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$82.15 +2.07 (+2.58%)
As of 08/21/2026 03:58 PM Eastern

XYZ vs. PYPL, FISV, CPAY, AFRM, and GPN

Should you buy Block stock or one of its competitors? Block's main competitors and comparable companies include PayPal (PYPL), Fiserv (FISV), Corpay (CPAY), Affirm (AFRM), and Global Payments (GPN). Companies are selected based on similarities in market, industry, and size. These companies are all part of the "transaction & payment processing services" industry.

How does Block compare to PayPal?

Block (NYSE:XYZ) and PayPal (NASDAQ:PYPL) are both large-cap finance companies, but which is the superior investment? We will compare the two companies based on the strength of their dividends, media sentiment, risk, profitability, institutional ownership, analyst recommendations, earnings and valuation.

Block currently has a consensus target price of $95.23, suggesting a potential upside of 15.92%. PayPal has a consensus target price of $56.28, suggesting a potential downside of 8.57%. Given Block's stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, equities research analysts clearly believe Block is more favorable than PayPal.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Block
0 Sell rating(s)
8 Hold rating(s)
28 Buy rating(s)
3 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.87
PayPal
4 Sell rating(s)
34 Hold rating(s)
9 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.11

70.4% of Block shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 68.3% of PayPal shares are owned by institutional investors. 11.4% of Block shares are owned by company insiders. Comparatively, 0.6% of PayPal shares are owned by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that endowments, large money managers and hedge funds believe a stock will outperform the market over the long term.

PayPal has a net margin of 14.36% compared to Block's net margin of 1.43%. PayPal's return on equity of 24.39% beat Block's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Block1.43% 8.10% 4.53%
PayPal 14.36%24.39%6.06%

In the previous week, PayPal had 70 more articles in the media than Block. MarketBeat recorded 73 mentions for PayPal and 3 mentions for Block. PayPal's average media sentiment score of 0.94 beat Block's score of 0.24 indicating that PayPal is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
Block
1 Very Positive mention(s)
0 Positive mention(s)
0 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Neutral
PayPal
40 Very Positive mention(s)
12 Positive mention(s)
12 Neutral mention(s)
8 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive

PayPal has higher revenue and earnings than Block. PayPal is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Block, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Block$24.19B2.04$1.31B$0.56146.70
PayPal$33.17B1.59$5.23B$5.2911.64

Block has a beta of 2.53, indicating that its share price is 153% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, PayPal has a beta of 1.3, indicating that its share price is 30% more volatile than the broader market.

Summary

Block beats PayPal on 9 of the 17 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Block compare to Fiserv?

Fiserv (NASDAQ:FISV) and Block (NYSE:XYZ) are both large-cap finance companies, but which is the superior stock? We will compare the two companies based on the strength of their earnings, risk, institutional ownership, valuation, media sentiment, analyst recommendations, dividends and profitability.

91.0% of Fiserv shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 70.4% of Block shares are held by institutional investors. 0.1% of Fiserv shares are held by company insiders. Comparatively, 11.4% of Block shares are held by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that large money managers, hedge funds and endowments believe a stock is poised for long-term growth.

Fiserv has a beta of 0.8, meaning that its stock price is 20% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Block has a beta of 2.53, meaning that its stock price is 153% more volatile than the broader market.

In the previous week, Fiserv had 18 more articles in the media than Block. MarketBeat recorded 21 mentions for Fiserv and 3 mentions for Block. Fiserv's average media sentiment score of 0.89 beat Block's score of 0.24 indicating that Fiserv is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
Fiserv
16 Very Positive mention(s)
0 Positive mention(s)
2 Neutral mention(s)
2 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive
Block
1 Very Positive mention(s)
0 Positive mention(s)
0 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Neutral

Fiserv has a net margin of 13.42% compared to Block's net margin of 1.43%. Fiserv's return on equity of 15.80% beat Block's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Fiserv13.42% 15.80% 5.12%
Block 1.43%8.10%4.53%

Fiserv has higher earnings, but lower revenue than Block. Fiserv is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Block, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Fiserv$21.19B1.32$3.48B$5.2110.09
Block$24.19B2.04$1.31B$0.56146.70

Fiserv presently has a consensus target price of $74.20, suggesting a potential upside of 41.12%. Block has a consensus target price of $95.23, suggesting a potential upside of 15.92%. Given Fiserv's higher possible upside, analysts clearly believe Fiserv is more favorable than Block.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Fiserv
4 Sell rating(s)
25 Hold rating(s)
6 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.06
Block
0 Sell rating(s)
8 Hold rating(s)
28 Buy rating(s)
3 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.87

Summary

Fiserv beats Block on 9 of the 17 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Block compare to Corpay?

