Margarita-Young/iStock Editorial via Getty Images H&R Block ( HRB ) shares gained 2.2% in Tuesday after-hours trading after delivering a better-than-expected net loss for Q2 of fiscal-year 2026 on revenue that rose past the Wall Street consensus. This period of the fiscal year historically contributes modestly to annual revenue and typically generates a net loss, the tax preparation service provid...
Margarita-Young/iStock Editorial via Getty Images H&R Block ( HRB ) shares gained 2.2% in Tuesday after-hours trading after delivering a better-than-expected net loss for Q2 of fiscal-year 2026 on revenue that rose past the Wall Street consensus. This period of the fiscal year historically contributes modestly to annual revenue and typically generates a net loss, the tax preparation service provider said. It also reaffirmed its full-year 2026 guidance for adjusted EPS of $4.85-$5.00 (vs. $4.97 average analyst estimate); revenue of $3.875B-$3.895B (vs. $3.89B consensus); and EBITDA of $1.015B-$1.035B. Q2 adjusted EPS of -$1.84, vs. -$1.89 expected, widened from -$1.73 in the year-ago quarter. Q2 revenue of $198.9M for the quarter ended Dec. 31, 2025, vs. $187.4M consensus, advanced from $179.1M for the quarter ended Dec. 31, 2024. The increase was mainly due to higher volume and net average charge in the assisted category, strong growth in Wave subscription revenue and payments volume, and increased DIY software sales. Total operating expenses increased to $497.7M in Q2 from $472.4M a year before, reflecting higher field wages as a result of higher assisted revenue and increased consulting costs. EBITDA was -$265.8M, compared with -$261.4M in last year's Q2. More on H&R Block H&R Block: Could Rebound In 2026 Under New CEO H&R Block: High Yield, High Uncertainty In An AI-Driven Future H&R Block, Inc. 2026 Q1 - Results - Earnings Call Presentation H&R Block Q2 2026 Earnings Preview IRS is ending free tax-filing experiment, Bessent says - report
Describing the situation as surreal and overwhelming, she said it was unfair she was being dragged into the criminal case and it was the last thing she wanted. The alleged events took place in 2018 and it was not until after the defendant's arrest in 2024 that police found videos on his phone.
Describing the situation as surreal and overwhelming, she said it was unfair she was being dragged into the criminal case and it was the last thing she wanted. The alleged events took place in 2018 and it was not until after the defendant's arrest in 2024 that police found videos on his phone.
(RTTNews) - The Hanover Insurance Group (THG) announced a profit for its fourth quarter that Increased, from last year The company's earnings came in at $198.5 million, or $5.47 per share. This compares with $167.9 million, or $4.59 per share, last year. The company's revenue for the period rose 13.6% to $289.0 million from $254.4 million last year. The Hanover Insurance Group earnings at a glance...
(RTTNews) - The Hanover Insurance Group (THG) announced a profit for its fourth quarter that Increased, from last year The company's earnings came in at $198.5 million, or $5.47 per share. This compares with $167.9 million, or $4.59 per share, last year. The company's revenue for the period rose 13.6% to $289.0 million from $254.4 million last year. The Hanover Insurance Group earnings at a glance (GAAP) : -Earnings: $198.5 Mln. vs. $167.9 Mln. last year. -EPS: $5.47 vs. $4.59 last year. -Revenue: $289.0 Mln vs. $254.4 Mln last year. The views and opinions expressed herein are the views and opinions of the author and do not necessarily reflect those of Nasdaq, Inc.
(RTTNews) - H&R Block, Inc. (HRB) Tuesday reported a second-quarter net loss of $242.2 million or $1.92 per share, compared to $243.4 million or $1.80 per share last year. Adjusted loss per share for the quarter was $1.84, compared to $1.73 per share last year. For the second quarter, the Company delivered total revenue of $198.9 million, an increase of 11.1% from $179.1 million in the prior year....
