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Block, Inc.

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Block (XYZ): It Beat, It Raised, And It Fell 5%

Published 2026-08-06

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Episodes tracked
3
Episodes linked
3
Latest video
Q2 2026
2026-08-06
Podcast available
Yes
Current price
$82.16
+2.15 (+2.69%)
Trailing / Forward P/E
146.71x
Forward: 15.82x
Market cap / Volume
Volume:
Revenue / Earnings Growth
9.3%
Earnings: -83.3%
Margins
7.0% op
Gross: 46.6% · Net: 1.4%
Balance sheet
2.21x current
Debt / Equity: 32.6
52-week range / Beta
$48.21 - $86.75
Beta: 2.53
Analyst target
$97.97
Upside: 19.2%
Cash / shareholder return
-0.05% FCF yield
Dividend yield: —

Company context

Industry: Software - Infrastructure
Country: United States
Employees:
Price to book: 2.24x
Return on equity: 1.6%
Block, Inc., together with its subsidiaries, builds ecosystems focused on commerce and financial products and services in the United States and internationally. It operates through two segments: Square and Cash App. The Square segment offers managed payment services; software solutions; hardware products, such as registers, terminals, stands, and readers for contactless and chips; banking services consisting of lending, instant transfer, and checking and savings accounts; and full-service setup and support services. This segment also provides loyalty, marketing, team management, and payroll services; and gift cards. It also offers Square Handheld, a portable point-of sale device for transaction purposes. The Cash App segment offers financial tools, including peer-to-peer payments, bitcoin, and stock investment brokerage; Cash App Card, a debit card; Cash App Pay, mobile-friendly way for cash app customers to pay at merchants across online and in-person channels; direct deposit, stock brokerage, and tax preparation services; and Afterpay, a buy now, pay later platform. In addition, the company operates TIDAL, a platform for musicians and fans; TBD, an open developer platform focused on making the decentralized financial world accessible; Bitkey, a self-custody bitcoin wallet; and proto. The company was formerly known as Square, Inc. and changed its name to Block, Inc. in December 2021. Block, Inc. was incorporated in 2009 and is based in Oakland, California.

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Market context for XYZ

Competitive view

XYZ vs. two close competitors

This section compares the current company against two nearby peers on valuation, growth, margins, balance-sheet strength, and investment setup. Green generally marks the strongest relative figure for that row, while red marks the weakest.