Corpay (NYSE:CPAY) and Block (NYSE:XYZ) are both large-cap finance companies, but which is the superior stock? We will compare the two companies based on the strength of their earnings, analyst recommendations, profitability, institutional ownership, valuation, risk, dividends and media sentiment.

98.8% of Corpay shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 70.4% of Block shares are owned by institutional investors. 5.2% of Corpay shares are owned by company insiders. Comparatively, 11.4% of Block shares are owned by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that large money managers, hedge funds and endowments believe a company is poised for long-term growth.

Corpay currently has a consensus target price of $426.08, suggesting a potential upside of 2.00%. Block has a consensus target price of $95.23, suggesting a potential upside of 15.92%. Given Block's stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, analysts clearly believe Block is more favorable than Corpay.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Corpay
0 Sell rating(s)
3 Hold rating(s)
12 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.80
Block
0 Sell rating(s)
8 Hold rating(s)
28 Buy rating(s)
3 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.87

Block has higher revenue and earnings than Corpay. Corpay is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Block, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Corpay$4.53B6.06$1.07B$16.4325.43
Block$24.19B2.04$1.31B$0.56146.70

In the previous week, Corpay had 8 more articles in the media than Block. MarketBeat recorded 11 mentions for Corpay and 3 mentions for Block. Corpay's average media sentiment score of 0.41 beat Block's score of 0.24 indicating that Corpay is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
Corpay
6 Very Positive mention(s)
0 Positive mention(s)
2 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Neutral
Block
1 Very Positive mention(s)
0 Positive mention(s)
0 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Neutral

Corpay has a net margin of 22.72% compared to Block's net margin of 1.43%. Corpay's return on equity of 42.18% beat Block's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Corpay22.72% 42.18% 6.34%
Block 1.43%8.10%4.53%

Corpay has a beta of 0.87, suggesting that its stock price is 13% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Block has a beta of 2.53, suggesting that its stock price is 153% more volatile than the broader market.

Summary

Block beats Corpay on 9 of the 17 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Block compare to Affirm?

Affirm (NASDAQ:AFRM) and Block (NYSE:XYZ) are both large-cap finance companies, but which is the better stock? We will compare the two companies based on the strength of their institutional ownership, media sentiment, dividends, earnings, risk, analyst recommendations, profitability and valuation.

Affirm has a net margin of 9.63% compared to Block's net margin of 1.43%. Affirm's return on equity of 11.17% beat Block's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Affirm9.63% 11.17% 3.14%
Block 1.43%8.10%4.53%

Affirm has a beta of 3.71, suggesting that its share price is 271% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Block has a beta of 2.53, suggesting that its share price is 153% more volatile than the broader market.

69.3% of Affirm shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 70.4% of Block shares are held by institutional investors. 11.0% of Affirm shares are held by company insiders. Comparatively, 11.4% of Block shares are held by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that large money managers, endowments and hedge funds believe a stock is poised for long-term growth.

Affirm presently has a consensus target price of $93.15, indicating a potential upside of 20.92%. Block has a consensus target price of $95.23, indicating a potential upside of 15.92%. Given Affirm's higher probable upside, equities analysts plainly believe Affirm is more favorable than Block.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Affirm
0 Sell rating(s)
7 Hold rating(s)
22 Buy rating(s)
2 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.84
Block
0 Sell rating(s)
8 Hold rating(s)
28 Buy rating(s)
3 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.87

Block has higher revenue and earnings than Affirm. Affirm is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Block, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Affirm$3.24B7.95$52.19M$1.1070.03
Block$24.19B2.04$1.31B$0.56146.70

In the previous week, Affirm had 4 more articles in the media than Block. MarketBeat recorded 7 mentions for Affirm and 3 mentions for Block. Affirm's average media sentiment score of 0.47 beat Block's score of 0.24 indicating that Affirm is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
Affirm
3 Very Positive mention(s)
0 Positive mention(s)
3 Neutral mention(s)
1 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Neutral
Block
1 Very Positive mention(s)
0 Positive mention(s)
0 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Neutral

Summary

Block beats Affirm on 9 of the 17 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Block compare to Global Payments?