(RTTNews) - H&R Block, Inc. (HRB) Tuesday reported a second-quarter net loss of $242.2 million or $1.92 per share, compared to $243.4 million or $1.80 per share last year. Adjusted loss per share for the quarter was $1.84, compared to $1.73 per share last year. For the second quarter, the Company delivered total revenue of $198.9 million, an increase of 11.1% from $179.1 million in the prior year. The increase was primarily the result of higher volume and net average charge (NAC) in the assisted category, strong growth in Wave subscription revenue and payments volume, and increased DIY software sales. Looking forward to the full year 2026, the company continues to expect revenue of $3.875 to $3.895 billion and adjusted earnings per share of $4.85 to $5.00. The views and opinions expressed herein are the views and opinions of the author and do not necessarily reflect those of Nasdaq, Inc.
Next week will see four of the "Magnificent Seven" stocks report quarterly earnings -- Apple NASDAQ:AAPL , Amazon NASDAQ:AMZN , Microsoft NASDAQ:MSFT and Meta Platforms NASDAQ:META . Let's check out AMZN ahead of its results. Amazon's Fundamental Analysis FactSet recently reported analysts' consensus view calls for S&P 500 companies to see 9.3% earnings growth for 2025 as a whole, of 9.3%, up from...
Next week will see four of the "Magnificent Seven" stocks report quarterly earnings -- Apple NASDAQ:AAPL , Amazon NASDAQ:AMZN , Microsoft NASDAQ:MSFT and Meta Platforms NASDAQ:META . Let's check out AMZN ahead of its results. Amazon's Fundamental Analysis FactSet recently reported analysts' consensus view calls for S&P 500 companies to see 9.3% earnings growth for 2025 as a whole, of 9.3%, up from 9% in 2024. But very interestingly, FactSet also said that earnings growth across the "Magnificent Seven" is projected at 14.1% year over year for just Q2 alone. By contrast, analysts project just 3.4% y/y earnings gains for the S&P 500's other "Less Than Magnificent 493." That illustrates the Mag-7's impact on the broader market. As for Amazon, analysts estimate that the e-commerce giant will see $1.32 in Q2 GAAP earnings per share on roughly $162 billion of revenue. This would represent 4.8% y/y growth from Q2 2024's $1.26 in GAAP EPS, as well as a 9.5% y/y gain from the approximately $148 billion in revenues that AMZN saw in the same period last year. This has become the norm for Amazon, as revenue growth has landed between 9% and 11% for each of the past four quarters (and is projected to print within that range for the next four quarters as well). But significantly, of the 34 sell-side analysts that I can find that track AMZN, 27 have reduced their Q2 earnings estimates for the firm since the current quarter began. (The other seven swam upstream and actually boosted their forecasts.) Amazon's Technical Analysis Next, let's look at AMZN's chart going back some six months and running through Tuesday afternoon: This is an interesting chart, with both positive and negative technical signals. On the positive side, the stock saw a "double-bottom" pattern of bullish reversal that spanned the month of April, with a $193 pivot (marked "Double Bottom" at the above chart's left). That produced an upside breakout that appeared to accelerate, with a "golden cross" occurring on Jul...
Image source: The Motley Fool. Feb. 3, 2026, 4:30 p.m. ET Call participants Chief Executive Officer — Tom Conrad Chief Financial Officer — Saori Casey Takeaways Revenue -- $546 million, down 1% year over year, finishing above the midpoint of guidance (guided range: down 7% to up 2%). -- $546 million, down 1% year over year, finishing above the midpoint of guidance (guided range: down 7% to up 2%)....
