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H&R Block

H&R Block Inc provides income tax return preparation services, digital do-it-yourself tax solutions, and other services related to income tax preparation to the general public in the United States, Canada, and Australia. The company mainly prepares tax returns for customers within the United States through its company-owned offices, franchise locations, and online tax software. The vast majority of H&R Block's offices are located in the U.S. The company derives the majority of its total revenue from the U.S. assisted tax preparation fees. Revenue from franchise and product royalties and digital do-it-yourself tax solutions is also relatively.

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H&amp;R 블록(NYSE:HRB)는 목요일 시장 마감 후 회계연도 4분기 재무 결과를 발표했다. 이 발표로 주식은 시간외 거래에서 9% 이상 급등했다. 보고서의 주요 지표는 다음과 같다.

H&amp;R 블록: 4분기 실적 예상 상회, 강력한 지침, $15억 자사주 매입 승인, 주가 9% 이상 상승

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목요일 아침 (현지 시간) 미국 주식 선물이 하락세로 거래되면서 오늘 투자자의 관심을 끌 수 있는 주식은 다음과 같다: 월스트리트는 로블록스 코퍼레이션(NYSE:RBLX)가 개장 전 주당 53센트의 분기 손실과 9억 2,200만 달러의 매출을 보고할 것으로 예상하고 있다. 로블록스의 주식은 시간외 거래에서 0.7% 상승한 39.30달러를 기록했다.

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Barrington Research analyst Alexander Paris maintains H&amp;R Block (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HRB#NYSE">HRB</a>) with a Outperform and maintains $70 price target.

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Barrington Research Maintains Outperform on H&R Block, Maintains $70 Price Target

<a href="https://www.ftc.gov/news-events/news/press-releases/2025/01/ftc-finalizes-order-hr-block-requiring-them-pay-7-million-overhaul-advertising-customer-service" title="https://www.ftc.gov/news-events/news/press-releases/2025/01/ftc-finalizes-order-hr-block-requiring-them-pay-7-million-overhaul-advertising-customer-service">https://www.ftc.gov/news-events/news/press-releases/2025/01/ftc-finalizes-order-hr-block-requiring-them-pay-7-million-overhaul-advertising-customer-service</a>

'FTC Finalizes Order with H&R Block Requiring Them to Pay $7 Million and Overhaul Advertising and Customer Service Practices for 2025 and 2026 Tax Seasons' - FTC

H&amp;R Block's (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HRB#NYSE">HRB</a>) short percent of float has risen 4.18% since its last report. The company recently reported that it has 12.10 million shares sold short, which is 14.7% of all regular shares that are available for trading. Based on its trading volume, it would take traders 6.24 days to cover their short positions on average.
<h3>Why Short Interest Matters</h3>
Short interest is the number of shares that have been sold short but have not yet been covered or closed out. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/how-to-short-a-stock/">Short selling</a> is when a trader sells shares of a company they do not own, with the hope that the price will fall. Traders make money from short selling if the price of the stock falls and they lose if it rises.
Short interest is important to track because it can act as an indicator of market sentiment towards a particular stock. An increase in short interest can signal that investors have become more bearish, while a decrease in short interest can signal they have become more bullish.
See Also: <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/short-interest">List of the most shorted stocks</a>
<h3>H&amp;R Block Short Interest Graph (3 Months)</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1734456611_0.png" alt="short_fig" />
As you can see from the chart above the percentage of shares that are sold short for H&amp;R Block has grown since its last report. This does not mean that the stock is going to fall in the near-term but traders should be aware that more shares are being shorted.
<h3>Comparing H&amp;R Block's Short Interest Against Its Peers</h3>
Peer comparison is a popular technique amongst analysts and investors for gauging how well a company is performing. A company's peer is another company that has similar characteristics to it, such as industry, size, age, and financial structure. You can find a company's peer group by reading its 10-K, proxy filing, or by doing your own similarity analysis.
According to <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/">Benzinga Pro</a>, H&amp;R Block's peer group average for short interest as a percentage of float is 4.94%, which means the company has more short interest than most of its peers.
Did you know that increasing short interest can actually be bullish for a stock? <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/how-to-make-money-on-a-short-squeeze/">This post by Benzinga Money explains how you can profit from it.</a>
This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and was reviewed by an editor.

