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H&R Block, Inc. reports developments across its tax preparation, financial products, and small-business services business. Recurring updates cover assisted tax preparation, digital do-it-yourself filing, AI-enabled tax tools, changes in tax rules affecting filers, and seasonal operating results across U.S. assisted, DIY, international, Refund Transfer, and Wave activity.
The company also issues updates on capital allocation, including quarterly dividends and share repurchases, and on products tied to year-round money management and small-business support. Its brands and platforms include Spruce, Block Advisors, and Wave, which provide mobile banking, bookkeeping, payroll, advisory, and payment-processing services alongside the company’s core tax offerings.
H&R Block (NYSE: HRB) opened applications for its third annual Fund Her Future grant program, focused on women-owned U.S. small businesses. For 2026, all applicants will receive year-long, community-focused support tailored to needs such as tax preparation, bookkeeping, payroll, compliance, and incorporation.
According to H&R Block, four selected applicants will each receive $45,000 in funding plus a full year of small business services, including tax prep, bookkeeping, payroll, and a business structure analysis. The company highlights past survey data showing high demand for mentorship and help with critical operational tasks.
H&R Block (NYSE: HRB) reported fiscal 2026 revenue of $3.95 billion, up 4.9% year over year, driven by higher U.S. assisted tax preparation, international growth, and increased Wave subscription and payments revenue. Total operating expenses rose 3.6% to $3.04 billion.
Net income from continuing operations increased 20.8% to $736.3 million, with EPS from continuing operations up 28.7% to $5.69, including a one-time non-cash tax benefit adding $0.65 per share. Adjusted EPS from continuing operations rose 13.9% to $5.31. According to H&R Block, operating cash flow reached $838.7 million, up from $680.9 million.
The company returned $713.7 million to shareholders via dividends and buybacks, repurchasing about 10.5 million shares (7.9%) for $500.3 million. The quarterly dividend was increased 10% to $0.46 per share. For fiscal 2027, H&R Block guides revenue to $4.11–$4.16 billion and adjusted diluted EPS to $6.04–$6.24.
H&R Block (NYSE: HRB) will release its fourth quarter and full-year fiscal 2026 results on Tuesday, August 11, 2026, after the New York Stock Exchange closes. The earnings press release and presentation will be available on the company’s investor relations website.
A conference call for analysts, institutional investors, and shareholders is scheduled for 4:30 p.m. Eastern time on the same day to provide a general business update, discuss fiscal 2026 results, and address the fiscal 2027 outlook. Participants must register online to receive dial-in details and a unique PIN. The event will also be webcast in listen-only mode for media and the public, with a replay available approximately two hours after the call for about 90 days.
H&R Block (NYSE: HRB) reported fiscal 2026 third quarter results for the period ending March 31, 2026, with total revenue of $2.4 billion (up 5.3%) and net income from continuing operations of $848.8 million (up 17.4%). The company recognized an $84.1 million one-time tax benefit, raised full-year outlook, and authorized an incremental $100 million share repurchase.
Management also announced a quarterly dividend of $0.42 per share and expects fiscal 2026 revenue of $3.910–3.920 billion, EBITDA of $1.025–1.035 billion, and adjusted diluted EPS of $5.10–5.20.
H&R Block (NYSE: HRB) declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.42 per share, payable July 7, 2026, to shareholders of record as of June 3, 2026. The company noted it has paid quarterly dividends consecutively for over sixty years since going public in 1962.
Since 2016 the company reports a 110% increase in its dividend and says it has returned more than $5 billion to shareholders through dividends and share repurchases.
H&R Block (NYSE: HRB) will release fiscal 2026 third quarter results on Wednesday, May 6, 2026 after the NYSE market close.
A conference call for analysts, institutional investors, and shareholders is scheduled for 4:30 p.m. ET on May 6, 2026; a press release, presentation, and webcast will be available on the company's investor relations site, with replay available for 90 days.
H&R Block (NYSE: HRB) is offering tools and expert help to guide hourly workers through new 2025 tax relief that excludes portions of tip and overtime income from tax.
The rules allow deductions of up to $25,000 for qualified tips and up to $12,500 (or $25,000 for joint filers) on overtime premium pay. H&R Block highlights its DIY Online tools, AI Tax Assist, Tax Pro Review, Second Look reviews, and support at 9,000 offices to help taxpayers claim these changes.
H&R Block (NYSE: HRB) was named Best Overall Tax Service 2026 and Best Use of AI by CNET on March 17, 2026, for its AI-powered filing tools paired with tax professional expertise.
Key metrics: 22 million returns filed last year, 60,000 tax professionals, AI Tax Assist usage up 152% since 2023 with 6.45 million messages to date.
H&R Block (NYSE: HRB) launched Creator Suite on Feb. 11, 2026, a tax and business platform tailored to content creators, with dedicated filing prompts, 1099 reconciliation, a quarterly tax calculator, bookkeeping, payroll, business formation services, and Spruce mobile banking integration.
The company cites a creator economy sized at $250 billion and survey findings that 70% of creators find managing finances difficult, with nearly 25% reporting costly tax mistakes.
H&R Block (NYSE: HRB) announced product enhancements for tax season 2026 that combine generative AI with expert human review to simplify filing under major tax-code changes. Key updates include AI Tax Assist across DIY Online and Desktop, AI tools for in-person tax pros, a Smart Product Selector, enhanced form/deduction discovery, and a free Tax Pro review for new DIY paid clients through Feb. 28, 2026.
CNET named H&R Block Best Online Tax Service for 2026, highlighting transparent pricing and a user-friendly platform.