Block (XYZ) Stock Price, News & Analysis

Company Overview

Block (NYSE: XYZ) is a global financial technology company that offers an integrated suite of products and services designed to simplify commerce and financial transactions for businesses and individuals. Originally founded in 2009 as Square by Jack Dorsey and Jim McKelvey, the company rebranded to Block in December 2021 to reflect its evolution into a broader ecosystem spanning payments, point-of-sale hardware, peer-to-peer money transfers, and music streaming.

The company’s merchant services division provides small to medium-sized businesses with a range of hardware terminals, software solutions, and online payment processing tools. These offerings include the popular Square Reader, Square Terminal, and Square Register, each built to handle in-person card payments and integrate seamlessly with inventory management, invoicing, and customer relationship software. Block also services larger enterprises through its Seller ecosystem, enabling contactless and mobile payments across multiple channels.

In parallel, Block’s Cash App platform delivers peer-to-peer payments, direct deposit, and stock trading services to individual consumers. Cash App’s user-friendly interface allows customers to send and receive money instantly, invest in equities and Bitcoin, and access banking features such as debit cards and savings tools. This consumer-focused digital wallet has become a significant growth driver, particularly among younger demographics seeking alternative banking solutions.

Headquartered in San Francisco, California, Block operates in the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, Australia, and Japan. Under the leadership of co-founder and CEO Jack Dorsey and supported by CFO Amrita Ahuja, the company continues to expand its ecosystem through strategic partnerships, acquisitions, and innovation in blockchain and cryptocurrency. Block’s commitment to financial inclusion and technological advancement positions it as a key player in the evolving landscape of fintech and digital commerce.

Key Stats

• Today's Range: $71.17 to $73.25
• 50-Day Range: $50.34 to $70.79
• 52-Week Range: $44.27 to $99.26
• Volume: 10.00 million shs
• Average Volume: 8.96 million shs
• Market Capitalization: $44.81 billion
• P/E Ratio: 17.73
• Dividend Yield: N/A
• Price Target: $74.63
• Consensus Rating: Moderate Buy

Block Stock Analysis - MarketRank™

Block scored higher than 69% of companies evaluated by MarketBeat, and ranked 256th out of 666 stocks in the computer and technology sector. Scores are calculated by averaging available category scores, with extra weight given to analysis and valuation.

Analyst's Opinion

• Score: 2.3 / 5
• Analyst Rating: Moderate Buy

Consensus Rating

Block has received a consensus rating of Moderate Buy. The company's average rating score is 2.70, and is based on 23 buy ratings, 7 hold ratings, and 2 sell ratings.

Amount of Analyst Coverage

Block has been the subject of 25 research reports in the past 90 days, demonstrating strong analyst interest in this stock.

Earnings and Valuation

• Score: 3.1 / 5
• Proj. Earnings Growth: 26.77%

Earnings Growth

Earnings for Block are expected to grow by 26.77% in the coming year, from $2.54 to $3.22 per share.

Price to Earnings Ratio vs. the Market

The P/E ratio of Block is 17.73, which means that it is trading at a less expensive P/E ratio than the market average P/E ratio of about 26.51.

Price to Earnings Ratio vs. Sector

The P/E ratio of Block is 17.73, which means that it is trading at a less expensive P/E ratio than the Computer and Technology sector average P/E ratio of about 33.59.

Price to Earnings Growth Ratio

Block has a PEG Ratio of 1.71. PEG Ratios above 1 indicate that a company could be overvalued.

Price to Book Value per Share Ratio

Block has a P/B Ratio of 2.13. P/B Ratios below 3 indicates that a company is reasonably valued with respect to its assets and liabilities.

Short Interest

• Score: N/A
• Short Interest Level: N/A

Short Interest

There is no current short interest data available for XYZ.

Dividend

• Score: 0.0 / 5
• Dividend Strength: N/A

Dividend Yield

Block does not currently pay a dividend.

Dividend Growth

Block does not have a long track record of dividend growth.

Sustainability and ESG

• Score: N/A
• Environmental Score: N/A

Short Interest

There is no current short interest data available for XYZ.

