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XYZ Stock Forecast: Block, Inc. Price Predictions for 2026-2027

Last close, 9 Oct 2026
$77
+2.67% on the day

The 47 Wall Street analysts covering Block, Inc. hold a median 12-month price target of $99 — +28.2% from the last close. Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model, run across ~4,600 US stocks, ranks it 52 of 100 as at 10 Oct 2026 — in the upper half.

Market cap
$46.4B
Ticker Nerd rank
52 / 100
Median analyst target
$99
Analysts covering
47
Revenue$6.6B+9.3% y/y
Operating income$1.0B
Net income$87.1M
Free cash flow$966.6M
Quarterly, 8 quarters to 30 June 2026 · latest quarter's figure shown
Total return, dividends reinvested
1W
+3.9%
1M
−2.7%
YTD
+18.7%
1Y
−4.5%
From 52W high
−9.0%
From 52W low
+57.3%
$49
$85
52-week range, adjusted closes · the dot is the last close
Ticker Nerd rank

XYZ stock analysis: one number for the whole business

Consensus tells you what everyone already believes. The model scores Block, Inc. on its factor families — the same systematic rank behind the Ticker Nerd portfolio.

Where the model ranks itAs at 10 Oct 2026
52 / 100

Percentile across ~4,600 US stocks on Ticker Nerd’s systematic factor model. Higher is better. How the model is built and tested

Revisions
88
Quality
67
Momentum
61
Growth
60
Issuance
55
Value
49
Volatility
40
Accruals
26
Size
5

Revisions (88): Analysts have, on balance, been raising their forecasts.

Accruals (26): A large share of reported profit has not shown up as cash, or the balance sheet is expanding quickly — both tend to unwind.

Size (5): Larger than most of the companies we track — more scrutinised, less often mispriced.

Built and run by Aslam Ghouse, an ex-Goldman Sachs quant trader with fourteen years in markets.

Wall Street

XYZ stock forecast 2026-2027: analyst price targets & predictions

The bullish and bearish analyst opinions on XYZ, reported as data — targets and ratings, the market's view beside the model's.

Share price and the analyst range, 12 monthsAdjusted close, US dollars
$40$60$80$100$120Jan 26Apr 26Jul 26Oct 26XYZHigh $125Median $99Low $75

Price targets and ratings are third-party analyst estimates, reported here as data. They are not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.

Data provided by Twelve Data

What Wall Street says47 analysts
38 Buy9 Hold0 Sell
Low $75Median $99High $125

The green dot is the last close — the median target sits +28.2% from it.

Recent analyst actionsNewest first

Of the 20 most recent actions, 6 moved their price target up and 0 moved it down.

DateFirmActionRatingTarget
2 Oct 2026BairdMaintainsOutperform$105 → $106
25 Sept 2026BTIGReiteratesBuy$100
25 Sept 2026Cantor FitzgeraldReiteratesOverweight$95
10 Sept 2026MacquarieMaintainsNeutral$75
10 Sept 2026MacquarieMaintainsNeutral—
10 Sept 2026StoneXUpgradeBuy—
10 Sept 2026StoneXUpgradeBuy$105
2 Sept 2026ScotiabankInitiatesSector Perform$82
2 Sept 2026ScotiabankInitiatesSector Perform—
25 Aug 2026Wolfe ResearchMaintainsOutperform$100 → $115
25 Aug 2026Wolfe ResearchMaintainsOutperform—
13 Aug 2026Canaccord GenuityMaintainsBuy$85 → $100
13 Aug 2026Canaccord GenuityMaintainsBuy—
11 Aug 2026Evercore ISI GroupMaintainsOutperform$96 → $105
11 Aug 2026Evercore ISI GroupMaintainsOutperform—
7 Aug 2026Argus ResearchMaintainsBuy$86 → $103
7 Aug 2026Argus ResearchMaintainsBuy—
6 Aug 2026BTIGMaintainsBuy$90 → $100
6 Aug 2026BTIGMaintainsBuy—
6 Aug 2026Cantor FitzgeraldReiteratesOverweight$95

Price targets and ratings are third-party analyst estimates, reported here as data. They are not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.

Market Radar

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Computed off the Friday close and sent before the US open.

Market Radar reports the week’s largest rank changes across roughly 4,600 US stocks, the factor behind each one, and where the market went. XYZ appears on the weeks it earns a place.

