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Block

Financial technology company

block.xyz

Headquarters: Oakland, United States
Company type: Public company
Number of employees: 10,000+
Industry: Financial Technology (Fintech)

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Latest news about Block

In short: Block reported strong 2026 financial growth and raised its profit outlook, driven by an AI-led restructuring and resilient spending.

Company announcements

August 5 Block

Block reported Q2 earnings, gross profit up 25% YoY

The company cites deeper engagement and product velocity for strong performance. It plans to invest in sales force expansion and marketing, following an AI-driven organizational reset.

August 5 Block

Block reports second quarter 2026 financial results

The results are posted on the Investor Relations site, and Block will host a conference call at 2 p.m. Pacific Time today.

July 1 Block

Block announces Square's new AI integrations for sellers

Square's ChatGPT and Claude integrations help sellers reach customers via AI-powered discovery with no extra setup or fees.

June 17 Block

Block rolls out Builderbot, a new suite of AI-native tools

Builderbot coordinates AI agents across Block's codebase inside Slack, handling tasks from bug fixes to new features.

Media coverage

Today Yahoo Finance

What Block (SQ) s Buyback Completion And Google AI Tie-Up Means For Shareholders

In early August 2026, Block reported second-quarter revenue of US$6,617.69 million with net income...

Yesterday Benzinga

These Analysts Increase Their Forecasts On Block After Strong Q2 Results - Block (NYSE:XYZ)

Block Inc. (NYSE:XYZ) reported better-than-expected Q2 results with increased FY2026 EPS guidance....

August 5 Seeking Alpha

Block in charts: Total gross payment volume rises 12% Y/Y to $74.73B

Block reported Q2 total gross payment volume of $74.73B, up 12% Y/Y, with non-GAAP EPS beating expectations.

August 5 Reuters

Block lifts 2026 profit forecast on Cash App growth, resilient spending

Jack Dorsey-led Block posted a higher second-quarter profit on Wednesday as sturdy consumer spending underpinned ‌payment activity despite economic uncertainty, sending its shares up nearly...

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