NYSE:HRB H&R Block (HRB) Stock Price, News & Analysis $62.92 -0.63 (-0.99%) (As of 09/6/2024 ET) Add Compare Share Share Today's Range$62.80▼$64.2450-Day Range$52.97▼$66.6052-Week Range$38.78▼$68.45Volume1.38 million shsAverage Volume1.16 million shsMarket Capitalization$8.78 billionP/E Ratio14.40Dividend Yield2.38%Price Target$52.00 Stock AnalysisStock AnalysisAnalyst ForecastsChartCompetitorsDividendEarningsFinancialsHeadlinesInsider TradesOptions ChainOwnershipSEC FilingsShort InterestSustainabilityTrendsStock AnalysisAnalyst ForecastsChartCompetitorsDividendEarningsFinancialsHeadlinesInsider TradesOptions ChainOwnershipSEC FilingsShort InterestSustainabilityTrends Get H&R Block alerts: Email Address H&R Block MarketRank™ Stock AnalysisAnalyst RatingHold2.00 Rating ScoreUpside/Downside17.4% Downside$52.00 Price TargetShort InterestBearish6.57% of Float Sold ShortDividend StrengthModerateBased on Four FactorsSustainability-0.12Upright™ Environmental ScoreNews Sentiment0.37Based on 8 Articles This WeekInsider TradingSelling Shares$9.46 M Sold Last QuarterProj. Earnings Growth-4.19%From $5.25 to $5.03 Per ShareSee Full Details Hide Full Details Overall MarketRank™New Rank-Based ScoringMarketRank™ is calculated by averaging available category scores (with extra weight given to analysis and valuation), then ranking the company's weighted average against that of other companies.3.29 out of 5 starsConsumer Discretionary Sector129th out of 269 stocksPersonal Services Industry5th out of 10 stocks 1.0 Analyst's Opinion Consensus RatingH&R Block has received a consensus rating of Hold. The company's average rating score is 2.00, and is based on 1 buy rating, no hold ratings, and 1 sell rating.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. Previous Next 2.0 Short Interest Percentage of Shares Shorted6.57% 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 7.6.Change versus previous monthShort interest in H&R Block has recently decreased by 4.64%, indicating that investor sentiment is improving. Previous Next 2.5 Dividend Strength Dividend YieldH&R Block pays a meaningful dividend of 2.03%, higher than the bottom 25% of all stocks that pay dividends.Dividend GrowthH&R Block does not have a long track record of dividend growth.Dividend CoverageThe dividend payout ratio of H&R Block is 34.32%. 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 29.82% 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. Previous Next 3.2 Sustainability and ESG Overall ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) ScoreH&R Block has received a 33.20% net impact score from Upright. H&r Block seems to create the most significant positive value in categories "Taxes", "Distributing knowledge", and "Jobs". The positive contribution in the "Distributing knowledge" impact category is driven by its "Tax declaration applications" and "Corporate tax consulting and preparation services" products. See details.Environmental SustainabilityThe Environmental Impact score for H&R Block is -0.12. Previous Next 2.4 News and Social Media Coverage News SentimentH&R Block has a news sentiment score of 0.37. 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 is a lower news sentiment than the 0.60 average news sentiment score of Consumer Discretionary companies.News Coverage This WeekMarketBeat has tracked 8 news articles for H&R Block this week, compared to 9 articles on an average week.Search Interest10 people have searched for HRB on MarketBeat in the last 30 days. This is an increase of 900% compared to the previous 30 days.MarketBeat Follows4 people have added H&R Block to their MarketBeat watchlist in the last 30 days. This is an increase of 33% compared to the previous 30 days. Previous Next 2.5 Company Ownership Insider Buying vs. Insider SellingIn the past three months, H&R Block insiders have sold more of their company's stock than they have bought. Specifically, they have bought $0.00 in company stock and sold $9,455,162.00 in company stock.Percentage Held by InsidersOnly 1.20% 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. Previous Next 1.9 Earnings and Valuation Earnings GrowthEarnings for H&R Block are expected to decrease by -4.19% in the coming year, from $5.25 to $5.03 per share.Price to Earnings Ratio vs. the MarketThe P/E ratio of H&R Block is 14.40, which means that it is trading at a less expensive P/E ratio than the market average P/E ratio of about 127.87.Price to Earnings Ratio vs. SectorThe P/E ratio of H&R Block is 14.40, which means that it is trading at a less expensive P/E ratio than the Consumer Discretionary sector average P/E ratio of about 15.53.Price to Earnings Growth RatioH&R Block has a PEG Ratio of 0.96. PEG Ratios around 1 indicate that a company is correctly valued.Price to Book Value per Share RatioH&R Block has a P/B Ratio of 96.80. P/B Ratios above 3 indicate that a company could be overvalued with respect to its assets and liabilities.Read more about H&R Block's valuation and earnings. Previous Next See Top Rated MarketRank™ Stocks Here Ad Golden CrestBiden's Successor: The Radical Threat to YOUR Savings!Kamala Harris isn't just playing politics; she's a serious threat to your financial security. Kamala has a plan to take over your money and leave you with nothing. Higher taxes, government control, and a digital dollar to track every penny you spend. This isn't about convenience; it's about CONTROL.