H&R Block revenue rises 5% to $193.8 million, but quarterly loss widens
H&R Block reported fiscal 2025 first-quarter results for the period ended September 30, 2024. Revenue rose 5% to $193.8 million, but the pretax loss grew to $232.3 million and the loss per share from continuing operations widened to $(1.23) from $(1.11). The company reaffirmed its full-year fiscal 2025 outlook and repurchased $210 million of shares in the quarter.
Key points
- Total revenue of $193.8 million, up $10.0 million or 5% from the prior year, driven by higher company office volumes and international tax preparation revenue
- Pretax loss increased by $19.9 million to $232.3 million, with total operating expenses up $32.0 million to $422.1 million
- Loss per share from continuing operations was $(1.23) versus $(1.11); adjusted loss per share was $(1.17) versus $(1.05)
- Full-year fiscal 2025 outlook reaffirmed, including revenue of $3.69 to $3.75 billion and adjusted diluted EPS of $5.15 to $5.35
The filing
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