H&R Block (NYSE: HRB) awards 1,481 restricted shares to retail chief

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H&R Block Inc. reported that Chief Retail Officer Mark J. Darling acquired 1,481 shares of its common stock on January 5, 2026. The filing shows these were granted as restricted share units under the H&R Block, Inc. 2018 Long Term Incentive Plan at a price of $0.0000 per share, reflecting stock-based compensation rather than an open-market purchase. After this grant, Darling beneficially owns 17,528.241 shares of H&R Block common stock. The restricted share units will vest in three equal installments, beginning on the first anniversary of the grant date, tying part of his compensation to the company’s long-term performance.

SEC Form 4

FORM 4

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549

STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN BENEFICIAL OWNERSHIP

Filed pursuant to Section 16(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
or Section 30(h) of the Investment Company Act of 1940

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1. Name and Address of Reporting Person^*

Darling Mark J.

(Last) (First) (Middle)

C/O H&R BLOCK

ONE H&R BLOCK WAY

(Street)

KANSAS CITY MO 64105

(City) (State) (Zip)

2. Issuer Name and Ticker or Trading Symbol
H&R BLOCK INC [ HRB ]

5. Relationship of Reporting Person(s) to Issuer
(Check all applicable)

	Director		10% Owner
X	Officer (give title below)		Other (specify below)
	Chief Retail Officer

3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
01/05/2026

4. If Amendment, Date of Original Filed (Month/Day/Year)

6. Individual or Joint/Group Filing (Check Applicable Line)

X	Form filed by One Reporting Person
	Form filed by More than One Reporting Person

Table I - Non-Derivative Securities Acquired, Disposed of, or Beneficially Owned
1. Title of Security (Instr. 3)	2. Transaction Date (Month/Day/Year)	2A. Deemed Execution Date, if any (Month/Day/Year)	3. Transaction Code (Instr. 8)		4. Securities Acquired (A) or Disposed Of (D) (Instr. 3, 4 and 5)			5. Amount of Securities Beneficially Owned Following Reported Transaction(s) (Instr. 3 and 4)	6. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 4)	7. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 4)
			Code	V	Amount	(A) or (D)	Price
Common Stock	01/05/2026		A		1,481(1)	A	$0.0000	17,528.241	D

Table II - Derivative Securities Acquired, Disposed of, or Beneficially Owned (e.g., puts, calls, warrants, options, convertible securities)
1. Title of Derivative Security (Instr. 3)	2. Conversion or Exercise Price of Derivative Security	3. Transaction Date (Month/Day/Year)	3A. Deemed Execution Date, if any (Month/Day/Year)	4. Transaction Code (Instr. 8)		5. Number of Derivative Securities Acquired (A) or Disposed of (D) (Instr. 3, 4 and 5)		6. Date Exercisable and Expiration Date (Month/Day/Year)		7. Title and Amount of Securities Underlying Derivative Security (Instr. 3 and 4)		8. Price of Derivative Security (Instr. 5)	9. Number of derivative Securities Beneficially Owned Following Reported Transaction(s) (Instr. 4)	10. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 4)	11. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 4)
				Code	V	(A)	(D)	Date Exercisable	Expiration Date	Title	Amount or Number of Shares

Explanation of Responses:

1. Restricted share units granted under the H&R Block, Inc. 2018 Long Term Incentive Plan. The restrictions lapse in three equal installments beginning on the first anniversary of the grant date.

	Katharine M. Haynes, per Power of Attorney	01/07/2026
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
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FAQ

What insider transaction did H&R Block (HRB) report for Mark J. Darling?

H&R Block reported that Chief Retail Officer Mark J. Darling acquired 1,481 shares of common stock on January 5, 2026, recorded at a price of $0.0000 per share.

How many H&R Block (HRB) shares does Mark J. Darling own after this transaction?

Following the reported transaction, Mark J. Darling beneficially owns 17,528.241 shares of H&R Block common stock.

Was the H&R Block (HRB) insider transaction an open-market purchase?

No. The 1,481 shares are tied to restricted share units granted at $0.0000 per share under the H&R Block, Inc. 2018 Long Term Incentive Plan, indicating stock-based compensation rather than an open-market trade.

How do the restricted share units granted to Mark J. Darling vest at H&R Block (HRB)?

The restricted share units granted to Mark J. Darling vest in three equal installments, beginning on the first anniversary of the grant date.

What is Mark J. Darling’s role at H&R Block (HRB)?

Mark J. Darling is an officer of H&R Block, serving as the company’s Chief Retail Officer.

Is Mark J. Darling’s ownership in H&R Block (HRB) direct or indirect?

The filing indicates that Mark J. Darling’s beneficial ownership of 17,528.241 shares is held in direct form.