Block Overview
- Year Founded
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2009
- Status
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Public
- Employees
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11,372
- Stock Symbol
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XYZ
- Investments
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62
- Share Price
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$57.22
- (As of Friday Closing)
Block General Information
Description
Founded in 2009, Block provides payment services to merchants, along with related services. The company also launched Cash App, a person-to-person payment network. In 2024, Square's payment volume was almost USD 250 million.
Contact Information
Website
www.block.xyzCorporate Office
- 1955 Broadway
- Suite 600
- Oakland, CA 94612
- United States
Corporate Office
- 1955 Broadway
- Suite 600
- Oakland, CA 94612
- United States
Block Timeline
Block Stock Performance
As of 14-Mar-2025, Block’s stock price is $57.22. Its current market cap is $35.4B with 619M shares.
(As of Friday Closing)
| Stock Price | Previous Close | 52 wk Range | Market Cap | Shares | Average Volume | EPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $57.22 | $54.04 | $53.54 - $99.26 | $35.4B | 619M | 8.06M | $4.70 |
Block Financials Summary
As of 31-Dec-2024, Block has a trailing 12-month revenue of $24.1B.
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In Thousands, USD |
TTM 31-Dec-2024 | FY 2024 31-Dec-2024 | FY 2023 31-Dec-2023 | FY 2022 31-Dec-2022 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| EV | 47,279,785 | 47,279,785 | 43,714,241 | 34,285,277 |
| Revenue | 24,121,053 | 24,121,053 | 21,915,623 | 17,531,587 |
| EBITDA | 1,742,583 | 1,742,583 | 332,196 | (188,566) |
| Net Income | 2,897,047 | 2,897,047 | 9,772 | (540,747) |
| Total Assets | 36,777,595 | 36,777,595 | 33,031,308 | 31,364,340 |
| Total Debt | 7,918,613 | 7,918,613 | 6,071,517 | 6,332,764 |
Block Valuation & Funding
| Deal Type | Date | Amount | Valuation/ EBITDA |
Post-Val | Status | Debt |
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Block Cap Table
| Stock | # of Shares Authorized |
Par Value | Dividend Rate (%) | Original Issue Price |
Liquidation | Liquidation Pref. Multiple |
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Block Comparisons
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Block Competitors (74)
One of Block’s 74 competitors is Intuit, a Formerly VC-backed company based in Mountain View, CA.
| Company Name | Financing Status | Location | Employees | Total Raised | Last Financing Date/Type | Last Financing Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Intuit | Formerly VC-backed | Mountain View, CA | ||||
| Paytm | Formerly VC-backed | Noida, India | ||||
| Shopify | Formerly VC-backed | Ottawa, Canada | ||||
| Paysafe | Formerly PE-Backed | London, United Kingdom | ||||
| Euronet Worldwide | Formerly PE-Backed | Leawood, KS |
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Block Patents
Block Recent Patent Activity
| Publication ID | Patent Title | Status | First Filing Date | Technology (CPC) | Citations |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| US-12248911-B2 | User interface component generation using service and/or duration information | Active | 04-Apr-2024 | ||
| US-12210559-B1 | Model framework for media content recommendations | Active | 20-Oct-2023 | ||
| US-12248921-B2 | Processing multiple point-of-sale transactions | Active | 11-Aug-2023 | ||
| US-12007469-B1 | Trajectory determination system using positional sensing to determine the movement of people or objects | Active | 04-Aug-2023 | ||
| US-12219193-B1 | Personalized artist data with curated action items | Active | 27-Jun-2023 | G06Q30/0201 |
Block Signals
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Block Investors
| Investor Name | Investor Type | Holding | Investor Since | Participating Rounds | Contact Info |
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Block Investments & Acquisitions (62)
Block’s most recent deal was a Later Stage VC with Yellow Card for . The deal was made on 18-Sep-2024.
| Company Name | Deal Date | Deal Type | Deal Size | Industry | Lead Partner |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yellow Card | 18-Sep-2024 | Later Stage VC | Financial Software | ||
| Shieldrule Technologies | 06-Aug-2024 | Merger/Acquisition | Business/Productivity Software | ||
| HIFI (Financial Services) | 11-Oct-2023 | Merger/Acquisition | Other Financial Services | ||
| Best, Periodt. | 10-Apr-2023 | Accelerator/Incubator | Personal Products | ||
| Gridless | 06-Dec-2022 | Seed Round | Other Financial Services |
Block ESG
Risk Overview
Risk Rating
Updated May, 31, 2024
20.72 | Med Risk
Risk Scale
A lower score indicates better sustainability
Negl
0-10
Low
10-20
Med
20-30
High
30-40
Severe
40+
Exposure
Exposure refers to the extent to which a company is exposed to different material ESG issues
Management
Management is related to actions taken to manage ESG issues
Peers Analysis
Peer performance insights compare the company’s ESG performance to the performance of selected peers to help inform future ESG decisions and drive internal performance improvements.
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Block Exits (6)
Block’s most recent exit was on 15-Jun-2020 from Verse. The exit was categorized as .
| Company Name | Exit Date | Exit Type | Exit Size | Status | Buyers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Verse | 15-Jun-2020 | Completed |
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| Transparent Financial Systems | 01-Dec-2019 | Completed |
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| Digital Reasoning | 01-Sep-2019 | Completed |
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| Eventbrite | 01-Sep-2017 | Completed |
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| Yik Yak | 25-Apr-2017 | Merger/Acquisition | Completed |
Block Affiliates
Subsidiaries (9)
| Name | Industry | Location | Year Founded |
|---|---|---|---|
| Zitti | West Hollywood, CA | 2020 | |
| Shieldrule Technologies | Berkeley, CA | 2020 | |
| Crew (Communication Software) | San Francisco, CA | 2015 | |
| Afterpay | Melbourne, Australia | 2014 | |
| Evenly | Washington, DC | 2012 |
Block FAQs
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When was Block founded?
Block was founded in 2009.
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Where is Block headquartered?
Block is headquartered in Oakland, CA.
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What is the size of Block?
Block has 11,372 total employees.
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What industry is Block in?
Block’s primary industry is Financial Software.
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Is Block a private or public company?
Block is a Public company.
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What is Block’s stock symbol?
The ticker symbol for Block is XYZ.
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What is the current stock price of Block?
As of 14-Mar-2025 the stock price of Block is $57.22.
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What is the current market cap of Block?
The current market capitalization of Block is $35.4B.
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What is Block’s current revenue?
The trailing twelve month revenue for Block is $24.1B.
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Who are Block’s competitors?
Intuit, Paytm, Shopify, Paysafe, and Euronet Worldwide are some of the 74 competitors of Block.
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What is Block’s annual earnings per share (EPS)?
Block’s EPS for 12 months was $4.70.
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