H&R Block (HRB) reported $1.14 billion in revenue for the quarter ended June 2026, representing a year-over-year increase of 3.1%. EPS of $2.38 for the same period compares to $2.27 a year ago.
The reported revenue compares to the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $1.12 billion, representing a surprise of +2.48%. The company delivered an EPS surprise of +6.73%, with the consensus EPS estimate being $2.23.
While investors scrutinize revenue and earnings changes year-over-year and how they compare with Wall Street expectations to determine their next move, some key metrics always offer a more accurate picture of a company's financial health.
As these metrics influence top- and bottom-line performance, comparing them to the year-ago numbers and what analysts estimated helps investors project a stock's price performance more accurately.
Here is how H&R Block performed in the just reported quarter in terms of the metrics most widely monitored and projected by Wall Street analysts: Revenues- U.S. assisted tax preparation: $714.2 million versus $701.97 million estimated by two analysts on average. Compared to the year-ago quarter, this number represents a +4.1% change. Revenues- U.S. royalties: $46.29 million compared to the $42.71 million average estimate based on two analysts. The reported number represents a change of -6.6% year over year. Revenues- U.S. DIY tax preparation: $148.82 million versus the two-analyst average estimate of $148.24 million. The reported number represents a year-over-year change of -2.2%. Revenues- International: $94.88 million versus the two-analyst average estimate of $87.03 million. The reported number represents a year-over-year change of +5.6%. Revenues- Refund Transfers: $23.72 million versus the two-analyst average estimate of $21.86 million. The reported number represents a year-over-year change of +6.4%. Revenues- Tax Identity Shield: $17.33 million versus the two-analyst average estimate of $15.51 million. The reported number represents a year-over-year change of +15.8%. Revenues- Peace of Mind Extended Service Plan: $30.52 million versus $33.85 million estimated by two analysts on average. Compared to the year-ago quarter, this number represents a -6% change. Revenues- Interest and fee income on Emerald Advance: $2.01 million versus $2.37 million estimated by two analysts on average. Compared to the year-ago quarter, this number represents a -15% change. Revenues- Other: $21.66 million versus $18.85 million estimated by two analysts on average. Compared to the year-ago quarter, this number represents a +19.6% change. Revenues- Wave: $33.19 million versus the two-analyst average estimate of $31.64 million. The reported number represents a year-over-year change of +12.4%. Revenues- Emerald Card and Spruce: $12.25 million versus $14.48 million estimated by two analysts on average. Compared to the year-ago quarter, this number represents a -10.7% change.View all Key Company Metrics for H&R Block here>>>
Shares of H&R Block have returned +12.4% over the past month versus the Zacks S&P 500 composite's +2.5% change. The stock currently has a Zacks Rank #3 (Hold), indicating that it could perform in line with the broader market in the near term.7 Best Stocks for the Next 30 Days
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