Block (XYZ)


Market Price (11/10/2026): $88.66 | Market Cap: $53.6 BilInvestor Relations Sector: Financials | Industry: Transaction & Payment Processing Services

Block (XYZ)


Market Price (11/10/2026): $88.66
Market Cap: $53.6 Bil
Sector: Financials
Industry: Transaction & Payment Processing Services

Investment Highlights Why It Matters Detailed financial logic regarding cash flow yields vs trend-riding momentum.

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Cash is significant % of market cap
Net D/ENet Debt/Equity. Debt net of cash. Negative indicates net cash. Equity is taken as the Market Capitalization is -11%

Attractive cash flow generation
CFO/Rev LTMCash Flow from Operations / Revenue (Sales), Last Twelve Months (LTM) is 14%, FCF/Rev LTMFree Cash Flow / Revenue (Sales), Last Twelve Months (LTM) is 13%, CFO LTM is 3.6 Bil, FCF LTM is 3.5 Bil

Attractive yield
FCF Yield is 6.5%

Stock buyback support
Stock Buyback 3Y Total is 4.4 Bil

Low stock price volatility
Vol 12M is 48%

Megatrend and thematic drivers
Megatrends include Fintech & Digital Payments, and Crypto & Blockchain. Themes include Digital Payments, Online Banking & Lending, Show more.

Trading close to highs
Dist 52W High is 0.0%

Weak multi-year price returns
2Y Excs Rtn is -7.3%

Expensive valuation multiples
P/EBITPrice/EBIT or Price/(Operating Income) ratio is 19x, P/EPrice/Earnings or Price/(Net Income) is 116x

Yield minus risk free rate is negative
ERPEquity Risk Premium (ERP) = Total Yield - Risk Free Rate, Reflects the premium above risk free assets offered by the investment. is -4.5%

Key risks
XYZ key risks include [1] federal scrutiny and class-action lawsuits over alleged widespread compliance failures and user figure manipulation, Show more.

0 Cash is significant % of market cap
Net D/ENet Debt/Equity. Debt net of cash. Negative indicates net cash. Equity is taken as the Market Capitalization is -11%
1 Attractive cash flow generation
CFO/Rev LTMCash Flow from Operations / Revenue (Sales), Last Twelve Months (LTM) is 14%, FCF/Rev LTMFree Cash Flow / Revenue (Sales), Last Twelve Months (LTM) is 13%, CFO LTM is 3.6 Bil, FCF LTM is 3.5 Bil
2 Attractive yield
FCF Yield is 6.5%
3 Stock buyback support
Stock Buyback 3Y Total is 4.4 Bil
4 Low stock price volatility
Vol 12M is 48%
5 Megatrend and thematic drivers
Megatrends include Fintech & Digital Payments, and Crypto & Blockchain. Themes include Digital Payments, Online Banking & Lending, Show more.
6 Trading close to highs
Dist 52W High is 0.0%
7 Weak multi-year price returns
2Y Excs Rtn is -7.3%
8 Expensive valuation multiples
P/EBITPrice/EBIT or Price/(Operating Income) ratio is 19x, P/EPrice/Earnings or Price/(Net Income) is 116x
9 Yield minus risk free rate is negative
ERPEquity Risk Premium (ERP) = Total Yield - Risk Free Rate, Reflects the premium above risk free assets offered by the investment. is -4.5%
10 Key risks
XYZ key risks include [1] federal scrutiny and class-action lawsuits over alleged widespread compliance failures and user figure manipulation, Show more.

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Valuation & Metrics

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Why The Stock Moved

Qualitative Assessment

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Updated on 11/4/2026

Block (XYZ) stock has gained about 10% since 7/31/2026 because of the following key factors:

1. Block (XYZ) surpassed analyst expectations for its fiscal third quarter of 2026 with robust financial results. The company reported adjusted earnings per share (EPS) of $1.13, a significant 109.3% increase year-over-year, and exceeded the Zacks Consensus Estimate by 10.8%. Revenues also climbed by 9.9% year-over-year to $6.72 billion, beating the consensus estimate by 1.5%. This strong performance was primarily fueled by a 27% year-over-year increase in Cash App gross profit to $2.07 billion, driven by a 40% jump in consumer lending originations to $19 billion. Additionally, Square's gross payment volume (GPV) grew 14% year-over-year to $76.4 billion.

2. The company raised its full-year 2026 financial guidance and provided an optimistic initial outlook for fiscal year 2027. Following the strong third-quarter results, Block (XYZ) increased its adjusted EPS outlook for full-year 2026 to $4.15, projecting a 75% year-over-year growth, up from the previous forecast of $4.02. The gross profit outlook for 2026 was also raised to $12.63 billion, indicating 22% growth. For fiscal year 2027, Block (XYZ) anticipates gross profit growth of at least 15%, reaching $14.52 billion, and expects adjusted operating income to rise 30% to $4.58 billion, with an expanded operating margin of 32%.

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Updated on 11/4/2026

Block (XYZ) stock has gained about 10% since 7/31/2026 because of the following key factors:

1. Block (XYZ) surpassed analyst expectations for its fiscal third quarter of 2026 with robust financial results. The company reported adjusted earnings per share (EPS) of $1.13, a significant 109.3% increase year-over-year, and exceeded the Zacks Consensus Estimate by 10.8%. Revenues also climbed by 9.9% year-over-year to $6.72 billion, beating the consensus estimate by 1.5%. This strong performance was primarily fueled by a 27% year-over-year increase in Cash App gross profit to $2.07 billion, driven by a 40% jump in consumer lending originations to $19 billion. Additionally, Square's gross payment volume (GPV) grew 14% year-over-year to $76.4 billion.

2. The company raised its full-year 2026 financial guidance and provided an optimistic initial outlook for fiscal year 2027. Following the strong third-quarter results, Block (XYZ) increased its adjusted EPS outlook for full-year 2026 to $4.15, projecting a 75% year-over-year growth, up from the previous forecast of $4.02. The gross profit outlook for 2026 was also raised to $12.63 billion, indicating 22% growth. For fiscal year 2027, Block (XYZ) anticipates gross profit growth of at least 15%, reaching $14.52 billion, and expects adjusted operating income to rise 30% to $4.58 billion, with an expanded operating margin of 32%.

3. Positive analyst sentiment, including multiple price target increases, reinforced confidence in Block's (XYZ) growth trajectory. In response to the strong Q3 2026 earnings beat and favorable guidance, numerous analysts reiterated "Buy" ratings and elevated their price targets for Block (XYZ) stock. For instance, Susquehanna raised its target to $110, Bank of America to $117, Royal Bank of Canada to $103, and Needham reaffirmed a $100 target. The consensus rating on Wall Street for Block (XYZ) shares remained a "Moderate Buy," with an average price target ranging from $97.45 to $101.62, suggesting further upside potential.

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Stock Movement Drivers

Fundamental Drivers

The 9.0% change in XYZ stock from 7/31/2026 to 11/9/2026 was primarily driven by a 92.4% change in the company's P/E Multiple.
(LTM values as of)731202611092026Change
Stock Price ($)81.2488.569.0%
Change Contribution By: 
Total Revenues ($ Mil)24,47925,6464.8%
Net Income Margin (%)3.3%1.8%-45.5%
P/E Multiple60.2115.792.4%
Shares Outstanding (Mil)598603-0.8%
Cumulative Contribution9.0%

LTM = Last Twelve Months as of date shown

Market Drivers

7/31/2026 to 11/9/2026
ReturnCorrelation
XYZ9.0% 
Market (SPY)0.8%54.9%
Sector (XLF)1.8%67.5%

Fundamental Drivers

The 25.6% change in XYZ stock from 4/30/2026 to 11/9/2026 was primarily driven by a 253.2% change in the company's P/E Multiple.
(LTM values as of)430202611092026Change
Stock Price ($)70.5188.5625.6%
Change Contribution By: 
Total Revenues ($ Mil)24,19425,6466.0%
Net Income Margin (%)5.4%1.8%-66.7%
P/E Multiple32.8115.7253.2%
Shares Outstanding (Mil)6076030.7%
Cumulative Contribution25.6%

LTM = Last Twelve Months as of date shown

Market Drivers

4/30/2026 to 11/9/2026
ReturnCorrelation
XYZ25.6% 
Market (SPY)5.0%50.3%
Sector (XLF)11.6%51.5%

Fundamental Drivers

The 16.6% change in XYZ stock from 10/31/2025 to 11/9/2026 was primarily driven by a 635.4% change in the company's P/E Multiple.
(LTM values as of)1031202511092026Change
Stock Price ($)75.9488.5616.6%
Change Contribution By: 
Total Revenues ($ Mil)23,83525,6467.6%
Net Income Margin (%)12.4%1.8%-85.5%
P/E Multiple15.7115.7635.4%
Shares Outstanding (Mil)6136031.7%
Cumulative Contribution16.6%

