H&R Block, Inc., through its subsidiaries, provides assisted income tax return preparation, digital do-it-yourself (DIY) tax solutions, and other services and products related to income tax return preparation to the general public primarily in the United States, Canada, and Australia. The company offers assisted income tax return preparation and related services through a system of retail offices operated directly by the company or by franchisees. It also develops and markets DIY income tax preparation software online, as well as through third-party retail stores and direct mail; and provides DIY tax services, including preparation of federal and state income tax returns, access to tax tips, advice and tax-related news, use of calculators for tax planning, and error checking and electronic filing. In addition, the company develops and offers applications for mobile devices, which offer tax return preparation solutions and related services and products. Further, it provides refund transfers, H&R Block Emerald Advance lines of credit, H&R Block Emerald Prepaid MasterCard, Peace of Mind Extended Service Plan, Tax Identity Shield, and refund advance loans; POM, an Instant Cash Back refund option; and H&R Block Pay with Refund option. H&R Block, Inc. was founded in 1946 and is headquartered in Kansas City, Missouri.
Industry, Sector and Symbol
Industry Personal services
Sub-IndustrySpecialized Consumer Services
SectorConsumer Discretionary
Phone816-854-3000
Debt
Price-To-Earnings
Sales & Book Value
Annual Sales$3.16 billion
Profitability
Miscellaneous
Employees2,700
Next Earnings Date6/11/2019 (Estimated)
OptionableOptionable
H & R Block (NYSE:HRB) Frequently Asked Questions
What is H & R Block's stock symbol?
H & R Block trades on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) under the ticker symbol "HRB."
How often does H & R Block pay dividends? What is the dividend yield for H & R Block?
H & R Block declared a quarterly dividend on Thursday, March 7th. Investors of record on Monday, March 18th will be given a dividend of $0.25 per share on Monday, April 1st. This represents a $1.00 annualized dividend and a dividend yield of 4.18%. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Friday, March 15th. View H & R Block's Dividend History.
How were H & R Block's earnings last quarter?
H & R Block Inc (NYSE:HRB) posted its quarterly earnings data on Thursday, March, 7th. The company reported ($0.58) EPS for the quarter, missing the consensus estimate of ($0.55) by $0.03. The business earned $468 million during the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $465.48 million. H & R Block had a net margin of 21.79% and a return on equity of 829.18%. H & R Block's quarterly revenue was down 4.1% on a year-over-year basis. During the same period last year, the firm earned ($1.16) earnings per share. View H & R Block's Earnings History.
When is H & R Block's next earnings date?
What price target have analysts set for HRB?
5 equities research analysts have issued 1 year price objectives for H & R Block's stock. Their forecasts range from $19.00 to $27.00. On average, they anticipate H & R Block's stock price to reach $24.00 in the next twelve months. This suggests a possible upside of 0.4% from the stock's current price. View Analyst Price Targets for H & R Block.
What is the consensus analysts' recommendation for H & R Block?
5 Wall Street analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for H & R Block in the last year. There are currently 2 sell ratings, 2 hold ratings and 1 buy rating for the stock, resulting in a consensus recommendation of "Hold." View Analyst Ratings for H & R Block.
Has H & R Block been receiving favorable news coverage?
News headlines about HRB stock have been trending somewhat positive recently, InfoTrie Sentiment reports. InfoTrie identifies negative and positive news coverage by reviewing more than six thousand blog and news sources. The firm ranks coverage of publicly-traded companies on a scale of negative five to five, with scores nearest to five being the most favorable. H & R Block earned a media sentiment score of 0.7 on InfoTrie's scale. They also assigned media stories about the company a news buzz of 7.0 out of 10, indicating that recent news coverage is likely to have an effect on the company's share price in the immediate future.
Who are some of H & R Block's key competitors?
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What other stocks do shareholders of H & R Block own?
Who are H & R Block's key executives?
H & R Block's management team includes the folowing people:
- Mr. Jeffrey J. Jones II, CEO, Pres & Director (Age 51)
- Mr. Tony G. Bowen, Chief Financial Officer (Age 44)
- Ms. Kellie J. Logerwell, Chief Accounting Officer (Age 49)
- Mr. Thomas A. Gerke, Chief Admin. Officer & Gen. Counsel (Age 63)
- Mr. Henry W. Bloch, Co-Founder & Honorary Chairman (Age 97)
Who are H & R Block's major shareholders?
H & R Block's stock is owned by many different of institutional and retail investors. Top institutional investors include BlackRock Inc. (11.25%), Bank of New York Mellon Corp (4.10%), Swedbank (2.52%), APG Asset Management N.V. (2.07%), Northern Trust Corp (1.97%) and Geode Capital Management LLC (1.58%). Company insiders that own H & R Block stock include David B Lewis, James F Wright, Kathryn M Collins, Kellie J Logerwell, Robert A Gerard, Thomas A Gerke, Tom D Seip and William C Cobb. View Institutional Ownership Trends for H & R Block.
Which major investors are selling H & R Block stock?
HRB stock was sold by a variety of institutional investors in the last quarter, including Amundi Pioneer Asset Management Inc., American Century Companies Inc., FMR LLC, BlackRock Inc., Freestone Capital Holdings LLC, Millennium Management LLC, Unigestion Holding SA and Scout Investments Inc.. View Insider Buying and Selling for H & R Block.
Which major investors are buying H & R Block stock?
HRB stock was purchased by a variety of institutional investors in the last quarter, including Swedbank, Norges Bank, Hamlin Capital Management LLC, Bank of New York Mellon Corp, Squarepoint Ops LLC, Martingale Asset Management L P, Mackay Shields LLC and D. E. Shaw & Co. Inc.. View Insider Buying and Selling for H & R Block.
How do I buy shares of H & R Block?
Shares of HRB can be purchased through any online brokerage account. Popular online brokerages with access to the U.S. stock market include Vanguard Brokerage Services, TD Ameritrade, E*TRADE, Scottrade, Fidelity and Charles Schwab.
What is H & R Block's stock price today?
One share of HRB stock can currently be purchased for approximately $23.91.
How big of a company is H & R Block?
H & R Block has a market capitalization of $4.91 billion and generates $3.16 billion in revenue each year. The company earns $613.14 million in net income (profit) each year or $2.98 on an earnings per share basis. H & R Block employs 2,700 workers across the globe.
What is H & R Block's official website?
How can I contact H & R Block?
H & R Block's mailing address is ONE H&R BLOCK WAY, KANSAS CITY MO, 64105. The company can be reached via phone at 816-854-3000 or via email at [email protected]
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