HRB raises quarterly dividend 9.52% to $0.46 per share

H&R Block, Inc. (HRB) has announced a quarterly dividend increase of 9.52%, raising the payout from $0.42 to $0.46 per share. The new dividend is payable to shareholders of record as of the ex-dividend date of September 3, 2026. This marks the company's 10th consecutive year of dividend increases.

The numbers

The new quarterly rate of $0.46 translates to an annualized dividend of $1.84 per share. At the current stock price of $51.10, the forward yield is approximately 3.60%. Over the trailing twelve months, HRB has paid $1.72 per share, resulting in a TTM yield of 3.37%. The company has demonstrated a strong commitment to returning capital to shareholders, with a 5-year dividend compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 8.9%.

Recent quarterly payments have been $0.375 (June 2025), $0.42 (September 2025), $0.42 (December 2025), $0.42 (March 2026), and $0.42 (June 2026). The upcoming payment of $0.46 represents a notable step up from the previous level.

What it means for income investors

For an investor holding 100 shares of HRB, the new quarterly dividend will amount to $46, up from $42 previously. This translates to an additional $16 in annual income per 100 shares compared to the prior rate. The consistent increases and a decade-long streak of dividend growth highlight HRB's stable cash flow and shareholder-friendly policy.

For more details on HRB's dividend history and calculations, visit the HRB dividend calculator and the dividend history page.

Reporting based on: DividendSmart market data. Figures verified against market data where available.