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Block Stock Soars 16% on Strong Earnings, Analyst Upgrades

Paul Balo by Paul Balo
February 23, 2024
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MIAMI, FLORIDA – JUNE 04: Jack Dorsey creator, co-founder, and Chairman of Twitter and co-founder & CEO of Square arrives on stage at the Bitcoin 2021 Convention, a crypto-currency conference held at the Mana Convention Center in Wynwood on June 04, 2021 in Miami, Florida. The crypto conference is expected to draw 50,000 people and runs from Friday, June 4 through June 6th. (Photo by Joe Raedle/Getty Images)

Block (formerly Square) had a banner day on Friday, with its stock price surging 16% after the company exceeded analyst expectations in its fourth-quarter earnings report. Here’s what fuelled the positive investor sentiment:

Key Takeaways

  • Beat Analyst Estimates: Block surpassed analyst expectations for gross profit, a key metric for the company’s core business. Gross profit rose 22% year-over-year to $2.03 billion.
  • Strong Revenue Growth: The company’s revenue also matched analyst predictions, coming in at $5.77 billion.
  • Cash App Shines: The popular Cash App business continued its strong performance, with gross profit jumping 25% year-over-year to $1.18 billion. It also boasted 56 million monthly transacting actives, with the majority using the app for peer-to-peer payments or the Cash App Card.
  • Increased EBITDA Forecast: Block raised its adjusted EBITDA forecast to at least $2.63 billion, exceeding the previous estimate of $2.40 billion.
  • Analyst Upgrades: Block’s impressive results prompted upgrades from Wall Street analysts. Wells Fargo and Seaport Research Partners both raised their price targets and ratings on the stock.

Focus on Profitability and Growth

Despite recent layoffs aimed at streamlining operations, Block remains committed to growth. The company emphasized its plan to integrate Afterpay more closely with Cash App and leverage it for buy-now-pay-later functionalities.

Overall, Block’s strong financial performance and future plans resonated with investors, leading to the significant stock price increase and positive analyst outlook.

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