LTM = Last Twelve Months as of date shown

Market Drivers

10/31/2025 to 11/9/2026
ReturnCorrelation
XYZ16.6% 
Market (SPY)11.3%50.3%
Sector (XLF)12.1%48.5%

Fundamental Drivers

The 120.0% change in XYZ stock from 10/31/2023 to 11/9/2026 was primarily driven by a 67.8% change in the company's P/S Multiple.
(LTM values as of)1031202311092026Change
Stock Price ($)40.2588.56120.0%
Change Contribution By: 
Total Revenues ($ Mil)19,69225,64630.2%
P/S Multiple1.22.167.8%
Shares Outstanding (Mil)6076030.7%
Cumulative Contribution120.0%

LTM = Last Twelve Months as of date shown

Market Drivers

10/31/2023 to 11/9/2026
ReturnCorrelation
XYZ120.0% 
Market (SPY)86.2%54.8%
Sector (XLF)87.1%49.9%

Return vs. Risk

Price Returns Compared

 202120222023202420252026Total [1]
Returns
XYZ Return-26%-61%23%10%-23%36%-59%
Peers Return-11%-68%188%26%1%-5%-0%
S&P 500 Return27%-19%24%23%16%8%96%

Monthly Win Rates [3]
XYZ Win Rate50%42%42%58%58%73% 
Peers Win Rate47%32%65%48%53%45% 
S&P 500 Win Rate75%42%67%75%67%36% 

Max Drawdowns [4]
XYZ Max Drawdown-44%-69%-56%-33%-50%-31% 
Peers Max Drawdown-39%-73%-39%-38%-45%-40% 
S&P 500 Max Drawdown-5%-25%-10%-8%-19%-9% 


[1] Cumulative total returns since the beginning of 2021
[2] Peers: PYPL, GPN, AFRM, COIN, SHOP.
[3] Win Rate = % of calendar months in which monthly returns were positive
[4] Max drawdown represents maximum peak-to-trough decline within a year
[5] 2026 data is for the year up to 11/9/2026 (YTD)

How Low Can It Go

EventXYZS&P 500
2025 US Tariff Shock
  % Loss-44.5%-18.8%
  % Gain to Breakeven80.3%23.1%
  Time to Breakeven459 days79 days
2024 Yen Carry Trade Unwind
  % Loss-11.1%-7.8%
  % Gain to Breakeven12.5%8.5%
  Time to Breakeven11 days18 days
Summer-Fall 2023 Five Percent Yield Shock
  % Loss-49.0%-9.5%
  % Gain to Breakeven96.0%10.5%
  Time to Breakeven50 days24 days
2023 SVB Regional Banking Crisis
  % Loss-27.7%-6.7%
  % Gain to Breakeven38.3%7.1%
  Time to Breakeven62 days31 days
2020 COVID-19 Crash
  % Loss-55.3%-33.7%
  % Gain to Breakeven123.8%50.9%
  Time to Breakeven74 days140 days
Q4 2018 Fed Policy Error / Growth Scare
  % Loss-47.7%-19.2%
  % Gain to Breakeven91.2%23.8%
  Time to Breakeven541 days105 days

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In The Past

Block's stock fell -44.5% during the 2025 US Tariff Shock. Such a loss loss requires a 80.3% gain to breakeven.

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EventXYZS&P 500
2025 US Tariff Shock
  % Loss-44.5%-18.8%
  % Gain to Breakeven80.3%23.1%
  Time to Breakeven459 days79 days
Summer-Fall 2023 Five Percent Yield Shock
  % Loss-49.0%-9.5%
  % Gain to Breakeven96.0%10.5%
  Time to Breakeven50 days24 days
2023 SVB Regional Banking Crisis
  % Loss-27.7%-6.7%
  % Gain to Breakeven38.3%7.1%
  Time to Breakeven62 days31 days
2020 COVID-19 Crash
  % Loss-55.3%-33.7%
  % Gain to Breakeven123.8%50.9%
  Time to Breakeven74 days140 days
Q4 2018 Fed Policy Error / Growth Scare
  % Loss-47.7%-19.2%
  % Gain to Breakeven91.2%23.8%
  Time to Breakeven541 days105 days
2015-2016 China Devaluation / Global Growth Scare
  % Loss-36.0%-12.2%
  % Gain to Breakeven56.2%13.9%
  Time to Breakeven42 days62 days
2014-2016 Oil Price Collapse
  % Loss-36.0%-6.8%
  % Gain to Breakeven56.2%7.3%
  Time to Breakeven42 days15 days

Compare to PYPL, GPN, AFRM, COIN, SHOP

In The Past

Block's stock fell -44.5% during the 2025 US Tariff Shock. Such a loss loss requires a 80.3% gain to breakeven.

Preserve Wealth

Limiting losses and compounding gains is essential to preserving wealth.

Asset Allocation

Actively managed asset allocation strategies protect wealth. Learn more.

About Block (XYZ)

Block, Inc. is a technology company that provides a comprehensive suite of tools designed to empower both businesses and individual consumers. For businesses, primarily operating under its "Square" brand, Block offers integrated hardware and software solutions that enable sellers to accept various card payments, including traditional swipes, chips, and contactless methods. This ecosystem includes physical payment devices like Square Terminal and Square Register, alongside specialized point-of-sale software for retail, restaurants, and appointments, complemented by tools for online stores, invoicing, and business analytics.

Beyond its robust seller-focused platforms, Block also serves individual consumers through its popular "Cash App." This mobile application allows users to easily send, spend, and store money, providing a versatile personal finance solution. Furthermore, Block supports online presence creation with "Weebly," offering website hosting and domain name registration services, which rounds out its digital offerings for businesses aiming to establish an online footprint.

Overall, Block's mission is to simplify financial interactions and business operations across a broad spectrum of users. Its primary customers include small to large businesses seeking efficient payment processing and management tools, as well as individual consumers utilizing Cash App for their everyday financial needs. The company operates globally, serving markets across the United States, Canada, Japan, Australia, and several European countries.

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Shopify for small businesses with physical locations.

A blend of Venmo and Chime for personal finance.

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  • Seller Ecosystem / Payment Processing Tools: A comprehensive suite of hardware and software solutions that enable businesses to accept card payments, manage operations, and analyze sales data.
  • Cash App: A mobile financial service allowing users to send, spend, and store money, along with peer-to-peer payments and banking functionalities.
  • Weebly: A web hosting and domain name registration platform that helps customers create and manage websites.
  • Developer Platform: Provides application programming interfaces (APIs) and software development kits (SDKs) for third-party integration and custom development.

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Block, Inc. serves a diverse customer base that can be categorized as follows:
  • Small and Medium-Sized Businesses (SMBs): These customers utilize Block's Square ecosystem for various business operations. This includes merchants in retail, restaurants, and service industries who use Square's hardware (e.g., Square Register, Square Terminal), software (e.g., Square Point of Sale, Square for Retail), and payment processing services to accept card payments, manage appointments, inventory, and online sales.
  • Individual Consumers: This significant customer segment primarily uses the Cash App for personal financial activities. Cash App users send, spend, and store money, make peer-to-peer payments, access direct deposit, and utilize debit card services, as well as engage in investment features.
  • Online Presence Seekers (Individuals and Small Businesses): Customers looking to establish or maintain an online presence use Weebly, a Block subsidiary, for website hosting and domain name registration solutions.

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Major Suppliers of Block, Inc. (XYZ)
  • Visa Inc. (V)
  • Mastercard Incorporated (MA)
  • Amazon.com, Inc. (AMZN)
  • Wells Fargo & Company (WFC)

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Jack Dorsey, Block Head and Chairperson

Jack Dorsey co-founded Block (formerly Square) in 2009. He also co-founded Twitter (now X) in 2006, serving as its CEO from 2007-2008 and again from 2015-2021. Earlier in his career, he created dispatch software at age 15 that some taxicab companies still use, and in 2000, he started a company to dispatch couriers, taxis, and emergency services online. Dorsey stepped down as Twitter's CEO in November 2021 to dedicate his focus to Block. He is recognized as a tech visionary and a strong advocate for Bitcoin.

Amrita Ahuja, Chief Financial Officer and Chief Operating Officer

Amrita Ahuja joined Block (then Square) in January 2019 as CFO and took on the expanded role of COO in February 2023. She also serves as Chairperson of Block's industrial bank, Square Financial Services. Prior to Block, Ahuja was CFO of Blizzard Entertainment, a division of Activision Blizzard, and held leadership positions at Fox Networks Group, where she contributed to the launch of Hulu. Her career also includes roles at The Walt Disney Company in Strategic Planning and as an investment banking analyst at Morgan Stanley. She was drawn to Block by its mission to empower small business owners, a cause resonant with her own parents, who were Indian immigrants and ran a daycare center. Ahuja is a board member for both Airbnb and Discord. She has been instrumental in Block's strategic initiatives, including long-term investments in AI and cryptocurrency, and the acquisitions of TIDAL and Afterpay.

