5-Day Sell-Off Sends Block Stock Down -12%
Block (XYZ) stock hit day 5 of a continuous streak of days with losses, with cumulative losses over this period amounting to a -12% return. The company has lost about $4.8 Bil in value over the last 5 days, with its current market capitalization at about $36 Bil. The stock remains 30.7% below its value at the end of 2024. This compares with year-to-date returns of 13.4% for the S&P 500.
Block’s recent streak saw shares tumble following a Q3 earnings miss, attributed to slower Square revenue growth and higher risk loss charges. Cautious Q4 guidance and subsequent analyst downgrades further dimmed investor sentiment, despite broader fintech tailwinds.
What is the point? Sustained weakness can be more than noise. It often signals shifting sentiment or deeper concerns. A multi-day losing streak may warn of further downside, or present an opportunity to buy if fundamentals are intact. Our take: There is a near-equal mix of good and bad in XYZ stock given its overall Moderate operating performance and financial condition. Considering stock’s Low valuation we think it is Attractive (see Buy or Sell XYZ).
For quick background, XYZ provides payment solutions with hardware and software for card acceptance, reporting, analytics, and next-day settlement, including Magstripe readers, EMV/contactless devices, and iPad-based point of sale systems.
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Comparing XYZ Stock Returns With The S&P 500
The following table summarizes the return for XYZ stock vs. the S&P 500 index over different periods, including the current streak:
| Return Period | XYZ | S&P 500 |
|---|---|---|
| 1D | -2.6% | -0.9% |
| 5D (Current Streak) | -11.8% | -2.3% |
| 1M (21D) | -21.7% | 0.1% |
| 3M (63D) | -20.7% | 4.1% |
| YTD 2025 | -30.7% | 13.4% |
| 2024 | 9.9% | 23.3% |
| 2023 | 23.1% | 24.2% |
| 2022 | -61.1% | -19.4% |
Take a look at what history tells you about whether past dips like this have been buying opportunities or traps: XYZ Dip Buyer Analysis.
Gains and Losses Streaks: S&P 500 Constituents
There are currently 14 S&P constituents with 3 days or more of consecutive gains and 203 constituents with 3 days or more of consecutive losses.
| Consecutive Days | # of Gainers | # of Losers |
|---|---|---|
| 3D | 6 | 139 |
| 4D | 0 | 47 |
| 5D | 3 | 10 |
| 6D | 1 | 7 |
| 7D or more | 4 | 0 |
| Total >=3 D | 14 | 203 |
Key Financials for Block (XYZ)
Last 2 Fiscal Years:
| Metric | FY2023 | FY2024 |
|---|---|---|
| Revenues | $21.9 Bil | $24.1 Bil |
| Operating Income | $381.8 Mil | $1.7 Bil |
| Net Income | $9.8 Mil | $2.9 Bil |
Last 2 Fiscal Quarters:
| Metric | 2025 FQ2 | 2025 FQ3 |
|---|---|---|
| Revenues | $6.1 Bil | $6.1 Bil |
| Operating Income | $778.4 Mil | $772.9 Mil |
| Net Income | $538.5 Mil | $461.5 Mil |
The losing streak XYZ stock is currently on doesn’t inspire much confidence among investors. In contrast, Trefis High Quality (HQ) Portfolio, with a collection of 30 stocks, has a track record of comfortably outperforming its benchmark that includes all 3 — the S&P 500, S&P mid-cap, and Russell 2000 indices. Why is that? As a group, HQ Portfolio stocks provided better returns with less risk versus the benchmark index; less of a roller-coaster ride, as evident in HQ Portfolio performance metrics.