News and Social Media

• Score: 2.8 / 5
• News Sentiment: 0.04

News Sentiment

Block has a news sentiment score of 0.04. This score is calculated as an average of sentiment of articles about the company over the last seven days and ranges from 2 (good news) to -2 (bad news). This is a lower news sentiment than the 0.83 average news sentiment score of Computer and Technology companies.

News Coverage This Week

MarketBeat has tracked 19 news articles for Block this week, compared to 13 articles on an average week.

Search Interest

54 people have searched for XYZ on MarketBeat in the last 30 days. This is an increase of 29% compared to the previous 30 days.

MarketBeat Follows

21 people have added Block to their MarketBeat watchlist in the last 30 days. This is an increase of 133% compared to the previous 30 days.

Company Ownership

• Score: 3.3 / 5
• Insider Trading: Selling Shares

Insider Buying vs. Insider Selling

In the past three months, Block insiders have sold more of their company's stock than they have bought. Specifically, they have bought $0.00 in company stock and sold $4,624,074.00 in company stock.

Percentage Held by Insiders

10.85% of the stock of Block is held by insiders. A high percentage of insider ownership can be a sign of company health.

Percentage Held by Institutions

70.44% of the stock of Block is held by institutions. High institutional ownership can be a signal of strong market trust in this company.

XYZ Stock Analysis - Frequently Asked Questions

How have XYZ shares performed this year?

Block's stock was trading at $88.46 on January 1st, 2025. Since then, XYZ stock has decreased by 17.6% and is now trading at $72.86.

How were Block's earnings last quarter?

Block, Inc. (NYSE:XYZ) released its quarterly earnings data on Thursday, February, 20th. The technology company reported $0.26 EPS for the quarter, missing analysts' consensus estimates of $0.37 by $0.11. The technology company earned $6.03 billion during the quarter, compared to analysts' expectations of $6.23 billion. Block had a trailing twelve-month return on equity of 5.71% and a net margin of 10.84%.

How do I buy shares of Block?

Shares of XYZ stock can be purchased through any online brokerage account. Popular online brokerages with access to the U.S. stock market include Charles Schwab, E*TRADE, Fidelity, and Vanguard Brokerage Services.

Company Calendar

• Last Earnings: 2/20/2025
• Today: 7/18/2025
• Next Earnings (Confirmed): 8/07/2025
• Fiscal Year End: 12/31/2025

Industry, Sector and Symbol

• Stock Exchange: NYSE
• Sector: Computer and Technology
• Industry: INTERNET SOFTWARE
• Sub-Industry: Computer Software
• Current Symbol: NYSE:XYZ
• Previous Symbol: NYSE:SQ
• CIK: 1512673
• Web: www.squareup.com
• Phone: 415-375-3176
• Fax: N/A
• Employees: 11,372
• Year Founded: 2009

Price Target and Rating

• Average Price Target for Block: $74.63
• High Price Target: $115.00
• Low Price Target: $50.00
• Potential Upside/Downside: +2.4%
• Consensus Rating: Moderate Buy
• Rating Score (0-4): 2.70
• Research Coverage: 33 Analysts

Profitability

• EPS (Trailing Twelve Months): $4.11
• Trailing P/E Ratio: 17.73
• Forward P/E Ratio: 28.69
• P/E Growth: 1.71
• Net Income: $2.90 billion
• Net Margins: 10.84%
• Pretax Margin: 4.50%
• Return on Equity: 5.71%
• Return on Assets: 3.18%

Debt

• Debt-to-Equity Ratio: 0.24
• Current Ratio: 2.27
• Quick Ratio: 2.27

Sales & Book Value

• Annual Sales: $24.12 billion
• Price / Sales: 1.86
• Cash Flow: $2.68 per share
• Price / Cash Flow: 27.18
• Book Value: $34.27 per share
• Price / Book: 2.13

Miscellaneous

• Outstanding Shares: 615,020,000
• Free Float: 548,289,000
• Market Cap: $44.81 billion
• Optionable: Optionable
• Beta: 2.74