Brian Grassadonia, Ecosystem Lead

Brian Grassadonia is Block's Ecosystem Lead, focusing on integrating Square, Cash App, and other parts of Block's ecosystem through product experiences. He played a pivotal role as Square's first product lead, helping launch its initial card reader in 2010. He also co-created Cash App and previously served as its CEO. Before joining Block, Grassadonia worked at a startup that was acquired by Google and in investment banking at UBS.

Robert Andersen, Principal Designer

Robert Andersen is Block's Principal Designer. As Block's first employee in 2009, he led the creative processes that resulted in the original Square and Cash App products. He is a self-taught designer with over 20 years of professional experience, having joined Apple's internet services team at the age of 19.

Roelof Botha, Lead Independent Director

Roelof Botha has been a member of Block's board since 2011 and has served as Lead Independent Director since June 2022. He is a Senior Steward and Managing Member at Sequoia Capital, a venture capital firm, a role he has held since 2003. Prior to his tenure at Sequoia, Botha served as the Chief Financial Officer of PayPal from 2000 to 2003, where he oversaw the company's IPO in 2002 and its subsequent acquisition by eBay. He has served on the boards of numerous companies, including YouTube and Meebo (both acquired by Google), Weebly (acquired by Square/Block), and Tumblr (acquired by Yahoo!).

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The key risks to Block, Inc.'s business are:

  1. Regulatory Scrutiny and Compliance Failures: Block, Inc. faces significant regulatory challenges, particularly concerning anti-money laundering (AML) and Bank Secrecy Act (BSA) compliance on its Cash App platform, especially regarding Bitcoin transactions. Recent regulatory findings have highlighted deficiencies in its compliance framework, leading to substantial financial penalties. For instance, in early 2025, Block agreed to an $80 million settlement with 48 state financial regulators for BSA/AML violations. Separately, the New York Department of Financial Services (NYDFS) imposed a $40 million penalty for "critical gaps" in its anti-money laundering requirements and failures to comply with virtual currency regulations. These settlements also mandate the appointment of independent monitors to oversee remediation efforts and ensure a more robust compliance program, indicating ongoing oversight.
  2. Bitcoin Volatility and Related Business Risks: Block's substantial involvement with Bitcoin, including direct investments, its Spiral and TBD ecosystems, and Bitcoin services within Cash App, exposes the company to the inherent volatility and unpredictable nature of the cryptocurrency market. This exposure has previously led to significant unrealized losses on its Bitcoin investments. The experimental nature of Bitcoin, coupled with potential future regulations, macroeconomic factors, and risks of fraud and cybercrime, could lead to future downturns and impact Block's financial performance.
  3. Intense Competition and Profitability Concerns: Block operates in a highly competitive fintech market, contending with both traditional financial institutions and numerous emerging technology companies such as PayPal, Stripe, Shopify, Venmo, Zelle, Apple Pay, and Google Pay. This intense competition can exert pressure on pricing, increase customer acquisition costs, and potentially lead to market share erosion. Furthermore, Block has historically struggled with profitability, recording net losses and experiencing relatively low operating margins compared to competitors, raising questions about its ability to generate sufficient cash flow to fund growth and achieve higher valuations. Recent large-scale workforce reductions, while aimed at efficiency through AI integration, also introduce execution risks that could impact operational stability and customer experience.

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  • The emergence of payment acceptance solutions like Apple's "Tap to Pay on iPhone," which allows merchants to accept contactless payments directly on a smartphone without requiring dedicated hardware, thereby threatening Block's Square hardware sales and integrated point-of-sale solutions.
  • The aggressive expansion of major technology companies, particularly Apple, into comprehensive consumer financial services, including peer-to-peer payments (Apple Cash), debit card functionality, and high-yield savings accounts, directly challenging Block's Cash App ecosystem as a primary mobile financial hub for consumers.

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Block, Inc. - Addressable Markets

Block, Inc. (formerly Square, Inc.) operates in several large and growing addressable markets through its Square seller ecosystem, Cash App, and Weebly platform.

Square Seller Services (Payment Processing, POS Solutions, Business Software)

  • The global Point-of-Sale (POS) terminal market was valued at approximately USD 123.15 billion in 2025 and is projected to reach USD 226.87 billion by 2033, growing at a Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) of 7.9% from 2026 to 2033. North America held a significant share of 29.09% in this market in 2025.
  • Another estimate places the global POS market size at USD 38.56 billion in 2025, growing to USD 138.92 billion by 2034 with a CAGR of 15.3%.
  • The global payment processing solutions market was valued at USD 173.38 billion in 2025 and is projected to reach USD 1,051.93 billion by 2035, with a CAGR of 19.76% from 2026 to 2035.
  • In the United States, the payment processing solutions market was valued at USD 40 billion in 2025 and is expected to reach USD 36.75 billion by 2030, growing at a CAGR of 12.6% from 2024 to 2030.
  • For Europe, the payment processing solutions market generated USD 14,458.3 million in revenue in 2023 and is projected to reach USD 35,181.9 million by 2030, with a CAGR of 13.5% from 2024 to 2030.
  • Block's management identifies a market opportunity for its Square segment as large as USD 130 billion in annual gross profit.

Cash App (Digital Wallets, P2P Payments, Consumer Financial Services)

  • The total addressable market (TAM) for digital payments globally is estimated at USD 16.7 trillion by 2028. The serviceable addressable market (SAM) for cash apps and digital wallets is estimated at USD 4.2 trillion globally by 2028.
  • The global P2P payment market was valued at USD 3.07 trillion in 2024 and is projected to reach approximately USD 16.21 trillion by 2034, exhibiting a CAGR of 18.10% from 2025 to 2034. North America captured approximately 40% of the global P2P payment market in 2023.
  • The U.S. mobile P2P payments market reached transaction values of USD 1,261.53 billion in 2023 and is projected to increase to approximately USD 1,375.93 billion in 2024.
  • The global mobile wallet market was valued at USD 204.66 billion in 2024 and is projected to grow to USD 784.67 billion by 2032, with a CAGR of 18.56%.
  • The U.S. mobile wallet market is projected to grow from USD 2.52 billion in 2024 to USD 6.76 billion in 2032, at a CAGR of 13.12% during the forecast period 2025-2032.
  • Block's management identifies a market opportunity for Cash App as large as USD 75 billion in annual gross profit.

Weebly (Website Builders and Web Hosting)

  • The global website builder market was expected to reach approximately USD 1.8 billion in 2023 and is projected to surpass USD 3.5 billion over the next decade, with a CAGR of 6.9% from 2022-2032. Another report indicates the global website builder tool market was valued at USD 14.34 billion in 2025 and is expected to reach USD 98.94 billion by 2033, with a CAGR of 27.30%.
  • North America dominated the website builder tool market with a share of approximately 40% in 2025.
  • The global web hosting services market was valued at USD 137.73 billion in 2025 and is estimated to reach USD 389.52 billion by 2034, exhibiting a CAGR of 12.25% from 2026-2034. North America dominates this market, holding a 43% market share.
  • The U.S. accounts for approximately 89% of the web hosting services market growth.

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Block, Inc. (symbol: XYZ) is expected to drive future revenue growth over the next 2-3 years through several key strategies centered on expanding its two primary ecosystems, Square and Cash App, enhancing product offerings, and extending its global reach. Here are the expected drivers of Block's future revenue growth: * **Cash App Ecosystem Expansion and Monetization:** Block aims to establish Cash App as a leading provider of banking services for U.S. households earning up to $150,000 annually. This will involve broadening its offerings beyond peer-to-peer payments to include services like direct deposit, savings, investing, and small-dollar credit. Further monetization is expected through increased card interchange, instant deposit fees, and brokerage revenues. The integration of Afterpay's Buy Now, Pay Later (BNPL) functionality within Cash App is also projected to boost seller conversion, average order value, and gross profit per active user. Products like Cash App Borrow, which provides small, short-term loans, are also contributing to growth. * **Square Ecosystem Upmarket Expansion and Product Innovation:** Block is focusing on expanding its Square ecosystem to serve larger, mid-market, and multi-location sellers. This strategy involves offering more specialized software solutions, such as Square for Restaurants, Square for Retail, and Square Appointments, along with integrated payroll, banking, and marketing tools to increase average revenue per user (ARPU). The company is also enhancing its developer platform and partner ecosystem, introducing new products and features, and improving gross payment volume (GPV) growth through ongoing innovation and go-to-market initiatives, including consolidating existing Point of Sale apps and launching new payment functionalities. * **International Expansion:** Block is actively pursuing international growth, particularly in markets such as the U.K., EU, Australia, Japan, and Canada. The company aims for sustained double-digit international gross profit growth and plans to achieve product parity and localized payment solutions in these regions through 2025-2026. International Gross Payment Volume (GPV) for Square has demonstrated significantly faster growth compared to its U.S. counterpart, indicating strong potential for this driver. * **Ecosystem Synergies and AI-Driven Product Velocity:** A core part of Block's growth strategy involves creating stronger synergies and cross-selling opportunities between its Square and Cash App ecosystems. By connecting Cash App's large user base with Square sellers through features like discovery, offers, and loyalty programs, Block intends to foster a closed-loop demand flywheel, driving increased engagement and transaction volume across both platforms. Additionally, Block is transitioning to an "AI-native operational model" and expects enterprise-wide AI deployment to not only boost operating income margins through efficiency but also contribute to product-led expansion and accelerate product development across its offerings.

