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H&R Block. 4400 Main Street Kansas City, MO 64111 Phone: (816) 753-6900 Homepage: hrblock.com. Company Basics. Industry: Services Sector: Personal Services Current Price: $44.90 - 4/12/02 Ticker Symbol: HRB - traded on NYSE 52 Week High: $51.46 - 2/26/02 52 Week Low: $25.00 - 4/12/01
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H&R Block 4400 Main StreetKansas City, MO 64111 Phone: (816) 753-6900 Homepage: hrblock.com
Company Basics • Industry: Services • Sector: Personal Services • Current Price: $44.90 - 4/12/02 • Ticker Symbol: HRB - traded on NYSE • 52 Week High: $51.46 - 2/26/02 • 52 Week Low: $25.00 - 4/12/01 • Beta: .38 • Market Capitalization: 8.24 billion • Insiders & 5% Owners: 4%
Core Values • Client is Number One • Quality • Team Work
Current Events • Lending Program for Tax Payers Who Need Additional Funds • 31% Market Share for Tax Software • Software Sales Are 19% Above Predictions • New Tax Laws Increase Demand for Consultation • Berkshire Hathaway Has Been Purchasing Substantial Amounts of HRB Shares
Dividends and EPS • Dividends Have Grown 60% Since 1998 • Dividend Yield 1.43% Compared to 1.20% for the S&P 500 • EPS Estimate of 2.29 Confirmed During the End of March - Next Year 2.55 • EPS 5 Year Growth of 20.44% Compared to Their Sector 11.39%
Risks • Continuing Stagnant Economic Conditions • People Being Unaware of Financial Services • Reduction in Market Value Due to the End of the Tax Season • Bad Press About Tax Preparation Competency