Global Payments (NYSE:GPN) and Block (NYSE:XYZ) are both large-cap finance companies, but which is the superior investment? We will compare the two businesses based on the strength of their profitability, institutional ownership, media sentiment, dividends, risk, analyst recommendations, earnings and valuation.

Block has a net margin of 1.43% compared to Global Payments' net margin of -9.16%. Global Payments' return on equity of 13.80% beat Block's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Global Payments-9.16% 13.80% 5.73%
Block 1.43%8.10%4.53%

Global Payments has a beta of 0.74, indicating that its stock price is 26% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Block has a beta of 2.53, indicating that its stock price is 153% more volatile than the broader market.

Global Payments has higher earnings, but lower revenue than Block. Global Payments is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Block, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Global Payments$7.71B3.22$1.40B-$2.98N/A
Block$24.19B2.04$1.31B$0.56146.70

Global Payments currently has a consensus price target of $90.92, indicating a potential downside of 3.01%. Block has a consensus price target of $95.23, indicating a potential upside of 15.92%. Given Block's stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, analysts clearly believe Block is more favorable than Global Payments.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Global Payments
3 Sell rating(s)
15 Hold rating(s)
10 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.25
Block
0 Sell rating(s)
8 Hold rating(s)
28 Buy rating(s)
3 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.87

89.8% of Global Payments shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 70.4% of Block shares are held by institutional investors. 0.6% of Global Payments shares are held by insiders. Comparatively, 11.4% of Block shares are held by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that large money managers, endowments and hedge funds believe a company will outperform the market over the long term.

In the previous week, Global Payments had 30 more articles in the media than Block. MarketBeat recorded 33 mentions for Global Payments and 3 mentions for Block. Global Payments' average media sentiment score of 0.62 beat Block's score of 0.24 indicating that Global Payments is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
Global Payments
15 Very Positive mention(s)
3 Positive mention(s)
1 Neutral mention(s)
2 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive
Block
1 Very Positive mention(s)
0 Positive mention(s)
0 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Neutral

Summary

Block beats Global Payments on 10 of the 17 factors compared between the two stocks.

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Media Sentiment Over Time

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XYZ vs. The Competition

MetricBlockFinancial Services IndustryFinance SectorNYSE Exchange
Market Cap$49.36B$26.84B$13.63B$24.30B
Dividend YieldN/A6.06%5.89%3.70%
P/E Ratio146.7019.5429.6130.31
Price / Sales2.04415.02516.5619.89
Price / Cash70.74148.7738.1932.49
Price / Book2.243.152.186.77
Net Income$1.31B$1.09B$1.31B$1.07B
7 Day Performance-0.70%2.38%-0.30%-0.65%
1 Month Performance7.19%4.27%2.37%3.38%
1 Year Performance3.82%-11.72%9.68%14.90%

Block Competitors List

CompanyMarketRankShare PriceAnalysts' Price Target1Y Price PerformanceMarket CapRevenueP/E RatioEmployee CountIndicator(s)
XYZ
Block
4.636 of 5 stars
$82.15
+2.6%
$95.23
+15.9%
+3.8%$49.36B$24.19B146.7010,205
PYPL
PayPal
3.8088 of 5 stars
$60.43
-0.1%
$56.19
-7.0%
-11.9%$51.70B$34.13B11.4223,800
FISV
Fiserv
4.7783 of 5 stars
$51.72
-0.9%
$74.17
+43.4%
-62.3%$27.50B$20.87B9.9338,000
CPAY
Corpay
2.9008 of 5 stars
$407.19
-0.1%
$426.08
+4.6%
+26.3%$26.74B$4.53B24.7811,800
AFRM
Affirm
3.9799 of 5 stars
$73.58
-1.3%
$93.15
+26.6%
-3.1%$26.24B$3.24B71.232,206

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