NYSE:HRB

H & R Block Stock Forecast, Price & News

$15.81

+0.52 (+3.40 %)

(As of 09/28/2020 12:00 AM ET)

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Today's Range

$15.43

Now: $15.81▼

$16.03

50-Day Range

$13.90

MA: $14.87▼

$15.49

52-Week Range

$11.29

Now: $15.81▼

$25.44

Volume5.13 million shs

Average Volume3.84 million shs

Market Capitalization$3.05 billion

P/E Ratio12.96

Dividend Yield6.80%

Beta0.8

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.

Beat the Market (BTM) Rank^™

4.2 Analyst's Opinion

Consensus Rating
H & R Block has received a consensus rating of Hold. The company's average rating score is 2.38, and is based on 3 buy ratings, 5 hold ratings, and no sell ratings.
Price Target Upside/Downside
According to analysts' consensus price target of $20.17, H & R Block has a forecasted upside of 27.6% from its current price of $15.81.
Amount of Analyst Coverage
H & R Block has been the subject of 5 research reports in the past 90 days, demonstrating strong analyst interest in this stock.

2.4 Community Rank

Outperform Votes
H & R Block has received 487 “outperform” votes. (Add your “outperform” vote.)
Underperform Votes
H & R Block has received 541 “underperform” votes. (Add your “underperform” vote.)
Community Sentiment
H & R Block has received 52.63% “underperform” votes from our community.

MarketBeat's community ratings are surveys of what our community members think about H & R Block and other stocks. Vote “Outperform” if you believe HRB will outperform the S&P 500 over the long term. Vote “Underperform” if you believe HRB will underperform the S&P 500 over the long term. You may vote once every thirty days.

2.5 Dividend Strength

Dividend Leadership
H & R Block is a leading dividend payer. It pays a dividend yield of 6.80%, putting its dividend yield in the top 25% of dividend-paying stocks.
Dividend Growth
H & R Block has only been increasing its dividend for 4 years.
Dividend Coverage
The dividend payout ratio of H & R Block is 123.81%. Payout ratios above 75% are not desirable because they may not be sustainable.
Dividend Sustainability
Based on earnings estimates, H & R Block will have a dividend payout ratio of 40.94% next year. This indicates that H & R Block will be able to sustain or increase its dividend.

4.0 Company Ownership

Insider Buying vs. Insider Selling
In the past three months, H & R Block insiders have bought more of their company's stock than they have sold. Specifically, they have bought $379,816.00 in company stock and sold $0.00 in company stock.
Percentage Held by Insiders
Only 0.74% of the stock of H & R Block is held by insiders.
Percentage Held by Institutions
94.17% 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.

2.5 Earnings and Valuation

Earnings Growth
Earnings for H & R Block are expected to decrease by -24.40% in the coming year, from $3.36 to $2.54 per share.
Price to Earnings Ratio vs. the Market
The P/E ratio of H & R Block is 12.96, which means that it is trading at a less expensive P/E ratio than the market average P/E ratio of about 18.67.
Price to Earnings Ratio vs. Sector
The P/E ratio of H & R Block is 12.96, which means that it is trading at a less expensive P/E ratio than the Consumer Discretionary sector average P/E ratio of about 54.32.
Price to Earnings Growth Ratio
H & R Block has a PEG Ratio of 0.44. PEG Ratios below 1 indicate that a company could be undervalued.
Price to Book Value per Share Ratio
H & R Block has a P/B Ratio of 22.59. P/B Ratios above 3 indicate that a company could be overvalued with respect to its assets and liabilities.

