Momentum investing is all about the idea of following a stock's recent trend, which can be in either direction. In the 'long' context, investors will essentially be "buying high, but hoping to sell even higher." And for investors following this methodology, taking advantage of trends in a stock's price is key; once a stock establishes a course, it is more than likely to continue moving in that direction. The goal is that once a stock heads down a fixed path, it will lead to timely and profitable trades.Whil ...

Dividend stocks are regaining popularity in investment portfolios, a shift prompted by recent years of higher interest rates favoring fixed-income options over dividend yields. However, as investors return to dividend stocks, the criteria for evaluating these investments have evolved—mirroring broader shifts in investment standards. Today’s investors prioritize solid financial fundamentals, a stark contrast to the cheap debt era, when simple promises of future profits could draw substantial investment, ofte ...

H&R Block, Inc. (HRB) has had an impressive run over the past year. The stock has appreciated a whopping 56%, significantly outperforming the 29% rally of the industry it belongs to and the 17% growth of the Zacks S&P 500 composite. What’s Behind the Rally HRB has recorded better-than-expected earnings and revenue performance in the past four quarters, driven by improvements in net average charge in both Assisted and DIY, DIY volume growth and disciplined cost management. We believe that the main drivers of ...

KANSAS CITY, Mo., June 05, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- H&R Block, Inc. (NYSE:HRB) today announced that Tony Bowen, Chief Financial Officer, and Michaella Gallina, Vice President, Investor Relations, ESG, & Productivity, will host virtual investor meetings at the Oppenheimer 24th Annual Consumer Growth and E-Commerce Conference on Wednesday, June 12, 2024. To request a meeting, please contact your Oppenheimer salesperson. About H&R Block H&R Block, Inc. (NYSE:HRB) provides help and inspires confidence in its cl ...

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Growth stocks are attractive to many investors, as above-average financial growth helps these stocks easily grab the market's attention and produce exceptional returns. However, it isn't easy to find a great growth stock. That's because, these stocks usually carry above-average risk and volatility. In fact, betting on a stock for which the growth story is actually over or nearing its end could lead to significant loss. However, the Zacks Growth Style Score (part of the Zacks Style Scores system), which look ...

H&R Block, Inc. (HRB) has performed exceptionally well in the past year and has the potential to sustain this momentum in the near term. Consequently, if you haven’t taken advantage of its share price appreciation yet, it’s time you add the stock to your portfolio. What Makes HRB an Attractive Pick? An Outperformer: A glimpse at this consumer services company’s price trend reveals that the stock has had an impressive run over the past year. Shares of H&R Block have gained 83.6%, outperforming the 30% rise o ...

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For those looking to find strong Consumer Discretionary stocks, it is prudent to search for companies in the group that are outperforming their peers. Has H&R Block (HRB) been one of those stocks this year? Let's take a closer look at the stock's year-to-date performance to find out. H&R Block is a member of the Consumer Discretionary sector. This group includes 286 individual stocks and currently holds a Zacks Sector Rank of #8. The Zacks Sector Rank considers 16 different groups, measuring the average Zac ...

Here at Zacks, we focus on our proven ranking system, which places an emphasis on earnings estimates and estimate revisions, to find winning stocks. But we also understand that investors develop their own strategies, so we are constantly looking at the latest trends in value, growth, and momentum to find strong companies for our readers. Considering these trends, value investing is clearly one of the most preferred ways to find strong stocks in any type of market. Value investors use a variety of methods, i ...