H&R Block Jumps 9.56% on Bargain-Hunting Ahead of $0.42 Dividend
H&R Block surged 9.56% after nine straight sessions of losses as investors positioned ahead of a $0.42 per-share dividend with a March 4 record date and April 6 payment. Since 2016 the company has increased dividends 110% and returned over $5 billion through dividends and share repurchases.
1. Price Rebound and Dividend Dates
H&R Block shares rallied 9.56% on Friday, reversing nine consecutive declines as investors snapped up bargains ahead of a $0.42 per-share dividend. Common shareholders of record on March 4 will receive the payment on April 6.
2. Dividend Growth and Capital Returns
Since 2016 the firm has increased its per-share dividend by 110% and has returned over $5 billion to shareholders through dividend distributions and share repurchase programs.
3. Recent Earnings Performance and 2026 Guidance
In Q2 fiscal 2026 net loss narrowed to $242 million from $243 million year-over-year, while revenues rose 11% to $198.86 million. Management forecasts full-year revenues of $3.875 billion to $3.895 billion and adjusted earnings per share of $4.85 to $5.00.