NYSE:HRB H&R Block (HRB) Stock Price, News & Analysis $38.94 +0.05 (+0.13%) Closing price 05/22/2026 03:59 PM EasternExtended Trading$39.77 +0.83 (+2.12%) As of 05/22/2026 08:00 PM Eastern Extended trading is trading that happens on electronic markets outside of regular trading hours. This is a fair market value extended hours price provided by Massive. Learn more. Add Compare Share Share Stock Analysis Stock AnalysisAnalyst ForecastsChartCompetitorsDividendEarningsFinancialsHeadlinesInsider TradesOptions ChainOwnershipSEC FilingsShort InterestTrendsBuy This Stock About H&R Block Stock (NYSE:HRB) View Price History Chart DataSkip Price History Chart 1 Day 5 Days 30 Days 90 Days 1 Year Advanced 1 Day 1 Day 5 Days 30 Days 90 Days 1 Year Advanced Show volume Show extended hours Get H&R Block alerts:Sign Up Key Stats Today's Range$37.81▼$39.1550-Day Range$29.32▼$39.8152-Week Range$28.16▼$59.05Volume1.90 million shsAverage Volume3.11 million shsMarket Capitalization$4.94 billionP/E Ratio6.93Dividend Yield4.31%Price Target$41.00Consensus RatingModerate Buy Company Overview H&R Block (NYSE: HRB) is a leading provider of tax preparation services and software solutions, serving individual and small-business clients through a combination of retail offices, online platforms and mobile applications. The company offers assisted tax preparation at its network of retail offices, where clients work with trained tax professionals, as well as do-it-yourself (DIY) software and online filing services designed to guide users through the complexities of federal and state tax returns. Founded in 1955 by brothers Henry W. Bloch and Richard Bloch in Kansas City, Missouri, H&R Block has grown into one of the most recognized names in the tax services industry. Over the decades, the company has expanded its offerings beyond basic tax preparation to include services such as bookkeeping, payroll support and audit assistance. H&R Block’s tax professionals receive regular training on changing tax laws and regulations, ensuring clients benefit from accurate, up-to-date advice and support. Today, H&R Block serves millions of taxpayers across the United States, Canada and Australia. Its retail network is complemented by robust digital channels, including an online tax-filing portal and mobile app that enable secure upload of tax documents and real-time access to return status. The company has invested in technology and artificial intelligence to streamline its workflow and enhance the user experience for both in-office and DIY customers. H&R Block is led by President and Chief Executive Officer Jeff A. Jones, who joined the company in August 2020. Under his leadership, the firm has focused on accelerating digital transformation and expanding its advisory services to meet evolving client needs. The company’s emphasis on combining human expertise with innovative technology positions it to navigate ongoing regulatory changes and maintain its role as a cornerstone of the tax preparation industry.AI Generated. May Contain Errors. Read More H&R Block Stock Analysis - MarketRank™See Top-Rated MarketRank™ Stocks78th Percentile Overall ScoreHRB MarketRank™: H&R Block scored higher than 78% of companies evaluated by MarketBeat, and ranked 91st out of 270 stocks in the consumer discretionary sector. Scores are calculated by averaging available category scores, with extra weight given to analysis and valuation. Analyst's Opinion2.1 / 5Analyst RatingModerate Buy Consensus RatingH&R Block has received a consensus rating of Moderate Buy. The company's average rating score is 2.50, and is based on 1 strong buy rating, 1 buy rating, 1 hold rating, and 1 sell rating.Upside/DownsideThe consensus price target for H&R Block is close to its current price, suggesting limited near-term upside or downside.Amount of Analyst CoverageH&R Block has only been the subject of 2 research reports in the past 90 days.Read more about H&R Block's stock forecast and price target. Earnings and Valuation3.8 / 5Proj. Earnings Growth7.53% Earnings GrowthEarnings for H&R Block are expected to grow by 7.53% in the coming year, from $5.18 to $5.57 per share.Price to Earnings Ratio vs. the MarketThe P/E ratio of H&R Block is 6.93, which means that it is trading at a less expensive P/E ratio than the market average P/E ratio of about 44.78.Price to Earnings Ratio vs. SectorThe P/E