HRB

H&R Block, Inc. provides tax preparation and financial services primarily in the United States and Canada. Headquartered in Kansas City, Missouri, the company was founded in 1955 and operates through three main segments: Assisted Tax Preparation, DIY Tax Preparation, and Financial Services. The company serves millions of clients annually through approximately 12,000 retail tax offices, both company-owned and franchise locations, making it one of North America's largest tax services providers. H&R Block's assisted preparation services combine in-person, online, and virtual tax consulting, while its DIY offerings include online and software products marketed under the H&R Block brand. The company's financial services segment offers Emerald Card prepaid debit services, refund transfers, and Peace of Mind guarantees. H&R Block faces competition from TurboTax maker Intuit, Jackson Hewitt, and independent tax preparers. The company employs over 80,000 tax professionals during peak season and generates annual revenues exceeding $3 billion. Recent strategic initiatives include expanding its year-round tax advisory services, enhancing AI-powered tax preparation technology, and growing its virtual tax preparation capabilities. The company returns significant capital to shareholders through dividends and share repurchases, maintaining its position as a mature, dividend-paying stock in the consumer services sector.