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Why HRB Stock advanced +1.83% Today — RQD Quant Desk Flash

$52.25 +1.83% NYSE • Live Quote vs Prior Daily Close (Synced Snapshot) EXT / AFTER-HRS: $52.55

H&R Block Inc. (HRB) earns a Roarable Rating of A- (Buy) with 82/100 RQD Confidence. High-quality cash engine (44.5% gross margin, 46% return on capital) with steady institutional support. The company’s underlying cash engine and institutional positioning keep the composite score in the Green Buy zone.

ROARABLE A- • BUY Cap $6.29B
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As of 2026-11-03, H&R Block Inc. (NYSE: HRB) is rated A- (Buy / BUY) by Roarable's 5-pillar RQD engine with a composite confidence score of 82/100 at a spot price of $52.25 (+1.83% 1D, market cap $6.29B). Pillar breakdown: Fundamental Cash Engine 16/20, Institutional 13F & Options Flow 17/20, SEC Balance-Sheet Forensics 14/20, FRED Macro Regime Fit 17/20, and Executive Insider Alignment 18/20. Across 1009 tracked Consumer Discretionary issuers, HRB ranks #10 in composite RQD confidence.

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Within the Consumer Discretionary sector (Other Consumer Services), HRB carries a Roarable A- (82/100 RQD), trailing P/E of 10.1x, gross margin of 44.5%, and ROIC of 46.2%. By comparison, UNF (Unifirst Corporation) holds a C grade (63/100 RQD, P/E 31.4x, ROIC 6.4%, cap $4.61B) and SCI (Service Corporation International) posts a D grade (49/100 RQD, P/E 18.9x, ROIC 11.9%, cap $10.38B). Among the 5-stock peer group, HRB leads on earnings multiple (10.1x) while IT leads on capital efficiency (51.5% ROIC).

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Per HRB's SEC EDGAR XBRL 10-K filing (FY2025, filed 2025-06-30, CIK 0000012659), H&R Block Inc. generated $3.76B in revenue (+4.2% YoY), $605.8M in net income, and $598.8M in free cash flow against $2.93B in total assets and $2.44B in total debt. Key quantitative strengths: Strong cash generator (44.5% gross margin)—profits are backed by real money, not accounting tricks. Primary risk factors monitored: Broader market pullbacks can still drag down strong stocks in the short run. Institutional options positioning shows a 50% call / 50% put premium split.

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EXT / AFTER-HRS: $52.55 (+0.57%)🧬 Cannibal Buyback (-2.92% YoY Shares)⚙️ Cash Engine: 16/20 (B+) • 15.9% FCF Margin
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📊 Historical Track Record: Scores of 82/100 (A-) historically ranked in the Top 7% of excess returns over the next 90 days (+8.6% avg 90D alpha vs SPY • 71.9% hit rate).
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5-PILLAR RQD RADARRw A- · Rk B+
Cash (16)Whales (17)SEC (14)Macro (17)CEO (18)
Each axis scored 0–20
12M PRICE TARGET CONE+10.8% Base Target
$68 Bull$58 Base$43 Bear
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WHALE OPTIONS SNAPSHOT: — (No Active Options Snapshot on file for HRB)Realized 20D OHLCV Swing Band: ±7.1%
Deterministic 5-Pillar Attribution (82/100 Composite)
🔍 WHY HRB SCORES 82/100 (A-) — TOP 3 DRIVERS2 Bullish Pillars + #1 Risk Drag
▲ #1 Bullish Driver: Insider Conviction & Share Dilution+18/20 pts (22% of score)

SEC Form 4 / 13F Thermometer: 86% Net Buy • Cannibal Buyback (-2.92% YoY Shares)

▲ #2 Bullish Driver: Whale & Options Positioning+17/20 pts (21% of score)

20D Institutional Volume Accumulation (±7.1% realized swing band)

▼ #1 Drag / Risk Factor: SEC 10-K Forensic Risk14/20 pts (-6 pt drag)

Balance-sheet & 10-K footnote risk deducts 6 pts from forensic ceiling

📈 PAST 4 QUARTERS RQD vs SUBSEQUENT RETURNQ1 → Q2 → Q3 → Current
Q1 (-3Q)
74
Grade B+$46.02+3.9% Next Q
Q2 (-2Q)
77
Grade B+$47.83-0.1% Next Q
Q3 (-1Q)
79
Grade A-$47.80+9.3% Next Q
Current
82
Grade A-$52.25+8.6% Hist 90D α
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Even with a 82/100 (A-) score, HRB faces multiple-compression risk if 10.1x trailing P/E re-rate toward historical sector medians or if hyperscaler/enterprise customer concentration slows in upcoming 10-Q filings.