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Share Repurchases

  • In November 2025, Block announced a $5 billion increase to its existing share repurchase program for its Class A common stock.
  • As of September 30, 2025, approximately $1.1 billion remained available under Block's previous $4 billion share repurchase authorization.
  • Block repurchased $790 million worth of Class A shares in Q4 2025, contributing to $2.3 billion in total repurchases for the year 2025.

Share Issuance

  • Block's acquisition of Afterpay in January 2022 involved a payment of US$29 billion in stock.
  • The acquisition of a majority ownership in Tidal in March 2021 by Square (now Block) was for $297 million in cash and stock.

Inbound Investments

  • Institutional investors and hedge funds owned 70.44% of Block's stock as of March 9, 2026, reflecting increasing confidence.
  • In Q2 2025, several large institutions acquired significant new positions in Block, including Vanguard Group Inc. ($3.73 billion) and Sands Capital Management LLC ($702.4 million).

Outbound Investments

  • In January 2022, Block finalized the acquisition of Afterpay, a "buy now, pay later" service, for US$29 billion in stock.
  • In March 2021, Square (now Block) acquired a majority stake in the music streaming platform Tidal for $297 million in cash and stock.
  • Square acquired Credit Karma Tax for $50 million in November 2020, integrating it into its Cash App unit.

Capital Expenditures

  • Capital expenditures were reported as $298 million for 2025, $250 million for 2024, and $217 million for 2023.
  • In Q4 2025, Block invested $41.2 million in capital expenditures, focusing on funding long-term assets and infrastructure.
  • The primary focus of capital expenditures includes investing in product development and advancing the Square and Cash App ecosystems.

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Peer Outperformance in Transaction & Payment Processing Services

XYZ has trailed 88% of its 16 Transaction & Payment Processing Services peers over 5Y. Transaction & Payment Processing Services ranks 16th of 18 industries in Financials by median 5Y return. The sector’s gains have largely come from elsewhere.
Share of Transaction & Payment Processing Services constituents that XYZ has outperformed, by holding period. Peers without a full price history over a given window are excluded from that window.
1Y
83%
of 18 industry peers · 35.3% return
3Y
72%
of 18 industry peers · 72.0% return
5Y
13%
of 16 industry peers · -61.6% return
No Transaction & Payment Processing Services peer with a comparable growth profile has beaten XYZ by more than 20pp over 5Y.
Median price return by industry across the Financials sector, ranked by 5Y. Transaction & Payment Processing Services is XYZ's own industry. Use this to see which corners of the sector have carried the returns.
Industry Names 1Y med3Y med5Y med Top 3 by 5Y
Reinsurance 6 29.9%70.2%119.9% SPNT 174% · RGA 166% · RNR 132%
Diversified Banks 12 31.7%143.1%92.9% CM 147% · JPM 131% · RY 130%
Investment Banking & Brokerage 13 -3.5%93.4%90.2% IBKR 337% · SNEX 169% · GS 152%
Multi-Sector Holdings 4 32.0%62.9%88.0% BRK-B 101% · VOYA 75% · JEF 42%
Life & Health Insurance 20 10.4%58.7%85.1% JXN 527% · UNM 261% · FG 240%
Property & Casualty Insurance 42 15.6%69.9%69.1% TRV 176% · ACGL 171% · PGR 166%
Multi-line Insurance 9 8.4%71.7%58.9% AIZ 115% · GNW 106% · L 94%
Regional Banks 264 31.6%93.8%48.6% CBC 279% · FCNCA 179% · NIC 141%
Insurance Brokers 15 1.6%9.0%28.6% LIFE 317% · ARX 89% · WTW 50%
Financial Exchanges & Data 15 18.4%30.2%15.1% CBOE 187% · VIRT 148% · CME 69%
Asset Management & Custody Banks 85 -5.8%18.3%6.3% VCTR 254% · WT 235% · AAMI 221%
Diversified Financial Services 4 -2.6%23.3%5.8% FRHC 148% · EQH 82%
Commercial & Residential Mortgage Finance 14 -41.7%28.1%4.5% FNMA 350% · FMCC 313% · ACT 161%
Consumer Finance 30 1.8%77.8%-2.1% ENVA 319% · FCFS 133% · AXP 92%
Specialized Finance 3 26.9%30.4%-18.7% CACC -19% · HASI -21%
Transaction & Payment Processing Services ← 17 23.2%12.5%-23.3% V 105% · MA 96% · CPAY 88%
Mortgage REITs 34 -18.9%-10.5%-38.1% RITM 37% · DX 18% · AGNC 13%
Diversified Capital Markets 20 -48.7%-14.1%-69.3% LPLA 90% · TW 37% · RIOT -56%
Median of constituents with a full price history over each window. Top names are limited to companies above $2B market cap.

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Peer Comparisons

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Financials

XYZPYPLGPNAFRMCOINSHOPMedian
NameBlock PayPal Global P.Affirm Coinbase.Shopify  
Mkt Price88.6659.8597.9168.44136.00151.8093.28
Mkt Cap53.450.825.923.435.9195.343.3
Rev LTM25,64634,29511,4944,5905,63014,16712,830
Op Inc LTM3,3866,3508151,0193202,5601,789
FCF LTM3,4536,299-1698171,4092,5621,986
FCF 3Y Avg2,0016,3031,5696562,0171,9661,983
CFO LTM3,6237,0937281,0631,4092,6822,046
CFO 3Y Avg2,1647,0632,2958612,0202,0182,092

Growth & Margins

XYZPYPLGPNAFRMCOINSHOPMedian
NameBlock PayPal Global P.Affirm Coinbase.Shopify  
Rev Chg LTM7.0%4.4%48.5%32.7%-26.6%32.5%19.7%
Rev Chg 3Y Avg7.4%5.6%11.9%38.7%36.0%28.7%20.3%
Rev Chg Q9.9%2.0%63.7%35.2%-35.0%31.6%20.7%
QoQ Delta Rev Chg LTM2.4%0.5%12.6%7.7%-10.4%6.8%4.6%
Op Inc Chg LTM46.7%0.9%-50.5%88.5%-85.3%52.3%23.8%
Op Inc Chg 3Y Avg135.4%10.0%-18.3%202.7%96.9%156.8%116.1%
Op Mgn LTM13.2%18.5%7.1%22.2%5.7%18.1%15.6%
Op Mgn 3Y Avg9.7%18.6%16.9%10.5%19.6%15.7%16.3%
QoQ Delta Op Mgn LTM0.7%0.1%-2.7%1.8%-6.0%0.3%0.2%
CFO/Rev LTM14.1%20.7%6.3%23.2%25.0%18.9%19.8%
CFO/Rev 3Y Avg8.7%21.5%31.1%24.3%31.2%18.2%22.9%
FCF/Rev LTM13.5%18.4%-1.5%17.8%25.0%18.1%17.9%
FCF/Rev 3Y Avg8.0%19.2%22.5%18.4%31.2%17.8%18.8%

Valuation

XYZPYPLGPNAFRMCOINSHOPMedian
NameBlock PayPal Global P.Affirm Coinbase.Shopify  
Mkt Cap53.450.825.923.435.9195.343.3
P/S2.11.52.35.16.413.83.7
P/Op Inc15.88.031.822.9112.276.327.4
P/EBIT18.88.227.121.4-42.976.320.1
P/E115.810.7-20.111.6-51.191.911.2
P/CFO14.77.235.622.025.572.823.7
Total Yield0.9%10.3%-4.0%8.7%-2.0%1.1%1.0%
Dividend Yield0.0%1.0%1.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%
FCF Yield 3Y Avg4.6%10.6%6.9%3.2%3.2%1.2%3.9%
D/E0.10.30.90.40.20.00.2
Net D/E-0.10.10.70.3-0.1-0.00.0

