.28 for the quarter. Analysts' estimates typically exclude special items.

Revenue increased to $748.1 million from $745.5 million last year. Analysts expected revenue of $752.45 million for the quarter.