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Block

Attention (50-day avg)0%

Attention rank (50-day avg)#3,459

Bullish sentiment (50-day avg)61%

Price to earnings ratio52.1

Market capitalization45.4B

Earnings per share0

Dividend yield (TTM)—

Revenue (annual)24.1B

Net income (annual)2.9B

Social

What share of all stock conversation is about SQ?

	1 Day1D	1 Week1W	1 Month1M	1 Year1Y	50-Day MAclick to plot	200-Day MAclick to plot
Attention	0% 0	0% +0	0% +0	0% -0.03

May 26

Block, Inc. (SQ) is mentioned as having a current price of 68.
The post references the Reddit ETF, mentioning SQ as one of the assets.
The post expresses surprise that MU was not included in the Reddit ETF, with SQ being mentioned as a current price.

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Sentiment

Of the messages about SQ that take a side, what share is each?

	1 Day1D	1 Week1W	1 Month1M	1 Year1Y	50-Day MAclick to plot	200-Day MAclick to plot
Bullish	—	100% new	50% -50	92.47% +3.22
Bearish	—	0% -100	50% new	7.53% -3.22

Bullish· Mar 3

$SQ is expected to reach a $77 target after Block's pivot to AI and automation led to efficiency gains.
HSBC upgrades Block to Buy, citing a 19% upside target to $77 following 4,000 layoffs.
Block is scaling profitably, suggesting a promising future for the company.

Bearish· Nov 19

Gemini 3.0 Pro is behind GPT-5 in research capabilities.
Gemini 3.0 Pro inaccurately reports the current stock price of Block (SQ).
Block (SQ) may be overvalued, making it a good time to buy puts on GOOG.

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Topics

Of the messages about SQ that carry a topic, what share is each?

	1 Day1D	1 Week1W	1 Month1M	1 Year1Y
Announcements	—	—	—	25.77%
Analysts	—	—	—	9.08%
Earnings	—	—	—	10.15%
Macro	—	—	—	10.95%
Controversies	—	—	—	1.74%
Technical Analysis	—	—	—	42.32%

Earnings· Nov 7

Block, Inc. reported Q3 revenues of $5.98 billion, a 6% year-over-year growth but 4% below consensus estimates.
The company's operating margin expanded 5.82 percentage points year-over-year to 7.4%, better than the 3.8% expectation.
Block's adjusted EPS was $0.88, a 76% year-over-year increase, and 1% above expectations.

Analysts· Jan 3

Raymond James upgraded Block $SQ to Outperform from Market Perform with a $115 price target, citing confidence in Seller gross payment volume growth and international expansion.
The $115 price target represents a 28% increase, driven by a "deep dive" into Block's business, which has left Raymond James with greater confidence in the company's 2025 acceleration story.
The upgrade is expected to boost Block's stock price, with the company gapping up at the open by 5% after the news.

Announcements· Jan 3

Raymond James upgraded Block (SQ) to Outperform from Market Perform with a $115 price target, citing confidence in 2025 acceleration driven by seller gross payment volume growth, international expansion, and innovation.
Block (SQ) shares were among those rising premarket after the upgrade, with Shell Plc, Flex Ltd., Ally Financial, and Manpowergroup Inc. also seeing gains.
Raymond James highlighted Block's focus on improving margins and cash flow as key drivers of its upgraded outlook, with a 28% price target increase.

Controversies· Mar 24

Hindenburg Research has made serious allegations against Block, Inc. (SQ), including claims of misleading investors, which has led to a significant drop in the company's market value.
SQ has denied the allegations, but the company's stock continues to fall, with some analysts suggesting that the allegations, while potentially unethical, may not be illegal.
Several law firms have announced investigations into SQ on behalf of investors, and the company has stated its intention to work with the SEC and explore legal action against Hindenburg Research.

Macro· May 16

The post mentions a potential short-term scenario where high interest rates and a strong dollar could lead to a decline in precious metals.
The author suggests that investors may shift towards inflation-indexed assets, such as PF, in response to high growth in the tech sector.
The post also mentions the importance of considering leverage and option positions when making investment decisions, particularly in relation to SQ and other assets.

Technical Analysis· Jan 3

$SQ is pulling back to the top of its base, which aligns with the 10-week MA, and has turned up with a chart showing key levels to watch.
The stock is hovering between prior resistance zones, with $93 being a significant wall, and is looking good for a higher high if it breaks and recaptures key moving averages.
$SQ is trying to breakout with good volume, and a daily closing above 91.85 could lead to a change in character, potentially moving the stock towards 99.

