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H&R Block Inc

NYSE: HRB Personal Services
$52.78
â–² $0.11 (+0.20%) today
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Q4 2026 Earnings

Reported Aug 11, 2026, 4:10pm ET · SEC source
$2.38
Beat +7.69%
EPS · est. $2.21 Adjusted
$1.1B
Beat +2.42%
Revenue · est. $1.1B
4 quarters
Consecutive EPS beats

Market Reaction

% change · around the report
−7%0+7%Aug 11Aug 12report 4:10pm ETearnings+0.2%+4.1%
−7%0+7%Aug 11Aug 12earnings+0.2%+4.1%
HRB +4.1%S&P 500 +0.2%
−7%0+7%Aug 11Aug 12report 4:10pm ETearnings+0.6%+4.1%
−7%0+7%Aug 11Aug 12earnings+0.6%+4.1%
HRB +4.1%NASDAQ +0.6%
−15%−10%−5%0Aug 10Aug 19report 4:10pm ETearnings−0.2%−1.4%
−15%−10%−5%0Aug 10Aug 19earnings−0.2%−1.4%
HRB −1.4%S&P 500 −0.2%
−15%−10%−5%0Aug 10Aug 19report 4:10pm ETearnings−0.3%−1.4%
−15%−10%−5%0Aug 10Aug 19earnings−0.3%−1.4%
HRB −1.4%NASDAQ −0.3%
+16.09%
Day of report
−1.55%
Next session
−3.56%
One week

Did HRB Beat Earnings? Q4 2026 Results

H&R Block closed out fiscal 2026 on a strong note, posting fourth-quarter adjusted diluted EPS of $2.38 against a consensus estimate of $2.21, a beat of 7.69%, while revenue of $1.14 billion edged past the $1.12 billion analyst forecast by 2.42% and grew 3.0% from the year-ago period. The quarter's outperformance was anchored by continued gains in U.S. assisted tax preparation, where higher net average charge and stronger company-owned volume drove top-line momentum, alongside expanding Wave subscription and payments revenue internationally. Full-year operating cash flow climbed 23% to $838.70 million, reflecting improved cash generation that has supported an aggressive capital return program, including roughly $500.30 million in share repurchases and a freshly raised quarterly dividend of $0.46 per share. Institutional interest in the stock has notably grown in recent months, reflecting broader confidence in the company's trajectory. Looking to fiscal 2027, management guided revenue of $4.11 billion to $4.16 billion and adjusted diluted EPS of $6.04 to $6.24, signaling continued confidence in its expert-led, technology-enabled model.

Key Takeaways
  • Higher net average charge (NAC) and company-owned volume in U.S. assisted tax preparation
  • Growth in international revenue
  • Increase in Wave subscription revenue and payments volume
  • Margin expansion from revenue growth outpacing expense growth
  • Fewer shares outstanding from share repurchases boosting EPS

“Fiscal 2026 provided meaningful evidence that the strategic choices we are making are strengthening H&R Block. The results we delivered reflect continued progress in the quality of our business, improvements in the mix of our client base, and evidence that our testing and experimentation are accelerating our ability to learn, adapt, and scale what works. Together, they reinforce the value of our expert-led, technology-enabled strategy and give us confidence in the opportunities ahead.”

H&R Block CEO, on the earnings call

Forward Guidance & Outlook

For fiscal year 2027, H&R Block expects revenue in the range of $4.11 to $4.16 billion, adjusted EBITDA in the range of $1.11 to $1.14 billion, an effective tax rate of approximately 23%, and adjusted diluted EPS in the range of $6.04 to $6.24.

HRB YoY Financials

Q4 2026 vs Q4 2025 · SEC filings Q4 2025 Q4 2026
$0$400.0M$800.0M$1.2B$1.1B$1.1BRevenue$371.3M$376.8MOperating Income$299.4M$293.7MNet Income
$0$400.0M$800.0M$1.2BRevenueOperating IncomeNet Income

HRB Revenue by Segment

U.S. Tax Preparation and Related Services$1.0B−69.6%
Assisted Tax Preparation$714.2M−70.4%
DIY Tax Preparation$148.8M−61.2%
International$94.9M−61.6%
Royalties$46.3M−76.0%
Refund Transfers$23.7M−82.8%
Wave$33.2M−69.6%
Financial Services$14.3M−86.0%

Figures from SEC filings and company reports. Not investment advice.