H&R Block Beats FY Revenue, Hikes Dividend 10%, Guides FY27 Above Views
HRB sits 84% above its 52-week low of $28.16 on elevated volume (2.0× avg).
Summary
H&R Block reported FY2026 revenue of $3.95B, edging past the $3.92B consensus, driven by higher net average charge and increased assisted tax prep volume. Adjusted EPS from continuing operations rose 14% to $5.31. The company raised its quarterly dividend by 10% and returned $714M to shareholders. FY2027 guidance calls for revenue of $4.11B-$4.16B, adjusted EBITDA of $1.11B-$1.14B, and adjusted EPS of $6.04-$6.24. The dividend hike and shareholder returns underscore management's confidence in cash generation. With the stock trading at 8x forward earnings, up from 6x three months ago, the results and guidance support the re-rating.
At the time of this announcement, HRB was trading at $51.75 on NYSE in the Trade & Services sector, with a market capitalization of approximately $5.9B. The 52-week trading range was $28.16 to $55.95. This news item was assessed with positive market sentiment and an importance score of 8 out of 10. Source: Reuters.