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Community

Of the messages about SQ, what share comes from each group?

	1 Day1D	1 Week1W	1 Month1M	1 Year1Y	50-Day MAclick to plot	200-Day MAclick to plot
Regulars	—	0%	22.22%	27.85%
Newcomers	—	100%	77.78%	72.15%

Regulars· Mar 10

Block, Inc. (SQ) is being compared to PayPal, with some analysts seeing it as a re-rating candidate.
The launch of X Money's early public access next month may be a key tell for the company's growth.
Block, Inc.'s (SQ) X Money is being compared to Tesla's (TSLA) own payments push, with some seeing a potential acceleration of Visa's (V) embedded finance efforts in response.

Newcomers· Mar 10

The newcomer is discussing the potential public offering of X.com, which is the company's payments arm, and is scheduled to begin next month.
The newcomer is speculating about the timing and implications of Elon Musk's announcement about X.com's public offering.
The newcomer is drawing a connection between Elon Musk's company and the payments industry, potentially highlighting a new trend or development in the space.

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News

Block's Afterpay Scores With Fanatics to Expand BNPL Reach

XYZ's Afterpay becomes Fanatics' preferred BNPL partner, expanding flexible payment options across a major digital sports marketplace.

6d agoYahoo Finance

H&R Block Inc. stock outperforms competitors despite losses on the day

7d agoMarketWatch

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Block, Inc.

Technology
Software - Infrastructure

Block, Inc., formerly known as Square, Inc., is a prominent financial technology company renowned for its innovative payment solutions. It primarily serves as a dynamic player in the mobile payment industry, providing a comprehensive ecosystem of products designed to facilitate seamless electronic transactions. Block, Inc. pioneered its way into the marketplace with its iconic point-of-sale system, which allows small and medium-sized businesses to accept card payments through mobile devices. This solution significantly impacts retail, hospitality, and services industries by empowering merchants with accessible financial tools. Additionally, Block, Inc. extends its reach with Cash App, a popular peer-to-peer payment service, enabling users to send and receive money within minutes. The company’s acquisition of firms like Afterpay and its ventures into cryptocurrency and blockchain technology further underscore its commitment to digital finance innovation. Based in San Francisco, Block, Inc. plays a critical role in the evolving landscape of financial technology, fostering a more inclusive and digitized global economy.

Website

Location

1955 Broadway

Oakland, CA, 94612

United States

Social

What share of all stock conversation is about SQ?

	1 Day1D	1 Week1W	1 Month1M	1 Year1Y	50-Day MAclick to plot	200-Day MAclick to plot
Attention	0% 0	0% +0	0% +0	0% -0.03

May 26

Block, Inc. (SQ) is mentioned as having a current price of 68.
The post references the Reddit ETF, mentioning SQ as one of the assets.
The post expresses surprise that MU was not included in the Reddit ETF, with SQ being mentioned as a current price.

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Sentiment

Of the messages about SQ that take a side, what share is each?

	1 Day1D	1 Week1W	1 Month1M	1 Year1Y	50-Day MAclick to plot	200-Day MAclick to plot
Bullish	—	100% new	50% -50	92.47% +3.22
Bearish	—	0% -100	50% new	7.53% -3.22

Bullish· Mar 3

$SQ is expected to reach a $77 target after Block's pivot to AI and automation led to efficiency gains.
HSBC upgrades Block to Buy, citing a 19% upside target to $77 following 4,000 layoffs.
Block is scaling profitably, suggesting a promising future for the company.

Bearish· Nov 19

Gemini 3.0 Pro is behind GPT-5 in research capabilities.
Gemini 3.0 Pro inaccurately reports the current stock price of Block (SQ).
Block (SQ) may be overvalued, making it a good time to buy puts on GOOG.

Generated by AI

Topics

Of the messages about SQ that carry a topic, what share is each?

	1 Day1D	1 Week1W	1 Month1M	1 Year1Y
Announcements	—	—	—	25.77%
Analysts	—	—	—	9.08%
Earnings	—	—	—	10.15%
Macro	—	—	—	10.95%
Controversies	—	—	—	1.74%
Technical Analysis	—	—	—	42.32%

Earnings· Nov 7

Block, Inc. reported Q3 revenues of $5.98 billion, a 6% year-over-year growth but 4% below consensus estimates.
The company's operating margin expanded 5.82 percentage points year-over-year to 7.4%, better than the 3.8% expectation.
Block's adjusted EPS was $0.88, a 76% year-over-year increase, and 1% above expectations.

