Benzinga·2025-08-13 19:18Financial Performance - H&R Block reported fourth-quarter earnings of $2.27 per share, missing the analyst consensus estimate of $2.83 per share [1] - The company reported quarterly sales of $1.111 billion, exceeding the analyst consensus estimate of $1.075 billion [1] Future Guidance - For FY2026, H&R Block expects adjusted EPS of $4.85-$5.00 per share, below market estimates of $5.25 [2] - The company anticipates revenue of $3.875 billion to $3.895 billion, compared to projections of $3.725 billion [2] Strategic Initiatives - The CEO highlighted meaningful progress in the company's transformation journey, emphasizing strong revenue growth, disciplined capital allocation, and innovation in client offerings [3] - Future efforts will focus on engaging clients with complex needs, expanding small business reach, and leveraging technology and AI for enhanced business efficiencies [3] Stock Performance - Following the earnings announcement, H&R Block shares fell 4.8% to trade at $49.03 [3] Analyst Ratings - Goldman Sachs analyst maintained a Sell rating and lowered the price target from $54 to $48 [6] - Barrington Research analyst maintained an Outperform rating and reduced the price target from $70 to $62 [6]