Overall Beat the Market Rank^™

3.12 out of 5 stars

Industry, Sector and Symbol

Stock Exchange NYSE

Industry Personal services

Sub-IndustrySpecialized Consumer Services

SectorConsumer Discretionary

Current SymbolNYSE:HRB

Previous Symbol

CUSIP09367110

CIK12659

Webwww.hrblock.com

Phone816-854-3000

Debt

Debt-to-Equity Ratio25.84

Current Ratio3.91

Quick Ratio3.91

Price-To-Earnings

Trailing P/E Ratio12.96

Forward P/E Ratio4.71

P/E Growth0.44

Sales & Book Value

Annual Sales$2.64 billion

Price / Sales1.16

Cash Flow$2.47 per share

Price / Cash Flow6.39

Book Value$0.70 per share

Price / Book22.59

Profitability

EPS (Most Recent Fiscal Year)$0.84

Net Income$-7,530,000.00

Net Margins7.57%

Return on Equity-871.04%

Return on Assets10.02%

Miscellaneous

Employees3,500

Outstanding Shares192,898,000

Market Cap$3.05 billion

Next Earnings Date12/2/2020 (Estimated)

OptionableOptionable

$15.81

+0.52 (+3.40 %)

(As of 09/28/2020 12:00 AM ET)

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H & R Block (NYSE:HRB) Frequently Asked Questions

How has H & R Block's stock been impacted by COVID-19?

H & R Block's stock was trading at $19.06 on March 11th, 2020 when COVID-19 reached pandemic status according to the World Health Organization (WHO). Since then, HRB shares have decreased by 17.1% and is now trading at $15.81.
View which stocks have been most impacted by COVID-19.

Do Wall Street analysts recommend investors buy shares of H & R Block?

8 Wall Street analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for H & R Block in the last year. There are currently 5 hold ratings and 3 buy ratings for the stock, resulting in a consensus recommendation of "Hold."
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When is H & R Block's next earnings date?

H & R Block is scheduled to release its next quarterly earnings announcement on Wednesday, December 2nd 2020.
View our earnings forecast for H & R Block.

How were H & R Block's earnings last quarter?

H & R Block Inc (NYSE:HRB) posted its earnings results on Tuesday, September, 1st. The company reported $0.55 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, topping the Zacks' consensus estimate of $0.37 by $0.18. The company had revenue of $601.03 million for the quarter, compared to analysts' expectations of $617.03 million. H & R Block had a negative return on equity of 871.04% and a net margin of 7.57%. H & R Block's revenue for the quarter was up 299.7% compared to the same quarter last year. During the same quarter in the previous year, the company posted ($0.72) earnings per share.
View H & R Block's earnings history.

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 Wednesday, August 19th. Stockholders of record on Friday, September 11th will be paid a dividend of $0.26 per share on Thursday, October 1st. This represents a $1.04 annualized dividend and a dividend yield of 6.58%. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Thursday, September 10th.
View H & R Block's dividend history.

What price target have analysts set for HRB?

8 brokerages have issued 12 month target prices for H & R Block's shares. Their forecasts range from $17.00 to $28.00. On average, they expect H & R Block's stock price to reach $20.17 in the next twelve months. This suggests a possible upside of 27.6% from the stock's current price.
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Who are some of H & R Block's key competitors?

Some companies that are related to H & R Block include Hillenbrand (HI), Weight Watchers International (WW), Matthews International (MATW), Collectors Universe (CLCT), Carriage Services (CSV), Capstar Financial (CSTR), Regis (RGS) and Ascent Capital Group Inc Series A (ASCMA).
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What other stocks do shareholders of H & R Block own?

Based on aggregate information from My MarketBeat watchlists, some companies that other H & R Block investors own include AT&T (T), Exxon Mobil (XOM), Coty (COTY), Pfizer (PFE), Cisco Systems (CSCO), Intel (INTC), Carnival (CCL), Energy Transfer LP Unit (ET), Ford Motor (F) and Designer Brands (DBI).

Who are H & R Block's key executives?

H & R Block's management team includes the following 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)

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 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, Robinhood, Fidelity, and Charles Schwab.

What is H & R Block's stock price today?

One share of HRB stock can currently be purchased for approximately $15.81.

How big of a company is H & R Block?

H & R Block has a market capitalization of $3.05 billion and generates $2.64 billion in revenue each year. The company earns $-7,530,000.00 in net income (profit) each year or $0.84 on an earnings per share basis. H & R Block employs 3,500 workers across the globe.

What is H & R Block's official website?

The official website for H & R Block is www.hrblock.com.

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]

This page was last updated on 9/29/2020 by MarketBeat.com Staff

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