Analysts· Jan 3

Raymond James upgraded Block $SQ to Outperform from Market Perform with a $115 price target, citing confidence in Seller gross payment volume growth and international expansion.
The $115 price target represents a 28% increase, driven by a "deep dive" into Block's business, which has left Raymond James with greater confidence in the company's 2025 acceleration story.
The upgrade is expected to boost Block's stock price, with the company gapping up at the open by 5% after the news.

Announcements· Jan 3

Raymond James upgraded Block (SQ) to Outperform from Market Perform with a $115 price target, citing confidence in 2025 acceleration driven by seller gross payment volume growth, international expansion, and innovation.
Block (SQ) shares were among those rising premarket after the upgrade, with Shell Plc, Flex Ltd., Ally Financial, and Manpowergroup Inc. also seeing gains.
Raymond James highlighted Block's focus on improving margins and cash flow as key drivers of its upgraded outlook, with a 28% price target increase.

Controversies· Mar 24

Hindenburg Research has made serious allegations against Block, Inc. (SQ), including claims of misleading investors, which has led to a significant drop in the company's market value.
SQ has denied the allegations, but the company's stock continues to fall, with some analysts suggesting that the allegations, while potentially unethical, may not be illegal.
Several law firms have announced investigations into SQ on behalf of investors, and the company has stated its intention to work with the SEC and explore legal action against Hindenburg Research.

Macro· May 16

The post mentions a potential short-term scenario where high interest rates and a strong dollar could lead to a decline in precious metals.
The author suggests that investors may shift towards inflation-indexed assets, such as PF, in response to high growth in the tech sector.
The post also mentions the importance of considering leverage and option positions when making investment decisions, particularly in relation to SQ and other assets.

Technical Analysis· Jan 3

$SQ is pulling back to the top of its base, which aligns with the 10-week MA, and has turned up with a chart showing key levels to watch.
The stock is hovering between prior resistance zones, with $93 being a significant wall, and is looking good for a higher high if it breaks and recaptures key moving averages.
$SQ is trying to breakout with good volume, and a daily closing above 91.85 could lead to a change in character, potentially moving the stock towards 99.

Generated by AI

Community

Of the messages about SQ, what share comes from each group?

	1 Day1D	1 Week1W	1 Month1M	1 Year1Y	50-Day MAclick to plot	200-Day MAclick to plot
Regulars	—	0%	22.22%	27.85%
Newcomers	—	100%	77.78%	72.15%

Regulars· Mar 10

Block, Inc. (SQ) is being compared to PayPal, with some analysts seeing it as a re-rating candidate.
The launch of X Money's early public access next month may be a key tell for the company's growth.
Block, Inc.'s (SQ) X Money is being compared to Tesla's (TSLA) own payments push, with some seeing a potential acceleration of Visa's (V) embedded finance efforts in response.

Newcomers· Mar 10

The newcomer is discussing the potential public offering of X.com, which is the company's payments arm, and is scheduled to begin next month.
The newcomer is speculating about the timing and implications of Elon Musk's announcement about X.com's public offering.
The newcomer is drawing a connection between Elon Musk's company and the payments industry, potentially highlighting a new trend or development in the space.

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Block

Social

May 26

Bullish· Mar 3

Bearish· Nov 19

Earnings· Nov 7

Analysts· Jan 3

Announcements· Jan 3

Controversies· Mar 24

Macro· May 16

Technical Analysis· Jan 3

Regulars· Mar 10

Newcomers· Mar 10

Block director Anthony Eisen sells $1.36m in company stock

H&R Block Inc. stock underperforms Monday when compared to competitors

Cantor Fitzgerald reiterates Block stock Overweight rating at $95

Block, Inc. director Anthony Eisen sells $1.4 million in stock

Block's Afterpay Scores With Fanatics to Expand BNPL Reach

H&R Block Inc. stock outperforms competitors despite losses on the day

Also Discussed

Block, Inc.

Company Information

Location

Block director Anthony Eisen sells $1.36m in company stock

H&R Block Inc. stock underperforms Monday when compared to competitors

Cantor Fitzgerald reiterates Block stock Overweight rating at $95

Block, Inc. director Anthony Eisen sells $1.4 million in stock

Block's Afterpay Scores With Fanatics to Expand BNPL Reach

H&R Block Inc. stock outperforms competitors despite losses on the day

Also Discussed

Social

May 26

Bullish· Mar 3

Bearish· Nov 19

Earnings· Nov 7

Analysts· Jan 3

Announcements· Jan 3

Controversies· Mar 24

Macro· May 16

Technical Analysis· Jan 3

Regulars· Mar 10

Newcomers· Mar 10