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H&amp;R Block (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HRB#NYSE">HRB</a>) has outperformed the market over the past 5 years by 5.41% on an annualized basis producing an average annual return of 19.09%. Currently, H&amp;R Block has a market capitalization of $7.72 billion. 
Buying $1000 In HRB: If an investor had bought $1000 of HRB stock 5 years ago, it would be worth $2,401.89 today based on a price of $56.32 for HRB at the time of writing.
<h3>H&amp;R Block's Performance Over Last 5 Years</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1734021916_0.png" alt="comp_fig" />
Finally -- what's the point of all this? The key insight to take from this article is to note how much of a difference compounded returns can make in your cash growth over a period of time.
This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and reviewed by an editor.

$1000 Invested In H&R Block 5 Years Ago Would Be Worth This Much Today

H&amp;R Block's (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HRB#NYSE">HRB</a>) short percent of float has fallen 8.29% since its last report. The company recently reported that it has 10.19 million shares sold short, which is 12.39% of all regular shares that are available for trading. Based on its trading volume, it would take traders 10.19 days to cover their short positions on average.
<h3>Why Short Interest Matters</h3>
Short interest is the number of shares that have been sold short but have not yet been covered or closed out. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/how-to-short-a-stock/">Short selling</a> is when a trader sells shares of a company they do not own, with the hope that the price will fall. Traders make money from short selling if the price of the stock falls and they lose if it rises.
Short interest is important to track because it can act as an indicator of market sentiment towards a particular stock. An increase in short interest can signal that investors have become more bearish, while a decrease in short interest can signal they have become more bullish.
See Also: <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/short-interest">List of the most shorted stocks</a>
<h3>H&amp;R Block Short Interest Graph (3 Months)</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1732214710_0.png" alt="short_fig" />
As you can see from the chart above the percentage of shares that are sold short for H&amp;R Block has declined since its last report. This does not mean that the stock is going to rise in the near-term but traders should be aware that less shares are being shorted.
<h3>Comparing H&amp;R Block's Short Interest Against Its Peers</h3>
Peer comparison is a popular technique amongst analysts and investors for gauging how well a company is performing. A company's peer is another company that has similar characteristics to it, such as industry, size, age, and financial structure. You can find a company's peer group by reading its 10-K, proxy filing, or by doing your own similarity analysis.
According to <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/">Benzinga Pro</a>, H&amp;R Block's peer group average for short interest as a percentage of float is 4.55%, which means the company has more short interest than most of its peers.
Did you know that increasing short interest can actually be bullish for a stock? <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/how-to-make-money-on-a-short-squeeze/">This post by Benzinga Money explains how you can profit from it.</a>
This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and was reviewed by an editor.

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H&R Block shares are trading lower. A report suggested that the "Department of Government Efficiency" may create a mobile app to help Americans file their taxes.

