Block’s Blockbuster Day: $1.17B Volume Surges 136% to 77th Rank

Block (NYSE:XYZ) surged 0.95% on August 7, 2025, with a trading volume of $1.17 billion, marking a 136.54% increase from the prior day and ranking 77th in market activity. The stock’s post-earnings rally reflected strong gross profit growth and revised guidance, despite missing EPS estimates. Cash App and Square segments drove momentum, with gross profit rising 14% year-over-year to $2.54 billion, fueled by $1.5 billion from Cash App (up 16%) and $1.03 billion from Square (up 11%). CEO Jack Dorsey emphasized renewed offensive strategies and confidence in scaling growth, while CFO Amrita Ahuja highlighted Square’s accelerated product development and market share recovery.

The company raised its 2025 gross profit forecast to $10.17 billion, a 14.4% annual increase, with a 20% margin target. Cash App’s ecosystem reported 57 million monthly active users and $87 average gross profit per transaction, up 15%. Square’s gross payment volume grew 10% to $64.2 billion, supported by international expansion and buy-now-pay-later initiatives. Despite a 10% year-to-date decline in XYZ shares, analysts maintained a “Strong Buy” consensus, with 24 out of 29 rating firms recommending the stock and an average price target of $78.33, implying 4.04% upside.

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