Equity Profile

CSV

Carriage Services, Inc.

Consumer DiscretionarySpecialized Consumer Services$595.7M

Aug5Wed

Pre-Earnings Brief

UpcomingQ2-2026After Close5:00 PM EDT

Company Snapshot

Carriage Services, Inc. (CSV) operates in the consumer discretionary sector, focusing on specialized consumer services, particularly in the funeral and cemetery industry....

Key Metrics to Watch

Earnings Per Share (EPS)

EPS is a crucial indicator of the company's profitability and financial health, which investors will closely monitor this quarter.

$0.88

Revenue Growth

Revenue growth reflects the company's ability to attract and retain customers in a competitive market, impacting overall performance.

N/A

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CSV Q2-2026 Earnings Preview

Context

Company Snapshot

Carriage Services, Inc. (CSV) operates in the consumer discretionary sector, focusing on specialized consumer services, particularly in the funeral and cemetery industry. As a company with a market cap of $1 billion, it plays a vital role in providing essential services that are often needed during difficult times, making it a unique player in the market.

Earnings Scorecard·Last 8Q

EPS Beat Streak

EPS Beat Rate

88%

Avg EPS Surprise

+12.77%

Avg Stock Reaction

+0.03%

Last Quarter Recap

In Q1-2026, Carriage Services reported an EPS of $0.86, slightly beating expectations. However, the stock dipped by 1.92% the following day, indicating some investor caution.

Management Promises & Guidance

Focus on enhancing customer service and retention.
Commitment to exploring new service offerings.
Plans to improve operational efficiency.

Expectations

Wall Street Expectations

Overall, investors are cautiously optimistic about Carriage Services' upcoming earnings, especially after a slight EPS beat last quarter. However, the lack of revenue guidance adds uncertainty.

Bull Case

If the company can report strong EPS growth and demonstrate effective customer retention strategies, it could lead to positive market sentiment and stock appreciation.

Bear Case

Conversely, if the company fails to meet EPS expectations or shows signs of declining customer retention, it could result in negative investor reactions and stock declines.

Key Metrics to Watch

Earnings Per Share (EPS)

$0.88

EPS is a crucial indicator of the company's profitability and financial health, which investors will closely monitor this quarter.

Revenue Growth

N/A

Revenue growth reflects the company's ability to attract and retain customers in a competitive market, impacting overall performance.

Customer Retention Rate

N/A

This metric is vital for understanding how well the company maintains its client base, especially in a service-oriented industry.

Expectations

Two Questions That Matter

The print will turn on these two things.

What will the EPS be for Q2-2026?

The EPS figure will be critical in determining if the company can maintain its profitability trend and meet investor expectations.

How is customer retention trending compared to previous quarters?

Customer retention is vital for sustained revenue growth, and any decline could signal deeper issues within the company.

Edge

What the Street Is Missing

Why consensus could be wrong

The Street may be underestimating the potential for Carriage Services to improve customer retention and operational efficiency, which could lead to better-than-expected results this quarter.

Supporting Evidence

The company's historical EPS beat rate of 88% suggests a strong likelihood of exceeding expectations.

Recent operational improvements may not be fully reflected in current market sentiment.

Key Risk

If customer retention rates show significant improvement, it could challenge current bearish sentiment.

Edge

Thesis-Break Levels

Pre-commit to what would confirm each case.

The market is closely watching Carriage Services' ability to balance profitability with customer retention in a competitive environment.

Bull Confirmed If

An EPS of $0.90 or higher would confirm strong profitability and positive investor sentiment.

Bear Confirmed If

An EPS below $0.85 would indicate potential struggles in maintaining profitability.

Pre-Earnings Positioning

Options Market

Implied Move

±7.20%

Historical Avg

±1.0%

Pricing rich

The options market is pricing in a significant move, suggesting that investors expect volatility around the earnings announcement.

Options are pricing ±7.2% while CSV has averaged ±1.0% over the last 8 prints — setup is pricing rich.

Detail

ATM IV

0.4%

30d HV

31.9%

Preparation

Post-Print Playbook

Likely market behavior by outcome — not investment advice.

Beat & Raise

If Carriage Services beats EPS expectations, history suggests a potential stock increase of around 0.18% on the first trading day post-earnings, confirming a positive outlook.

In-Line / Cautious

If results are in line with expectations, the stock may experience muted movement as investors await further clarity from management.

Miss

A miss on EPS could lead to a decline of about 0.99%, reflecting investor disappointment and concerns over the company's performance.

