HRBConsumer Cyclical · Personal ServicesThe 5 Wall Street analysts covering H&R Block, Inc. hold a median 12-month price target of $59 — +32.3% from the last close. Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model, run across ~4,600 US stocks, ranks it 91 of 100 as at 8 Oct 2026 — among the strongest tenth. Here, the model and the Street point the same way.
Consensus tells you what everyone already believes. The model scores H&R Block, Inc. on its factor families — the same systematic rank behind the Ticker Nerd portfolio.
Percentile across ~4,600 US stocks on Ticker Nerd’s systematic factor model. Higher is better. How the model is built and tested
Value (97): The shares cost little relative to the profits and assets behind them — which can mean the market is too gloomy, or that the business really is in trouble.
Momentum (43): The shares have been drifting down relative to others.
Size (22): Larger than most of the companies we track — more scrutinised, less often mispriced.
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The bullish and bearish analyst opinions on HRB, reported as data — targets and ratings, the market's view beside the model's.
Price targets and ratings are third-party analyst estimates, reported here as data. They are not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.
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The green dot is the last close — the median target sits +32.3% from it.
| Date | Firm | Action | Rating | Target |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12 Aug 2026 | Barrington Research | Maintains | Outperform | $50 → $60 |
| 12 Aug 2026 | Goldman Sachs | Maintains | Sell | $29 → $33 |
| 28 July 2026 | Stephens & Co. | Initiates | Equal-Weight | $47 |
| 28 July 2026 | Stephens & Co. | Initiates | Equal-Weight | — |
| 27 Apr 2026 | Barrington Research | Maintains | Outperform | — |
| 27 Apr 2026 | Barrington Research | Maintains | Outperform | $50 |
| 9 Feb 2026 | Goldman Sachs | Maintains | Sell | — |
| 4 Feb 2026 | Barrington Research | Maintains | Outperform | — |
| 22 Jan 2026 | Barrington Research | Maintains | Outperform | — |
| 27 Oct 2025 | Barrington Research | Maintains | Outperform | — |
| 23 Sept 2025 | Barrington Research | Maintains | Outperform | — |
| 13 Aug 2025 | Barrington Research | Maintains | Outperform | — |
| 13 Aug 2025 | Goldman Sachs | Maintains | Sell | — |
| 8 May 2025 | Goldman Sachs | Maintains | Sell | — |
| 25 Apr 2025 | Barrington Research | Maintains | Outperform | — |
| 5 Feb 2025 | Barrington Research | Maintains | Outperform | — |
| 27 Jan 2025 | Barrington Research | Maintains | Outperform | — |
| 8 Nov 2024 | Barrington Research | Maintains | Outperform | — |
| 28 Oct 2024 | Barrington Research | Maintains | Outperform | — |
| 16 Aug 2024 | Barrington Research | Maintains | Outperform | — |
Price targets and ratings are third-party analyst estimates, reported here as data. They are not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.
Computed off the Friday close and sent before the US open.
Market Radar reports the week’s largest rank changes across roughly 4,600 US stocks, the factor behind each one, and where the market went. HRB appears on the weeks it earns a place.
Both lines are total return — dividends reinvested — so the comparison is honest on both sides.
Over the twelve months to 8 Oct 2026, H&R Block, Inc. returned −7.7% against +16.2% for the S&P 500, dividends included.
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Not the forecast itself — the direction analysts are revising it. Revision direction is one of the model's factor families.
A margin means little on its own. Each bar marks where the figure sits across the whole US universe we score.
Cheaper than 62% of US stocks
Cheaper than 62% of US stocks
Cheaper than 2% of US stocks
Cheaper than 50% of US stocks
Higher than 34% of US stocks
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Higher than 65% of US stocks
Higher than 88% of US stocks
Higher than 81% of US stocks
Higher than 99% of US stocks
Higher than 98% of US stocks
Higher than 91% of US dividend payers
Bars mark the percentile across the ~4,600 US stocks Ticker Nerd covers, among those reporting the figure.
The headline figures, each with its date. Every row carries its own link — cite it straight from here.
H&R Block, Inc. has a market value of $5.2B and an enterprise value of $6.4B.
Revenue in the twelve months to 30 June 2026: $3.9B. The latest quarter grew 3.0% year on year.
Net income over the same four quarters: $733.6M, a 18.6% net margin.
Diluted earnings per share, trailing twelve months: $5.72.
Free cash flow in the twelve months to 30 June 2026: $756.1M, after $82.6M of capital spending.