<a href="https://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/2024/11/19/trump-administration-transition/">https://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/2024/11/19/trump-administration-transition/</a>
The leaders of President-elect Donald Trump's "Department of Government Efficiency" have discussed trying to create a mobile app for Americans to file their taxes free with the Internal Revenue Service, according to two people who spoke on the condition of anonymity to describe private conversations.
Trump last week <a href="https://www.washingtonpost.com/business/2024/11/12/elon-musk-trump-doge-vivek-ramaswamy/?itid=ap_jeffstein&amp;itid=lk_inline_manual_4">tapped billionaire Elon Musk and former pharmaceutical executive Vivek Ramaswamy to lead</a> the "DOGE" panel and gave them two principal mandates: cut government spending and reduce federal regulations. The leaders of the group have also discussed overhauling the tax system to let Americans file their taxes through a mobile app, viewing it as an opportunity to improve how millions of taxpayers interact with the federal government, the people said. This idea is not viewed as central to the commission's work but could still emerge as a goal, although what form its recommendations take still remains unclear.
These conversations, which people close to the commission described as highly preliminary, reflect the extent of the brainstorming occurring among the Silicon Valley elites suddenly handed political power about how to transform the federal government. Musk and Ramaswamy have championed their effort as a historic opportunity to unleash American business innovation by reducing regulation and government waste, but critics of both parties have said the effort often reveals an ignorance about work already done to try to solve problems in government.
For instance, Democrats have long sought to reduce the power of private tax filing companies, such as Intuit, by creating a government tool to allow Americans to file taxes. The Inflation Reduction Act, one of President Joe Biden's signature economic policy measures, created the <a href="https://www.washingtonpost.com/business/2024/01/19/file-your-taxes-for-free/?itid=lk_inline_manual_9">first-ever free file portal</a> for Americans to fill out their taxes. This year, the first one the system was up and running, more than 100,000 taxpayers used the pilot program according to the Treasury Department. Republicans generally opposed that effort as giving more power to the IRS, though.
Code for America, a tech nonprofit that assists the government, worked with the IRS to enable Americans to file their federal and state taxes through the free file database in about half of the states. Amanda Renteria, Code for America's CEO, said the Biden administration undertook a smart and careful process to make sure the system was effective for its users, working out the kinks on a small scale. But she also expressed confidence that those successes could now be built upon to provide free online tax filing for all Americans.
Tax experts have long said such a system could provide particularly large benefits to low-income Americans, who often do not claim thousands of dollars in annual benefits because they cannot afford a tax preparer who would help them file.

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Reported Earlier, Musk's 'DOGE' Commission Eyes New App For Americans To File Taxes - Washington Post

