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Block Jumps 6.6% Pre-Market as Strong Quarter, Raised Guidance, and AI Transformation Win Over Investors

San Francisco, May 8, 2026 — Shares in Block, Inc. gained 6.6% in pre-market trading on Thursday after the fintech company reported a first quarter that beat guidance across every metric and raised its full-year outlook, while simultaneously presenting a compelling case that its aggressive AI-first operating model is already generating measurable business results.

Gross profit grew 27% year-over-year to $2.91 billion, with Cash App as the standout performer at 38% growth to $1.91 billion. Square grew a steady 9% to $982 million. Adjusted operating income of $728 million represented a 25% margin, and adjusted diluted EPS of $0.85 beat internal guidance. The company is now targeting full-year gross profit growth of 19% and adjusted diluted EPS growth of 62% — a substantial upgrade from prior guidance that gave investors clear reason to reprice the stock higher.

The AI narrative in the shareholder letter was unusually concrete for a technology company, and that specificity likely added conviction to the pre-market move. CEO Jack Dorsey disclosed that production code changes per engineer are up more than 2.5 times since January, incident rates after code changes fell over 70% year-over-year, and an internal AI tool called Builderbot is now reviewing over 90% of production code change requests and making 15% of production code changes nearly fully autonomously. These are operational metrics, not aspirational claims, and they suggest Block is translating AI investment into real efficiency gains faster than peers.

On the consumer side, Moneybot — a proactive AI financial management tool within Cash App — is live and showing early promise, with Dorsey noting that customers who take AI-prompted actions return at dramatically higher rates than those who only receive information. Managerbot, which gives Square sellers real-time business intelligence, is available to over one million sellers ahead of U.S. general availability in June.

For a company that has navigated a challenging period of restructuring and investor skepticism, a quarter this clean combined with a 62% adjusted EPS growth outlook is a powerful reset of expectations.

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Global Finance News 05-08-26

Block Inc. highlighted the growth of Black Seed Bagels as a case study of its Square ecosystem, demonstrating how its unified commerce solutions support scaling businesses.

Black Seed Bagels has expanded to 10 locations across New York City while tripling its gross payments volume using Square’s platform. The technology supports operations across in-store transactions, online ordering, loyalty programs, and multi-location management, enabling the brand to scale without compromising product quality.

The platform has been central to the company’s growth since 2017, helping it navigate expansion, pandemic disruptions, and subsequent recovery. By integrating tools for payments, marketing, staffing, and delivery, Square provides end-to-end operational visibility and efficiency.

The case underscores Block’s strategy to position Square as a comprehensive commerce infrastructure for small and mid-sized businesses, particularly in high-volume, complex environments like urban food service.

Source: Business Wire

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Global Finance News 04-30-26

Block Inc. announced that its Square Managerbot is now available in open beta to a broader group of sellers, expanding its AI-powered capabilities for small businesses.

Managerbot, integrated into the Square platform, acts as a proactive business agent that monitors operations in real time, automates routine tasks, and provides actionable insights across areas such as sales tracking, inventory management, staff scheduling, and marketing.

The company said the tool is designed to help business owners reduce time spent on administrative work and improve decision-making, while maintaining user control by requiring approval for all automated actions.

Source: Block press release, Business Wire

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The Investor 04-28-26

Uber Technologies and Block Inc. announced an expanded global partnership aimed at improving restaurant operations and payment options across Uber’s platforms. The collaboration will extend Square’s integration with Uber Eats to multiple international markets, while introducing Cash App Pay as a payment method for Uber and Uber Eats users in the United States.

The partnership is designed to streamline restaurant workflows through integrated ordering systems and enhance customer payment flexibility, including access to millions of Cash App users. The companies said the initiative builds on previous collaborations and reflects a broader effort to connect their ecosystems and support growth for merchants and consumers globally.

Source: Uber

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The Investor 04-24-26

Açaí Republic has selected Square as its unified commerce platform to support its expanding franchise network, currently spanning 36 locations across multiple U.S. states. The move aims to standardize operations, streamline ordering, and enhance customer experience across in-store, mobile, and kiosk channels.

