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Earning Preview: H&R Block revenue is expected to increase by 2.56%, and institutional views are bullish
Abstract
H&R Block will announce quarterly results on February 03, 2026 Post Market; this preview consolidates company metrics and recent institutional commentary to frame revenue, margins, earnings trajectory, segment dynamics, and stock-price drivers expected to shape investor reaction.
Market Forecast
Based on the latest company-compiled expectations for the current quarter, H&R Block’s revenue estimate is projected at USD 188.11 million, implying year-over-year growth of 2.56%, with estimated EPS at USD -1.86 (year-over-year change of -16.80%) and EBIT at USD -296.37 million (year-over-year change of -3.07%); gross profit margin and net profit margin forecasts were not disclosed. At the operating level, the core assisted tax-preparation business is expected to begin its seasonal ramp across the quarter, anchoring early-season revenue and guiding cash-cost timing toward the peak filing window. The segment with the most visible near-term expansion runway on digital penetration is U.S. DIY, which delivered USD 3.75 million last quarter; year-over-year segment growth was not disclosed.
Last Quarter Review
H&R Block posted revenue of USD 203.55 million (year-over-year growth of 5.03%), a gross profit margin of -34.62%, GAAP net profit attributable to the parent company of USD -166.00 million, a net profit margin of -81.46%, and adjusted EPS of USD -1.20 (year-over-year change of -2.56%). Revenue exceeded the company’s compiled estimate by USD 3.42 million and EBIT beat expectations by USD 26.06 million, suggesting expense timing discipline and a favorable early-stage mix relative to internal pacing. Main business highlights: International revenue was USD 65.66 million, U.S. Assisted revenue was USD 48.64 million, Wave revenue was USD 29.85 million, Extended Service Plan revenue was USD 23.51 million, Emerald Card revenue was USD 7.85 million, Franchise Royalties revenue was USD 5.85 million, Tax Identity Shield revenue was USD 4.12 million, U.S. DIY revenue was USD 3.75 million, Refund Transfer revenue was USD 0.84 million, and Other revenue was USD 13.48 million; year-over-year segment changes were not disclosed. The quarter-on-quarter growth rate of net profit was -155.38%.
Current Quarter Outlook
Assisted Tax Preparation
Assisted preparation anchors H&R Block’s quarterly cadence in the lead-up to the peak filing window, with early appointment volumes and product mix shaping revenue conversion from January into February. The company’s current-quarter revenue estimate of USD 188.11 million suggests a measured start to the season, with the EPS estimate of USD -1.86 reflecting the normal off-peak loss cadence before filings accelerate. Last quarter’s U.S. Assisted revenue of USD 48.64 million highlights the baseline from which the ramp builds; management’s internal pacing last quarter delivered a modest revenue beat versus estimates, which positions assisted services to contribute a stabilizing base even as margins remain constrained in the early season. The implied EBIT loss estimate of USD -296.37 million underlines the importance of cost timing and throughput as filings accelerate, since margin capture typically expands later in the quarter alongside scale and favorable mix.
Digital DIY and Wave
The U.S. DIY business and the Wave platform represent complementary digital pathways that can extend reach and deepen engagement, especially during a quarter where convenience and speed matter to early filers. Last quarter U.S. DIY revenue was USD 3.75 million, and Wave revenue was USD 29.85 million, establishing the digital baseline against which uptake in this quarter can be assessed. While the company has not disclosed segment-level year-over-year growth rates, the overall revenue estimate implies a modest lift versus the prior-year quarter, and the EPS estimate signals that loss containment remains a priority. Execution points that matter for investors in this quarter include the pace of DIY conversion, average revenue per return in digital channels, and cross-sell efficacy of auxiliary services that can improve monetization without compromising customer acquisition momentum.
Stock-Price Drivers This Quarter
Stock performance is likely to track whether revenue meets or modestly exceeds the USD 188.11 million estimate and whether the EPS loss of USD -1.86 narrows relative to expectations as the quarter progresses. The EBIT trajectory (estimated at USD -296.37 million) will be watched for signs of operating leverage as filings accelerate, providing a read-through to margin capture dynamics later in the season. Mix shifts between assisted and DIY, the contribution of international operations (USD 65.66 million last quarter), and the utilization of ancillary services such as the Extended Service Plan (USD 23.51 million last quarter) and Emerald Card (USD 7.85 million last quarter) will shape both revenue quality and outlook commentary, which tends to influence short-term sentiment. Investors will also look for consistency with last quarter’s pattern—revenue upside of USD 3.42 million and EBIT upside of USD 26.06 million versus estimates—since continuity in execution can mitigate early-season volatility in reported margins.
Analyst Opinions
The balance of recent institutional commentary is bullish. Barrington Research reaffirmed a Buy rating with a USD 62.00 price target in late January, emphasizing confidence through the seasonally loss-making early quarter and pointing to value realization as filings scale through the period. This stance aligns with the company’s current-quarter setup: revenue estimated at USD 188.11 million (year-over-year growth of 2.56%) and EPS estimated at USD -1.86 (year-over-year change of -16.80%), a profile that typically improves as throughput and mix shift into the peak filing window. The bullish view rests on stable revenue cadence relative to last quarter’s performance, where H&R Block delivered year-over-year revenue growth of 5.03% and outperformed internal estimates by USD 3.42 million while narrowing the EBIT shortfall versus internal expectations by USD 26.06 million. From an investor lens, the key validation points for this bullish stance are steady early-season revenue conversion, disciplined expense timing to temper the EBIT loss, and clear commentary on segment contributions, especially assisted services and digital channels. Should the company reinforce consistency on these factors, the path for sentiment to remain constructive around the quarter appears credible under current estimates.Disclaimer: Investing carries risk. This is not financial advice. The above content should not be regarded as an offer, recommendation, or solicitation on acquiring or disposing of any financial products, any associated discussions, comments, or posts by author or other users should not be considered as such either. It is solely for general information purpose only, which does not consider your own investment objectives, financial situations or needs. TTM assumes no responsibility or warranty for the accuracy and completeness of the information, investors should do their own research and may seek professional advice before investing.
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