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H&R Block, Inc. (NYSE:HRB) Q1 2025 Earnings Conference Call November 7, 2024 4:30 PM ET Company Participants Michaella Gallina - Vice President, Investor Relations Jeff Jones - President and Chief Executive Officer Tiffany Mason - Chief Financial Officer Conference Call Participants Kartik Mehta - Northcoast Research Scott Schneeberger - Oppenheimer & Co. George Tong - Goldman Sachs Alex Paris - Barrington Research Operator Thank you for standing by, and welcome to H&R Block's First Quarter Fiscal Year 2025 ...

H&R Block (HRB) reported $193.81 million in revenue for the quarter ended September 2024, representing a year-over-year increase of 5.5%. EPS of -$1.17 for the same period compares to -$1.05 a year ago.The reported revenue represents a surprise of +2.66% over the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $188.78 million. With the consensus EPS estimate being -$1.21, the EPS surprise was +3.31%.While investors closely watch year-over-year changes in headline numbers -- revenue and earnings -- and how they compare to Wall ...

H&R Block (HRB) came out with a quarterly loss of $1.17 per share versus the Zacks Consensus Estimate of a loss of $1.21. This compares to loss of $1.05 per share a year ago. These figures are adjusted for non-recurring items.This quarterly report represents an earnings surprise of 3.31%. A quarter ago, it was expected that this tax preparer would post earnings of $1.71 per share when it actually produced earnings of $1.89, delivering a surprise of 10.53%.Over the last four quarters, the company has surpass ...

Revenue Performance - Total revenues increased by $10.0 million, or 5.4%, to $193.8 million for the three months ended September 30, 2024, compared to the prior year[36] - U.S. assisted tax preparation revenues rose by $3.7 million, or 9.4%, driven by higher company-owned tax return volumes and an increase in net average charge[38] - International tax preparation revenues increased by $4.3 million, or 7.1%, primarily due to higher tax return volumes in Australia and favorable foreign currency exchange rates[38] Operating Expenses - Total operating expenses rose by $32.0 million, or 8.2%, with field wages increasing by $5.7 million, or 9.1%, due to higher tax professional wages[38] - Marketing and advertising expenses surged by $4.5 million, or 81.9%, attributed to lower vendor refunds for expired customer incentives and increased online advertising[38] Net Loss and Earnings Per Share - Net loss from continuing operations was $171.4 million, compared to a loss of $162.9 million in the prior year, reflecting an increase of $8.5 million, or 5.2%[36] - Basic and diluted loss per share for continuing operations was $(1.23), compared to $(1.11) in the prior year, representing a decrease of 10.8%[36] - Adjusted diluted loss per share from continuing operations was $(1.17) for the three months ended September 30, 2024, compared to $(1.05) in the prior year[56] Cash Flow and Financing Activities - Cash used in operating activities totaled $328.6 million for the three months ended September 30, 2024, compared to $335.0 million in the prior year[45] - Cash used in financing activities increased to $284.5 million, up from $195.2 million in the prior year, primarily due to higher repurchases of common stock[45] Tax and Dividends - The effective tax rate for the three months ended September 30, 2024, was 26.2%, compared to 23.3% in the prior year[40] - Dividends paid totaled $44.7 million for the three months ended September 30, 2024, compared to $43.0 million for the same period in 2023, reflecting a year-over-year increase of 3.95%[46] Share Repurchase and Capital Expenditures - The company repurchased $209.6 million of its common stock at an average price of $63.51 per share during the three months ended September 30, 2024, compared to $132.0 million at an average price of $40.43 per share in the prior year period, indicating a significant increase in repurchase activity[46] - Capital expenditures increased to $18.7 million for the three months ended September 30, 2024, up from $12.9 million in the same period of 2023, representing a 45% increase[47] Acquisitions and Commitments - The company acquired franchisee and competitor businesses totaling $5.9 million during the three months ended September 30, 2024, compared to $6.9 million in the prior year period[47] - The company has a remaining commitment to purchase additional federal Investment tax credits (ITCs) estimated to be $74.0 million, with the final payment anticipated by June 30, 2025[48] Cash Position - As of September 30, 2024, the company held cash and cash equivalents of $415.9 million, including $183.5 million held by foreign subsidiaries[48]

Exhibit 99.1 News Release For Immediate Release: November 7, 2024 H&R Block Reports Fiscal 2025 First Quarter Results — Revenue Increased 5% — — Repurchased $210 Million of Shares — — Reaffirms Full Year Outlook — 1 KANSAS CITY, Mo. - H&R Block, Inc. (NYSE: HRB) (the "Company") today released financial results for its fiscal 2025 first quarter ended September 30, 2024. "We had a good start to the year and I am pleased with our performance in the quarter," said Jeff Jones, president and chief executive offic ...

We often judge a company based on its sales and earnings. These metrics, however, may not be sufficient on their own. A stock might get a boost if these figures rise year over year or surpass estimates in a particular quarter, offering a lucrative opportunity for short-term investors to cash in. However, relying solely on sales and earnings numbers may not yield the desired long-term returns. For those seeking sustainable investment growth, a deeper dive into the company's financial health and stability is ...

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