>> Get Your FREE Wealth Protection Guide << About H&R Block Stock (NYSE:HRB)H&R Block, Inc., through its subsidiaries, provides assisted income tax return preparation and do-it-yourself (DIY) tax return preparation services and products to the general public primarily in the United States, Canada, and Australia. It offers assisted income tax return preparation and related services through a system of retail offices operated directly by the company or its franchisees. The company also provides Refund Transfers and H&R Block Emerald Prepaid Mastercard, which enables clients to receive their tax refunds; Peace of Mind extended service plans; H&R Block Emerald Advance lines of credit; Tax Identity Shield that provides clients assistance in helping protect their tax identity and access to services to help restore their tax identity; refund advance loans; H&R Block Instant Refund; and H&R Block Pay With Refund services. In addition, it offers small business financial solutions through its company-owned or franchise offices, and online. The company was founded in 1955 and is headquartered in Kansas City, Missouri.Read More HRB Stock Price History View Price History Chart DataSkip Price History Chart 30 days | 90 days | 365 days | Advanced Chart HRB Stock News HeadlinesSeptember 5 at 6:51 AM | insidertrades.comInsider Selling: H&R Block, Inc. (NYSE:HRB) CEO Sells 9,722 Shares of StockAugust 21, 2024 | insidertrades.comInsider Selling: H&R Block, Inc. (NYSE:HRB) Insider Sells 9,100 Shares of StockSeptember 7, 2024 | Porter & Company (Ad)War on Elon Escalates… A radical, potentially game-changing technology that threatens to destroy the trillion-dollar, “green energy” grift of the elites. And yet, while it threatens their wealth and power, it could be transformational for both the U.S. economy and your wealth.September 7 at 6:13 AM | americanbankingnews.comH&R Block, Inc. (NYSE:HRB) CEO Sells $613,166.54 in StockSeptember 5 at 10:55 AM | finance.yahoo.comInsider Sale: President & CEO Jeffrey J. Jones II Sells Shares of H&R Block Inc (HRB)September 3, 2024 | globenewswire.comH&R Block to Participate in the Barclays Global Financial Services ConferenceSeptember 3, 2024 | globenewswire.comH&R Block Names Andy Phillips as New Vice President of The Tax InstituteAugust 31, 2024 | marketwatch.comH&R Block Inc. stock underperforms Friday when compared to competitorsSeptember 7, 2024 | Porter & Company (Ad)War on Elon Escalates… A radical, potentially game-changing technology that threatens to destroy the trillion-dollar, “green energy” grift of the elites. And yet, while it threatens their wealth and power, it could be transformational for both the U.S. economy and your wealth.August 30, 2024 | benzinga.com$1000 Invested In H&R Block 5 Years Ago Would Be Worth This Much TodayAugust 29, 2024 | marketwatch.comH&R Block Inc. stock underperforms Tuesday when compared to competitors despite daily gainsAugust 29, 2024 | wsj.comH&R Block’s 49-Year-Old CFO Is Retiring Next MonthAugust 28, 2024 | finance.yahoo.comZacks.com featured highlights include H&R Block, Nova and Jackson FinancialAugust 22, 2024 | finance.yahoo.comH&R Block (NYSE:HRB) Is Increasing Its Dividend To $0.375August 18, 2024 | benzinga.comWhy H&R Block Shares Are Surging TodayAugust 17, 2024 | finance.yahoo.comH&R Block Full Year 2024 Earnings: EPS Beats ExpectationsAugust 17, 2024 | msn.comThese Stocks Moved the Most Today: Applied Materials, H&R Block, Cisco, B. Riley, and MoreAugust 17, 2024 | bizjournals.comH&R Block accuses former Arizona franchisee of violating agreementSee More Headlines 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. Email Address Company Calendar Ex-Dividend for 7/3 Dividend6/05/2024Dividend Payable7/03/2024Last Earnings8/15/2024Ex-Dividend for 10/3 Dividend9/05/2024Today9/07/2024Dividend Payable10/03/2024Next Earnings (Estimated)11/05/2024Fiscal Year End6/30/2025Get Stock AlertsIndustry, Sector and Symbol Stock ExchangeNYSE SectorConsumer Discretionary Industry Personal services Sub-IndustrySpecialized Consumer Services Current SymbolNYSE:HRB CUSIP09367110 CIK12659 Webwww.hrblock.com Phone(816) 854-3000Fax816-854-8500Employees4,200Year Founded1955Price Target and Rating Average Stock Price Target$52.00 High Stock Price Target$60.00 Low Stock Price Target$44.00 