H&R Block Posted Strong Earnings and Boosted Its Dividend by Nearly 10%. What This Means for HRB Stock.

H&R Block (HRB) shares jumped about 16% on Wednesday, Aug. 12, following strong fiscal 2026 fourth-quarter results that surpassed market expectations. Adjusted earnings per share (EPS) reached $2.38, outpacing the $2.21 consensus estimate. Revenue increased to $1.14 billion, up from $1.11 billion a year earlier. The company also boosted its quarterly dividend by 10% to $0.46 per share, marking its ninth consecutive annual increase and boosting the annual payout to $1.84 per share.

H&R Block's dividend yield of 3.10% sits above the 1.89% sector average. The company outperformed analysts' expectations with its fiscal 2027 guidance, raising its quarterly dividend, and investing in AI tools and franchise acquisitions.