ratio of H&R Block is 6.93, which means that it is trading at a less expensive P/E ratio than the Consumer Discretionary sector average P/E ratio of about 18.59.Price to Earnings Growth RatioH&R Block has a PEG Ratio of 0.60. PEG Ratios below 1 indicate that a company could be undervalued.Read more about H&R Block's valuation and earnings. Short Interest1.0 / 5Short Interest LevelBearish Percentage of Shares Shorted14.20% of the float of H&R Block has been sold short.Short Interest Ratio / Days to CoverH&R Block has a short interest ratio ("days to cover") of 7.91.Change versus previous monthShort interest in H&R Block has recently increased by 18.32%, indicating that investor sentiment is decreasing significantly. Dividend4.2 / 5Dividend StrengthStrong Dividend LeadershipH&R Block is a leading dividend payer. It pays a dividend yield of 4.43%, putting its dividend yield in the top 25% of dividend-paying stocks.Dividend GrowthH&R Block has been increasing its dividend for 9 years.Dividend CoverageThe dividend payout ratio of H&R Block is 29.89%. This payout ratio is at a healthy, sustainable level, below 75%.Dividend SustainabilityBased on earnings estimates, H&R Block will have a dividend payout ratio of 30.16% next year. This indicates that H&R Block will be able to sustain or increase its dividend.Read more about H&R Block's dividend. News and Social Media2.8 / 5News SentimentN/A News SentimentH&R Block has a news sentiment score of 0.55. This score is calculated as an average of sentiment of articles about the company over the last seven days and ranges from 2 (good news) to -2 (bad news). This news sentiment score is similar to the average news sentiment of Consumer Discretionary companies.News Coverage This WeekMarketBeat has tracked 1 news article for H&R Block this week, compared to 4 articles on an average week.Search Interest17 people have searched for HRB on MarketBeat in the last 30 days. This is an increase of 113% compared to the previous 30 days.MarketBeat Follows3 people have added H&R Block to their MarketBeat watchlist in the last 30 days. This is an increase of 200% compared to the previous 30 days. Company Ownership0.8 / 5Insider TradingN/A Insider Buying vs. Insider SellingIn the past three months, H&R Block insiders have not sold or bought any company stock.Percentage Held by Insiders1.40% of the stock of H&R Block is held by insiders.Percentage Held by Institutions90.14% of the stock of H&R Block is held by institutions. High institutional ownership can be a signal of strong market trust in this company.Read more about H&R Block's insider trading history. Receive HRB Stock News and Ratings via Email Sign-up to receive the latest news and ratings for H&R Block and its competitors with MarketBeat's FREE daily newsletter. Submit View SMS TermsSMS is currently available in Australia, Belgium, Canada, France, Germany, Ireland, Italy, New Zealand, the Netherlands, Singapore, South Africa, Spain, Switzerland, the United Kingdom, and the United States. 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HRB Stock News HeadlinesA Look At H&R Block (HRB) Valuation As Shares Rebound After Recent WeaknessMay 22 at 1:52 PM | finance.yahoo.comH&R Block CEO sees fluency in AI, tech helping establish better human connectionsMay 13, 2026 | bizjournals.com$30 stock to buy before Starlink goes public (WATCH NOW!)A little-known stock pick with money-doubling potential over the next year is revealed for free in the first three minutes of a new video. This company is a critical piece of Elon Musk's fast-growing Starlink technology. It could climb 100 percent or more over the next year as Elon brings Starlink public in what may be the biggest IPO in history. No credit card is required to get the ticker.May 25 at 1:00 AM | Paradigm Press (Ad)H&R Block: Even After The 26% Pop, This High Dividend Stock Remains UndervaluedMay 9, 2026 | seekingalpha.comAnalysts Offer Insights on Consumer Cyclical Companies: H&R Block (HRB), DoorDash (DASH) and Reynolds Consumer Products (REYN)May 9, 2026 | theglobeandmail.comH&R Block (NYSE:HRB) Posts Better-Than-Expected Sales In Q1 CY2026May 8, 2026 | theglobeandmail.comH&R Block Reports Fiscal 2026 Third Quarter ResultsMay 8, 2026 | markets.businessinsider.comH&R Block projects $3.91B-$3.92B fiscal 2026 revenue as it raises outlook following tax season '26May 8, 2026 | msn.comSee