NYSE$HRB
H&R Block Inc · Q1 2026 earnings
Q1 2026 earnings · · After market close · Investor relations
Briefing
H&R Block reported fiscal Q1 2026 revenue of $205M with a net loss of $198M and diluted loss per share of $1.45.
The fiscal first quarter is seasonally loss-making ahead of tax season. Revenue was $205.4 million versus $200.5 million a year ago. Net loss was $198.4 million ($1.45 per share) compared with a $206.0 million loss in the prior-year period. The company cited early tax-pro preparation investments and Block Advisors growth initiatives.
- Q1 revenue $205M; net loss $198M (seasonal pre-tax quarter).
- Diluted loss per share $1.45 vs. $1.50 prior year.
- DIY and assisted tax prep investments ahead of peak season.
- Balance sheet supports dividends and small-business expansion.
Headline financials
Revenue & EPS history
H&R Block · Revenue · Quarterly
$205M
Revenue by segment
H&R Block · $173M total across 10 segments · Q1 2024
- International$60.6M+2.9%35.0%
- U.S. Assisted Tax Preparation$39.3M+8.1%22.7%
- Peace of Mind® Extended Service Plan$24.8M+0.3%14.4%
- Wave$23.9M+5.7%13.9%
- Emerald Card® and Spruce℠$8.63M-25.7%5.0%
- U.S. Royalties$5.7M-8.5%3.3%
- Tax Identity Shield®$4.58M-11.4%2.7%
- U.S. DIY Tax Preparation$3.85M+21.8%2.2%
- Refund Transfers$1.14M-11.1%0.7%
- Interest and fee income on Emerald Advance®$298K-51.5%0.2%
Forward guidance
The release discusses H&R Block's outlook, capital allocation, and key risks for upcoming quarters, including guidance ranges or operating priorities where disclosed.
Tailwinds
- H&R Block cites demand and execution supporting the near-term outlook.
- Liquidity and balance-sheet capacity support operations and shareholder returns.
Headwinds
- GAAP profitability remained under pressure in Q1 2026.
- Macro, input costs, and FX may pressure margins quarter to quarter.
- Segment mix and one-time items can affect comparability versus prior periods.
Historical earnings impact
How earnings announcements have historically affected this stock's price.
Avg. return before/after earnings
Based on 20 quarterly earnings reports · overlaid with Q1 2026
+0.2%
Avg return
Earnings day
+2.2%
Avg return
5 days after
+1.6%
Avg return
30 days after
39%
27 / 69 earnings
Positive
+23.5%
Q3 2026
Best reaction
-17.3%
Q4 2018
Worst reaction
| Quarter | Report date | Reaction (Day 0) | +5 days | +30 days |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q3 2026 | +23.5% | +25.1% | +29.8% | |
| Q2 2026 | -2.9% | -11.9% | -13.3% | |
| Q1 2026 | -3.5% | -10.7% | -18.2% | |
| Q3 2025 | -5.4% | -7.6% | -5.5% | |
| Q2 2025 | -0.1% | -3.4% | +2.0% | |
| Q1 2025 | -5.3% | -4.1% | -8.3% | |
| Q4 2024 | +13.2% | +17.0% | +11.0% | |
| Q3 2024 | +10.3% | +9.3% | +2.8% | |
| Q2 2024 | -1.1% | -0.1% | +2.9% | |
| Q1 2024 | -0.0% | +7.7% | +9.6% | |
| Q4 2023 | +10.3% | +12.1% | +12.1% | |
| Q3 2023 | -2.9% | -0.4% | -1.5% | |
| Q2 2023 | +0.1% | -1.2% | -8.0% | |
| Q1 2023 | -6.4% | -3.4% | +5.6% | |
| Q4 2022 | +13.1% | +12.8% | +12.6% | |
| Q3 2022 | +17.1% | +33.1% | +47.3% | |
| Q2 2022 | +5.1% | +4.8% | +13.7% | |
| Q1 2022 | +5.0% | +9.6% | +2.8% | |
| Q4 2021 | -7.4% | +1.5% | +3.9% | |
| Q3 2021 | +2.4% | +5.2% | +11.9% | |
| Q2 2021 | -7.5% | -10.1% | -10.1% | |
| Q1 2021 | +2.0% | +4.5% | +14.9% | |
| Q4 2020 | -8.0% | -11.3% | -15.7% | |
| Q3 2020 | -9.5% | -4.8% | -45.4% | |
| Q2 2020 | -1.0% | -2.0% | -0.6% | |
| Q1 2020 | -9.4% | -10.0% | -13.3% | |
| Q4 2019 | +4.2% | +6.5% | +4.4% | |
| Q3 2019 | +6.0% | +2.5% | +5.9% | |
| Q2 2019 | -1.7% | +0.9% | -7.5% | |
| Q1 2019 | -1.1% | +1.7% | -2.4% | |
| Q4 2018 | -17.3% | -19.5% | -18.1% | |
| Q3 2018 | +11.4% | +7.3% | +0.2% | |
| Q2 2018 | +4.2% | +4.6% | +1.9% | |
| Q1 2018 | -9.5% | -9.6% | -8.0% | |
| Q4 2017 | +10.2% | +13.2% | +18.2% | |
| Q3 2017 | +14.2% | +13.2% | +12.4% | |
| Q2 2017 | +0.4% | +3.3% | +5.8% | |
| Q1 2017 | -11.8% | -11.8% | -7.7% | |
| Q4 2016 | +15.3% | +13.2% | +12.3% | |
| Q3 2016 | -14.8% | — | — | |
| Q2 2016 | -7.5% | — | — | |
| Q1 2016 | +4.1% | — | — | |
| Q4 2015 | +1.5% | — | — | |
| Q3 2015 | -5.0% | — | — | |
| Q2 2015 | -6.0% | — | — | |
| Q1 2015 | -2.4% | — | — | |
| Q4 2014 | +5.3% | — | — | |
| Q3 2014 | -2.4% | — | — | |
| Q2 2014 | -3.5% | — | — | |
| Q1 2014 | -0.8% | — | — | |
| Q4 2013 | -1.7% | — | — | |
| Q3 2013 | +8.0% | — | — | |
| Q2 2013 | +5.8% | — | — | |
| Q1 2013 | -1.5% | — | — | |
| Q4 2012 | +3.0% | — | — | |
| Q3 2012 | -0.1% | — | — | |
| Q2 2012 | -7.3% | — | — | |
| Q1 2012 | -11.3% | — | — | |
| Q4 2011 | -1.3% | — | — | |
| Q3 2011 | +5.5% | — | — | |
| Q2 2011 | -3.6% | — | — | |
| Q1 2011 | +1.0% | — | — | |
| Q4 2008 | -3.4% | — | — | |
| Q4 2010 | -3.4% | — | — | |
| Q3 2010 | -0.1% | — | — | |
| Q3 2009 | -0.1% | — | — | |
| Q2 2010 | -0.2% | — | — | |
| Q4 2009 | -1.7% | — | — | |
| Q1 2010 | -1.7% | — | — |
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