Returns

XYZPYPLGPNAFRMCOINSHOPMedian
NameBlock PayPal Global P.Affirm Coinbase.Shopify  
1M Rtn14.8%7.8%19.1%-15.2%-24.2%-11.2%-1.7%
3M Rtn12.3%1.6%14.0%-9.4%-8.5%-2.2%-0.3%
6M Rtn21.2%33.6%43.3%3.0%-37.2%48.0%27.4%
12M Rtn35.5%-8.6%30.5%-7.0%-56.0%-0.4%-3.7%
3Y Rtn72.2%10.5%-7.3%205.1%46.4%147.5%59.3%
1M Excs Rtn20.4%13.3%24.7%-9.6%-18.6%-5.6%3.9%
3M Excs Rtn16.7%6.2%18.9%-6.2%-3.9%4.0%5.1%
6M Excs Rtn21.7%34.0%43.8%3.5%-36.7%48.5%27.8%
12M Excs Rtn15.2%-18.4%20.1%-6.1%-63.7%-12.5%-9.3%
3Y Excs Rtn30.7%-60.7%-80.6%154.0%-10.0%83.5%10.3%

Comparison Analyses

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Financials

Segment Financials

Revenue by Segment
$ Mil20252024202320222021
Cash App15,42516,24814,68211,03212,315
Square8,4527,6827,0336,2945,193
Corporate and Other317192201206152
Total24,19424,12121,91617,53217,661


Price Behavior

Price Behavior
Market Price$88.56 
Market Cap ($ Bil)53.4 
First Trading Date11/19/2015 
Distance from 52W High0.0% 
   50 Days200 Days
DMA Price$78.01$71.69
DMA Trenddownup
Distance from DMA13.5%23.5%
 3M1YR
Volatility47.0%48.5%
Downside Capture182.75188.34
Upside Capture284.18190.67
Correlation (S&P 500)54.5%50.1%
XYZ Betas & Captures as of 10/31/2026

 1M2M3M6M1Y3Y
Beta0.961.491.731.501.771.78
Up Beta-3.14-0.750.320.981.601.44
Down Beta0.471.381.001.221.841.82
Up Capture182%172%227%199%244%1146%
Bmk +ve Days12182862130427
Stock +ve Days13202961124399
Down Capture102%191%228%156%147%112%
Bmk -ve Days10253664121325
Stock -ve Days9233565126351

[1] Upside and downside betas calculated using positive and negative benchmark daily returns respectively
Based On 1-Year Data
Annualized
Return
Annualized
Volatility
Sharpe
Ratio
Correlation
with XYZ
XYZ25.0%48.5%0.60-
Sector ETF (XLF)12.0%15.3%0.5348.6%
Equity (SPY)13.3%13.7%0.6549.9%
Gold (GLD)3.7%28.8%0.1225.8%
Commodities (DBC)38.2%21.3%1.42-21.6%
Real Estate (VNQ)13.7%14.3%0.6526.9%
Bitcoin (BTCUSD)-25.3%43.6%-0.5531.3%

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Based On 5-Year Data
Annualized
Return
Annualized
Volatility
Sharpe
Ratio
Correlation
with XYZ
XYZ-19.1%60.1%-0.12-
Sector ETF (XLF)9.4%18.4%0.3754.9%
Equity (SPY)11.8%17.3%0.5163.5%
Gold (GLD)17.8%19.1%0.7511.3%
Commodities (DBC)8.0%19.6%0.295.1%
Real Estate (VNQ)1.5%18.9%-0.0346.2%
Bitcoin (BTCUSD)4.4%51.6%0.2738.7%

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Based On 10-Year Data
Annualized
Return
Annualized
Volatility
Sharpe
Ratio
Correlation
with XYZ
XYZ23.0%57.0%0.60-
Sector ETF (XLF)13.4%22.1%0.5545.2%
Equity (SPY)15.3%18.0%0.7260.7%
Gold (GLD)12.1%16.5%0.609.5%
Commodities (DBC)7.6%18.1%0.3313.1%
Real Estate (VNQ)6.1%20.7%0.2543.6%
Bitcoin (BTCUSD)60.0%66.3%1.0024.5%

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Short Interest

Short Interest: As Of Date10152026
Short Interest: Shares Quantity13.8 Mil
Short Interest: % Change Since 9302026-3.9%
Average Daily Volume4.6 Mil
Days-to-Cover Short Interest3.0 days
Basic Shares Quantity602.5 Mil
Short % of Basic Shares2.3%

Earnings Returns History

Updated 11/6/2026
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 Forward Returns
Earnings Date1D Returns5D Returns21D Returns
11/3/202615.3%  
8/5/2026-6.2%-7.0%-1.0%
5/7/20266.7%2.0%-0.3%
2/26/202616.8%23.6%2.7%
11/6/2025-7.7%-12.2%-13.2%
8/7/2025-4.5%-1.1%-1.3%
5/1/2025-20.4%-14.3%5.6%
2/20/2025-17.7%-22.6%-26.4%
...
SUMMARY STATS   
# Positive131211
# Negative121213
Median Positive10.7%11.0%17.1%
Median Negative-5.3%-10.2%-13.2%
Max Positive26.1%25.0%47.8%
Max Negative-20.4%-22.6%-27.4%
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 Forward Returns
Earnings Date1D Returns5D Returns21D Returns
11/3/202615.3%  
8/5/2026-6.2%-7.0%-1.0%
5/7/20266.7%2.0%-0.3%
2/26/202616.8%23.6%2.7%
11/6/2025-7.7%-12.2%-13.2%
8/7/2025-4.5%-1.1%-1.3%
5/1/2025-20.4%-14.3%5.6%
2/20/2025-17.7%-22.6%-26.4%
11/7/2024-0.9%10.8%26.8%
8/1/20240.8%2.2%10.3%
5/2/2024-1.2%4.1%-8.5%
2/22/202416.1%16.9%18.8%
11/2/202310.7%16.1%47.8%
8/3/2023-13.6%-15.4%-20.9%
5/4/2023-2.0%-5.2%5.1%
2/23/20234.3%5.2%-18.2%
11/3/202211.5%25.0%17.1%
8/4/2022-2.2%-4.1%-26.1%
5/5/20220.7%-20.7%-12.7%
2/24/202226.1%20.2%37.2%
11/4/2021-4.1%-8.5%-27.4%
8/2/202110.2%11.3%10.0%
5/6/20214.2%-12.0%-3.1%
2/23/2021-7.5%-1.7%-16.8%
11/5/202013.0%1.9%21.3%
SUMMARY STATS   
# Positive131211
# Negative121213
Median Positive10.7%11.0%17.1%
Median Negative-5.3%-10.2%-13.2%
Max Positive26.1%25.0%47.8%
Max Negative-20.4%-22.6%-27.4%

SEC Filings

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Report DateFiling DateFiling
09/30/202611/03/202610-Q
06/30/202608/05/202610-Q
03/31/202605/07/202610-Q
12/31/202502/26/202610-K
09/30/202511/06/202510-Q
06/30/202508/07/202510-Q
03/31/202505/01/202510-Q
12/31/202402/24/202510-K
09/30/202411/07/202410-Q
06/30/202408/01/202410-Q
03/31/202405/02/202410-Q
12/31/202302/22/202410-K
09/30/202311/02/202310-Q
06/30/202308/03/202310-Q
03/31/202305/04/202310-Q
12/31/202202/23/202310-K
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Report DateFiling DateFiling
09/30/202611/03/202610-Q
06/30/202608/05/202610-Q
03/31/202605/07/202610-Q
12/31/202502/26/202610-K
09/30/202511/06/202510-Q
06/30/202508/07/202510-Q
03/31/202505/01/202510-Q
12/31/202402/24/202510-K
09/30/202411/07/202410-Q
06/30/202408/01/202410-Q
03/31/202405/02/202410-Q
12/31/202302/22/202410-K
09/30/202311/02/202310-Q
06/30/202308/03/202310-Q
03/31/202305/04/202310-Q
12/31/202202/23/202310-K
09/30/202211/03/202210-Q
06/30/202208/04/202210-Q
03/31/202205/05/202210-Q
12/31/202102/24/202210-K
09/30/202111/04/202110-Q
06/30/202108/02/202110-Q
03/31/202105/06/202110-Q
12/31/202002/23/202110-K
09/30/202011/05/202010-Q
06/30/202008/05/202010-Q
03/31/202005/06/202010-Q
12/31/201902/26/202010-K

