H&R Block shares surged 13% in afternoon trading after the tax preparation company reported fiscal fourth-quarter 2026 results that beat Wall Street expectations and issued an optimistic forecast for the upcoming year. Revenue came in at $1.14 billion, up 3% year-over-year and above analyst forecasts, while adjusted earnings per share of $2.38 topped the consensus estimate. Management's full-year revenue guidance of $4.14 billion at the midpoint and projected adjusted earnings per share of $6.14 for fiscal 2027 both exceeded analysts' estimates. The stock closed at $54.17, up 16.6% from the previous close.
H&R Block IncStrong Q4 results and upbeat guidance beat estimates, driving shares up 13%.