Image source: The Motley Fool. Feb. 3, 2026, 4:30 p.m. ET Call participants Chief Executive Officer — Tom Conrad Chief Financial Officer — Saori Casey Takeaways Revenue -- $546 million, down 1% year over year, finishing above the midpoint of guidance (guided range: down 7% to up 2%). -- $546 million, down 1% year over year, finishing above the midpoint of guidance (guided range: down 7% to up 2%). GAAP gross profit -- Up 5% year over year, supported by a nearly 300 basis-point (bps) improvement in GAAP gross margin, driven by lower costs, favorable FX, and one-time items, partially offset by unfavorable product mix. -- Up 5% year over year, supported by a nearly 300 basis-point (bps) improvement in GAAP gross margin, driven by lower costs, favorable FX, and one-time items, partially offset by unfavorable product mix. GAAP gross margin -- 46.5% in the quarter; non-GAAP gross margin reached 47.5%, both modestly above the high end of guidance and up nearly 300 bps year over year. -- 46.5% in the quarter; non-GAAP gross margin reached 47.5%, both modestly above the high end of guidance and up nearly 300 bps year over year. Operating expenses -- GAAP operating expenses were $153 million, down 21% year over year; non-GAAP operating expenses were $137 million, down 19% year over year, with Q1 expenses noted as unseasonably low due to the timing of product launches. -- GAAP operating expenses were $153 million, down 21% year over year; non-GAAP operating expenses were $137 million, down 19% year over year, with Q1 expenses noted as unseasonably low due to the timing of product launches. Adjusted EBITDA -- $132 million, up 45% year over year; represents as much as generated in all of fiscal 2025, with margin expanding 760 bps to 24.2%, the highest in four years. -- $132 million, up 45% year over year; represents as much as generated in all of fiscal 2025, with margin expanding 760 bps to 24.2%, the highest in four years. Non-GAAP earnings per share -- $0.93, up 37% from $0.6...
ljubaphoto/E+ via Getty Images Carlisle Companies ( CSL ) shares rose 5.7% in extended trading Tuesday after the building products maker reported fourth-quarter results that topped earnings expectations and delivered a confident outlook for 2026. Adjusted earnings were $3.90 a share, beating analyst estimates of $3.58 a share. Revenue increased 0.4% to $1.13 billion, narrowly beating the Wall Stre...
ljubaphoto/E+ via Getty Images Carlisle Companies ( CSL ) shares rose 5.7% in extended trading Tuesday after the building products maker reported fourth-quarter results that topped earnings expectations and delivered a confident outlook for 2026. Adjusted earnings were $3.90 a share, beating analyst estimates of $3.58 a share. Revenue increased 0.4% to $1.13 billion, narrowly beating the Wall Street consensus estimate of $1.11 billion. Net income fell to $133.4 million, or $3.19 a share, from $162.4 million, or $3.56 a share, a year earlier. Carlisle ( CSL ) said performance in the quarter reflected stable re-roofing demand in commercial markets, which helped offset continued softness in new construction. Operating income declined 15% from a year earlier as the company increased investment to support longer-term growth initiatives. Adjusted earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization declined to $249 million from $282 million a year earlier, with the adjusted ebitda margin falling to 22.1% from 25.1%. “Throughout 2025, despite continued headwinds in new construction and a complex economic environment, we continued to execute against our Vision 2030 strategy,” Chair, President and Chief Executive Chris Koch said in the earnings release. Carlisle ( CSL ) generated $1.1 billion in operating cash flow in 2025 and repurchased $300 million of shares during the fourth quarter, bringing full-year share repurchases to $1.3 billion. Looking ahead, Carlisle ( CSL ) said its 2026 outlook calls for low-single-digit revenue growth and about 50 basis points of adjusted ebitda margin expansion. The company also said it plans to repurchase up to $1 billion of shares in 2026, citing a strong balance sheet and continued cash generation. More on Carlisle Companies Incorporated Waterproof Your Portfolio Using Carlisle Companies Carlisle Companies: Residential Construction-Driven Momentum Carlisle: Too Expensive In 2026E (Rating Downgrade) Carlisle Companies Incorporat...
