H&R Block

HRB Q3 2026 Earnings

Reported May 6, 2026 at 4:12 PM ET · SEC Source

Q3 26 EPS

$6.02

BEAT +4.33%

Est. $5.77

Q3 26 Revenue

$2.40B

BEAT +2.67%

Est. $2.34B

vs S&P Since Q3 26

+19.6%

BEATING MARKET

HRB +19.8% vs S&P +0.2%

Market Reaction

Did HRB Beat Earnings? Q3 2026 Results

H&R Block delivered a strong fiscal third quarter, posting adjusted diluted EPS of $6.02 against a consensus estimate of $5.77, a beat of 4.33%, while revenue of $2.40 billion cleared expectations by 2.67% and grew 5.3% year over year. The primary en… Read more H&R Block delivered a strong fiscal third quarter, posting adjusted diluted EPS of $6.02 against a consensus estimate of $5.77, a beat of 4.33%, while revenue of $2.40 billion cleared expectations by 2.67% and grew 5.3% year over year. The primary engine behind the results was higher net average charge and volume in U.S. Assisted tax preparation, with the company also noting a third consecutive year of improvement in its assisted channel market share, a meaningful reversal from prior pressure. EBITDA from continuing operations climbed to $1.07 billion, and total operating expenses rose a more modest 4.8% to $1.36 billion, reflecting disciplined cost management even as field wages tracked higher with revenue. Capital return activity remained robust, with $560.90 million returned to shareholders year-to-date through buybacks and dividends, the latter now carrying a 60-year streak of consecutive quarterly payments. Encouraged by the momentum, management raised its full-year fiscal 2026 outlook, now guiding for revenue of $3.91 to $3.92 billion and adjusted diluted EPS of $5.10 to $5.20, representing roughly 10.5% growth at the midpoint.

Key Takeaways

  • Higher net average charge (NAC) and volume in U.S. assisted tax preparation
  • Growth in international revenue
  • Increase in Refund Transfer volume
  • One-time non-cash tax benefit of $84.1 million from IRS examination resolution
  • Fewer shares outstanding from share repurchases
  • Improved assisted channel market share for third consecutive year
  • Progress with higher complexity clients
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HRB YoY Financials

Q3 2026 vs Q3 2025, source: SEC Filings

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HRB Revenue by Segment

With YoY comparisons, source: SEC Filings

Q3 25 Q3 26

“This season marked an important inflection point, demonstrating that our strategy is driving higher-quality business outcomes. Our assisted market share trend improved meaningfully after several years of pressure, reflecting stronger execution across the season. Clients are choosing H&R Block for confidence, trust, and expert help, and our disciplined, expert-led, technology-enabled approach is delivering meaningful value.”

— Curtis Campbell, Q3 2026 Earnings Press Release