How did Carriage Services' revenue and expenses trend in Q4 2024?

Carriage Services' revenue for Q4 2024 was $97.7 million, compared to the previous quarter's revenue of $100.7 million. This indicates a slight decline in revenue. However, the company's financial guidance for the full year 2024 was raised, with revenue projected between $395 million and $405 million. This suggests that the decline in revenue may be temporary or due to specific circumstances, as the company remains optimistic about its financial performance. |code|Ticker|Name|Date|Total Revenue YoY|Total Revenue|market_code| |---|---|---|---|---|---|---| |CSV|CSV.N|Carriage Services|2024 Q1|8.353749188600625|1.03493E8|169| |CSV|CSV.N|Carriage Services|2024 Q2|4.750302012735723|1.02318E8|169| |CSV|CSV.N|Carriage Services|2024 Q3|11.263730192056933|1.00687E8|169| |CSV|CSV.N|Carriage Services|2024 Q4|-1.1473784325232208|9.77E7|169| Expenses for Q4 2024 are not available. However, the company reported an increase in overhead costs, which was partly due to Project Trinity expenses. This indicates that while revenue may have slightly declined, the company has managed to increase its expenses, potentially due to strategic investments or one-time costs. The lack of available data on expenses prevents a more detailed analysis, but it is clear that Carriage Services has been proactive in managing its overhead costs despite the challenges in revenue growth.