Earnings Track Record

Preparation

What to Listen For

Call Prep

1Updates on customer retention strategies and their effectiveness.
2Any new service offerings that could drive revenue growth.
3Management's outlook on market conditions and competitive landscape.
4Details on operational efficiency improvements.
5Insights into how the company plans to navigate potential economic challenges.

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Company Snapshot

Carriage Services, Inc. (CSV) operates in the consumer discretionary sector, focusing on specialized consumer services, particularly in the funeral and cemetery industry....

Key Metrics to Watch

Earnings Per Share (EPS)

EPS is a crucial indicator of the company's profitability and financial health, which investors will closely monitor this quarter.

$0.88

Revenue Growth

Revenue growth reflects the company's ability to attract and retain customers in a competitive market, impacting overall performance.

N/A

1 more metrics, Wall Street expectations, options signals, track record, and call prep available with Pro.

CSV Q2-2026 Earnings Preview

Context

Company Snapshot

Earnings Scorecard·Last 8Q

EPS Beat Streak

EPS Beat Rate

88%

Avg EPS Surprise

+12.77%

Avg Stock Reaction

+0.03%

Last Quarter Recap

In Q1-2026, Carriage Services reported an EPS of $0.86, slightly beating expectations. However, the stock dipped by 1.92% the following day, indicating some investor caution.

Management Promises & Guidance

Focus on enhancing customer service and retention.
Commitment to exploring new service offerings.
Plans to improve operational efficiency.

Expectations

Wall Street Expectations

Overall, investors are cautiously optimistic about Carriage Services' upcoming earnings, especially after a slight EPS beat last quarter. However, the lack of revenue guidance adds uncertainty.

Bull Case

If the company can report strong EPS growth and demonstrate effective customer retention strategies, it could lead to positive market sentiment and stock appreciation.

Bear Case

Conversely, if the company fails to meet EPS expectations or shows signs of declining customer retention, it could result in negative investor reactions and stock declines.

Key Metrics to Watch

Earnings Per Share (EPS)

$0.88

EPS is a crucial indicator of the company's profitability and financial health, which investors will closely monitor this quarter.

Revenue Growth

N/A

Revenue growth reflects the company's ability to attract and retain customers in a competitive market, impacting overall performance.

Customer Retention Rate

N/A

This metric is vital for understanding how well the company maintains its client base, especially in a service-oriented industry.

Expectations

Two Questions That Matter

The print will turn on these two things.

What will the EPS be for Q2-2026?

The EPS figure will be critical in determining if the company can maintain its profitability trend and meet investor expectations.

How is customer retention trending compared to previous quarters?

Customer retention is vital for sustained revenue growth, and any decline could signal deeper issues within the company.

Edge

What the Street Is Missing

Why consensus could be wrong

The Street may be underestimating the potential for Carriage Services to improve customer retention and operational efficiency, which could lead to better-than-expected results this quarter.

Supporting Evidence

The company's historical EPS beat rate of 88% suggests a strong likelihood of exceeding expectations.

Recent operational improvements may not be fully reflected in current market sentiment.

Key Risk

If customer retention rates show significant improvement, it could challenge current bearish sentiment.

Edge

Thesis-Break Levels

Pre-commit to what would confirm each case.

The market is closely watching Carriage Services' ability to balance profitability with customer retention in a competitive environment.

Bull Confirmed If

An EPS of $0.90 or higher would confirm strong profitability and positive investor sentiment.

Bear Confirmed If

An EPS below $0.85 would indicate potential struggles in maintaining profitability.

Pre-Earnings Positioning

Options Market

Implied Move

±7.20%

Historical Avg

±1.0%

Pricing rich

The options market is pricing in a significant move, suggesting that investors expect volatility around the earnings announcement.

Options are pricing ±7.2% while CSV has averaged ±1.0% over the last 8 prints — setup is pricing rich.

Detail

ATM IV

0.4%

30d HV

31.9%

Preparation

Post-Print Playbook

Likely market behavior by outcome — not investment advice.

Beat & Raise

If Carriage Services beats EPS expectations, history suggests a potential stock increase of around 0.18% on the first trading day post-earnings, confirming a positive outlook.

In-Line / Cautious

If results are in line with expectations, the stock may experience muted movement as investors await further clarity from management.

Miss

A miss on EPS could lead to a decline of about 0.99%, reflecting investor disappointment and concerns over the company's performance.

Earnings Track Record

Preparation

What to Listen For

Call Prep

1Updates on customer retention strategies and their effectiveness.
2Any new service offerings that could drive revenue growth.
3Management's outlook on market conditions and competitive landscape.
4Details on operational efficiency improvements.
5Insights into how the company plans to navigate potential economic challenges.