Potential Upside/Downside-17.4%Consensus RatingHold Rating Score (0-4)2.00 Research Coverage2 Analysts Profitability EPS (Most Recent Fiscal Year)$4.37 Trailing P/E Ratio14.40 Forward P/E Ratio11.98 P/E Growth0.96Net Income$595.32 million Net Margins16.49% Pretax Margin21.11% Return on Equity-220.05% Return on Assets21.72% Debt Debt-to-Equity Ratio16.46 Current Ratio1.27 Quick Ratio1.27 Sales & Book Value Annual Sales$3.61 billion Price / Sales2.43 Cash Flow$5.41 per share Price / Cash Flow11.64 Book Value$0.65 per share Price / Book96.80Miscellaneous Outstanding Shares139,530,000Free Float137,856,000Market Cap$8.78 billion OptionableOptionable Beta0.66 Social Links 7 AI Stocks to Invest In: An Introduction to AI Investing For Self-Directed InvestorsAs the AI market heats up, investors who have a vision for artificial intelligence have the potential to see real returns. Learn about the industry as a whole as well as seven companies that are getting work done with the power of AI.Get This Free Report Key ExecutivesMr. Jeffrey J. Jones II (Age 56)President, CEO & Director Comp: $2.61MMs. Kellie J. Logerwell (Age 54)VP & Chief Accounting Officer Comp: $432.2kMs. Dara S. RedlerChief Legal OfficerMr. Tony G. Bowen (Age 49)Executive Officer Comp: $1.22MMs. Nicki ColeVP of Technology, Small Business & Financial ServicesMr. Alan LowdenChief Information OfficerMs. Michaella GallinaVice President of Investor RelationsMs. Jill CressChief Marketing & Experience OfficerMs. Tiffany Scalzitti Monroe (Age 51)Chief People and Culture Officer Mr. Colby R. Brown (Age 50)Vice President and Corporate Controller More ExecutivesKey CompetitorsHillenbrandNYSE:HIMatthews InternationalNASDAQ:MATWCarriage ServicesNYSE:CSVWW InternationalNASDAQ:WWRegisNYSE:RGSView All CompetitorsInsiders & InstitutionsSanctuary Advisors LLCBought 21,249 shares on 9/5/2024Ownership: 0.015%Jeffrey J Jones IISold 9,722 sharesTotal: $613,166.54 ($63.07/share)Cetera Investment AdvisersSold 7,058 shares on 8/22/2024Ownership: 0.022%Truist Financial CorpBought 18,148 shares on 8/21/2024Ownership: 0.018%Tony G BowenSold 79,259 sharesTotal: $5.17 M ($65.17/share)View All Insider TransactionsView All Institutional Transactions HRB Stock Analysis - Frequently Asked Questions How have HRB shares performed this year? H&R Block's stock was trading at $48.37 at the start of the year. Since then, HRB shares have increased by 30.1% and is now trading at $62.92. View the best growth stocks for 2024 here. How were H&R Block's earnings last quarter? H&R Block, Inc. (NYSE:HRB) issued its quarterly earnings data on Thursday, August, 15th. The company reported $1.89 EPS for the quarter, topping the consensus estimate of $1.74 by $0.15. The firm's revenue was up 3.0% compared to the same quarter last year. How will H&R Block's stock buyback program work? H&R Block's Board of Directors approved a stock buyback plan on Thursday, August 15th 2024, which permits the company to buy back $1,500,000,000 in shares, according to EventVestor. This means that the company could purchase up to 16.7% of its shares through open market purchases. Shares buyback plans are often an indication that the company's board believes its stock is undervalued. What is Jeffrey J. Jones II's approval rating as H&R Block's CEO? 441 employees have rated H&R Block Chief Executive Officer Jeffrey J. Jones II on Glassdoor.com. Jeffrey J. Jones II has an approval rating of 77% among the company's employees. 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 more. Who are H&R Block's major shareholders? Top institutional investors of H&R Block include Pacer Advisors Inc. (1.96%), Dimensional Fund Advisors LP (1.78%), AQR Capital Management LLC (1.53%) and Bank of New York Mellon Corp (1.25%). Insiders that own company stock include Jeffrey J Jones II, Robert A Gerard, Christianna Wood, Tony G Bowen, Karen A Orosco, Richard A Johnson, Kellie J Logerwell and Dara S Redler. 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. Compare Top Brokerages Here. 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 AT&T (T), Exxon Mobil (XOM), Coty (COTY), Pfizer (PFE), Intel (INTC), Cisco Systems (CSCO) and Carnival Co. & (CCL). This page (NYSE:HRB) was last updated on 9/7/2024 by MarketBeat.com Staff From Our PartnersPerfect Crypto Buying Opportunity for 50 CentsWhen cryptos take a hit, the mom and pop investors run for the hills. But the top investors keep buying wit...Crypto 101 Media | SponsoredThe solution to fast food’s wage hike crisisShake Shack will be closing six California locations in response to the recent $20/hour minimum wage increase,...Deal Maker | SponsoredPre-IPO| 32,481% Growth: First Disruption to $martphones in 15 Years🤳45M Users | 32,481% Growth Rate Get in on the biggest disruption to smartphones in over a decade. 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