U.S. stocks settled higher on Friday, with the Dow Jones and S&amp;P 500 recording their best week in the year following the election of Donald Trump as the 47th U.S. president.
The S&amp;P 500 surged 4.66% last week, while the Dow gained 4.61% during that period, with both indices recording their best week since Nov. 2023. The Nasdaq, meanwhile, jumped 5.74% during the week.
Wall Street analysts make new stock picks on a daily basis. Unfortunately for investors, not all analysts have particularly impressive track records at predicting market movements. Even when it comes to one single stock, analyst ratings and price targets can vary widely, leaving investors confused about which analyst&#8217;s opinion to trust.
Benzinga&#8217;s Analyst Ratings API is a collection of the highest-quality stock ratings curated by the Benzinga news desk via direct partnerships with major sell-side banks. Benzinga displays overnight ratings changes on a daily basis three hours prior to the U.S. equity market opening. Data specialists at investment dashboard provider Toggle.ai recently uncovered that the analyst insights Benzinga Pro subscribers and Benzinga readers regularly receive can successfully be used as trading indicators to outperform the stock market.
Top Analyst Picks: Fortunately, any Benzinga reader can access the latest analyst ratings on the <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/analyst-ratings/analyst-color/22/09/28888638/exclusive-study-finds-benzinga-analyst-ratings-data-yields-market-beating-strategie">Analyst Stock Ratings</a> page. One of the ways traders can sort through Benzinga&#8217;s extensive database of analyst ratings is by analyst accuracy. Here&#8217;s a look at the most recent stock picks from each of the five most accurate Wall Street analysts, according to Benzinga <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/analyst-stock-ratings">Analyst Stock</a> Ratings.
Analyst: Richard Davis
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<li>Analyst Firm: Canaccord Genuity</li>
<li>Ratings Accuracy: 87%</li>
<li>Latest Rating: Maintained a Buy rating on HubSpot, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HUBS#NYSE">HUBS</a>) and raised the price target from $600 to $710 on Nov. 7. This analyst sees around 8% upside in the stock.</li>
<li>Recent News: On Nov. 6, HubSpot reported better-than-expected third-quarter financial results and issued FY24 guidance above estimates.</li>
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Analyst: William Stein
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<li>Analyst Firm: Truist Securities</li>
<li>Ratings Accuracy: 87%</li>
<li>Latest Rating: Maintained a Hold rating on Diodes Incorporated (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DIOD#NASDAQ">DIOD</a>) and cut the price target from $69 to $62 on Nov. 8. This analyst sees around 3% downside in the stock.</li>
<li>Recent News: On Nov. 7, Diodes posted better-than-expected quarterly earnings.</li>
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Analyst: Brent Thielman
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<li>Analyst Firm: DA Davidson</li>
<li>Ratings Accuracy: 86%</li>
<li>Latest Rating: Maintained a Buy rating on AAON, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AAON#NASDAQ">AAON</a>) and raised the price target from $102 to $150 on Nov. 8. This analyst sees around 9% upside in the stock.</li>
<li>Recent News: On Nov. 7, AAON reported better-than-expected third-quarter financial results.</li>
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Analyst: Alexander Paris
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<li>Analyst Firm: Barrington Research</li>
<li>Ratings Accuracy: 86%</li>
<li>Latest Rating: Maintained an Outperform rating on H&amp;R Block, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HRB#NYSE">HRB</a>) with a price target of $70 on Nov. 8. This analyst sees around 18% surge in the stock.</li>
<li>Recent News: On Nov. 7, H&amp;R Block posted upbeat results for the first quarter.</li>
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Analyst: Lloyd Walmsley
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<li>Analyst Firm: UBS</li>
<li>Ratings Accuracy: 86%</li>
<li>Latest Rating: Maintained a Buy rating on Pinterest, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PINS#NYSE">PINS</a>) and cut the price target from $52 to $46 on Nov. 8. This analyst sees around 58% upside in the stock.</li>
<li>Recent News: On Nov. 7, Pinterest reported worse-than-expected third-quarter EPS results.</li>
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<li><a href="https://www.benzinga.com/trading-ideas/long-ideas/24/11/41847971/jim-cramer-this-tech-stock-is-a-buy-sofi-technologies-is-good">Jim Cramer: This Tech Stock Is A Buy, SoFi Technologies Is Good</a></li>
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This Analyst With 86% Accuracy Rate Sees More Than 58% Upside In Pinterest - Here Are 5 Stock Picks For Last Week From Wall Street's Most Accurate Analysts

H&R Block Reaffirms FY25 Outlook For Revenue Of $3.69B - $3.75B (Est $3.718B), Adjusted EPS Of $5.15 - $5.35 (Est $5.26)

H&amp;R Block (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HRB#NYSE">HRB</a>) reported quarterly losses of $(1.17) per share which beat the analyst consensus estimate of $(1.18) by 0.85 percent. This is a 11.43 percent decrease over losses of $(1.05) per share from the same period last year. The company reported quarterly sales of $193.81 million which beat the analyst consensus estimate of $188.39 million by 2.88 percent. This is a 5.45 percent increase over sales of $183.80 million the same period last year.

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H&R Block Q1 2025 Adj EPS $(1.17) Beats $(1.18) Estimate, Sales $193.81M Beat $188.39M Estimate

H&amp;R Block (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HRB#NYSE">HRB</a>) has outperformed the market over the past 5 years by 5.41% on an annualized basis producing an average annual return of 19.23%. Currently, H&amp;R Block has a market capitalization of $8.30 billion. 
Buying $100 In HRB: If an investor had bought $100 of HRB stock 5 years ago, it would be worth $240.79 today based on a price of $59.99 for HRB at the time of writing.
<h3>H&amp;R Block's Performance Over Last 5 Years</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1729884618_0.png" alt="comp_fig" />
Finally -- what's the point of all this? The key insight to take from this article is to note how much of a difference compounded returns can make in your cash growth over a period of time.
This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and reviewed by an editor.