⚠️ Forensic Kill-Switch #1

Broader market pullbacks can still drag down strong stocks in the short run.

⚠️ Forensic Kill-Switch #2

Dilution & Margin Drag: Cannibal Buyback (-2.92% YoY Shares) — any gross margin slip below 42.0% triggers an automatic RQD downgrade.

⚠️ Forensic Kill-Switch #3

Technical & Forensic Kill-Switch: A daily close below the 50D SMA ($46.54) or 200D SMA ($39.27) invalidates the momentum regime and cuts Target Base ($57.89) toward Bear Floor ($42.84).

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Why HRB Stock advanced +1.83% Today — RQD Quant Desk Flash

H&R Block Inc. (HRB) advanced +1.83% to $52.25, trading at 79% of its 52-week range ($28.16 – $58.67). High-quality cash engine (44.5% gross margin, 46% return on capital) with steady institutional support.

  • ▸Technical Tape: Trading at 79% of its 52-week range ($28.16 – $58.67) with RSI-14 at 63.1 (BULLISH MOMENTUM).
  • ▸Volatility Profile: Historical 20-day realized swing band of ±7.1% around $52.25 (no active unusual options sweep snapshot on file).
  • ▸Fundamental Anchor: Roarable A- (Buy) backed by 44.5% gross margin and $598.8M annual free cash flow.
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MARKET WIREYahoo • 22h ago
H&R Block to Host Investor Day on December 3, 2026

KANSAS CITY, Mo., Nov. 02, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- H&R Block, Inc. (NYSE: HRB) today announced it will host an Investor Day on Thursday, December 3, 2026, in New York City. The event will begin at 8:30 a.m. Eastern Time

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HRB // CANDLESTICK & AUTO-TRENDLINE WORKSTATION6M: +68.11%▲ ASCENDING CHANNEL
2026-11-03O $49.68H $52.25L $49.68C $52.25VOL 2.90M
RES: $59.84SUP: $39.83SMA50: $46.54SMA200: $39.27
$60.74$52.17$43.60$35.03$26.46RES $59.84SUP $39.83$52.252026-05-042026-06-182026-08-052026-09-212026-11-03
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Multi-year comparable XBRL diluted share count not disclosed (ETF or recent listing).

Reverse-DCF Expectations Hurdle
-1.0%/yr Implied 5Y Growth

vs. +4.2% actual YoY revenue growth (assuming 9.25% cost of equity & 16.5x terminal multiple).

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📊 Quantitative Sector Peer Comparison, SEC Filing Delta & Investment FAQ (HRB)

Consumer Discretionary Rank #10 of 1009 ⚔️ UNF vs HRB Full Matrix →

1. Head-to-Head Consumer Discretionary Peer Comparison (HRB vs. UNF, SCI, RTO, IT)

Industry: Other Consumer Services (73 Tracked Issuers)

Across 1009 tracked Consumer Discretionary securities in the Roarable RQD universe, H&R Block Inc. (HRB) ranks #10 by composite RQD confidence (82/100, grade A-) and #231 by equity capitalization ($6.29B). Within this direct 5-issuer industry benchmark cohort, HRB leads on earnings valuation at 10.1x trailing P/E, while IT leads on capital efficiency and profitability with 51.5% ROIC and 68.8% gross margin. HRB currently leads its immediate peer cohort in composite quantitative strength at 82/100 (A-).

Ticker / Company Roarable Grade RQD Score Trailing P/E Gross Margin ROIC 1D Change Market Cap Head-to-Head
HRB ACTIVE
H&R Block Inc.
A- 82/100 10.1x 44.5% 46.2% +1.83% $6.29B Benchmark Subject
UNF
Unifirst Corporation
C 63/100 31.4x 36.6% 6.4% +1.44% $4.61B /unf-vs-hrb →
SCI
Service Corporation International
D 49/100 18.9x 26.5% 11.9% +1.69% $10.38B /sci-vs-hrb →
RTO
Rentokil Initial plc American
D+ 57/100 32.8x — 9.9% +3.22% $11.76B /rto-vs-hrb →
IT
Gartner Inc.
B+ 76/100 19.5x 68.8% 51.5% +2.83% $14.45B /it-vs-hrb →

