HR Block Stock Jumps 10% on Earnings, While Applied Materials Dips

Key Points

• HR Block (HRB) stock climbed 10% in after-hours trading.
• Applied Materials (AMAT) shares fell 1% despite reporting strong earnings.
• The broader S&P 500 index extended its winning streak.

HR Block Earnings Beat

HR Block, the tax preparation company, reported better-than-expected earnings in its latest quarter and raised its full-year outlook. The company's net income rose 23% to $323 million, or $5.02 per share, exceeding analysts' estimates of $4.96 per share. Revenue also increased by 6% to $815 million, driven by a surge in digital tax preparation services.

Applied Materials Reports Solid Earnings

Applied Materials, a semiconductor equipment manufacturer, also released its quarterly results, showing strong revenue and profit growth. The company's net income climbed 43% to $1.58 billion, or $0.98 per share, beating analysts' expectations of $0.93 per share. Revenue increased by 10% to $6.75 billion, driven by demand for its advanced chipmaking tools.

S&P 500 Continues to Rally

The broader S&P 500 index extended its winning streak to three days, closing at a record high. The index was lifted by positive economic data, including strong retail sales and a decline in unemployment claims.

Other Notable Stock Movers

Other notable stock movers on Friday included:

• Texas Instruments (TXN): +3.5%
• Fox Corporation (FOX): +2.1%
• Tesla (TSLA): -2.3%
• Amazon (AMZN): -1.4%