Q3 EPS Estimates for H&R Block Raised by Barrington Research

H&R Block, Inc. (NYSE:HRB) – Barrington Research increased their Q3 2025 earnings per share estimates for H&R Block in a research report issued on Wednesday, February 5th. Barrington Research analyst A. Paris now expects that the company will post earnings per share of $5.23 for the quarter, up from their prior estimate of $5.18. Barrington Research has a “Outperform” rating and a $70.00 price objective on the stock. The consensus estimate for H&R Block’s current full-year earnings is $5.27 per share. Barrington Research also issued estimates for H&R Block’s FY2025 earnings at $5.25 EPS.

H&R Block (NYSE:HRB) last posted its earnings results on Tuesday, February 4th. The company reported ($1.73) earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, missing analysts’ consensus estimates of ($1.59) by ($0.14). H&R Block had a net margin of 14.71% and a negative return on equity of 179.15%.

Separately, StockNews.com upgraded H&R Block from a “hold” rating to a “buy” rating in a research report on Wednesday, February 5th.

H&R Block Stock Performance

Shares of NYSE HRB opened at $52.61 on Monday. H&R Block has a 12-month low of $45.64 and a 12-month high of $68.45. The company has a market cap of $7.21 billion, a PE ratio of 14.49, a P/E/G ratio of 0.82 and a beta of 0.69. The stock has a 50 day simple moving average of $54.61 and a 200-day simple moving average of $58.69. The company has a current ratio of 0.73, a quick ratio of 0.77 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 16.46.

H&R Block Dividend Announcement

The business also recently declared a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Thursday, April 3rd. Stockholders of record on Tuesday, March 4th will be paid a $0.375 dividend. This represents a $1.50 dividend on an annualized basis and a dividend yield of 2.85%. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Tuesday, March 4th. H&R Block’s dividend payout ratio is currently 41.32%.

Institutional Inflows and Outflows

A number of hedge funds have recently made changes to their positions in the stock. Eastern Bank acquired a new stake in H&R Block in the 3rd quarter valued at about $25,000. Endeavor Private Wealth Inc. bought a new stake in shares of H&R Block in the 4th quarter worth approximately $27,000. Spire Wealth Management acquired a new stake in H&R Block during the fourth quarter valued at approximately $28,000. Newbridge Financial Services Group Inc. bought a new stake in H&R Block during the fourth quarter worth approximately $29,000. Finally, Bogart Wealth LLC grew its position in H&R Block by 606.1% in the third quarter. Bogart Wealth LLC now owns 466 shares of the company’s stock worth $30,000 after buying an additional 400 shares during the last quarter. Institutional investors and hedge funds own 90.14% of the company’s stock.

About H&R Block

H&R Block, Inc engages in the provision of tax return preparation solutions, financial products and small business solutions. The company was founded by Henry W. Bloch and Richard A. Bloch on January 25, 1955, and is headquartered in Kansas City, MO.