Block, Inc. latest YouTube video thumbnail YouTube
Block, Inc.
XYZ
Latest video
Q2 2026
Growth is positive but not explosive, which usually supports a steadier compounding case than a hyper-growth story.
Profitability is serviceable, but it does not obviously dominate peers on margin or cash conversion alone.
Valuation looks more grounded than many growth names, which can improve the risk/reward if fundamentals hold up.
Expect a more volatile ride than the market average; that can amplify upside, but drawdowns can come fast too.
Intel Corporation latest YouTube video thumbnail YouTube
Intel Corporation
INTC
Latest video
Q2 2026
Growth profile looks strong right now, with above-average top-line and/or earnings momentum.
Profitability is serviceable, but it does not obviously dominate peers on margin or cash conversion alone.
Valuation already asks investors to pay up, so the upside case depends on continued execution staying strong.
Expect a more volatile ride than the market average; that can amplify upside, but drawdowns can come fast too.
Microsoft Corp. latest YouTube video thumbnail YouTube
Microsoft Corp.
MSFT
Latest video
Q4 FY2026
Growth profile looks strong right now, with above-average top-line and/or earnings momentum.
Profitability is a real strength here, with healthy operating margins helping support resilience through weaker cycles.
Valuation sits in a middle zone where future upside likely depends more on quarterly execution than on multiple re-rating alone.
Risk profile looks relatively manageable compared with many peers, especially if operating execution remains stable.
Market Cap
More scale can mean deeper resources and resilience, although bigger does not automatically mean better upside.
XYZ
$49.36B
Block, Inc.
INTC
$476.12B
Intel Corporation
MSFT
$3.59T
Microsoft Corp.
Trailing P/E
Lower trailing P/E can indicate a cheaper valuation relative to trailing earnings, but it may also reflect slower growth or higher perceived risk.
XYZ
146.7x
Block, Inc.
INTC
Intel Corporation
MSFT
26.9x
Microsoft Corp.
Forward P/E
Forward P/E is often a better read on what investors are paying for the next year of earnings power.
XYZ
15.8x
Block, Inc.
INTC
44.1x
Intel Corporation
MSFT
20.5x
Microsoft Corp.
Revenue Growth
Higher revenue growth usually signals stronger demand, market share gains, or a business still in expansion mode.
XYZ
9.3%
Block, Inc.
INTC
25.4%
Intel Corporation
MSFT
17.7%
Microsoft Corp.
Earnings Growth
Faster earnings growth matters because it shows management is converting sales momentum into shareholder value.
XYZ
-83.3%
Block, Inc.
INTC
Intel Corporation
MSFT
31.7%
Microsoft Corp.
Operating Margin
Higher operating margin suggests better operating discipline, pricing power, or a structurally stronger business model.
XYZ
7.0%
Block, Inc.
INTC
12.2%
Intel Corporation
MSFT
45.1%
Microsoft Corp.
Gross Margin
Gross margin helps show how much product-level pricing power and unit economics a company has before overhead.
XYZ
46.6%
Block, Inc.
INTC
38.9%
Intel Corporation
MSFT
67.9%
Microsoft Corp.
Net Margin
Higher net margin means more of each dollar of revenue reaches the bottom line after all costs.
XYZ
1.4%
Block, Inc.
INTC
-19.8%
Intel Corporation
MSFT
40.3%
Microsoft Corp.
Return on Equity
ROE shows how efficiently management turns shareholder capital into profits, though leverage can inflate it.
XYZ
1.6%
Block, Inc.
INTC
-10.7%
Intel Corporation
MSFT
34.0%
Microsoft Corp.
Free Cash Flow Yield
Higher free cash flow yield can indicate a stronger cash return relative to the stock's market value.
XYZ
-0.1%
Block, Inc.
INTC
1.0%
Intel Corporation
MSFT
0.5%
Microsoft Corp.
Debt to Equity
Lower leverage usually means less balance-sheet risk, though capital-intensive sectors naturally run higher debt loads.
XYZ
32.58x
Block, Inc.
INTC
49.00x
Intel Corporation
MSFT
29.12x
Microsoft Corp.
Current Ratio
A stronger current ratio usually signals better short-term liquidity and more room to absorb shocks.
XYZ
2.21x
Block, Inc.
INTC
1.60x
Intel Corporation
MSFT
1.23x
Microsoft Corp.
Beta
Lower beta often means lower volatility versus the market, while higher beta usually brings a rougher ride.
XYZ
2.53
Block, Inc.
INTC
2.24
Intel Corporation
MSFT
1.10
Microsoft Corp.
Dividend Yield
Dividend yield matters for income-focused investors, but a high yield can also reflect a stressed stock price.
XYZ
Block, Inc.
INTC
Intel Corporation
MSFT
0.8%
Microsoft Corp.
Analyst Upside
Higher analyst upside suggests the Street still sees room between current price and consensus fair value.
XYZ
19.2%
Block, Inc.
INTC
27.5%
Intel Corporation
MSFT
17.8%
Microsoft Corp.

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Q2 2026
Episode live
2026-08-06
Published youtube podcast complete
Block (XYZ): It Beat, It Raised, And It Fell 5%
Quarterly earnings-analysis entry for Block, Inc.. Use the links on the right to open the video or podcast episode.
Q1 2026
Episode live
2026-05-08
Published youtube podcast complete
XYZ Stock: Revenue Misses by 1% — Q1 2026 Earnings Analysis
Quarterly earnings-analysis entry for Block, Inc.. Use the links on the right to open the video or podcast episode.
Q1 2026
Episode live
2026-05-08
Published youtube podcast complete
XYZ Stock: Revenue Misses by 1% — Q1 2026 Earnings Analysis
Quarterly earnings-analysis entry for Block, Inc.. Use the links on the right to open the video or podcast episode.