H& R BLOCK Q3 FY25 Financial Results Conference Call
Q3 FY25
Financial Results Conference Call
May 7, 2025
H& R BLOCK Q3 FY25 Financial Results Conference Call
Jordyn Eskijian
Program Manager, Investor Relations & ESG
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Non-GAAP Measures
We refer to certain Non-GAAP financial measures in this presentation, including adjusted earnings per share (EPS), earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortization (EBITDA), and free cash flow, which management believes provide additional meaningful information regarding the Company's performance and financial strength. All non-GAAP financial measures in this presentation are from continuing operations. Non-GAAP financial measures should not be considered as a substitute for, or superior to, measures of financial performance prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States (GAAP). Because these measures are not measures of financial performance under GAAP and are susceptible to varying calculations, they may not be comparable to similarly titled measures for other companies. For a description of these non-GAAP financial measures, including the reasons management uses each measure, and reconciliations of these non-GAAP financial measures to the most directly comparable financial measures prepared in accordance with GAAP, please refer to the tables accompanying this presentation and previously filed press releases posted on our investor relations website at https://investors.hrblock.com.
Market, Industry, and Operational Tax Data
The data included in this presentation regarding the tax preparation services industry, including trends in the market and the Company's position and the position of its competitors within this industry, are based on the Company's estimates, which have been derived from management's knowledge and experience in the industry, and information obtained from customers, trade and business organizations, internal research, publicly available information, industry publications and surveys and other contacts in the industry. The Company has also cited information compiled by industry publications, governmental agencies and publicly available sources. Although the Company believes these third-party sources to be reliable, it has not independently verified the data obtained from these sources and it cannot assure you of the accuracy or completeness of the data. Estimates of market size and relative positions in a market are difficult to develop and inherently uncertain and the Company cannot assure you that it is accurate. Accordingly, you should not place undue weight on the industry and market share data presented in this presentation.
Unless otherwise noted, year-over-year comparisons of our operational tax metrics are calculated as July 1, 2024 - April 30, 2025 compared to the corresponding prior year.
H&R Block is not a bank. Bank products and services are offered by Pathward, N.A.
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Jeff Jones
President & Chief Executive Officer
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Strong Q3 Results as Transformation Continues
Q3 results:
4% Revenue growth
5% EBITDA1 growth
9% EPS2 growth
FY25 Outlook
reaffirmed
1 Please see the safe harbor statement at the beginning of this presentation for information on non-GAAP financial measures. A reconciliation of EBITDA to the most comparable GAAP measure can be found in the Appendix.
2All per share amounts are from continuing operations and based on weighted average fully diluted shares at the end of the corresponding period.
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Tax Industry: Clients Seek Help and Expertise
HRB is the Assisted category leader
Volume grew ~1%,
as anticipated
At the Industry level:
Assisted
category
+170 bps
DIY
More clients waiting until closer to the deadline to file
HRB saw record high volumes in recent history the final two days of tax season
category
+90 bps
Shift from DIY to Assisted underscores the importance of human help and expertise
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Assisted: Improved volume and share trends
Redesigned Assisted client experience to:
1 Convert more clients
2 Improve retention
How?
Improved tax pro matching algorithm
Introduced new steps to ensure tax pros better understood client needs, managed expectations
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Assisted: Improved volume and share trends
Increased client conversion for second consecutive year
Boosted customer satisfaction scores
More appointments set for next tax season
Second Look ®
Unique among nationwide preparers, free to new clients
Uncovers missed deductions and credits from prior years
10x increase in new clients participating1
Demonstrates tax pro expertise
1 Calculated year over year January 1 - April 30, 2025.
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Assisted: Improved volume and share trends
HRB's trusted brand is a competitive differentiator
Strong local value proposition
Attracting and serving more complex clients with higher LTV
For the third consecutive year:
Client growth in each segment >$80K of income
Fastest growing segment clients
>$100K of income
Shift toward Assisted shows desire for expert help and value
HRB has a proven track record of serving those needs
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DIY: Disciplined focus on paid clients
Q3 DIY Revenue
+8%
Higher customer satisfaction across all dimensions
Paid NAC through 4/30
+9%
More than half of growth from mix shift to more complex SKUs
Online paid volume essentially flat
HRB disciplined in unprecedented promotional environment
Note: A breakdown of free and paid DIY filing volume can be found in the Appendix of this presentation.
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DIY: Disciplined focus on paid clients
AI Tax Assist
Expanded knowledge base, driving higher user engagement and satisfaction
+13ppt conversion among clients who used the tool1
Powerful value prop and competitive differentiator
Tax Pro Review
Delivered another year of growth
Reaffirming value and demand for professional expertise
MyBlock
H&R Block's mobile app and digital front door
24% increase in clients served fully virtually1
Reflects clients' growing preference for convenience and expert help
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1 Calculated year over year January 1 - April 30, 2025.
