Revenue Growth
Total revenue for Q3 2024 was $100.7 million, a significant increase of $10.2 million or 11.3% compared to the same quarter last year.
Preneed Cemetery Sales Increase
Preneed cemetery sales grew by $4.9 million to $22.9 million, marking a 27.1% increase year-over-year.
Adjusted Consolidated EBITDA Growth
Adjusted consolidated EBITDA for the third quarter was $30.7 million, an increase of $6.5 million or 26.7% over the prior year quarter.
Reduction in Leverage Ratio
The leverage ratio was reduced to 4.3x from 5.3x in Q3 2023, reflecting disciplined capital allocation and strong performance.
Adjusted Diluted EPS Increase
Adjusted diluted EPS for Q3 2024 was $0.64, up by $0.31 or 93.9% compared to the prior year quarter.
Guidance Raise for 2024
2024 guidance was raised, with expected total revenue in the range of $395 million to $405 million, and adjusted consolidated EBITDA of $120 million to $125 million.