H&R Block Inc (HRB)

Operating profit margin

Jun 30, 2025 Mar 31, 2025 Dec 31, 2024 Sep 30, 2024 Jun 30, 2024 Mar 31, 2024 Dec 31, 2023 Sep 30, 2023 Jun 30, 2023 Mar 31, 2023 Dec 31, 2022 Sep 30, 2022 Jun 30, 2022 Mar 31, 2022 Dec 31, 2021 Sep 30, 2021 Jun 30, 2021 Apr 30, 2021 Mar 31, 2021 Jan 31, 2021
Operating income (ttm) US$ in thousands 827,970 807,522 757,413 783,272 805,277 830,956 767,254 751,483 748,698 683,792 704,655 710,558 744,897 668,487 -129,990 300,266 167,960 1,018,316 675,383 258,893
Revenue (ttm) US$ in thousands 3,760,990 3,712,610 3,620,340 3,620,353 3,610,343 3,579,863 3,488,683 3,476,005 3,472,190 3,490,110 3,458,220 3,450,631 3,463,270 2,666,961 2,911,941 3,354,155 3,447,914 5,522,333 3,360,945 3,068,142
Operating profit margin 22.01% 21.75% 20.92% 21.64% 22.30% 23.21% 21.99% 21.62% 21.56% 19.59% 20.38% 20.59% 21.51% 25.07% -4.46% 8.95% 4.87% 18.44% 20.10% 8.44%

June 30, 2025 calculation

Operating profit margin = Operating income (ttm) ÷ Revenue (ttm)
= $827,970K ÷ $3,760,990K
= 22.01%

The operating profit margin of H&R Block Inc. demonstrates notable fluctuations over the analyzed period, reflecting variability in operational efficiency and profitability.

In the fiscal year ending January 31, 2021, the operating profit margin was modest at 8.44%, followed by a significant increase to 20.10% by March 31, 2021, and a slight decline to 18.44% by April 30, 2021. The margin then declined sharply to 4.87% by June 30, 2021, and rebounded modestly to 8.95% by September 30, 2021. However, the margin turned negative at -4.46% at the end of December 2021, indicating an operational loss during that period.

Starting in the first quarter of 2022, there was a substantial recovery, with the margin rising to 25.07%, the highest within the observed timeframe. Subsequently, the margin decreased somewhat to 21.51% in June 2022 and remained relatively stable at 20.59% in September 2022, and 20.38% in December 2022. Throughout the remainder of 2023, the margin displayed a consistent upward trend, reaching 21.75% in March 2025. The margins for the latest periods—September 2024 (21.64%) and December 2024 (20.92%)—indicate a slight contraction compared to earlier quarters, although they remain significantly above the mid-2021 lows.

Overall, H&R Block’s operating profit margin exhibits cyclical patterns with periods of decline and recovery, ultimately stabilizing at elevated levels spanning approximately 20% to 22% in recent periods. This trend suggests a recovery and stabilization in operational profitability following the challenges experienced in early 2022 and late 2021. The data reflects resilience and potential improvements in operational efficiency in the most recent fiscal quarters.


Peer comparison

Jun 30, 2025

Company name
Symbol
Operating profit margin
H&R Block Inc
HRB
22.01%
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22.16%
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