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    H&R Block provides assisted income tax return preparation, digital do-it-yourself (DIY) tax solutions, and other services and products related to income tax return preparation to the general public. The Company offers assisted income tax return preparation and related services through a system of retail offices operated directly by the company or by franchisees. It also develops and markets DIY income tax preparation software online, as well as through third-party retail stores and direct mail; and provides DIY tax services, including preparation of federal and state income tax returns, access to tax tips, advice and tax-related news, use of calculators for tax planning, and error checking and electronic filing.

    Revenue(FY, 2018)
    $3.2 B
    Market capitalization(2018-12-14)
    $5.5 B

    Employee Rating

    3.6More
    TypePublic
    Parent CompanyAmeriprise Financial
    HQKansas City, US
    Founded1955
    Size (employees)2,700 (est)
    Websitehrblock.com
    H&R Block was founded in 1955 and is headquartered in Kansas City, US
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    Key People/Management at H&R Block

    Angela N. Archon

    Angela N. Archon

    Retired Vice President, Operations
    Robert A. Gerard

    Robert A. Gerard

    Chairman of the Board
    Richard A. Johnson

    Richard A. Johnson

    Chief Executive Officer and President
    Jeffrey J. Jones

    Jeffrey J. Jones

    President and Chief Executive Officer
    Victoria J. Reich

    Victoria J. Reich

    Former Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer
    Bruce C. Rohde

    Bruce C. Rohde

    Retired Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Emeritus
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    H&R Block Office Locations

    H&R Block has an office in Kansas City
    Kansas City, US (HQ)
    One H&R Block Way
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    H&R Block Financials and Metrics

    H&R Block Revenue

    H&R Block's revenue was reported to be $3.16 b in FY, 2018 which is a 4.1% increase from the previous period.
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    Net income (Q2, 2019)

    		(176.3m)

    Market capitalization (14-Dec-2018)

    		5.5b

    Closing stock price (14-Dec-2018)

    		27.0

    Cash (31-Oct-2018)

    		600.8m

    EV

    		6.4b
    H&R Block's current market capitalization is $5.5 b.
    Annual
    USDFY, 2014FY, 2015FY, 2016FY, 2017FY, 2018

    Revenue

    		3.0b3.1b3.0b3.0b3.2b

    Revenue growth, %

    		2%(1%)0%4%

    Cost of goods sold

    		1.7b1.6b1.7b

    Gross profit

    		1.4b1.4b1.4b
    Quarterly
    USDQ2, 2014Q3, 2014Q1, 2015Q2, 2015Q3, 2015Q1, 2016Q2, 2016Q3, 2016Q1, 2017Q2, 2017Q3, 2017Q1, 2018Q2, 2018Q3, 2018Q1, 2019Q2, 2019

    Revenue

    		134.3m199.8m133.6m134.6m509.1m137.7m128.4m474.5m125.2m131.3m451.9m137.8m140.9m767.1m145.2m

    Cost of goods sold

    		220.9m363.5m211.5m221.7m394.7m213.5m226.4m392.5m211.1m225.7m388.8m227.7m240.0m884.3m221.6m250.8m

    Gross profit

    		(86.5m)(163.8m)(77.9m)(87.1m)114.4m(75.8m)(98.0m)82.0m(85.9m)(94.4m)63.1m(89.9m)(99.2m)(117.3m)(76.4m)

    Gross profit Margin, %

    		(64%)(82%)(58%)(65%)22%(55%)(76%)17%(69%)(72%)14%(65%)(70%)(15%)(53%)
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    Annual
    USDFY, 2014FY, 2015FY, 2016FY, 2017FY, 2018