Recent Forward Guidance

Updated 11/4/2026

Latest: Q3 2026 Earnings Reported 11/3/2026

Forward GuidanceGuidance Change
MetricSourceLowMidHigh% Chg% DeltaChangePrior
Q4 2026 Rule of XReported 0.46    
Q4 2026 Gross ProfitReported 3.31 Bil 5.9% Higher NewGuidance: 3.13 Bil for Q3 2026
Q4 2026 Gross Profit YoY GrowthReported 15.0%  -3.0%Lower NewGuidance: 18.0% for Q3 2026
Q4 2026 Adjusted Operating Income Margin (% of gross profit)Reported 30.0%  2.0%Higher NewGuidance: 28.0% for Q3 2026
Q4 2026 Adjusted Operating IncomeReported 1.00 Bil 14.9% Higher NewGuidance: 875.00 Mil for Q3 2026
Q4 2026 Adjusted Diluted EPSReported 1.15 12.7% Higher NewGuidance: 1.02 for Q3 2026
Q4 2026 Adjusted Diluted EPS YoY GrowthReported 77.0%  -12.0%Lower NewGuidance: 89.0% for Q3 2026
2026 Rule of XReported 0.5    
2026 Gross ProfitReported 12.63 Bil 0.9% RaisedGuidance: 12.51 Bil for 2026
2026 Gross Profit YoY GrowthReported 22.0%  1.0%RaisedGuidance: 21.0% for 2026
2026 Adjusted Operating Income Margin (% of gross profit)Reported 28.0%  0.0%AffirmedGuidance: 28.0% for 2026
2026 Adjusted Operating IncomeReported 3.52 Bil 1.4% RaisedGuidance: 3.47 Bil for 2026
2026 Adjusted Operating Income YoY GrowthReported 69.0%    
2026 Adjusted Diluted EPSReported 4.15 3.2% RaisedGuidance: 4.02 for 2026
2026 Adjusted Diluted EPS YoY GrowthReported 75.0%  5.0%RaisedGuidance: 70.0% for 2026
2027 Gross ProfitReported 14.52 Bil 16.1% Higher NewGuidance: 12.51 Bil for 2026
2027 Gross Profit YoY GrowthReported 15.0%  -6.0%Lower NewGuidance: 21.0% for 2026
2027 Adjusted Operating Income Margin (%) of gross profitReported 32.0%  4.0%Higher NewGuidance: 28.0% for 2026
2027 Adjusted Operating IncomeReported 4.58 Bil 31.8% Higher NewGuidance: 3.47 Bil for 2026
2027 Adjusted Operating Income YoY GrowthReported 30.0%    


Prior: Q2 2026 Earnings Reported 8/5/2026

Forward GuidanceGuidance Change
MetricSourceLowMidHigh% Chg% DeltaChangePrior
Q3 2026 Gross ProfitReported 3.13 Bil 3.0% Higher NewActual: 3.04 Bil for Q2 2026
Q3 2026 Gross Profit GrowthReported 18.0%  -2.0%Lower NewActual: 20.0% for Q2 2026
Q3 2026 Adjusted Operating IncomeReported 875.00 Mil 18.2% Higher NewActual: 740.00 Mil for Q2 2026
Q3 2026 Adjusted Operating MarginReported 28.0%  4.0%Higher NewActual: 24.0% for Q2 2026
Q3 2026 Adjusted Diluted EPSReported 1.02 18.6% Higher NewActual: 0.86 for Q2 2026
Q3 2026 Adjusted Diluted EPS GrowthReported 89.0%  50.0%Higher NewActual: 39.0% for Q2 2026
2026 Gross ProfitReported 12.51 Bil 1.5% RaisedGuidance: 12.33 Bil for 2026
2026 Gross Profit GrowthReported 21.0%  2.0%RaisedGuidance: 19.0% for 2026
2026 Adjusted Operating IncomeReported 3.47 Bil 3.9% RaisedGuidance: 3.34 Bil for 2026
2026 Adjusted Operating MarginReported 28.0%  1.0%RaisedGuidance: 27.0% for 2026
2026 Adjusted Diluted EPSReported 4.02 4.4% RaisedGuidance: 3.85 for 2026
2026 Adjusted Diluted EPS GrowthReported 70.0%  8.0%RaisedGuidance: 62.0% for 2026

Q1 2026 Earnings Reported 5/7/2026

Forward GuidanceGuidance Change
MetricSourceLowMidHigh% Chg% DeltaChangePrior
Q2 2026 Gross ProfitReported 3.04 Bil    
Q2 2026 Gross Profit GrowthReported 20.0%    
Q2 2026 Adjusted Operating IncomeReported 740.00 Mil    
Q2 2026 Adjusted Operating Income MarginReported 24.0%    
Q2 2026 Adjusted Diluted EPSReported 0.86    
Q2 2026 Adjusted Diluted EPS GrowthReported 39.0%    
2026 Gross ProfitReported 12.33 Bil 1.1% RaisedGuidance: 12.20 Bil for 2026
2026 Gross Profit GrowthReported 19.0%  1.0%RaisedGuidance: 18.0% for 2026
2026 Adjusted Operating IncomeReported 3.34 Bil 4.4% RaisedGuidance: 3.20 Bil for 2026
2026 Adjusted Operating Income MarginReported 27.0%    
2026 Adjusted Diluted EPSReported 3.85 5.2% RaisedGuidance: 3.66 for 2026
2026 Adjusted Diluted EPS GrowthReported 62.0%    

Q4 2025 Earnings Reported 2/26/2026

Forward GuidanceGuidance Change
MetricSourceLowMidHigh% Chg% DeltaChangePrior
Q1 2026 Gross ProfitReported 2.80 Bil 1.6% Higher NewActual: 2.75 Bil for Q4 2025
Q1 2026 Gross Profit GrowthReported 22.0%  3.0%Higher NewActual: 19.0% for Q4 2025
Q1 2026 Adjusted Operating IncomeReported 600.00 Mil 7.1% Higher NewActual: 560.00 Mil for Q4 2025
Q1 2026 Adjusted Diluted EPSReported 0.67    
2026 Gross ProfitReported 12.20 Bil 19.1% Higher NewActual: 10.24 Bil for 2025
2026 Gross Profit GrowthReported 18.0%  3.0%Higher NewActual: 15.0% for 2025
2026 Adjusted Operating IncomeReported 3.20 Bil 55.6% Higher NewActual: 2.06 Bil for 2025
2026 Adjusted Diluted EPSReported 3.66    

Insider Activity

Updated 11/6/2026
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#OwnerTitleHoldingActionFiling DatePriceSharesTransacted
Value
Value of
Held Shares
Form
1Eisen, Anthony Mathew DirectSell1106202687.5035,0003,062,500103,046,300Form
2Eisen, Anthony Mathew DirectSell1029202674.446,000446,64090,271,304Form
3Eisen, Anthony Mathew DirectSell1027202674.796,000448,74091,144,479Form
4Eisen, Anthony Mathew DirectSell1027202675.766,000454,56092,781,151Form
5Eisen, Anthony Mathew DirectSell1027202677.846,000467,04095,795,508Form
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#OwnerTitleHoldingActionFiling DatePriceSharesTransacted
Value
Value of
Held Shares
Form
1Eisen, Anthony Mathew DirectSell1106202687.5035,0003,062,500103,046,300Form
2Eisen, Anthony Mathew DirectSell1029202674.446,000446,64090,271,304Form
3Eisen, Anthony Mathew DirectSell1027202674.796,000448,74091,144,479Form
4Eisen, Anthony Mathew DirectSell1027202675.766,000454,56092,781,151Form
5Eisen, Anthony Mathew DirectSell1027202677.846,000467,04095,795,508Form
6Eisen, Anthony Mathew DirectSell1022202678.066,000468,36096,534,616Form
7Eisen, Anthony Mathew DirectSell1022202679.076,000474,42098,258,075Form
8Eisen, Anthony Mathew DirectSell1022202677.256,000463,50096,459,912Form
9Eisen, Anthony Mathew DirectSell1019202678.586,000471,48098,592,126Form
10Eisen, Anthony Mathew DirectSell1019202680.436,000482,580101,395,849Form
11Eisen, Anthony Mathew DirectSell1019202676.996,000461,94097,521,077Form
12Eisen, Anthony Mathew DirectSell1014202675.706,000454,20096,341,270Form
13Eisen, Anthony Mathew DirectSell1014202676.806,000460,80098,202,010Form
14Eisen, Anthony Mathew DirectSell1014202676.976,000461,82098,881,204Form
15Eisen, Anthony Mathew DirectSell1009202675.756,000454,50097,768,404Form
16Eisen, Anthony Mathew DirectSell1009202675.176,000451,02097,470,834Form
17Eisen, Anthony Mathew DirectSell1009202675.356,000452,10098,156,335Form
18Eisen, Anthony Mathew DirectSell1006202676.686,000460,080100,348,969Form
19Eisen, Anthony Mathew DirectSell1006202674.246,000445,44097,601,249Form
20Eisen, Anthony Mathew DirectSell1006202675.616,000453,66099,856,010Form
21Eisen, Anthony Mathew DirectSell1001202673.676,000442,02097,735,926Form
22Eisen, Anthony Mathew DirectSell1001202674.336,000445,98099,057,510Form
23Eisen, Anthony Mathew DirectSell1001202673.296,000439,74098,111,271Form
24Eisen, Anthony Mathew DirectSell928202675.206,000451,200101,119,334Form
25Eisen, Anthony Mathew DirectSell928202676.906,000461,400103,866,677Form
26Eisen, Anthony Mathew DirectSell928202674.586,000447,480101,180,598Form
27Eisen, Anthony Mathew DirectSell923202676.676,000460,020104,476,062Form
28Eisen, Anthony Mathew DirectSell923202679.596,000477,540108,932,604Form
29Eisen, Anthony Mathew DirectSell923202677.546,000465,240106,592,067Form
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Investor Activity (13F)

Updated Nov 10, 2026
13F holdings as of Mar 31, 2026 (Q1 2026)

Active managers (13F portfolio over $250M, at least 3 holdings) with a position over $5M that is either over 10% of their portfolio or held in a concentrated book of 50 or fewer total positions. Index/ETF, sovereign, bank, community-bank and charitable/donor-advised filers are excluded.

