AI-extracted from the 10-K filed 2026-08-14 — FY2026 (year ended June 30, 2026). Every figure is machine-verified against the filing text on SEC EDGAR.
H&R Block revenues grew 4.9% to $3.95B, with net income jumping 20.8% to $736.3M on tax preparation gains and a $84.1M IRS examination settlement benefit.
Biggest Revenue Drivers
U.S. assisted tax preparation$2,560.9M+6.1% YoY
Net average charge increased 4.0% combined with 2.0% increase in company-owned tax return volumes
U.S. DIY tax preparation$384.6M+0.2% YoY
Increase driven by 4.2% rise in paid net average charge
Biggest Revenue Drivers
Total revenue: $3.95B+4.9% YoY
U.S. assisted tax preparation$2,560.9M+6.1% YoY
Net average charge increased 4.0% combined with 2.0% increase in company-owned tax return volumes
U.S. DIY tax preparation$384.6M+0.2% YoY
Increase driven by 4.2% rise in paid net average charge
International$265.4M+7.4% YoY
Favorable foreign currency exchange rates in Canada and Australia
Wave®$122.7M+12.3% YoY
Higher subscription revenue and payments volume
U.S. royalties$185.4M-3.9% YoY
Lower franchise tax return volumes primarily driven by franchise acquisitions transitioning to company-owned
Largest Expense Items
Compensation and benefits$1,564.0M+5.3% YoY
Higher compensation from increased U.S. assisted tax preparation revenues; field wages increased 7.5%
Occupancy$457.2M+4.2% YoY
Increase in number of leased offices, higher rent, and office-related expenses
Marketing and advertising$277.8M-2.8% YoY
Lower customer incentive expenses and online/television advertising, partially offset by higher production expenses
Depreciation and amortization$122.4M+4.8% YoY
Intangible amortization from acquisitions
Margins: Gross margin improved modestly as revenue growth of 4.9% outpaced operating expense growth of 3.6%. Operating income improved $72.5M or 9.3%, and net income surged 20.8% primarily due to $84.1M discrete tax benefit from IRS examination settlement, partially offsetting otherwise normal margin pressures.
Watch Items from the Filing
Government regulatory risk: IRS Free File inquiries, mass arbitrations, and class actions relating to DIY services and pixels could materially impact operations; government encroachment on tax preparation services remains a threat.
Franchise concentration: Franchise tax return volumes declined 0.1% overall, with company pursuing acquisitions that convert royalties revenue into assisted tax preparation, creating temporary headwinds.
Foreign exchange exposure: 10% FX move would impact pretax income by $5.1M and cash by $23.3M; Canadian and Australian operations contributed $265.4M revenue subject to currency risk.
Seasonal working capital deficit: Highly seasonal business normally operates at loss May–January; relies on CLOC borrowings; covenant compliance maintained but debt-to-EBITDA leverage at 1.4x leaves limited cushion.
Subsequent workforce reduction: 200 position elimination announced August 5, 2026, with $8.3M severance charge expected by September 30, 2026, signaling cost restructuring initiative.
AI-extracted and verified against SEC EDGAR filing text. Not investment advice.
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