Revenue Growth and Strategic Progress
H&R Block delivered a 5% revenue growth in Q1 2025, reaffirming their fiscal '25 outlook. The company made progress across all Block Horizons strategic imperatives, including operational and technical enhancements to improve client experience.
Small Business and Wave Success
Assisted small business tax saw double-digit revenue growth, and Wave experienced 10% revenue growth. Positive trends were noted in bookkeeping, payroll services, and new product adoption, exceeding initial expectations.
Spruce Mobile Banking Milestone
Spruce, H&R Block's mobile banking platform, surpassed $1 billion in customer deposits, with nearly 50% of deposits coming from nontax sources in fiscal '24. This milestone reflects strong sign-up trends and growth potential.
Innovation in Client Experience
H&R Block enhanced its DIY channel with AI Tax Assist, using ChatGPT 4.0 for improved accuracy. The company also won multiple awards for its tax software products, highlighting leadership and client trust.
Share Repurchase and Dividend Increase
H&R Block repurchased $210 million in shares and increased its dividend by 17%. Since 2016, the dividend has risen by 88%, reflecting strong capital allocation practices.