    Cash

    		2.2b2.0b896.8m1.0b1.5b

    Accounts Receivable

    		146.8m

    Prepaid Expenses

    		69.0m

    Inventories

    		198.3m70.3m67.1m
    Quarterly
    USDQ2, 2014Q3, 2014Q1, 2015Q2, 2015Q3, 2015Q1, 2016Q2, 2016Q3, 2016Q1, 2017Q2, 2017Q3, 2017Q1, 2018Q2, 2018Q3, 2018Q1, 2019Q2, 2019

    Cash

    		790.8m437.4m1.4b627.5m1.3b1.3b360.7m189.5m306.9m232.5m221.2m551.6m181.0m187.4m979.1m600.8m

    Accounts Receivable

    		70.6m

    Prepaid Expenses

    		85.3m

    Current Assets

    		1.2b1.5b2.3b1.5b2.8b2.1b726.7m1.2b608.4m703.5m1.2b833.9m444.6m1.3b1.3b891.0m
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    Annual
    USDFY, 2014FY, 2015FY, 2016FY, 2017FY, 2018

    Net Income

    		475.2m473.7m374.3m408.9m613.1m

    Depreciation and Amortization

    		115.6m159.8m115.9m182.2m183.3m

    Inventories

    		2.4m(8.5m)4.3m

    Accounts Payable

    		681.0k16.7m(30.5m)32.6m
    Quarterly
    USDQ2, 2014Q3, 2014Q1, 2015Q2, 2015Q3, 2015Q1, 2016Q2, 2016Q3, 2016Q1, 2017Q2, 2017Q3, 2017Q1, 2018Q2, 2018Q3, 2018Q1, 2019Q2, 2019

    Net Income

    		(112.0m)(36.9m)(99.7m)(145.0m)(81.7m)(123.7m)(146.2m)(104.5m)(130.6m)(284.1m)(529.8m)(152.7m)(328.9m)

    Depreciation and Amortization

    		28.4m29.2m27.1m28.4m28.8m27.5m87.0m132.2m43.6m88.4m136.9m40.4m81.9m

    Accounts Payable

    		(99.4m)(33.6m)(66.7m)(85.8m)(36.6m)(99.7m)(120.9m)

    Cash From Operating Activities

    		(492.4m)(1.1b)(381.6m)(627.6m)(1.2b)(378.2m)(602.7m)(1.4b)(475.7m)(725.8m)(1.4b)(409.1m)(648.5m)(1.4b)(375.6m)(627.7m)
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    USDY, 2018

    EV/CFO

    		-10.3 x

    EV/FCF

    		-9.3 x

    Financial Leverage

    		-71.3 x
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    H&R Block Revenue Breakdown

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    H&R Block revenue breakdown by business segment: 7.7% from U.S. DIY Tax Preparation Fees, 7.2% from International Revenues, 61.6% from U.S. Assisted Tax Preparation Fees, 7.8% from U.S. Royalties, 5.4% from Revenues from Refund Transfers and 10.3% from Other

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    H&R Block Online and Social Media Presence

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    H&R Block News and Updates

    December 13, 2018

    H&R Block spotlights its customer-centric advantage in its new advertising campaign for 2019 tax season

    H&R Block demonstrates the many ways it helps consumers get their taxes done with expertise and care H&R Block demonstrates the many ways it helps consumers get their taxes done with expertise and care
    December 12, 2018

    H&R Block survey reveals online DIY filers think tax reform may impact their tax refund

    Enhanced help options will boost DIYers’ filing confidence in tax season 2019 Enhanced help options will boost DIYers’ filing confidence in tax season 2019
    December 11, 2018

    H&R Block announces Refund Advance loan of up to $3,000

    No-interest loan with no loan fees could provide relief from government-mandated tax refund delay No-interest loan with no loan fees could provide relief from government-mandated tax refund delay
    December 06, 2018

    H&R Block Selects eGain for AI-Powered Customer Engagement

    Tax preparation giant will use eGain Virtual Assistant for on-demand help Tax preparation giant will use eGain Virtual Assistant for on-demand help
    December 06, 2018

