H&R Block Gears Up to Report Q2 Earnings: What's in the Cards?

H&R Block, Inc. HRB is scheduled to report its second-quarter fiscal 2025 results on Feb. 4, after the bell.See the Zacks Earnings Calendar  to stay ahead of market-making news.The company has an impressive earnings surprise history, having surpassed the Zacks Consensus Estimate in the past four quarters, with the surprise being 9.9% on average.H&R Block, Inc. Price and EPS Surprise H&R Block, Inc. price-eps-surprise | H&R Block, Inc. QuoteQ2 Expectations for HRBHRB operates in a highly cyclical industry, with the bulk of its revenues generated during the tax season. The company’s financial performance is strongest in the third and fourth quarters, corresponding to the March and June periods when tax filings peak.Given this seasonality, expectations for HRB’s fiscal second-quarter results remain muted. As the company is still in its off-season, the Zacks Consensus Estimate indicates subdued performance, with a loss of 1.53 per share on revenues of $182.8 million. This aligns with historical trends, as its fiscal second quarter typically sees minimal tax preparation activity.What Our Model SaysOur proven model does not conclusively predict an earnings beat for H&R Block this time around. The combination of a positive Earnings ESP and a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy), 2 (Buy) or 3 (Hold) increases the odds of an earnings beat. But that’s not the case here. You can uncover the best stocks to buy or sell before they’re reported with our Earnings ESP Filter.H&R Block has an Earnings ESP of 0.00% and a Zacks Rank #3.You can see the complete list of today’s Zacks #1 Rank stocks here.Stocks That Warrant a LookHere are a few stocks, which, according to our model, have the right combination of elements to beat on earnings this season.S&P Global SPGI: The Zacks Consensus Estimate for the company’s fourth-quarter 2024 revenues is pegged at 3.5 billion, indicating year-over-year growth of 10.3%. The consensus estimate for earnings is pegged at $3.4 per share, implying year-over-year growth of 9%. The company beat the consensus estimate in three of the past four quarters and missed once, with an average surprise of 6.3%.SPGI has an Earnings ESP of +0.83% and currently flaunts a Zacks Rank of 2. The company is scheduled to declare its fourth-quarter 2024 results on Feb. 11. TransUnion TRU: The Zacks Consensus Estimate for the company’s fourth-quarter 2024 revenues is pegged at $1 billion, indicating year-over-year growth of 7.7%. For earnings, the consensus mark is pegged at 96 cents, suggesting a 20% growth from the year-ago quarter’s reported figure. The company beat the consensus estimate in all the past four quarters, with an average surprise of 7.3%.TRU carries an Earnings ESP of +0.27% and a Zacks Rank of 3 at present. The company is scheduled to declare its fourth-quarter 2024 results on Feb. 13.Zacks' Research Chief Names "Stock Most Likely to Double"Our team of experts has just released the 5 stocks with the greatest probability of gaining +100% or more in the coming months. Of those 5, Director of Research Sheraz Mian highlights the one stock set to climb highest.This top pick is among the most innovative financial firms. With a fast-growing customer base (already 50+ million) and a diverse set of cutting edge solutions, this stock is poised for big gains. Of course, all our elite picks aren’t winners but this one could far surpass earlier Zacks’ Stocks Set to Double like Nano-X Imaging which shot up +129.6% in little more than 9 months.Free: See Our Top Stock And 4 Runners UpWant the latest recommendations from Zacks Investment Research? Today, you can download 7 Best Stocks for the Next 30 Days. Click to get this free report H&R Block, Inc. (HRB): Free Stock Analysis Report TransUnion (TRU): Free Stock Analysis Report S&P Global Inc. (SPGI): Free Stock Analysis ReportTo read this article on Zacks.com click here.Zacks Investment ResearchWeiter zum vollständigen Artikel bei Zacks Weiter zum vollständigen Artikel bei Zacks