H&R Block reports Q2 adjusted EPS ($1.27), consensus ($1.56)

Reports Q2 revenue $179.08M, consensus $169.45M. “I’m pleased with our Q2 performance, and our results reflect the progress we continue to make,” said Jeff Jones, H&R Block’s president and chief executive officer. “In the quarter, our refreshed Emerald Advance product performed well, we launched AI Tax Assist in our DIY Online product, and we continued to allocate capital by paying our quarterly dividend and repurchasing shares. We are well positioned for the tax season, and I’m looking forward to the rest of the year.”