    H&R Block Ask a Tax Pro service delivers unlimited, on-demand access to highly-trained, experienced tax experts

    DIY Online products, available now for tax season 2019, are enhanced to give clients a better user experience and improved help options at an exceptional value DIY Online products, available now for tax season 2019, are enhanced to give clients a better user experience and improved help options at a…
    December 06, 2018

    H&R Block Announces Fiscal 2019 Second Quarter Results; Introducing Upfront, Transparent Pricing and Virtual Tax Innovations for the Upcoming Tax Season

    KANSAS CITY, Mo., Dec. 06, 2018 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- H&R Block, Inc. (NYSE: HRB) today released its financial results for the fiscal 2019 second quarter ended October 31, 2018.  The company normally reports a fiscal second quarter loss due to the seasonality of its tax business.  The fiscal sec…
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    H&R Block Blogs

    December 14, 2018

    H&R Block Tax Identity Shield® helps protect tax identities

    Service eases members’ worry by monitoring, protecting and restoring their tax identity As part of National Identity Theft Prevention and Awareness Month, H&R Block (NYSE: HRB) encourages consumers to guard their tax identity. Three ways they can do this include protecting their personal informa…
    December 12, 2018

    H&R Block CEO reaffirms commitment to IRS Security Summit

    As a co-founding member of the IRS Security Summit, H&R Block is proud of the industry collaboration and shared purpose to partner with the IRS and others to focus on reducing stolen identity refund fraud. Since its inception, the IRS has reported that victims of tax identity theft fell by 70 pe…
    December 06, 2018

    H&R Block’s Ask a Tax Pro service delivers unlimited, on-demand access to highly-trained, experienced tax experts

    DIY Online products, available now for tax season 2019, are enhanced to give clients a better user experience and improved help options at an exceptional value In a recent H&R Block (NYSE: HRB) survey, Americans who prepare their own tax returns reflected varying emotions and levels of knowledge…
    December 06, 2018

    Can I Apply My Refund to Next Year’s Estimated Taxes?

    As a U.S. taxpayer, you know that taxes are generally paid throughout the year. When you’ve paid more than you owe, you can typically expect a refund for that year. If that’s the case, you can apply your refund to your estimated taxes for next year. If you choose to use your refund toward your […] T…
    December 03, 2018

    BlockStar: Kwame Matthews is a team leader and H&R Block tax expert

    Kwame Matthews was outside his New York office one weekday this summer, when a confused client approached him. “Taxes already? The office is already open?” she asked Matthews. Matthews, a senior tax specialist at a Manhattan H&R Block office, told her, “Taxes are every single day.” The seasons o…
    November 28, 2018

    Child safety fairs help raise awareness, provide tools for protecting kids

    According to Safe Kids Worldwide, a nonprofit organization working to help families and communities keep kids safe from injuries, preventable injuries are the number one cause of death in children. Safe Kids Worldwide reports that every year 8,000 families in the U.S. lose a child to a preventable i…
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    H&R Block Company Life and Culture

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     H&R Block Frequently Asked Questions

    • When was H&R Block founded?

      H&R Block was founded in 1955.

    • Who are H&R Block key executives?

      H&R Block's key executives are Angela N. Archon, Robert A. Gerard and Richard A. Johnson.

    • How many employees does H&R Block have?

      H&R Block has 2,700 employees.

    • What is H&R Block revenue?

      Latest H&R Block annual revenue is $3.2 b.

    • What is H&R Block revenue per employee?

      Latest H&R Block revenue per employee is $1.2 m.

    • Who are H&R Block competitors?

      Competitors of H&R Block include Avalara, Blucora and Wevat.

    • Where is H&R Block headquarters?

      H&R Block headquarters is located at One H&R Block Way, Kansas City.

    • Where are H&R Block offices?

      H&R Block has an office in Kansas City.

    • How many offices does H&R Block have?

      H&R Block has 1 office.