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) 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.
H&R Block (NYSE: HRB) declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.42 per share, payable April 6, 2026, to shareholders of record as of March 4, 2026. The company noted it has paid quarterly dividends for over sixty years since becoming public in 1962.
Since 2016 the company said it has grown the dividend 110% and has returned more than $5 billion to shareholders through dividends and share repurchases.
H&R Block (NYSE: HRB) reported fiscal 2026 Q2 results for the quarter ended Dec 31, 2025. Revenue was $198.9 million, up 11.1% year-over-year. Total operating expenses were $497.7 million, up 5.4%. Net loss from continuing operations was ($241.6) million, improved $0.9 million. Year-to-date returns to shareholders totaled $507.7 million and approximately $700 million remains on a $1.5 billion repurchase program. The company reaffirmed fiscal 2026 guidance: revenue $3.875–3.895 billion, EBITDA $1.015–1.035 billion, adjusted diluted EPS $4.85–5.00, and an effective tax rate ~25%.
H&R Block (NYSE: HRB) announced on January 22, 2026 the appointment of three independent directors: Geralyn Breig, Christian Charnaux, and Stephanie Plaines. The board additions are intended to broaden expertise in consumer engagement, strategic growth, and financial leadership as the company advances multi-year strategic initiatives and returns board size to a more optimal level. The hires highlight experience in consumer brands, global operations, acquisitions, and finance to support client experience and long-term value creation.
H&R Block (NYSE: HRB) will release fiscal 2026 second quarter results on Tuesday, February 3, 2026 after the NYSE market close. A press release and presentation will be posted on the company's investor relations website.
The company will host a conference call for analysts, institutional investors, and shareholders on February 3, 2026 at 4:30 p.m. Eastern. Live participation requires registration to receive a dial-in number and unique PIN. A listen-only webcast with a presentation will be available for the media and public and a replay will be posted 2 hours after the call and remain accessible for 90 days.
H&R Block (NYSE: HRB) will include Tax Pro Review at no additional cost for new clients who buy paid DIY online tax products, available through February 15, 2026. The offer lets DIY filers complete returns online then submit them for a human expert review, which can identify errors, optimization opportunities, and potential audit triggers before filing. The company highlights a hybrid omni-channel model backed by 10,000 retail offices, a GenAI "AI Tax Assist" experience powered by OpenAI models, unlimited expert help with paid DIY, and real-time tax calculators to support more complex 2025 code changes.
Levi Strauss & Co (NYSE:LEVI) appointed Jeffrey J. Jones II to its board of directors, effective January 21, 2026. He will join the board's Nominating, Governance and Corporate Citizenship Committee and the Compensation and Human Capital Committee.
Mr. Jones brings more than 30 years of experience across five industries, including roles as President and CEO of H&R Block (NYSE:HRB) since 2017, President of Ride Sharing at Uber, and Chief Marketing Officer at Target. He will retire from H&R Block on December 31, 2025. Mr. Jones holds a BA in Communications from the University of Dayton and is a member of several industry councils.
H&R Block (NYSE: HRB) reported fiscal 2026 first quarter results for the period ended September 30, 2025. Revenue was $203.6 million, up 5.0% year‑over‑year. Total operating expenses were $410.6 million, down 2.7%. Net loss from continuing operations was $165.4 million; loss per share was $1.26 and adjusted loss per share was $1.20. The company returned $455 million to shareholders and repurchased 7.9 million shares for $400 million (average $50.90). Approximately $700 million remains on a $1.5 billion buyback program. A quarterly dividend of $0.42 per share will be paid January 6, 2026. Management reaffirmed fiscal 2026 guidance: Revenue $3.875–3.895 billion, EBITDA $1.015–1.035 billion, Adjusted diluted EPS $4.85–5.00, and an effective tax rate of ~25%.
H&R Block (NYSE: HRB) announced a quarterly cash dividend of $0.42 per share, payable January 6, 2026, to shareholders of record as of December 4, 2025.
The company has paid quarterly dividends consecutively for over sixty years since it became public in 1962.
H&R Block (NYSE: HRB) opened the 2025 application period for the Emerald Advance® Loan, a fixed-rate short-term loan available Nov 3–Dec 31, 2025. Loan amounts range from $350 to $1,500 with an APR of 35.9%. The program has no annual fee and requires no monthly payments; approved borrowers must repay the loan by March 31, 2026. Applicants may apply in participating H&R Block offices (appointment or walk-in) or online, and funds can be disbursed to an Emerald Card® or a SpruceSM account within minutes.