Carriage Services Announces Third Quarter 2026 Financial Results and Updates Guidance

Carriage Services reported third-quarter 2026 GAAP net income up 35.2% and operating income up 10.8% year over year. GAAP diluted EPS rose to $0.56 from $0.41, while adjusted diluted EPS fell to $0.59 from $0.75. Consolidated funeral contract volume increased 2.5%. The company also updated its 2026 guidance and outlined a timeline for strategic acquisitions; the article provides no specific guidance figures or stock-price impact.