Here's How Much $100 Invested In H&R Block 5 Years Ago Would Be Worth Today

H&amp;R Block's (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HRB#NYSE">HRB</a>) short percent of float has risen 3.2% since its last report. The company recently reported that it has 8.93 million shares sold short, which is 10.97% of all regular shares that are available for trading. Based on its trading volume, it would take traders 6.61 days to cover their short positions on average.
<h3>Why Short Interest Matters</h3>
Short interest is the number of shares that have been sold short but have not yet been covered or closed out. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/how-to-short-a-stock/">Short selling</a> is when a trader sells shares of a company they do not own, with the hope that the price will fall. Traders make money from short selling if the price of the stock falls and they lose if it rises.
Short interest is important to track because it can act as an indicator of market sentiment towards a particular stock. An increase in short interest can signal that investors have become more bearish, while a decrease in short interest can signal they have become more bullish.
See Also: <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/short-interest">List of the most shorted stocks</a>
<h3>H&amp;R Block Short Interest Graph (3 Months)</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1729861228_0.png" alt="short_fig" />
As you can see from the chart above the percentage of shares that are sold short for H&amp;R Block has grown since its last report. This does not mean that the stock is going to fall in the near-term but traders should be aware that more shares are being shorted.
<h3>Comparing H&amp;R Block's Short Interest Against Its Peers</h3>
Peer comparison is a popular technique amongst analysts and investors for gauging how well a company is performing. A company's peer is another company that has similar characteristics to it, such as industry, size, age, and financial structure. You can find a company's peer group by reading its 10-K, proxy filing, or by doing your own similarity analysis.
According to <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/">Benzinga Pro</a>, H&amp;R Block's peer group average for short interest as a percentage of float is 4.50%, which means the company has more short interest than most of its peers.
Did you know that increasing short interest can actually be bullish for a stock? <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/how-to-make-money-on-a-short-squeeze/">This post by Benzinga Money explains how you can profit from it.</a>
This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and was reviewed by an editor.

<a href="https://www.ftc.gov/news-events/news/press-releases/2024/10/ftc-denies-motion-disqualify-administrative-law-judge-hr-block-case" title="https://www.ftc.gov/news-events/news/press-releases/2024/10/ftc-denies-motion-disqualify-administrative-law-judge-hr-block-case">https://www.ftc.gov/news-events/news/press-releases/2024/10/ftc-denies-motion-disqualify-administrative-law-judge-hr-block-case</a>

'FTC Denies Motion to Disqualify Administrative Law Judge in H&R Block Case' - FTC

H&amp;R Block (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HRB#NYSE">HRB</a>) has outperformed the market over the past 5 years by 6.4% on an annualized basis producing an average annual return of 20.67%. Currently, H&amp;R Block has a market capitalization of $8.38 billion. 
Buying $100 In HRB: If an investor had bought $100 of HRB stock 5 years ago, it would be worth $260.78 today based on a price of $60.60 for HRB at the time of writing.
<h3>H&amp;R Block's Performance Over Last 5 Years</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1729000833_0.png" alt="comp_fig" />
Finally -- what's the point of all this? The key insight to take from this article is to note how much of a difference compounded returns can make in your cash growth over a period of time.
This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and reviewed by an editor.

$100 Invested In H&R Block 5 Years Ago Would Be Worth This Much Today

H&amp;R Block (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HRB#NYSE">HRB</a>) has outperformed the market over the past 5 years by 8.51% on an annualized basis producing an average annual return of 22.52%. Currently, H&amp;R Block has a market capitalization of $9.00 billion. 
Buying $100 In HRB: If an investor had bought $100 of HRB stock 5 years ago, it would be worth $272.50 today based on a price of $64.46 for HRB at the time of writing.
<h3>H&amp;R Block's Performance Over Last 5 Years</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1727119810_0.png" alt="comp_fig" />
Finally -- what's the point of all this? The key insight to take from this article is to note how much of a difference compounded returns can make in your cash growth over a period of time.
This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and reviewed by an editor.