H&R Block, Inc. spent $512.9M on share buybacks and $211.0M on dividends in the twelve months to 30 June 2026.
Trailing P/E: 7.5×; forward P/E: 6.2× — the forward figure prices analyst consensus estimates, not reported earnings.
Forward dividend yield: 4.29%, paying out 30% of earnings.
H&R Block, Inc. employs 4,600 people — $858K of revenue per employee.
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Zacks Investment Research’s headline describes H&R Block (HRB) as a strong value stock and points readers to Zacks Style Scores as a way to identify stocks for an investment portfolio.
Why it matters — HRB watchers may note the article’s positive value-stock framing and its reference to Zacks Style Scores.
H&R Block, Inc. (HRB) was added to the Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy) List on October 6th, 2026, alongside SNDK, CLMT, CVX and GSBD. The update comes from Zacks Investment Research.
Why it matters — A Zacks Strong Buy ranking signals that analysts see favorable near-term performance for HRB, which HRB watchers would find relevant.
On October 6th, 2026, Zacks Investment Research included H&R Block, Inc. (HRB) on its Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy) growth stocks list, alongside BP and BEKE.
Why it matters — Being placed on Zacks' Strong Buy growth stocks list signals favorable analyst recognition for HRB, which could draw attention from investors monitoring the stock.
On October 6th, 2026, H&R Block, Inc. (HRB) was included, along with GSBD and CNQ, on Zacks Investment Research's list of top income stocks carrying a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy).
Why it matters — Being named to a Zacks Strong Buy income stock list signals that analysts view HRB favorably as an income-generating investment.
Seeking Alpha rates H&R Block as a Buy, citing its stable business and low cash flow multiple as offering attractive risk-adjusted returns. The company is expanding beyond seasonal tax prep by using AI to boost productivity and target complex filers and small businesses for recurring revenue, while positioning AI to enhance rather than replace tax professionals.
Why it matters — H&R Block watchers would care because the article highlights the company's strategic shift toward higher-value clients and recurring revenue while assessing how management is navigating AI-related risks to its Assisted segment.
The 5 Wall Street analysts covering H&R Block, Inc. have a median 12-month price target of $59, with estimates ranging from $36 to $60. These are third-party analyst estimates, not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.
Of the 5 analysts covering H&R Block, Inc., 1 rate it a Buy, 3 a Hold and 1 a Sell. Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model ranks H&R Block, Inc. 91 out of 100 across roughly 4,600 US stocks as at 8 Oct 2026. None of this is personal advice — it does not consider your circumstances.
As at 8 Oct 2026, H&R Block, Inc. ranks 91 out of 100 on Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model — a percentile across roughly 4,600 US stocks, built from its factor families. Its strongest factor family is Value (97 of 100).
No one can know that. What the data says: the median 12-month target from 5 analysts implies +32.3% from the last close, and Ticker Nerd's factor model ranks H&R Block, Inc. 91 out of 100 as at 8 Oct 2026. Analyst targets are third-party estimates and frequently wrong; none of this is personal advice.
No analyst covering H&R Block, Inc. publishes a 2030 price target — Wall Street targets run 12 to 18 months out. Sites quoting a 2030 price for HRB are extrapolating price history, which says nothing about the business. The furthest attributed numbers are the current analyst targets: $36 to $60 over the next 12 months.
H&R Block, Inc. returned -7.7% over the 12 months to 8 Oct 2026, with dividends reinvested. Past performance does not indicate future returns.
H&R Block Inc. is a tax preparation and financial services company that helps individuals and small businesses file returns through in-person offices, virtual assistance, online platforms, and desktop software.
The most recent item we track (Zacks Investment Research, 6 Oct 2026): "Here's Why H&R Block (HRB) is a Strong Value Stock". Zacks Investment Research’s headline describes H&R Block (HRB) as a strong value stock and points readers to Zacks Style Scores as a way to identify stocks for an investment portfolio.
H&R Block Inc. is a tax preparation and financial services company that helps individuals and small businesses file returns through in-person offices, virtual assistance, online platforms, and desktop software. The company’s offerings include assisted tax preparation, DIY tax software, small business solutions, and tax-related financial products such as refund transfers, prepaid cards, identity protection, and short-term lending services. H&R Block also serves clients through digital tools and mobile applications, supporting a broad range of tax situations from simple filings to more complex returns. Headquartered in Kansas City, Missouri, H&R Block focuses on consumer tax compliance and related financial services in the United States, Canada, and Australia, making it a prominent provider in the tax preparation market.
CEO Mr. Curtis A. Campbell · 4,600 employees · United States · https://www.hrblock.com
