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Mar 31, 2023

H&R Block Q3 2023 Earnings Report

H&R Block's third quarter performance in fiscal year 2023 was reported, showing revenue growth and updated fiscal year outlook due to industry volume softness.

Key Takeaways

H&R Block reported a 2% increase in revenue to $2.1 billion for the third quarter of fiscal year 2023. Earnings per share increased by 2% to $4.14, with adjusted earnings per share also up 2% to $4.20. The company is updating its fiscal year 2023 outlook due to softer than expected industry and Assisted volume, and the expected impact of foreign exchange rates.

Revenue increased by 2% to $2.1 billion, driven by a higher net average charge in the Assisted category.

Earnings per share from continuing operations increased to $4.14, and adjusted earnings per share increased to $4.20.

The company is updating its fiscal year 2023 outlook due to softer than expected industry volume, its own Assisted volume, and the expected impact of foreign exchange rates.

DIY segment performed strongly, and the virtual Assisted offering continued to show strong growth.

Total Revenue
$2.09B
Previous year: $2.06B
+1.5%
EPS
$4.2
Previous year: $4.11
+2.2%
Gross Profit
$1.44B
Previous year: $1.23B
+17.0%
Cash and Equivalents
$909M
Previous year: $1.04B
-12.7%
Free Cash Flow
$1.26B
Previous year: $1.27B
-0.8%
Total Assets
$3.16B
Previous year: $3.78B
-16.5%

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H&R Block Revenue by Segment

Forward Guidance

Due to lighter than expected Assisted client volumes and an expected foreign exchange impact of about $20 million, the company is updating its full year outlook, while still expecting EBITDA and EPS to grow.

Positive Outlook

  • Confident in ability to drive ongoing value for shareholders.
  • Produce significant cash flow.
  • Pay a growing dividend.
  • Buy back a meaningful amount of shares.
  • Expect double-digit adjusted earnings per share growth annually through 2025.

Challenges Ahead

  • Revenue to be in the range of $3.440 to $3.465 billion, from $3.535 to $3.585 billion.
  • EBITDA to be in the range of $895 to $910 million, from $915 to $950 million.
  • Adjusted diluted earnings per share to be in the range of $3.65 to $3.80, from $3.70 to $3.95.
  • Softer than expected industry volumes.
  • Expected foreign exchange impact of about $20 million.

Revenue & Expenses

Visualization of income flow from segment revenue to net income