H&R Block, Inc. (HRB) - Stock Analysis

Last updated: Aug 22, 2026

Research Idea

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Beat-and-raise tax-season execution supports near-term momentum: Q3 revenue rose 5.3%, adjusted EPS rose 11.9%, and HRB added a $100M buyback authorization. The stock rose about 17% over 21 trading days and broke above the prior 41-42 resistance area.

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Idea window: 7/28/2026 – 8/4/2026Sector: Consumer Cyclical

AI Analyst Overview

Last Price
$52.48
Market Cap
$6.65B
1D Return
-0.06%
YTD Return
+23.40%

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Valuation Metrics

P/E
9.1
P/B
56.7
P/S
1.7
EV/EBITDA
7.7
Div Yield
3.20%

Fundamental Analysis

7.0

Key Financial Insights: • Strong Cash Flow • Healthy Margins • Thin Equity HRB combines strong profitability, cash generation, and moderate valuation with manageable net debt, but thin equity and high leverage remain key risks.

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Price Behavior

6.0

Key Price Behavior Insights: • Higher Highs • Overbought Momentum • Resistance Test Support Level: $50.13–$50.94; next $45.88–$46.70 Resistance Level: $54.18 HRB's strong 31% rise over the last month favors further upside above $54.18, but overbought momentum raises correction risk toward $50.13–$50.94 if resistance fails.

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Sentiment & News

8.0

Key News Insights: • Strong Results • Raised Dividend • Positive Outlook H&R Block delivered strong fiscal 2026 growth, raised its dividend, and issued an optimistic fiscal 2027 outlook, driving a sharp share rally despite ongoing volatility.

Earnings
Volatility
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AI Summary

7.0
Positive

HRB is a cash-generative, margin-and-buyback story rather than a customer-growth story, so after the rally investors should avoid chasing and await a pullback or confirmation while monitoring assisted-volume retention, AI productivity, Wave growth, and margin execution.

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AI summary updated 6 days ago

Description

H&R Block conducts assisted and do-it-yourself income tax preparation for individual and small-business clients across the United States, Canada and Australia through company-owned and franchised retail offices as well as online channels. The firm also offers a suite of refund delivery, prepaid card, short-term credit and tax identity protection and restoration services, and operates small-business financial solutions; it was founded in 1955 and is headquartered in Kansas City, Missouri.

Idea History

DateCloseTickerCompanySummaryStatusP/L
Jul 28Aug 4HRBH&R Block, Inc.
Beat-and-raise tax-season execution supports near-term momentum: Q3 revenue rose 5.3%, adjusted EPS rose 11.9%, and HRB added a $100M buyback authorization. The stock rose about 17% over 21 trading days and broke above the prior 41-42 resistance area.
Closed+2.5%
Jul 20Jul 27HRBH&R Block, Inc.
Improving fundamentals and strong technicals: Q3 revenue rose 5.3%, adjusted EPS rose 11.9%, and management raised FY2026 guidance. HRB is up about 22% over 21 trading days, supported by repurchases, dividend, and positive tax-season execution.
Closed+1.5%
Jul 13Jul 20HRBH&R Block, Inc.
Constructive earnings and capital-return setup: Q3 revenue grew 5.3%, adjusted EPS rose 11.9%, EBITDA grew 6%, FY2026 guidance was raised, a $100M buyback was approved, and the stock is up 16.8% over 21 trading days.
Closed+2.1%
Jun 9Jun 16HRBH&R Block, Inc.
Defensive near-term candidate with positive earnings evidence: fiscal Q3 results beat expectations, revenue rose 5.3%, FY2026 guidance was raised, assisted-channel share gains and AI adoption were highlighted, and capital returns are supported by dividends and planned buybacks.
Closed-5.3%
May 19May 26HRBH&R Block, Inc.
Constructive lower-volatility momentum idea after Q3 fiscal 2026 revenue rose 5.3%, earnings beat expectations, full-year guidance was raised, assisted-channel share improved for a third straight year, and the stock rose about 20% over 21 trading days.
Closed+0.1%
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