Block (XYZ) Stock Surges Post Investor Day Announcement
Written by Emily J. Thompson, Senior Investment Analyst
Updated: 19 Nov 25
Shares of Block, Inc. (XYZ) rose 2.93% in premarket trading, reaching $59.33, following the announcement of a $5 billion increase to its stock repurchase program. The stock crossed above its 5-day simple moving average, indicating a bullish technical signal. This positive momentum is attributed to the upcoming Investor Day on November 19, 2025, where the company will outline its financial guidance for 2026 and a three-year outlook, addressing investor concerns and enhancing confidence in its capital allocation strategy.
Analyst Views on XYZ
Wall Street analysts forecast XYZ stock price to rise over the next 12 months. According to Wall Street analysts, the average 1-year price target for XYZ is 86.35 USD with a low forecast of 55.00 USD and a high forecast of 105.00 USD. However, analyst price targets are subjective and often lag stock prices, so investors should focus on the objective reasons behind analyst rating changes, which better reflect the company's fundamentals.
27 Analyst Rating
21 Buy
4 Hold
2 Sell
Moderate Buy
Current: 67.260
Low
55.00
Averages
86.35
High
105.00
Current: 67.260
Low
55.00
Averages
86.35
High
105.00
About XYZ
Block, Inc. builds technology to increase access to the global economy. The Company operates through two segments: Square and Cash App. The Square includes managed payment services, software solutions, hardware, and financial services offered to sellers, excluding those that involve Cash App. The Cash App segment includes the financial tools available to individuals within the mobile Cash App, including peer-to-peer payments, bitcoin and stock investments. The Cash App also includes Cash App Card, which is linked to customer stored balances that customers can use to pay for purchases or withdraw funds from an ATM. Cash App also includes the BNPL platform. Its Afterpay business is transforming the way customers manage their spending over time. Its TIDAL business is a music platform that empowers artists to thrive as entrepreneurs. Its Bitkey business is a simple self-custody wallet built for bitcoin. Proto business is a suite of bitcoin mining products and services.
About the author

Emily J. Thompson
Emily J. Thompson, a Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) with 12 years in investment research, graduated with honors from the Wharton School. Specializing in industrial and technology stocks, she provides in-depth analysis for Intellectia’s earnings and market brief reports.





