Validea Peter Lynch Strategy Daily Upgrade Report - 8/14/2025
Written by Emily J. Thompson, Senior Investment Analyst
Updated: Aug 14 2025
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Source: NASDAQ.COM
H&R Block Stock Analysis: H&R Block Inc. (HRB) has seen its rating increase from 56% to 74% based on Peter Lynch's investment strategy, indicating a growing interest in the stock due to its strong fundamentals and valuation.
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Analyst Views on HRB
Wall Street analysts forecast HRB stock price to rise over the next 12 months. According to Wall Street analysts, the average 1-year price target for HRB is 62.00 USD with a low forecast of 62.00 USD and a high forecast of 62.00 USD. However, analyst price targets are subjective and often lag stock prices, so investors should focus on the objective reasons behind analyst rating changes, which better reflect the company's fundamentals.
2 Analyst Rating
1 Buy
1 Hold
0 Sell
Moderate Buy
Current: 39.050
Low
62.00
Averages
62.00
High
62.00
Current: 39.050
Low
62.00
Averages
62.00
High
62.00
About HRB
H&R Block, Inc. is engaged in providing tax preparation services, financial products, and small business solutions. The Company provides assisted and do-it-yourself (DIY) tax preparation solutions through multiple channels (including in-person, online and mobile applications, virtual, and desktop software) and distributes H&R Block-branded services and products. It also offers small business solutions through its Company-owned and franchise offices (including in-person, online and virtual) and online through Wave. The Company provides additional services, including Refund Transfers (RT), Peace of Mind Extended Service Plan (POM), H&R Block Emerald Prepaid Mastercard (Emerald Card), Spruce, H&R Block Emerald Advance (EA) term loans, Tax Identity Shield (TIS), Refund Advances (RA), and small business financial solutions. For its Canadian clients, the Company also offers POM, H&R Block's Instant Refund, H&R Block Pay With Refund, and small business financial solutions.
About the author
Emily J. Thompson
Emily J. Thompson, a Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) with 12 years in investment research, graduated with honors from the Wharton School. Specializing in industrial and technology stocks, she provides in-depth analysis for Intellectia’s earnings and market brief reports.
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