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Block Horizons
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Continued Opportunity in Small Business
In Q3:
High single-digit revenue growth in Assisted Small Business tax
Improved conversion from fourfold increase in custom DIY experiences (from 5 to 20)
Double-digit revenue growth in bookkeeping and payroll
In Q3:
Key priorities of accelerating revenue growth and driving profitability remain unchanged
Momentum in high-margin subscription product, ProTier
+13% revenue growth
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Financial Products Improve Clients' Well-Being
From launch through 4/30/25:
700K
sign ups
up ~50% from PY
~50%
of deposits
non-tax
related
Engaging clients year-round
Highly effective cross-selling efforts
of new clients
~90%
completed
a tax return
with Block1
Access to federal refund up to 5 days early
Users of the Smart Tax Refund feature saved an average of 26% of their tax refund, surpassing the recommended 15%.
Note: Banking accounts established at, and debit card issued by, Pathward®, N.A., Member FDIC, pursuant to license by Mastercard®. Mastercard and the circles design are registered trademarks of Mastercard International Incorporated.
1Calculated year over year January 1 - April 30, 2025.
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Jeff Jones
President & Chief Executive Officer
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Tiffany Mason
Chief Financial Officer
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H&R Block Investment Thesis
Stable Industry
Business model tied to essential tax prep services
Consumer tax industry has grown at a 1% CAGR for decades
Steadfast & resilient
National Scale & Strong Brand Recognition
~9K company and franchise offices
60K expert tax pros and robust DIY offering
Strategic investments in Block Horizons imperatives to support innovation and growth
Compelling Financial Profile
Consistent, strong free cash flow1
Solid balance sheet and liquidity profile
Disciplined capital allocation strategy
1 Free cash flow is a non-GAAP financial measure. Free cash flow is defined as net cash provided by operating activities less capital expenditures. The Company believes free cash flow is useful to investors as an indication of the strength of the Company and its ability to generate cash and to evaluate the Company's cash generation ability relative to competitors. It should not be
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Q3 FY25 | Q3 FY24 | Change |
$2,277.1 | $2,184.8 | 4.2% |
$1,298.8 | $1,256.6 | (3.4%) |
$24.7 | $26.1 | 5.3% |
$722.9 | $691.6 | 4.5% |
$1,012.1 | $964.1 | 5.0% |
$5.32 | $4.87 | 9.2% |
$5.38 | $4.94 | 8.9% |
24.6% | 23.8% |
Q3 FY25 Financial Results
In millions, except per share amounts
Revenue
Operating Expenses Interest Expense
Net Income EBITDA1
Earnings Per Share1
Adjusted Earnings Per Share1
Effective Tax Rate
Note: All amounts are unaudited and represent results from continuing operations.
1 All share amounts are based on weighted average fully diluted shares over the corresponding period. EBITDA and adjusted EPS are non-GAAP financial measures. Please see the safe harbor statement at the beginning of this presentation for information on non-GAAP financial measures. A reconciliation of EBITDA and adjusted EPS to the most comparable GAAP measures can be found in the Appendix.
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Steadfast & Strong Capital Allocation Practices
Disciplined strategy focused on funding the business and supporting shareholder returns
In Q1 & Q2 FY25:
Repurchased
$400M, ~5% of the float
~$1.1B remaining on
$1.5B share repurchase authorization
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FY25 Outlook Reaffirmed
Assumptions:
Typical industry growth of ~1%
Maintain market share in overall tax category
Low single-digit price increases
Wave and Small Business contribute to revenue growth
Opportunistic franchise repurchases
FY25 Outlook | |
Revenue | $3.69 - $3.75B |
EBITDA1 | $975M - $1.02B |
Adjusted EPS1 | $5.15 - $5.35* |
Effective Tax Rate | 13%* * Anticipated one-time benefit to EPS of ~$0.50 in FY25. |
1 EBITDA and adjusted EPS from continuing operations are non-GAAP financial measures. Future period non-GAAP outlook includes adjustments for items not indicative of our core operations, which may include, without limitation, items described in the Appendix. Such adjustments may be affected by changes in ongoing assumptions and judgments, as well as nonrecurring, unusual, or unanticipated charges, expenses or gains, or other items that may not directly correlate to the underlying performance of our business operations. The exact amounts of these adjustments are not currently determinable but may be significant. It is therefore not practicable to provide the comparable GAAP measures or reconcile this non-GAAP outlook to the most comparable GAAP measures. Please see the safe harbor statement at the beginning of this presentation for
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President & Chief Executive Officer
Q&A
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Appendix
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