H&amp;R Block (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HRB#NYSE">HRB</a>) has outperformed the market over the past 5 years by 8.14% on an annualized basis producing an average annual return of 21.42%. Currently, H&amp;R Block has a market capitalization of $8.76 billion. 
Buying $1000 In HRB: If an investor had bought $1000 of HRB stock 5 years ago, it would be worth $2,637.57 today based on a price of $62.77 for HRB at the time of writing.
<h3>H&amp;R Block's Performance Over Last 5 Years</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1726237836_0.png" alt="comp_fig" />
Finally -- what's the point of all this? The key insight to take from this article is to note how much of a difference compounded returns can make in your cash growth over a period of time.
This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and reviewed by an editor.

Here's How Much You Would Have Made Owning H&R Block Stock In The Last 5 Years

H&amp;R Block's (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HRB#NYSE">HRB</a>) short percent of float has risen 5.39% since its last report. The company recently reported that it has 9.53 million shares sold short, which is 11.53% of all regular shares that are available for trading. Based on its trading volume, it would take traders 4.32 days to cover their short positions on average.
<h3>Why Short Interest Matters</h3>
Short interest is the number of shares that have been sold short but have not yet been covered or closed out. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/how-to-short-a-stock/">Short selling</a> is when a trader sells shares of a company they do not own, with the hope that the price will fall. Traders make money from short selling if the price of the stock falls and they lose if it rises.
Short interest is important to track because it can act as an indicator of market sentiment towards a particular stock. An increase in short interest can signal that investors have become more bearish, while a decrease in short interest can signal they have become more bullish.
See Also: <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/short-interest">List of the most shorted stocks</a>
<h3>H&amp;R Block Short Interest Graph (3 Months)</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1726165822_0.png" alt="short_fig" />
As you can see from the chart above the percentage of shares that are sold short for H&amp;R Block has grown since its last report. This does not mean that the stock is going to fall in the near-term but traders should be aware that more shares are being shorted.
<h3>Comparing H&amp;R Block's Short Interest Against Its Peers</h3>
Peer comparison is a popular technique amongst analysts and investors for gauging how well a company is performing. A company's peer is another company that has similar characteristics to it, such as industry, size, age, and financial structure. You can find a company's peer group by reading its 10-K, proxy filing, or by doing your own similarity analysis.
According to <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/">Benzinga Pro</a>, H&amp;R Block's peer group average for short interest as a percentage of float is 5.01%, which means the company has more short interest than most of its peers.
Did you know that increasing short interest can actually be bullish for a stock? <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/how-to-make-money-on-a-short-squeeze/">This post by Benzinga Money explains how you can profit from it.</a>
This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and was reviewed by an editor.

