H&R Block(US:HRB)2025-11-06 21:30Financial Performance - H&R Block announced a 12% increase to its quarterly dividend in August[28] - The company repurchased 7.9 million shares for $400 million, retiring approximately 6% of outstanding shares[29] - H&R Block reaffirms its FY26 outlook with revenue projected between $3.875 billion and $3.895 billion, and adjusted EPS between $4.85 and $5.00[33] - The company anticipates an effective tax rate of approximately 25% for FY26[33] Strategic Initiatives - H&R Block is finalizing tax season plans, incorporating learnings from the previous year[12] - The company focuses on strengthening marketing messaging, personalizing experiences, and optimizing the sales funnel[15] - H&R Block aims to enhance the client experience in retail and DIY channels, reducing friction and increasing conversion from marketing demand[15] - Key products like Second Look, AI Tax Assist, Tax Pro Review, and Spruce are being leveraged to deliver value and differentiation[15] Market Focus - H&R Block is prioritizing growth among more complex, higher lifetime value filers[53] - The company aims to meet customers where they are, both digitally and in person, combining trusted human expertise with innovation[72]