H&R Block(US:HRB) ZACKS·2025-11-07 02:31Core Insights - H&R Block reported revenue of $203.55 million for the quarter ended September 2025, marking a year-over-year increase of 5% and a surprise of +2.06% over the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $199.44 million [1] - The company reported an EPS of -$1.20, which is a slight decline from -$1.17 a year ago, but exceeded the consensus EPS estimate of -$1.40 by +14.29% [1] Revenue Breakdown - U.S. assisted tax preparation revenue was $48.64 million, surpassing the average estimate of $44.05 million, with a year-over-year increase of +13.2% [4] - U.S. royalties revenue was $5.85 million, slightly above the average estimate of $5.61 million, showing a year-over-year decrease of -0.1% [4] - U.S. DIY tax preparation revenue was $3.75 million, slightly below the estimate of $3.79 million, but represented a year-over-year increase of +15.7% [4] - International revenue reached $65.66 million, marginally exceeding the average estimate of $65.62 million, with a year-over-year increase of +1.2% [4] - Tax Identity Shield revenue was $4.12 million, above the estimate of $3.95 million, reflecting a year-over-year increase of +5.5% [4] - Emerald Card and Spruce revenue was $7.85 million, below the average estimate of $9.2 million, indicating a year-over-year decline of -11% [4] - Peace of Mind Extended Service Plan revenue was $23.51 million, slightly above the average estimate of $23.29 million, with a year-over-year increase of +1.8% [4] - Other revenue was $13.48 million, below the estimate of $14.37 million, showing a year-over-year decrease of -2.4% [4] - Wave revenue was $29.85 million, exceeding the average estimate of $28.22 million, with a year-over-year increase of +13.1% [4] - Refund Transfers revenue was $0.84 million, slightly below the average estimate of $0.86 million, reflecting a year-over-year decline of -2% [4] Stock Performance - H&R Block shares returned +0.3% over the past month, compared to the Zacks S&P 500 composite's +1.3% change, indicating that the stock may perform in line with the broader market in the near term [3]