XYZ
Block, Inc.
About: Founded in 2009, Block provides payment services to merchants, along with related services. The company also launched Cash App, a person-to-person payment network. In 2024, Square's payment volume was almost USD 250 million.
Employees: 11,372
0
Funds holding %
of 7,296 funds
0
Analysts bullish %
of 21 analysts
Fund manager confidence
Based on 2025 Q1 regulatory disclosures by fund managers ($100M+ AUM)
15% more call options, than puts
Call options by funds: $1.38B | Put options by funds: $1.2B
1.85% less ownership
Funds ownership: 71.63% [Q4 2024] → 69.78% (-1.85%) [Q1 2025]
12% less funds holding
Funds holding: 1,114 [Q4 2024] → 982 (-132) [Q1 2025]
14% less repeat investments, than reductions
Existing positions increased: 327 | Existing positions reduced: 380
28% less funds holding in top 10
Funds holding in top 10: 29 [Q4 2024] → 21 (-8) [Q1 2025]
37% less capital invested
Capital invested by funds: $33.8B [Q4 2024] → $21.2B (-$12.6B) [Q1 2025]
47% less first-time investments, than exits
New positions opened: 120 | Existing positions closed: 228
Research analyst outlook
21 Wall Street Analysts provided 1 year price targets over the past 3 months
Low target
$50
19%
downside
Avg. target
$67
9%
upside
High target
$85
38%
upside
21 analyst ratings
16 positive
76%
4 neutral
19%
1 negative
5%
Barclays Ramsey El-Assal | 22%upside $75 | Overweight Maintained | 9 Jun 2025 |
Truist Securities Matthew Coad | 1%downside $61 | Sell Maintained | 3 Jun 2025 |
Evercore ISI Group Adam Frisch | 22%upside $75 | Outperform Upgraded | 3 Jun 2025 |
Raymond James John Davis | 28%upside $79 | Outperform Maintained | 2 Jun 2025 |
Jefferies Trevor Williams | 14%upside $70 | Buy Maintained | 27 May 2025 |
Financial journalist opinion
Based on 23 articles about XYZ published over the past 30 days
Positive
Zacks Investment Research
1 day ago
Block vs. Upstart: Which Fintech Stock Has More Upside in 2025?
The fintech sector is evolving fast, driven by innovation in digital payments, credit underwriting, and user experience. Two major players — Block, Inc. XYZ and Upstart Holdings UPST — stand out for their disruptive business models and strategic growth initiatives.
Neutral
Business Wire
2 days ago
Square Partners with Bambu Dessert Drinks to Power Next Phase of Growth
OAKLAND, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Bambu Dessert Drinks, the fast-growing Vietnamese dessert and beverage brand, today announced a comprehensive technology partnership with Square. The partnership will bring Square hardware and software technology to all Bambu North America locations, enabling centralized menu management and more efficient operations across their rapidly expanding franchise network. In 2015, Bambu launched its franchise model and has expanded across the United States and Canada.
Neutral
The Motley Fool
5 days ago
Is Block Stock a Millionaire-Maker?
Block (XYZ 1.42%) stock, when it was formerly Square, was a market darling that soared quickly and was seen as the face of the fintech revolution. But it's made a few missteps, earning severe market pessimism.
Neutral
The Motley Fool
1 week ago
The 3 Best Growth Stocks to Buy With $100 Right Now
Growth stocks have been some of the best-performing investments over the last few years, but 2025 brought some challenges for growth investors. The increased volatility from growing global trade tensions and economic uncertainty hasn't been kind.
Positive
Schwab Network
1 week ago
SIG Sparkles in Earnings, PINS & XYZ Move Higher on Upgrades
Signet Jewelers (SIG) rallied 10% after posting an earnings beat. Diane King Hall talks about the numbers catching investor interest and discusses ways the company is battling tariff uncertainty.
Positive
CNBC Television
1 week ago
Cramer's Stop Trading: Block
Jim Cramer discusses Block after Evercore upgraded the fintech stock to 'outperform' from 'in line.'
Positive
Seeking Alpha
2 weeks ago
Block: A Quick Recovery, Now At A Crossroads (Maintain Strong Buy)
Block's post-earnings selloff was overdone - recent product launches and its bitcoin business justify the stock's rapid recovery. Square's new biannual product launch cadence, the first of which included Square Handheld and a Square AI teaser, positions the company to reignite Square segment growth. AI integration into Square POS leverages proprietary data and distribution, offering robust upselling potential and should drive strong future subscription and services revenue.
Positive
Zacks Investment Research
2 weeks ago
StoneCo vs. Block: Which Fintech Stock is a Smarter Buy for 2025?
STNE and XYZ drive fintech progress with distinct approaches- regional execution and product innovation- that are shaping their 2025 outlooks.
Positive
The Motley Fool
2 weeks ago
2 Stocks Down 30% and 18% to Buy Hand Over Fist
The fintech industry is on a rapid northbound path, and thanks to the increased need for digital payment methods, that likely won't stop anytime soon. Naturally, investors want to cash in on this, and two notable companies to consider doing so are Block (XYZ -0.72%) and PayPal (PYPL -0.09%).
Neutral
Zacks Investment Research
2 weeks ago
Can Block's Expanding Merchant Network Push the XYZ Stock higher?
XYZ's growing merchant network and Cash App tools boost optimism, but the stock still lags amid weak earnings outlook and valuation concerns.
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