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H&R Block, Inc.

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HRB Stock Q4 FY2026: H&R Block Grew Revenue 5% With Zero New Customers

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Episodes linked
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Latest video
Q4 FY2026
2026-08-15
Podcast available
Yes
Current price
$53.68
+0.64 (+1.21%)
Trailing / Forward P/E
9.43x
Forward: 7.77x
Market cap / Volume
Volume:
Revenue / Earnings Growth
3.0%
Earnings: 4.5%
Margins
32.9% op
Gross: 44.3% · Net: 18.6%
Balance sheet
1.13x current
Debt / Equity: 1789.4
52-week range / Beta
$28.16 - $58.67
Beta: 0.35
Analyst target
$50.67
Upside: -5.6%
Cash / shareholder return
9.44% FCF yield
Dividend yield: 3.17%

Company context

Industry: Personal Services
Country: United States
Employees:
Price to book: 56.74x
Return on equity: 713.5%
H&R Block, Inc., through its subsidiaries, provides assisted and do-it-yourself (DIY) tax preparation solutions in the United States, Canada, and Australia. The company offers tax preparation services, such as assisted income tax return preparation and related services through a system of retail offices operated directly or through its franchisees in person or virtually; refund transfers for clients to receive tax refunds; Peace of Mind, an extended service plan; and H&R Block Emerald Prepaid Mastercard and Spruce debit cards. It also provides H&R Block Emerald Advance, a term loan; Tax Identity Shield, a program for protection of tax identity and access to services to help restore tax identity; refund advance loans; H&R Block's Instant Refund, an advance refund; and small business financial solutions, such as payment processing, payroll and bookkeeping services. H&R Block, Inc. was incorporated in 1955 and is headquartered in Kansas City, Missouri.

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HRB vs. two close competitors

This section compares the current company against two nearby peers on valuation, growth, margins, balance-sheet strength, and investment setup. Green generally marks the strongest relative figure for that row, while red marks the weakest.

H&R Block, Inc. latest YouTube video thumbnail YouTube
H&R Block, Inc.
HRB
Latest video
Q4 FY2026
Growth profile looks mature or currently muted, which can cap multiple expansion unless execution improves.
Profitability is a real strength here, with healthy operating margins helping support resilience through weaker cycles.
Valuation looks more grounded than many growth names, which can improve the risk/reward if fundamentals hold up.
Balance-sheet leverage is elevated, so investors should watch refinancing costs and how much flexibility management really has.
The TJX Companies, Inc. latest YouTube video thumbnail YouTube
The TJX Companies, Inc.
TJX
Latest video
Q2 FY2027
Growth profile looks strong right now, with above-average top-line and/or earnings momentum.
Profitability is serviceable, but it does not obviously dominate peers on margin or cash conversion alone.
Consensus analyst targets still imply meaningful upside, suggesting the Street thinks the current price leaves room for appreciation.
Balance-sheet leverage is elevated, so investors should watch refinancing costs and how much flexibility management really has.
Ford Motor Company latest YouTube video thumbnail YouTube
Ford Motor Company
F
Latest video
Q1 2026
Growth profile looks mature or currently muted, which can cap multiple expansion unless execution improves.
Profitability is serviceable, but it does not obviously dominate peers on margin or cash conversion alone.
Valuation looks more grounded than many growth names, which can improve the risk/reward if fundamentals hold up.
Balance-sheet leverage is elevated, so investors should watch refinancing costs and how much flexibility management really has.
Market Cap
More scale can mean deeper resources and resilience, although bigger does not automatically mean better upside.
HRB
$6.62B
H&R Block, Inc.
TJX
$155.24B
The TJX Companies, Inc.
F
$57.46B
Ford Motor Company
Trailing P/E
Lower trailing P/E can indicate a cheaper valuation relative to trailing earnings, but it may also reflect slower growth or higher perceived risk.
HRB
9.4x
H&R Block, Inc.
TJX
26.0x
The TJX Companies, Inc.
F
Ford Motor Company
Forward P/E
Forward P/E is often a better read on what investors are paying for the next year of earnings power.
HRB
7.8x
H&R Block, Inc.
TJX
24.4x
The TJX Companies, Inc.
F
7.5x
Ford Motor Company
Revenue Growth
Higher revenue growth usually signals stronger demand, market share gains, or a business still in expansion mode.
HRB
3.0%
H&R Block, Inc.
TJX
5.4%
The TJX Companies, Inc.
F
-3.8%
Ford Motor Company
Earnings Growth
Faster earnings growth matters because it shows management is converting sales momentum into shareholder value.
HRB
4.5%
H&R Block, Inc.
TJX
23.6%
The TJX Companies, Inc.
F
Ford Motor Company
Operating Margin
Higher operating margin suggests better operating discipline, pricing power, or a structurally stronger business model.
HRB
32.9%
H&R Block, Inc.
TJX
10.9%
The TJX Companies, Inc.
F
1.9%
Ford Motor Company
Gross Margin
Gross margin helps show how much product-level pricing power and unit economics a company has before overhead.
HRB
44.3%
H&R Block, Inc.
TJX
31.5%
The TJX Companies, Inc.
F
7.1%
Ford Motor Company
Net Margin
Higher net margin means more of each dollar of revenue reaches the bottom line after all costs.
HRB
18.6%
H&R Block, Inc.
TJX
9.7%
The TJX Companies, Inc.
F
-3.9%
Ford Motor Company
Return on Equity
ROE shows how efficiently management turns shareholder capital into profits, though leverage can inflate it.
HRB
713.5%
H&R Block, Inc.
TJX
62.2%
The TJX Companies, Inc.
F
-18.3%
Ford Motor Company
Free Cash Flow Yield
Higher free cash flow yield can indicate a stronger cash return relative to the stock's market value.
HRB
9.4%
H&R Block, Inc.
TJX
2.8%
The TJX Companies, Inc.
F
-13.8%
Ford Motor Company
Debt to Equity
Lower leverage usually means less balance-sheet risk, though capital-intensive sectors naturally run higher debt loads.
HRB
1789.42x
H&R Block, Inc.
TJX
134.42x
The TJX Companies, Inc.
F
456.71x
Ford Motor Company
Current Ratio
A stronger current ratio usually signals better short-term liquidity and more room to absorb shocks.
HRB
1.13x
H&R Block, Inc.
TJX
1.15x
The TJX Companies, Inc.
F
1.09x
Ford Motor Company
Beta
Lower beta often means lower volatility versus the market, while higher beta usually brings a rougher ride.
HRB
0.35
H&R Block, Inc.
TJX
0.62
The TJX Companies, Inc.
F
1.85
Ford Motor Company
Dividend Yield
Dividend yield matters for income-focused investors, but a high yield can also reflect a stressed stock price.
HRB
3.2%
H&R Block, Inc.
TJX
1.3%
The TJX Companies, Inc.
F
4.3%
Ford Motor Company
Analyst Upside
Higher analyst upside suggests the Street still sees room between current price and consensus fair value.
HRB
-5.6%
H&R Block, Inc.
TJX
23.0%
The TJX Companies, Inc.
F
9.2%
Ford Motor Company

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