Software business models are under threat, say analysts and investors. Traders work on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE). (Photo by Spencer Platt/Getty Images) Most software stocks fell on Tuesday, led by an 11% drop in Intuit’s shares. The selloff was partly triggered by Anthropic’s unveiling of new legal tools to automate a range of legal drafting and research tasks. Adobe, Intuit,...
Software business models are under threat, say analysts and investors. Traders work on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE). (Photo by Spencer Platt/Getty Images) Most software stocks fell on Tuesday, led by an 11% drop in Intuit’s shares. The selloff was partly triggered by Anthropic’s unveiling of new legal tools to automate a range of legal drafting and research tasks. Adobe, Intuit, and Salesforce appear to trade at attractive price points, based on their stock moves and P/E ratios. Software stocks slid sharply on Tuesday, with investors fretting that new and forthcoming artificial intelligence tools may undercut demand for niche software and disrupt subscription-driven enterprise models that fueled the sector’s recent growth. Accounting software firm Intuit led the declines, tumbling 11%, followed by creative software maker Adobe, which fell 7.3%. Shares of Service Now, Autodesk, Palo Alto Networks, and Workday dropped between 5.2% and 7%, while those of heavyweights Microsoft and Oracle declined 3% and 3.4%, respectively. Investors zeroed in on Anthropic’s announcement on Tuesday that it was adding new legal tools to its Cowork assistant, aimed at automating a range of legal drafting and research tasks. Software stocks felt the pinch when Anthropic debuted Claude Cowork last month; the powerful AI, capable of automating complex tasks such as turning screenshots into spreadsheets and detailed reports from an assortment of notes, reinforced the view that broad-based AI could make many legacy software products less necessary. AI tools, including ChatGPT and Gemini (Google received wide praise when it released Gemini 3 last November), are growing more sophisticated, enabling users to automate tasks such as document drafting, software development and research analysis, cutting into demand for niche software and, in some cases, human labor. “Say good bye to long term lock-in, multi year migration projects, expensive maintenance budgets... This is the futu...
Buckingham Palace previously announced that Andrew would leave his home "as soon as possible and practicable" after he was stripped of his royal titles last year over his links to Jeffrey Epstein.
Buckingham Palace previously announced that Andrew would leave his home "as soon as possible and practicable" after he was stripped of his royal titles last year over his links to Jeffrey Epstein.
Getty Images Article Thesis The electric vehicle industry remains very competitive but promises growth potential for companies that offer the right products. In this article, I will take a look at how some of the biggest EV companies fared in January -- who is doing well in the ongoing EV wars? Past Coverage I have done similar overview articles on the EV industry in the past, such as this one . I...
Getty Images Article Thesis The electric vehicle industry remains very competitive but promises growth potential for companies that offer the right products. In this article, I will take a look at how some of the biggest EV companies fared in January -- who is doing well in the ongoing EV wars? Past Coverage I have done similar overview articles on the EV industry in the past, such as this one . I have also taken more in-depth looks at some of the major EV players, including Tesla ( TSLA ) and BYD ( BYDDY , BYDDF ), that may be of interest to you. Who Fared Well in January, and Who Didn't? Due to a wide range of companies competing in the EV market, including EV start-ups and legacy players, this is one of the most competitive markets among consumer goods. It is thus pretty clear that not all of them can do well at the same time -- which is also what we see when we look at the individual performance of some of the major players in the industry in January. Not all EV companies release monthly sales numbers, so we do not have a detailed view of all major players -- Tesla and others that don't offer monthly sales numbers are thus excluded in the following. BYD BYD is the biggest player in the EV industry, showing strong growth in recent years. But in the last couple of months, its sales numbers weren't great, and that trend continued into January. While still strong in absolute terms, vehicle sales of around 210,000 in the month of January meant a year-over-year decline of 30% -- a very sizeable slide and worse than the year-over-year performance from BYD in the last couple of months, when the year-over-year trend had already been negative. While a weak growth performance during a single month doesn't make BYD a sell all by itself, things seemingly aren't going too well for BYD right now. Production numbers were down around 30% compared to one month earlier as well, meaning BYD's inventory didn't change much, which is some good news -- BYD's sales decline was not due t...