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Performance

XYZ vs the S&P 500

Both lines are total return — dividends reinvested — so the comparison is honest on both sides.

Over the twelve months to 9 Oct 2026, Block, Inc. returned −4.5% against +17.3% for the S&P 500, dividends included.

XYZ vs S&P 500, last 12 monthsTotal return, rebased to 100
60708090100110120Jan 26Apr 26Jul 26Oct 26XYZS&P 500

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Data provided by Twelve Data

Estimates

XYZ analyst estimate revisions

Not the forecast itself — the direction analysts are revising it. Revision direction is one of the model's factor families.

Which way the estimates are movingNext fiscal year
EPS revision, 90 days
+3.9%
Analysts raising
36
Analysts cutting
1
Fundamentals

Block, Inc. (XYZ) financial data

A margin means little on its own. Each bar marks where the figure sits across the whole US universe we score.

Valuation
Trailing P/E
137.9×

Cheaper than 5% of US stocks

Price / sales
1.9×

Cheaper than 54% of US stocks

Price / book
2.1×

Cheaper than 42% of US stocks

EV / EBITDA
30.2×

Cheaper than 9% of US stocks

Growth & margins
Revenue growth (YoY)
9.3%

Higher than 50% of US stocks

Earnings growth (YoY)
−83.6%

Higher than 4% of US stocks

Gross margin
47.8%

Higher than 59% of US stocks

Operating margin
7.0%

Higher than 59% of US stocks

Net margin
1.4%

Higher than 51% of US stocks

Returns & dividend
Return on equity
1.6%

Higher than 47% of US stocks

Return on assets
2.0%

Higher than 59% of US stocks

Dividend yield
0.0%

Higher than 1% of US dividend payers

Bars mark the percentile across the ~4,600 US stocks Ticker Nerd covers, among those reporting the figure.

Key statistics

Block, Inc. (XYZ) statistics: revenue, profit & scale

The headline figures, each with its date. Every row carries its own link — cite it straight from here.

  • Block, Inc. has a market value of $46.4B and an enterprise value of $46.8B.

  • Revenue in the twelve months to 30 June 2026: $25.0B. The latest quarter grew 9.3% year on year.

  • Net income over the same four quarters: $355.6M, a 1.4% net margin.

  • Free cash flow in the twelve months to 30 June 2026: $3.9B.

  • Block, Inc. spent $1.9B on share buybacks in the twelve months to 30 June 2026.

  • Shares outstanding: 600.8M.

  • Trailing P/E: 137.9×; forward P/E: 14.9× — the forward figure prices analyst consensus estimates, not reported earnings.

  • Forward dividend yield: 0.00%, paying out 0% of earnings.

  • Block, Inc. employs 10,205 people — $2.5M of revenue per employee.

Statement figures: company filings via Twelve Data, four quarters to 30 June 2026 · market figures as at 11 Oct 2026

Data provided by Twelve Data

Peers

XYZ vs competitors

The nearest names by industry and size, scored by the same model — like for like.

Its peer group, ranked by the same modelSoftware - Infrastructure
CompanyMarket capTKN rank
XYZBlock, Inc.$46.4B
52
NTAPNetApp, Inc.$47.0B
99
CRWVCoreWeave, Inc.$44.9B
8
TWLOTwilio, Inc.$43.9B
80
OKTAOkta, Inc.$40.7B
85
ZSZscaler, Inc.$37.6B
47
MDBMongoDB, Inc.$31.0B
84

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The rank is the raw material. Whether the rules would actually own Block, Inc. — and when they’d sell — is the membership. See the Ticker Nerd 20 →

News

Latest XYZ news & analysis

10 Financial Stocks' Earnings Are Ready To Soar 20% Or More Soon

Investors Business Daily · 9 Oct 2026neutral

The article says some S&P 500 financial companies may report earnings growth of 20% or more as they reveal how higher interest rates are affecting the sector.

Why it matters — The item discusses the financial sector broadly and does not provide specific information about Block, Inc.

XYZ's Square Expands Merchant Base With Pike Place Fish Market Deal

Zacks Investment Research · 6 Oct 2026positive

Square added Pike Place Fish Market as a merchant, providing unified commerce tools for a business managing seasonal customer traffic and online orders.

Why it matters — The merchant deal highlights Square's tools being used by a business balancing in-person and online commerce.