We often judge a company based on its sales and earnings. These metrics, however, may not be sufficient on their own. A stock might get a boost if these figures rise year over year or surpass estimates in a particular quarter, offering a lucrative opportunity for short-term investors to cash in. However, relying solely on sales and earnings numbers may not yield the desired long-term returns. For those seeking sustainable investment growth, a deeper dive into the company&#39;s financial health and stability is essential.
A critical analysis of a company&#39;s financial background is a prerequisite for an informed investment decision. Coverage ratios, which assess whether a company is robust enough to meet its financial obligations, play a crucial role in this analysis. A higher ratio generally indicates a stronger financial position. This article focuses on the interest coverage ratio, a key indicator used to evaluate a company&#39;s ability to pay interest on its debt, ensuring that the company is not over-leveraged and can comfortably meet its interest obligations from its operating earnings.
Interest Coverage Ratio = Earnings before Interest &amp; Taxes (EBIT) divided by Interest Expense.
<h2>Why Interest Coverage Ratio?</h2>
The interest coverage ratio is used to determine how effectively a company can pay the interest charges on its debt.
Debt, which is crucial for most companies to finance operations, comes at a cost called interest. Interest expense has a direct bearing on the profitability of a company and its creditworthiness depends on how effectively it meets interest obligations. Therefore, the interest coverage ratio is one of the important criteria to factor in before making any investment decision.
Interest coverage ratio suggests the number of times the interest could be paid from earnings and gauges the margin of safety a firm carries for paying interest.
An interest coverage ratio lower than 1.0 implies that the company is unable to fulfill its interest obligations and could default on repaying debt. A company that is capable of generating earnings well above its interest expense can withstand financial hardships. One should also track the company&#39;s past performance to determine whether the interest coverage ratio has improved or worsened over a period of time.
Sterling Infrastructure, Inc. (NASDAQ: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/strl#NASDAQ">STRL</a>), H&amp;R Block, Inc. (NYSE: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/hrb#NYSE">HRB</a>), Leidos Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ldos#NYSE">LDOS</a>) and Stride, Inc. (NYSE: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/lrn#NYSE">LRN</a>) boast an impressive interest coverage ratio.
<h2>The Winning Strategy</h2>
Apart from having an Interest Coverage Ratio that is more than the industry average, adding a favorable Zacks Rank and a VGM Score of A or B to your search criteria should lead to better results.
Interest Coverage Ratio greater than X-Industry Median
Price greater than or equal to 5: The stocks must all be trading at a minimum of $5 or higher.
5-Year Historical EPS Growth (%) greater than X-Industry Median: Stocks that have a strong EPS growth history.
Projected EPS Growth (%) greater than X-Industry Median: This is the projected EPS growth over the next three to five years. This shows that the stock has near-term earnings growth potential.&nbsp;
Average 20-Day Volume greater than 100,000: A substantial trading volume ensures that the stock is easily tradable.
Zacks Rank less than or equal to 2: Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy) or 2 (Buy) stocks are known to outperform irrespective of the market environment.
VGM Score of less than or equal to B: Our research shows that stocks with a VGM Score of A or B, when combined with a Zacks Rank #1 or 2, offer the best upside potential.
Here are four of the eight stocks that qualified the screening.
Sterling Infrastructure, which is engaged in e-infrastructure, transportation and building solutions, sports a Zacks Rank #1 and has a VGM Score of B. Sterling Infrastructure has a trailing four-quarter earnings surprise of 17.4%, on average.
The Zacks Consensus Estimate for Sterling Infrastructure&#39;s current financial year sales and EPS suggests growth of 9.7% and 26.6%, respectively, from a year ago. The stock has surged 38.1% in the past year.
H&amp;R Block, which specializes in assisted income tax return preparation and DIY tax return services and products, sports a Zacks Rank #1 and has a VGM Score of B. HRB has a trailing four-quarter earnings surprise of 10.8%, on average.
The Zacks Consensus Estimate for H&amp;R Block&#39;s current financial year sales and EPS suggests growth of 3% and 15.2%, respectively, from the year-ago period. The stock has rallied 62.4% in the past year.
Leidos Holdings, which provides services and solutions in the defense, intelligence, civil and health markets in the United States and internationally, has a VGM Score of A and carries a Zacks Rank #2.
The Zacks Consensus Estimate for Leidos Holdings&#39; current financial year sales and EPS suggests growth of 5.4% and 22.6%, respectively, from a year ago. Leidos Holdings has a trailing four-quarter earnings surprise of 23.5%, on average. The stock has surged 62.7% in the past year.
Stride, a technology-based education company, carries a Zacks Rank #2 and has a VGM Score of A. LRN delivered an earnings surprise of 40.3% in the last reported quarter.
The Zacks Consensus Estimate for Stride&#39;s current financial year sales and EPS suggests growth of 6.3% and 7.7%, respectively, from the year-ago period. The stock has soared 87.3% in the past year.
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