is features writer with five years of experience covering the companies that shape technology and the people who use their tools. After right-wing YouTuber Nick Shirley’s viral video alleging fraud at Minnesota daycares he said were operated by Somali residents, Donald Trump’s administration responded by flooding the state with federal immigration agents and freezing funding for childcare services...
is features writer with five years of experience covering the companies that shape technology and the people who use their tools. After right-wing YouTuber Nick Shirley’s viral video alleging fraud at Minnesota daycares he said were operated by Somali residents, Donald Trump’s administration responded by flooding the state with federal immigration agents and freezing funding for childcare services. (A judge ruled that the federal government must continue funding childcare subsidies, at least temporarily.) Now Shirley is back loitering outside daycares again, this time in California. Over the weekend the 23-year-old posted a photo of himself with the caption “Hello California I’ve arrived.” Like with his last video, which featured a “source” later identified by The Intercept as a far-right onetime political candidate and lobbyist, Shirley seems to have had a local tour guide: Amy Reichert, a San Diego right-wing activist who unsuccessfully ran for local election. She said on X that she spent two days with Shirley “checking out learning centers” in the city. An accompanying image appears to show the two of them — a tripod-mounted phone in tow — outside a business. Shirley’s playbook is essentially to pull public records on licensed childcare facilities, looking for citations or reports from state inspectors that he or his “sources” deem suspicious. He then physically visits daycare facilities and, in the case of the Minneapolis video, demands to “see the children” in the provider’s care. In Minneapolis, a refusal to let Shirley and his team into daycares was taken as evidence that the business was a sham — a claim unsupported by follow-up visits. (Perhaps a good daycare should not allow a random YouTuber near its kids?) Subsequent visits by state inspectors found that children were present at the daycares Shirley visited and that they were “operating as expected.” Even though Shirley hasn’t yet published a video about San Diego, local childcare providers have already ...
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In this article NVDA Follow your favorite stocks CREATE FREE ACCOUNT Sam Altman, CEO of OpenAI (L), and Jensen Huang CEO of Nvidia. Reuters Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang and OpenAI CEO Sam Altman appeared together on CNBC in September to announce a mammoth $100 billion deal that was poised to usher in a new chapter for the booming artificial intelligence industry. Five months later, no contract has been...
In this article NVDA Follow your favorite stocks CREATE FREE ACCOUNT Sam Altman, CEO of OpenAI (L), and Jensen Huang CEO of Nvidia. Reuters Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang and OpenAI CEO Sam Altman appeared together on CNBC in September to announce a mammoth $100 billion deal that was poised to usher in a new chapter for the booming artificial intelligence industry. Five months later, no contract has been signed and no money has changed hands. More concerning to investors, the two companies are seemingly at odds. The Wall Street Journal on Friday reported that the negotiations between the companies were "on ice" after some within Nvidia expressed doubts about OpenAI's business model. It's been a major topic of conversation in AI since November, when Nvidia warned in the risk factors of its quarterly filing that, "There is no assurance that we will enter into definitive agreements with respect to the OpenAI opportunity or other potential investments." Despite the reported friction, Nvidia and OpenAI still need each other. Altman has said OpenAI requires a massive number of Nvidia's AI chips to hit its growth targets for revenue, while Huang relies on customers like OpenAI to create services that wow customers and continue driving sales of its costly systems. Soaring demand and industry hype drove Nvidia's market cap past $5 trillion at its peak in October, though the stock is down 15% from its high, pushing the valuation to $4.4 trillion. OpenAI, meanwhile, was valued on the private market at $500 billion late last year and is reportedly eyeing a valuation of over $800 billion as it pursues another round of cash. "We are looking forward to Sam closing it and he's doing terrifically," Huang told CNBC's Jim Cramer on Tuesday . "And we will invest in the next round. There is no question about that." Nvidia first invested in OpenAI in October 2024, as part of a $6.6 billion funding round . watch now VIDEO 2:14 02:14 Nvidia CEO on the $100 billion investment in OpenAI: This partn...