More Headlines HRB Stock Analysis - Frequently Asked Questions How have HRB shares performed this year? H&R Block's stock was trading at $43.59 on January 1st, 2026. Since then, HRB stock has decreased by 10.7% and is now trading at $38.9420. How were H&R Block's earnings last quarter? H&R Block, Inc. (NYSE:HRB) posted its earnings results on Wednesday, May, 6th. The company reported $6.02 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, topping analysts' consensus estimates of $5.77 by $0.25. The business's quarterly revenue was up 5.3% on a year-over-year basis. Read the conference call transcript. How will H&R Block's stock buyback program work? H&R Block's Board of Directors initiated a stock buyback program on Thursday, August 15th 2024, which allows the company to buy back $1,500,000,000 in outstanding shares, according to EventVestor. This means that the company could buy up to 16.7% of its stock through open market purchases. Stock buyback programs are usually a sign that the company's board of directors believes its stock is undervalued. Does H&R Block have any subsidiaries? H&R Block subsidiaries include these companies: Wave, New River Innovation, Aculink Mortgage Solutions LLC, AcuLink of Alabama LLC, Ada Services Corporation, BFC Transactions Inc., Block Financial LLC, and others. Who are H&R Block's major shareholders? Top institutional shareholders of H&R Block include Lazard Asset Management LLC (2.97%), Dimensional Fund Advisors LP (1.82%), Arrowstreet Capital Limited Partnership (1.26%) and Bank of New York Mellon Corp (1.20%). Insiders that own company stock include Jeffrey J Jones II, Tony G Bowen, Dara S Redler and Kellie J Logerwell. View institutional ownership trends. How do I buy shares of H&R Block? Shares of HRB stock can be purchased through any online brokerage account. Popular online brokerages with access to the U.S. stock market include Charles Schwab, E*TRADE, Fidelity, and Vanguard Brokerage Services. What other stocks do shareholders of H&R Block own? Based on aggregate information from My MarketBeat watchlists, some other companies that H&R Block investors own include Humana (HUM), American Water Works (AWK), Waste Connections (WCN), Voyager Therapeutics (VYGR), The RMR Group (RMR), DiamondRock Hospitality (DRH) and AUO (AUOTY). Company Calendar Record date for 4/6 Dividend3/04/2026Ex-Dividend for 4/6 Dividend3/04/2026Dividend Payable4/06/2026Last Earnings5/06/2026Today5/25/2026Record date for 7/7 Dividend6/03/2026Ex-Dividend for 7/7 Dividend6/03/2026Fiscal Year End6/30/2026Dividend Payable7/07/2026Next Earnings (Estimated)8/11/2026Get Stock Alerts Health Indicator TradeSmith's Health IndicatorA long-term volatility-based measure designed for securities held 12 months or longer.Green: Strong and healthy uptrend with normal pullbacks.Yellow: Significant pullback but still within expected volatility.Red: Dropped beyond expected volatility; considered unhealthy. Green Zone (2w+) 1-Year History May 25 Aug 25 Nov 25 Feb 26 May 26 For the last 2 weeks, HRB's financial health has been in the Green zone, according to TradeSmith. Industry, Sector and Symbol Stock ExchangeNYSE SectorConsumer Discretionary Industry Cons Services - Misc Sub-IndustrySpecialized Consumer Services Current SymbolNYSE:HRB CIK12659 Webwww.hrblock.com Phone(816) 854-3000Fax816-854-8500Employees4,300Year Founded1955Price Target and Rating Average Price Target for H&R Block$41.00 High Price Target$50.00 Low Price Target$32.00 Potential Upside/Downside+5.3%Consensus RatingModerate Buy Rating Score (0-4)2.50 Research Coverage4 Analysts Profitability EPS (Trailing Twelve Months)$5.62 Trailing P/E Ratio6.93 Forward P/E Ratio7.52 P/E Growth0.6Net Income$605.77 million Net Margins18.90% Pretax Margin21.70% Return on Equity-211.62% Return on Assets22.70% Debt Debt-to-Equity RatioN/A Current Ratio1.00 Quick Ratio1.00 Sales & Book Value Annual Sales$3.91 billion Price / Sales1.26 Cash Flow$5.68 per share Price / Cash Flow6.85 Book Value($0.19) per share Price / Book-204.96Miscellaneous Outstanding Shares126,760,000Free Float124,985,000Market Cap$4.94 billion OptionableOptionable Beta0.29 Social Links The 10 Best High-Yield Dividend Stocks for 2026Discover the 10 Best High-Yield Dividend Stocks for 2026 and secure reliable income in uncertain markets. 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