2. Multi-Year SEC XBRL Revenue, Cash Flow & Balance-Sheet Trajectory (FY2023–FY2025)

SEC EDGAR 10-K • FILED 2025-06-30 • CIK 0000012659 ↗

In its most recent audited fiscal period (FY2025, filed 2025-06-30), H&R Block Inc. (HRB) reported GAAP revenue of $3.76B (+4.2% vs. FY2024 revenue of $3.61B , and +8.3% cumulative change since FY2023) , GAAP net income of $605.8M, operating cash flow of $680.9M, and free cash flow of $598.8M (-8.9% YoY). On the balance sheet, HRB closed FY2025 with $2.93B in total assets against $2.44B in total debt (Altman Z-Score: 2.73, Piotroski F-Score: 9/9).

Fiscal Period Filing Date Revenue Net Income Operating Cash Flow Free Cash Flow Total Assets Total Debt
FY2025 (FY) 2025-06-30 $3.76B $605.8M $680.9M $598.8M $2.93B $2.44B
FY2024 (FY) 2024-06-30 $3.61B $595.3M $720.9M $657.2M $2.71B $1.93B
FY2023 (FY) 2023-06-30 $3.47B $553.7M $821.8M $665.6M $4.17B $975.0M

3. HRB Data-Verified Investor FAQ (RQD Rating, Sector Peers, SEC Forensics & Technicals)

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Is HRB stock a Buy, Hold, or Sell right now according to Roarable's RQD model?

As of 2026-11-03, H&R Block Inc. (NYSE: HRB) is rated A- (Buy / BUY) by Roarable's 5-pillar RQD engine with a composite confidence score of 82/100 at a spot price of $52.25 (+1.83% 1D, market cap $6.29B). Pillar breakdown: Fundamental Cash Engine 16/20, Institutional 13F & Options Flow 17/20, SEC Balance-Sheet Forensics 14/20, FRED Macro Regime Fit 17/20, and Executive Insider Alignment 18/20. Across 1009 tracked Consumer Discretionary issuers, HRB ranks #10 in composite RQD confidence.

How does HRB compare to UNF and SCI in the Consumer Discretionary sector?

Within the Consumer Discretionary sector (Other Consumer Services), HRB carries a Roarable A- (82/100 RQD), trailing P/E of 10.1x, gross margin of 44.5%, and ROIC of 46.2%. By comparison, UNF (Unifirst Corporation) holds a C grade (63/100 RQD, P/E 31.4x, ROIC 6.4%, cap $4.61B) and SCI (Service Corporation International) posts a D grade (49/100 RQD, P/E 18.9x, ROIC 11.9%, cap $10.38B). Among the 5-stock peer group, HRB leads on earnings multiple (10.1x) while IT leads on capital efficiency (51.5% ROIC).

What are the biggest fundamental strengths and SEC risk factors for HRB?

Per HRB's SEC EDGAR XBRL 10-K filing (FY2025, filed 2025-06-30, CIK 0000012659), H&R Block Inc. generated $3.76B in revenue (+4.2% YoY), $605.8M in net income, and $598.8M in free cash flow against $2.93B in total assets and $2.44B in total debt. Key quantitative strengths: Strong cash generator (44.5% gross margin)—profits are backed by real money, not accounting tricks. Primary risk factors monitored: Broader market pullbacks can still drag down strong stocks in the short run. Institutional options positioning shows a 50% call / 50% put premium split.

Where is HRB trading relative to its 50-day, 200-day, and 52-week technical levels?

HRB last traded at $52.25 (+1.83% on volume of 1,734,604 shares), positioning the stock +12.27% above its 50-day simple moving average ($46.54) and +33.05% above its 200-day simple moving average ($39.27). Across its 52-week range of $28.16 to $58.67, HRB sits at the 79.0% percentile with a 14-day RSI of 63.1 (BULLISH MOMENTUM) and an implied next-earnings move of ±7.1% ($48.54 to $55.96).

ROARABLE RATING BRIEF • RQD 82/100 (A-) ✓ SEC XBRL & RQD VERIFIED

HRB — H&R Block Inc.: What the Facts Mean to a Prospective Investor

Methodology: RQD v6.2 Deterministic 5-Pillar & SEC XBRL Audit
Updated: 2025-06-30

1. Roarable Rating Brief: What This Means to a Prospective Investor

H&R Block Inc. (HRB) earns a live Roarable RQD composite score of 82/100, corresponding to a A- letter grade (Roarable Buy) at a spot price of $52.25 (+1.83% 1D, market capitalization $6.29B).

