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SANTA CLARA, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--ValGenesis Inc., the market leader in enterprise digital validation, announced that Ulrich Medical has selected ValGenesis iVal™ to modernize computer system validation (CSV) processes in support of its broader digital transformation and upcoming SAP implementation. The Germany-based medical device company will replace manual validation processes with a digital approach to manage increased CSV activity associated with the SAP rollout. The initial deployment.

HOUSTON, May 27, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Carriage Services, Inc. (NYSE: CSV) Carriage Services, Inc. ("Carriage" or "Carriage Services") is pleased to announce that it has acquired substantially all the assets of McCammon Ammons Click Funeral Home located in Maryville, Tennessee.

Carriage Services, Inc. (CSV) Q1 2026 Earnings Call Transcript

HOUSTON, May 06, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Carriage Services, Inc. (NYSE: CSV) today announced its financial results for the first quarter March 31, 2026. Company Highlights: Consolidated cemetery revenue increased 6.0% over the prior year, primarily driven by a 10.0% increase in consolidated preneed sales production as the consolidated average price per preneed interment rights sold grew 11.0%; Financial revenue grew 15.7% over the prior year, primarily driven by an 8.0% increase in consolidated insurance-funded preneed funeral contracts sold resulting in an increase in general agency commission revenue; Operating income declined $6.3 million, primarily as a result of a prior year gain of $7.8 million on divestitures and the sale of real property; Adjusted Consolidated EBITDA grew 2.4%, or $0.8 million, demonstrating improved profitability despite lower revenue for the quarter versus the prior year; GAAP diluted EPS of $0.84 compared to $1.34 in the prior year quarter, resulting in a decrease of 37.3%, primarily driven by the prior year gain on divestitures and the sale of real property; Adjusted diluted EPS of $0.86 compared to $0.96 in the prior year quarter, resulting in a decrease of 10.4%, as the current quarter includes an approximately $0.08 impact from a higher tax rate; Leverage ratio lowered to 4.0x from 4.2x at the same period last year; and Announces an “at the market” equity offering program to offer and sell its common stock with an aggregate offering price of up to $100.0 million.

Carriage Services (CSV) doesn't possess the right combination of the two key ingredients for a likely earnings beat in its upcoming report. Get prepared with the key expectations.

Carriage Services remains a 'Buy' as revenue, profits, and cash flows continue to grow, outperforming the S&P 500 since the last recommendation. CSV benefits from favorable demographic trends, with population growth and declining fertility rates driving long-term demand in the death care industry. Despite reducing its physical footprint, CSV achieved higher revenue per customer and improved profitability, optimizing core assets and monetizing non-core holdings.

HOUSTON, April 15, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Carriage Services, Inc. (NYSE: CSV) today announced that its Board of Directors on April 15, 2026, declared a quarterly dividend of 11.25¢ per share payable on June 1, 2026, to common share record holders as of May 4, 2026.