H & R Block

H&R Block beat Q4 expectations with EPS of $2.38 (expected $2.21) and issued an EPS outlook for FY2027 of $6.04–$6.24, well above analysts' estimate of $5.86. Management raised the dividend by 10% to $0.46 and plans share buybacks of more than $500 million. The news triggered an approximately 16% rally on high volume. » More on finanzen.net

For fiscal 2026 H&R Block reported adjusted EPS of $5.31 (+13.9%) and revenue of $3.95 billion (+4.9%). Adjusted EPS in the fourth quarter was $2.38, beating consensus; management guides adjusted EPS for 2027 of $6.04–$6.24, roughly 4.8% above prior estimates. The board raised the quarterly dividend 10% to $0.46 and repurchased about 10.5 million shares for $500.3 million, while operating cash flow rose 23% to $838.7 million. Together, the results, upbeat outlook and capital returns pushed the stock in premarket trading to above its 52-week high. » More on de.investing.com

H&R Block reported Q3 revenue of $2.4 billion (+5.3%) and adjusted EPS of $6.02 (+11.9%), and raised fiscal 2026 guidance to revenue $3.91–3.92 billion and adjusted EPS $5.10–5.20. Management said assisted tax-prep market share stabilized, aided by a 2.1% rise in assisted volume and a 3.9% increase in net average charge. The company highlighted growing adoption of AI tools (Sidekick, AI Tax Assist) that improved efficiency, retention and cross-sell, and noted a shift toward higher-value, more complex clients. H&R Block generated $586.7 million operating cash flow year-to-date and approved an additional $100 million of share repurchases under its $1.5 billion program. » More on finance.yahoo.com