Active ManagerValue% of PortfolioTotal PositionsQoQFiling
Opti Capital Management, LP$82.2 Mil5.9%36TRIM -36.4%13F
Dragoneer Investment Group, LLC $175.6 Mil5.9%17TRIM -41.4%13F
Woodson Capital Management, LP$34.9 Mil5.6%28TRIM -16.1%13F
PointState Capital LP$239.4 Mil5.6%44ADD +93.4%13F
Ribbit Management Company, LLC$86.1 Mil5.1%16ADD +23.2%13F
Hyperion Asset Management Ltd$151.1 Mil4.8%18TRIM -5.4%13F
a16z Capital Management, L.L.C.$61.2 Mil4.7%16Hold13F
Ravenswood Partners LP$10.2 Mil3.8%35Hold13F
Azora Capital LP$41.8 Mil2.8%45New13F
Evergreen Quality Fund GP, Ltd.$112.6 Mil2.6%40Hold13F
Glenview Capital Management, LLC$82.1 Mil2.2%41ADD +60.2%13F
Gladstone Capital Management LLP$11.6 Mil1.2%32TRIM -62.6%13F
SC US (TTGP), LTD.$59.6 Mil0.6%36Hold13F
Active ManagerValue% of PortfolioTotal PositionsQoQFiling
Azora Capital LP$41.8 Mil2.8%45New13F
PointState Capital LP$239.4 Mil5.6%44ADD +93.4%13F
Glenview Capital Management, LLC$82.1 Mil2.2%41ADD +60.2%13F
Ribbit Management Company, LLC$86.1 Mil5.1%16ADD +23.2%13F
Active ManagerValue% of PortfolioTotal PositionsQoQAs OfFiling
Fernbridge Capital Management LP$28.4 Mil1.4%20ExitedDec 31, 202513F
Nishkama Capital, LLC$12.2 Mil1.7%49ExitedDec 31, 202513F
Philadelphia Financial Management of San Francisco, LLC$12.0 Mil2.5%46ExitedDec 31, 202513F
ADAPT Investment Managers SA$6.3 Mil1.3%28ExitedDec 31, 202513F
Gladstone Capital Management LLP$11.6 Mil1.2%32TRIM -62.6%Mar 31, 202613F
Dragoneer Investment Group, LLC $175.6 Mil5.9%17TRIM -41.4%Mar 31, 202613F
Opti Capital Management, LP$82.2 Mil5.9%36TRIM -36.4%Mar 31, 202613F
Woodson Capital Management, LP$34.9 Mil5.6%28TRIM -16.1%Mar 31, 202613F
Hyperion Asset Management Ltd$151.1 Mil4.8%18TRIM -5.4%Mar 31, 202613F
Active ManagerValue% of PortfolioTotal PositionsQoQFiling
PointState Capital LP$239.4 Mil5.6%44ADD +93.4%13F
Dragoneer Investment Group, LLC $175.6 Mil5.9%17TRIM -41.4%13F
Hyperion Asset Management Ltd$151.1 Mil4.8%18TRIM -5.4%13F
Evergreen Quality Fund GP, Ltd.$112.6 Mil2.6%40Hold13F
Ribbit Management Company, LLC$86.1 Mil5.1%16ADD +23.2%13F
Opti Capital Management, LP$82.2 Mil5.9%36TRIM -36.4%13F
Glenview Capital Management, LLC$82.1 Mil2.2%41ADD +60.2%13F
a16z Capital Management, L.L.C.$61.2 Mil4.7%16Hold13F
SC US (TTGP), LTD.$59.6 Mil0.6%36Hold13F
Azora Capital LP$41.8 Mil2.8%45New13F
Woodson Capital Management, LP$34.9 Mil5.6%28TRIM -16.1%13F
Gladstone Capital Management LLP$11.6 Mil1.2%32TRIM -62.6%13F
Ravenswood Partners LP$10.2 Mil3.8%35Hold13F

XYZ Trade Sentinel


Stock Conviction

High Conviction

CONVICTION RATIONALE

Conviction is high as Block is demonstrating a rare combination of re-accelerating growth and significant margin expansion. Square's payment volume growth of 14% is at a multi-year high, while the 2027 outlook for at least 15% gross profit growth and 32% adjusted operating margins provides a clear path for continued value creation.

STOCK ARCHETYPE
Diversified Financial Platform / Ecosystem

(Number of Active Users) x (Transactions & Engagement per User) x (Take Rate / Fee per Service) Increasing the attachment rate of high-margin financial services (lending, banking) and software to the company's large and growing user bases in both the Square and Cash App ecosystems.

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INVESTMENT THESIS
Can accelerating ecosystem growth and disciplined execution deliver sustained high-margin compounding?

Evidence suggests a successful operational turnaround is underway, with accelerating growth in both core segments and expanding profitability.

Mechanism: The company is driving growth via accelerating Square payment volumes (14% YoY) and rapid Cash App monetization (27% gross profit growth), while expanding margins toward a 32% target in 2027.
Supporting Evidence:
  • Square GPV growth accelerated to 14% YoY, its strongest rate since Q1 2023.
  • Cash App gross profit grew 27% YoY, driven by strong lending and commerce.
  • Company raised full-year 2026 adjusted EPS guidance to $4.15, representing 75% YoY growth.
  • Preliminary 2027 outlook calls for at least 15% gross profit growth.
  • Management targets a 32% adjusted operating income margin for 2027.
PRIMARY RISK
Decelerating Growth and Inventory Bloat

The preliminary 2027 outlook for 15% gross profit growth implies a deceleration from 2026, while a massive inventory build-up could signal weakening demand and a future write-down.

Mechanism: A formal 2027 gross profit growth guide below 15% would confirm the slowdown.
Supporting Evidence:
  • Inventory growth far outpaced revenue growth of only 9.9% in the latest quarter.
  • The 48 percentage point inventory-to-revenue divergence is accelerating.
  • Accounts receivable grew 29.3% YoY, nearly three times revenue growth.
  • Peers like Shopify and Affirm are growing revenue at over 32% YoY.
  • The company faces 'vigorous competition' from well-resourced rivals.
Key KPI Watchlist
KPI Status Rationale
Square Gross Payment Volume (GPV) Growth14% year-over-year growth for Q3 2026 - AcceleratingSquare's GPV growth has been accelerating, reaching its strongest rate since the first quarter of 2023. Management attributes this to effective go-to-market strategies and increased product velocity, with more new products and features launched in 2026 than in the prior two years combined.
Cash App Monthly Transacting Actives Growth4% year-over-year growth to 60 million in September 2026 - Turning aroundCash App's user growth has returned to the rate seen earlier in the year after a mid-year slowdown. Management cited the 'Neighborhoods' initiative as a key contributor to the rebound and expects to sustain at least low single-digit growth in 2027 through this and other programs like 'Cash App families'.
Cash App Consumer Lending Origination Volume$19 billion (Q3 2026)The scale of Cash App's lending activities, a key driver of high-margin growth within the Financial Solutions category.
Core Investment Debate

Durable Re-acceleration vs. Cyclical Peak

BULL VIEW

Bulls believe the 14% Square GPV growth and 27% Cash App profit growth reflect successful new strategies that will drive sustained performance, justifying the strong 2027 outlook.

CORE TENSION

Can accelerating Square GPV (14% YoY) and Cash App profit (27% YoY) offset a potential 2027 growth slowdown and rising inventory risk?


PREVAILING SENTIMENT
BULLISH

The latest evidence favors the bull view. The company delivered a significant beat-and-raise quarter, and the market rewarded the strong forward guidance with a 14% stock reaction.

