H&R Block (HRB) rose about 16% on Wednesday, Aug. 12, after reporting fiscal 2026 fourth-quarter results that beat Wall Street expectations. Adjusted EPS came in at $2.38, above the $2.21 consensus estimate, while revenue increased to $1.14 billion from $1.11 billion a year earlier. H&R Block also issued fiscal 2027 guidance that exceeded analysts’ expectations.
The company raised its quarterly dividend by 10% to $0.46 per share, extending its streak of annual dividend increases to nine years. H&R Block previously declared a $0.42 quarterly dividend in February 2026.