  • Fundamental Cash Engine (16/20): Anchored by return on invested capital (ROIC) of 46.2%, gross margin of 44.5%, operating margin of 19.7%, and free cash flow yield of 9.84%.
  • Whale 13F & Options Flow (17/20) + Insider Conviction (18/20): Tracks institutional 13F accumulation, CBOE options call/put positioning, and SEC Form 4 / Congressional PTR filings.
  • Macro Regime Fit (17/20) + Forensic Balance Sheet (14/20): Incorporates a 1.04x equity beta, Altman Z-Score of 2.73, Piotroski F-Score of 9/9, and Debt/Equity of 0.85x.

2. Business Model, Unit Margins & SEC Financial Trajectory

H&R Block Inc. (HRB) is a NYSE-listed issuer in the Consumer Discretionary sector, operating in the Other Consumer Services industry,. Per the market data, the company reports a gross margin of 44.5%, an operating margin of 19.7%, and a net margin of 16.1%.

In its latest audited SEC EDGAR 10-K filing for FY2025 (filed 2025-06-30), H&R Block Inc. (HRB) reported $3.76B in annual revenue (up from $3.61B in FY2024, +4.2% YoY) and $605.8M in GAAP net income. Over the multi-year SEC filing window from FY2023 ($3.47B revenue, $553.7M net income) through FY2025, HRB scaled operating cash flow to $680.9M and free cash flow to $598.8M, backed by $2.93B in total assets against $2.44B in total debt.

3. Institutional Bull vs. Bear Thesis & Valuation Tradeoff

  • 🐂 Primary Bull Case (A- • RQD 82/100): Strong cash generator (44.5% gross margin)—profits are backed by real money, not accounting tricks. Big institutional funds and options desks are actively positioning on the bullish side. With Fundamental Cash Engine at 16/20 and Institutional Whale Flow at 17/20, sustained execution supports upside toward the upper end of the $28.16 – $58.67 52-week range.
  • 🐻 Primary Bear Case & Valuation Risk: Broader market pullbacks can still drag down strong stocks in the short run. Investors must weigh 10.1x trailing P/E and 10.1x EV/EBITDA against 19.7% operating margins and a 1.04x macro beta.

4. 2nd-Order Butterfly Ripples & Key Questions to Watch

Upstream and downstream dependencies: — Sector correlations: — Second-order bottlenecks: — The sector and industry classification (Consumer Discretionary / Other Consumer Services) is the only structural context provided.

  • Key Question #1: Can HRB sustain or expand its 19.7% operating margin and 46.2% ROIC against Other Consumer Services peers over the next 4 quarters?
  • Key Question #2: Following FY2025 revenue of $3.76B and free cash flow of $598.8M, how will capital allocation balance growth reinvestment against $2.44B in total debt?
  • Key Question #3: How sensitive is HRB's 9.4x forward P/E multiple to Consumer Discretionary capital spending cycles and macro interest-rate shifts (Beta 1.04x)?

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Per the Roarable RQD rating, ROIC of 46.2% and an FCF yield of 9.84% sit alongside a 10.1 P/E (TTM).

The street is overcomplicating H&R Block Inc. (HRB). Per the Roarable RQD rating, ROIC of 46.2% and an FCF yield of 9.84% sit alongside a 10.1 P/E (TTM).. With an RQD score of 82/100 (A-) and Forensic Balance Sheet at 14/20, any positive earnings surprise or guidance raise forces underweight funds to chase above $55.41.

RetailWhale_TX 🐂 BULL

@RiskArb_Desk Shorting a 17/20 institutional whale-flow stock at $51.31 is dangerous when funds are rotating into Consumer Discretionary.

RI RiskArb_Desk RQD DEBATE OPENER • Hedged Event Driven 🐻 BEARISH 🎯 Target: $42.59 (-17.0%)
Spot @ $51.31

Reported debt rose from $975.0M (FY 2023) to $2.44B (FY 2025) while FCF declined from $665.6M to $598.8M.

Careful chasing HRB at $51.31. Reported debt rose from $975.0M (FY 2023) to $2.44B (FY 2025) while FCF declined from $665.6M to $598.8M.. Gross margin is 44.5%, but operating margin is 19.7%, which shows SG&A and reinvestment are eating into bottom-line EPS. Target $42.59 on multiple compression.

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