BEAR VIEW

Next 6 months: Risks and Catalysts
Timeline Event & Metric To Watch
2/1/2027
PayPal Earnings Report
Watch: Peer PayPal (PYPL) is scheduled to report earnings.
2/3/2027
Coinbase Earnings Report
Watch: Peer Coinbase Global (COIN) is scheduled to report earnings.
February 2027
Peer Results Reframe Growth Story
Watch: Commentary from peers on market share gains in BNPL, financial services, or merchant acquiring.
2/24/2027
Guidance Confirms Deceleration
Watch: Formal 2027 gross profit growth guidance below current market expectations or commentary suggesting further slowing.
2/24/2027
Q4 Earnings and 2027 Outlook
Watch: Company will report Q4 2026 earnings and share more detailed financial expectations for 2027.
No set date
Hardware Inventory Write-Down
Watch: Mentions of inventory reserves, write-downs, hardware demand, or channel inventory in the next earnings report.
No set date
AI Strategy Fails Monetization
Watch: Lack of customer adoption announcements or monetization details for a recently discussed product and a recently discussed product following the November event.
November 10th
a recently discussed product and a recently discussed product Event
Watch: Company will hold an event to share more about its a recently discussed product ecosystem and introduce a recently discussed product 1.0.
Key Events in Last 6 Months
Date Event Stock Impact
2026-11-03
Stock Jumps on Q3 Results
Details: Following the earnings report on November 3, 2026, the stock had a two-day reaction of 14.0%, significantly outperforming the S&P 500.
+13.7%
$77.08 -> $87.63
2026-09-25
Director Sells Company Stock
Details:
-4.5%
$76.74 -> $73.31
2026-08-05
Stock Drops After Q2 Earnings
Details: The stock had a two-day reaction of -7.0% around the earnings call dated 2026-08-05, underperforming an unchanged S&P 500.
-6.6%
$84.64 -> $79.02
2026-07-01
Square Announces AI Integrations
Details: The company announced a new ChatGPT app and Claude plugin to help sellers get discovered and transact through AI-powered conversations.
+3.7%
$76.00 -> $78.83
2026-06-12
SFS Launches High-Yield Savings
Details:
+7.6%
$69.09 -> $74.35
2026-05-11
Square Launches Drive-Thru Solution
Details: The company unveiled Square for Drive-Thru, a fully integrated solution for quick-service restaurants to streamline order capture, kitchen operations, and customer handoff.
-3.6%
$74.85 -> $72.12
Risk Management
Position Sizing

4% - 6%

NORMAL POSITION

Sizing is volatility-based: XYZ trades at roughly 36% annualized realized (three-month) volatility versus about 10% for the S&P 500 (3.6x the market). A 4% - 6% position keeps a single-name swing of that size within a diversified portfolio's risk budget.

Diversification Alternatives
PYPL - a business partner
Mature Incumbent Play

a business partner offers exposure to a larger, more established global payments network with higher operating margins of 18.5% and a focus on driving double-digit earnings growth through a strategic transformation.

Core Thesis: An investment in a market leader re-focusing its strategy to drive profitable growth in a competitive environment.
SHOP - a business partner
High-Growth Commerce Platform

a business partner provides more direct exposure to the high-growth e-commerce software market, with revenue growth of 32.5% and a comparable gross margin profile to Block at 47.5%.

Core Thesis: An investment in a dominant platform for online merchants that is expanding its addressable market and profitability.
How Is The Market Pricing XYZ?

An intelligence-driven financial technology company leveraging two large, interconnected networks (Square for sellers, Cash App for consumers) to drive growth through product velocity and cross-selling high-margin financial services.

Block is transitioning from a payments processor into an 'intelligence company' by embedding AI tools like a recently discussed product and a recently discussed product into its two core ecosystems. The primary growth engine is increasing the user base of both Square and Cash App and then driving deeper engagement through higher-value services like software, banking, and especially lending. The company's key strategic initiative is to connect these two networks via programs like 'Neighborhoods' to create a compounding, defensible moat.

What will confirm the thesis

Sustained acceleration in Square GPV growth, continued high-double-digit gross profit growth in Cash App, evidence of successful scaling and monetization of the 'Neighborhoods' program, and initial revenue generation from new AI initiatives like a recently discussed product.

What will damage the thesis

A stall in Cash App's user growth, failure to sustain Square's re-acceleration, significant credit losses in the lending portfolio, or an inability to demonstrate a return on AI investments.

Noise: Real but irrelevant to thesis

Insider stock sales conducted under pre-scheduled trading plans, as reported in press articles from August and September. General speculation on the future price of Bitcoin.

Repricing Catalyst

The strong Q3 2026 earnings report, which featured a beat on guided metrics, a significant guidance raise for the full year 2026, and a strong preliminary outlook for 2027, leading to a 14% two-day stock reaction.

What XYZ Makes & Who Pays
TTM figures based on the twelve months through fiscal Q3 2026
Square
$9.4B TTM (37% of Total)
What It Is

An integrated ecosystem of over 30 commerce and financial products sold to a diverse range of businesses ('sellers'), from sole proprietors to multi-location enterprises, across industries like services, food, and retail.

Who Pays & How

Sellers pay for Square's solutions to accept payments, manage operations (point-of-sale, inventory, staffing), and access financial services (lending, banking). They choose Square for its cohesive, self-serve platform that avoids the complexity of using multiple vendors.

Primarily transaction-based fees on payment volume (GPV), subscription fees for software bundles, and revenue from hardware sales.
Competition
Competitors include business software providers, payment terminal vendors, merchant acquirers, and banks. PayPal and Global Payments are named as peers.
Some competitors have greater financial resources, larger customer bases, or long-standing exclusive relationships with sellers.
A cohesive and integrated ecosystem of over 30 products, transparent pricing, a strong brand, and rapid innovation, including the development of AI-powered tools like a recently discussed product.
Cash App
$15.9B TTM (62% of Total)
What It Is

An ecosystem of financial products and services for consumers, primarily in the U.S., to manage their money, including peer-to-peer payments, a debit card (Cash App Card), stock and Bitcoin investing, tax preparation, and lending (Cash App Borrow, BNPL).

Who Pays & How

Consumers pay fees for specific services like instant deposits to a bank account, credit card-funded peer-to-peer transfers, and fixed fees for short-term loans. They choose Cash App for its brand, broad network, and the simplicity of its integrated product suite.

Primarily transaction and service-based fees. This includes interchange on Cash App Card spending, fees on instant transfers, fees on credit-funded P2P payments, and fees on lending products.
Competition
Competes with money transfer apps, debit card offerings, brokerage firms, tax firms, other financial technology apps, banks, and crypto exchanges. PayPal, Affirm, and Coinbase are named as peers.
Some competitors are established banks or have larger established customer bases.
A differentiated lifestyle brand, the breadth of its network, a wide range of products integrated into one app, and a simple, high-quality customer experience.
XYZ Evolution: Price Return by Era
Started in 2009 · Enabling Seller Payments
The company began as Square, with the initial goal of enabling small businesses, who were previously underserved, to accept card payments using a simple mobile reader.
· Building Ecosystems
Square expanded from a single payment product into a comprehensive commerce ecosystem with over 30 products. Concurrently, the company launched and scaled the Cash App ecosystem, which grew from a simple peer-to-peer payment tool into a broad suite of consumer financial services.
Current · Connecting Networks & Streaming Intelligence
The company is now focused on connecting its two large ecosystems (Square and Cash App) through initiatives like 'Neighborhoods'. It is also transforming its operations and product offerings around artificial intelligence, aiming to 'stream intelligence' to customers through proactive, action-oriented systems like a recently discussed product and a recently discussed product.
Market Appears To Be Aligned With Core Thesis
Price structure is strongly bullish. The regime, trend, and proximity to highs all point towards intact institutional trend. Relative to SPY: Decisively outperforming and improving. Potential evidence of active institutional rotation. Volume and momentum are strongly confirming. The institutional accumulation is evident and momentum is accelerating. Earnings history is mildly supportive. The reaction or drift are positive but not both at full conviction.
① Structure
+4
Structural pillar score (-4 to +4). Driven by trend regime, SMA cross events, proximity to 52W high, and relative strength vs SPY.
② Volume / Momentum
+3
Volume/Momentum pillar score (-4 to +4). Driven by institutional footprint score, OBV divergence, and momentum character.
③ Catalyst
+1
Catalyst pillar score (-4 to +4). Driven by earnings day reaction, 20D post-earnings drift, and post-earnings volume character.
Combined Score
8 / 12
1 Price Structure & Trend Uptrend Cooling · - ▾
2 Momentum Accelerating ▾
3 Relative Strength vs. SPY Strong Outperformance ▾
4 Institutional Footprint & Volume Neutral / Mixed ▾
5 Volatility Normal ▾
6 Key Price Levels Range · Vol Rising ▾
7 Earnings Reaction History Inconsistent ▾
8 How the Verdict Is Derived Three Pillars ▾
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