H&R Block, Inc. (HRB) Q3 2009 Earnings Results

Block H & R Inc Beats on EPS, Stock Up 7.85%

The earnings report indicates that Block H & R Inc significantly exceeded expectations on EPS, which likely contributed to the stock's 7.85% increase. The lack of revenue data and guidance may leave some investors cautious, but the strong EPS performance suggests the company is managing its costs effectively. Overall, this quarter's results may bolster investor confidence in the company's financial health.

The print

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Actual vs. consensus

Metric	Actual	Expected	Surprise
EPS	$0.20	N/A	+122.22%
Revenue	N/A	N/A	N/A

Management

Management commentary

Tone: Cautiously Optimistic

Management expressed satisfaction with the EPS results, highlighting their efforts to improve operational efficiency. However, they did not provide specific guidance for the future.

We are pleased with our performance this quarter, especially in EPS.

Our focus remains on maintaining operational efficiency.

Block H & R Inc Beats on EPS, Stock Up 7.85%

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Management commentary

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Block H & R Inc Beats on EPS, Stock Up 7.85%

Key numbers

Management commentary