XYZ's Afterpay adds new partners across major shopping categories as holiday buyers seek flexible BNPL options and multi-channel payment access.
Block, Inc. is rated a buy as Cash App drives robust growth, with margins at all-time highs and shares trading at a steep discount. XYZ raised full-year guidance, expecting adjusted operating income of $2.056 billion, up 28%, despite Q3 earnings and revenue missing analyst expectations. Cash App, now with 58 million monthly actives, leads gross profit growth and is rapidly expanding among younger generations and primary banking users.
XYZ's 28.1% YTD slide spotlights rising fintech competition even as Square and Cash App push ahead with new tools and global expansion.
On November 19, Block Inc. held its first Investor Day in three years. Jack Dorsey, the company's cofounder, chief executive, and “Block Head,” took to the stage and summarily posed what many investors and others in the industry were likely thinking.
XYZ's 124M Black Friday, Cyber Monday transactions and strong local spending momentum highlight rising engagement across its ecosystem.
Block, Inc. (XYZ) Presents at UBS Global Technology and AI Conference 2025 Transcript
HRB combines strong financial performance with a very high total yield, but AI-related disruption risk keeps me at a HOLD despite apparent upside. Growth is led by DIY and Wave, while legacy add-ons decline; HRB is pivoting toward higher-value small business clients to boost lifetime value. FCF remains solid in absolute terms, but FCF/Sales is trending down as working capital swings, especially tax and receivables, absorb more cash.
This week's Undercovered Dozen spotlights 12 lesser-known stocks and funds with compelling investment theses and recent developments. This week's edition covers articles published between Nov. 21 and Nov. 27, offering fresh investment ideas. The series aims to inspire discussion and help investors discover overlooked opportunities in the market.
E expands its exploration portfolio with the acquisition of a 50% stake in Uruguay's OFF-5 block, deepening ties with YPF and targeting high-impact prospects.
Block (XYZ) increased by 10% over the past week. You might feel inclined to purchase more, or perhaps you want to decrease your investment.
Several big-name stocks just announced notable increases to their share buyback programs. These actions signal confidence, indicating that these companies' management teams may see value in their stocks.
Block, Inc. ( XYZ ) Analyst/Investor Day November 19, 2025 12:00 PM EST Company Participants Matthew Ross - Head of Investor Relations Jack Dorsey - Co-Founder, Block Head & Chairman Owen Jennings - Business Lead Brian Grassadonia - Ecosystem Lead Thomas Templeton Brian Boates Arnaud Weber Nicholas Molnar - Sales & Marketing Lead Amrita Ahuja - Foundational Lead, COO, CFO & Treasurer Alex Fisher Conference Call Participants Brandt Smallwood Lindsay Williams Hirsch Jason Kupferberg - Wells Fargo Securities, LLC, Research Division Bryan Bergin - TD Cowen, Research Division Timothy Chiodo - UBS Investment Bank, Research Division Harshita Rawat - Sanford C. Bernstein & Co., LLC.