🚀 Big Stock Move Driven by Restructuring
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Block announced a major restructuring, cutting over 4,000 jobs — roughly 40% of its workforce — citing a shift toward AI-powered operations and efficiency. This includes reducing headcount from over 10,000 to just under 6,000.
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The market reacted very positively: Block’s shares surged ~22–25% in after-hours trading after the announcement and strong Q4 earnings.
📊 Latest Financial Performance
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For Q4 2025, Block reported 24% growth in gross profit, driven by strong performance from Cash App and solid results at Square. Management also raised its 2026 outlook, projecting $12.2 billion in gross profit and improved margins.
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The company expects to incur $450–$500 million in restructuring costs related to the layoffs, mostly in early 2026.
📈 Strategic Pivot Toward AI
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CEO Jack Dorsey framed the job cuts as a proactive move to become “smaller, flatter, and AI-native,” aiming for long-term agility and lower operational costs rather than responding reactively to headwinds.
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Analysts and commentators see this move as a potential template other tech firms may follow as AI reshapes workforces and operations.
🔎 Market Analyst Coverage
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Recent analyst action includes new coverage at an overweight rating, with a price target above current levels, reflecting confidence in Block’s turnaround momentum.
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