Check out the companies making headlines in after-hours trading. Chipotle — Shares of Chipotle tumbled 6% after the fast-casual burrito chain reported that traffic to its restaurants declined for the fourth straight quarter . The company also projected flat same-store sales growth for 2026. To be sure, adjusted earnings and revenue for Chipotle's fourth quarter still beat analysts' consensus expec...
Check out the companies making headlines in after-hours trading. Chipotle — Shares of Chipotle tumbled 6% after the fast-casual burrito chain reported that traffic to its restaurants declined for the fourth straight quarter . The company also projected flat same-store sales growth for 2026. To be sure, adjusted earnings and revenue for Chipotle's fourth quarter still beat analysts' consensus expectations, according to LSEG. Corteva — The agriculture company's stock fell 5% after it reported a fourth-quarter sales miss. Falling crop prices and geopolitical tensions have weighed on demand for crop protection and seeds. Advanced Micro Devices — The chipmaking stock declined about 7%. AMD said that it sees first-quarter revenue landing at $9.8 billion, plus or minus $300 million, while analysts sought $9.38 billion. The company also called for first-quarter non-GAAP gross margin of about 55%, landing roughly in line with the consensus StreetAccount estimate of 54.5%. Clorox – The maker of Glad trash bags and Clorox bleach slid 2%. Adjusted earnings for the fiscal second quarter came in light, landing at $1.39 per share, while the LSEG consensus estimate sought $1.43 per share. Clorox said it still sees full-year gross margin being down 50 basis points to 100 basis points. Enphase Energy – The supplier of solar and battery systems jumped about 19%. Enphase Energy issued rosy guidance on revenue for the first quarter, calling for a range of $270 million to $300 million, versus the FactSet consensus of $262.2 million. Fourth-quarter adjusted earnings and revenue also beat estimates. Match Group – The maker of the online dating app saw shares jump 7%. Fourth-quarter earnings came in at 83 cents per share on revenue of $878 million, surpassing the LSEG consensus estimate for 70 cents per share and $871 million. The company said it expects full-year cash flow to range between $1.085 to $1.135 billion, topping the FactSet consensus of $955.4 million. Super Micro Computer – Sha...
(RTTNews) - Chase (JPM) and The Walt Disney Company (DIS) announced on Tuesday that they have launched the Disney Inspire Visa Card, a new premium card with a $149 annual fee, expanding the Disney Visa lineup. The card offers enhanced rewards, including Disney Rewards Dollars for spending on Disney resorts, cruises, theme park tickets, and streaming services. Cardmembers can earn higher rewards at...
(RTTNews) - Chase (JPM) and The Walt Disney Company (DIS) announced on Tuesday that they have launched the Disney Inspire Visa Card, a new premium card with a $149 annual fee, expanding the Disney Visa lineup. The card offers enhanced rewards, including Disney Rewards Dollars for spending on Disney resorts, cruises, theme park tickets, and streaming services. Cardmembers can earn higher rewards at Disney locations, gas stations, grocery stores, and restaurants, and redeem them for Disney vacations, shopping, dining, movies, and airline purchases. New cardmembers can receive a $300 Disney Gift Card and a $300 statement credit with qualifying spend. JPM closed Tuesday trading at $314.85, up $6.71 or 2.18 percent on the New York Stock Exchange. The views and opinions expressed herein are the views and opinions of the author and do not necessarily reflect those of Nasdaq, Inc.