Block to Announce Third Quarter 2026 Results

Business Wire · 2 Oct 2026neutral

Block, Inc. announced it will release its third quarter 2026 financial results on Tuesday, November 3, 2026, after market close. The company will also host a conference call and earnings webcast at 2:00 p.m. Pacific Time / 5:00 p.m. Eastern Time that same day to discuss the results, with registration available through the Events & Presentations section of Block's website.

Why it matters — This announcement informs XYZ watchers when to expect Block's upcoming quarterly financial results and how to participate in the related earnings call.

XYZ's Square Adds Etra & Cafe Telegrama as Restaurant Momentum Builds

Zacks Investment Research · 1 Oct 2026positive

Block's Square continued to build momentum in the restaurant sector as Etra and Cafe Telegrama adopted its unified commerce platform to streamline operations across two service models. The adoption reflects expanding usage of Square's restaurant-focused tools.

Why it matters — Block watchers would care because new restaurant adopters indicate growing traction for Square's unified commerce platform in the restaurant vertical.

Jack Dorsey's Block Is Looking to Create a National Trust Bank. Here's Why That Could Help to Send Bitcoin Higher.

The Motley Fool · 29 Sept 2026positive

Block is seeking to create a national trust bank, which, if approved, would save the company on resources and fees related to custodial services. The move is intended to support Block's active Bitcoin business.

Why it matters — A stock-watcher would care because establishing a national trust bank could lower Block's operational costs and strengthen its Bitcoin-related offerings.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions about XYZ stock

What is the XYZ stock price forecast for 2026-2027?

The 47 Wall Street analysts covering Block, Inc. have a median 12-month price target of $99, with estimates ranging from $75 to $125. These are third-party analyst estimates, not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.

Is XYZ stock a buy right now?

Of the 47 analysts covering Block, Inc., 38 rate it a Buy, 9 a Hold and 0 a Sell. Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model ranks Block, Inc. 52 out of 100 across roughly 4,600 US stocks as at 10 Oct 2026. None of this is personal advice — it does not consider your circumstances.

How does Ticker Nerd's model rank XYZ?

As at 10 Oct 2026, Block, Inc. ranks 52 out of 100 on Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model — a percentile across roughly 4,600 US stocks, built from its factor families. Its strongest factor family is Revisions (88 of 100).

Will XYZ stock go up?

No one can know that. What the data says: the median 12-month target from 47 analysts implies +28.2% from the last close, and Ticker Nerd's factor model ranks Block, Inc. 52 out of 100 as at 10 Oct 2026. Analyst targets are third-party estimates and frequently wrong; none of this is personal advice.

What is the XYZ stock forecast for 2030?

No analyst covering Block, Inc. publishes a 2030 price target — Wall Street targets run 12 to 18 months out. Sites quoting a 2030 price for XYZ are extrapolating price history, which says nothing about the business. The furthest attributed numbers are the current analyst targets: $75 to $125 over the next 12 months.

How has XYZ stock performed over the past year?

Block, Inc. returned -4.5% over the 12 months to 9 Oct 2026, with dividends reinvested. Past performance does not indicate future returns.

What does Block, Inc. do?

Block Inc. Class A Common Stock represents ownership in Block, Inc., a financial technology company that builds connected ecosystems for commerce and consumer finance.

What is the latest news on XYZ?

The most recent item we track (Investors Business Daily, 9 Oct 2026): "10 Financial Stocks' Earnings Are Ready To Soar 20% Or More Soon". The article says some S&P 500 financial companies may report earnings growth of 20% or more as they reveal how higher interest rates are affecting the sector.

Company

About Block, Inc.

Block Inc. Class A Common Stock represents ownership in Block, Inc., a financial technology company that builds connected ecosystems for commerce and consumer finance. The company operates through its Square and Cash App segments, serving merchants and individuals with payment processing, point-of-sale hardware and software, banking-style services, peer-to-peer payments, and digital money management tools. Its Square platform supports sellers with checkout solutions, business software, invoicing, lending, and related financial services, while Cash App provides consumers with transfers, spending, and financial access features. Block also offers hardware, software, and network-based products that connect in-person and digital commerce. Headquartered in Oakland, California, Block plays a significant role in the broader payments and fintech market by linking small businesses, creators, and everyday users through integrated financial and commerce services.

10,205 employees · United States · https://www.block.xyz