Square’s platform enables centralized menu management, reporting, and seamless onboarding of new locations, while also supporting customized solutions such as mobile ordering apps and loyalty programs.

The partnership comes as Açaí Republic continues its national expansion, with additional locations under development. The company said the new system provides the infrastructure needed to scale efficiently while maintaining consistent service quality.

Square highlighted the collaboration as part of its broader strategy to support growing restaurant brands with integrated, flexible commerce solutions.
Business Wire

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European Investor 04-21-26

Block Inc. announced that its Square Handheld device powered a high-profile mobile retail activation by Wild West Social House during the Coachella Valley music festival, highlighting growing demand for flexible, on-the-go commerce solutions.

The Los Angeles-based fashion rental club used Square’s portable point-of-sale system to run a fully operational pop-up experience, enabling real-time inventory tracking and seamless payments in a challenging desert environment with limited connectivity. The activation marked the company’s first major off-site expansion beyond its flagship location.

Square Handheld allowed staff to manage thousands of unique luxury items while maintaining accurate inventory and delivering high-touch customer service. Features such as offline payment capability and mobile catalog synchronization proved critical in supporting operations during the multi-day event.

The initiative reflects a broader shift toward mobile-first retail models, as brands increasingly seek to engage customers at events and temporary locations. Block said the collaboration demonstrates how integrated payment and inventory tools can enable new business models and support expansion, with Wild West Social House planning further growth, including a new location in New York City.
Business Wire

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European Investor 04-18-26

Block announced that Birch Coffee has expanded its footprint in New York City with the opening of its 12th location, powered by Square’s unified commerce platform.

The partnership enables Birch Coffee to streamline operations, manage multiple locations, and enhance customer engagement through integrated tools such as point-of-sale systems, marketing features, and subscription services. The brand reported 16% year-over-year growth in 2025, supported by its transition to Square’s ecosystem.

The expansion highlights Square’s role in helping small and mid-sized businesses scale efficiently while maintaining consistent customer experiences in competitive urban markets.
Business wire

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European Investor 04-11-26

Block Inc. announced that GOLFTEC has adopted its Square platform to unify payments and commerce operations across more than 200 U.S. locations.

The new system integrates in-person, retail, and online transactions, providing real-time visibility into customer activity and streamlining payment processing, refunds, and financial reconciliation.

Implementation was completed in just four weeks, enabling rapid modernization without operational disruption. The platform has already delivered measurable efficiency gains, including approximately 10,000 hours saved in administrative work, faster financial reporting, and around $100,000 in savings from improved dispute management.

Block said the partnership demonstrates how unified commerce solutions can enhance operational efficiency and allow staff to focus more on core services, while supporting data-driven decision-making and future growth.
Business Wire

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Global Finance News 04-07-26

Block announced that its Square platform has launched a new AI-powered inventory management solution in partnership with MarketMan.

The new tool, Square Restaurant Inventory by MarketMan, integrates front-of-house sales with back-of-house operations, providing restaurants with real-time visibility into ingredient usage, automated purchasing, and cost management insights. The system is designed to help operators reduce waste, optimize pricing, and improve margins.

The solution enables features such as demand forecasting, supplier price monitoring, and automated inventory tracking, allowing restaurants to make more informed operational decisions and streamline workflows.

Block said the launch strengthens Square’s ecosystem of integrated tools, supporting restaurants as they scale operations and manage costs more efficiently across multiple locations.
Business Wire

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Global Finance News 04-03-26

Steak Escape has selected Square as its unified commerce platform to modernize operations across its 23 restaurant locations, marking a key step in the brand’s transformation and expansion strategy.

The quick-service restaurant chain, known for its cheesesteaks, is replacing a previously fragmented technology system with Square’s integrated platform, which supports in-store, drive-thru, and kiosk ordering, along with backend management tools. The move is aimed at improving operational efficiency, enhancing customer experience, and providing real-time data visibility for franchise operators.

Company executives said the transition will streamline workflows, reduce training complexity for staff, and enable better cost control and consistency across locations. Square was selected for its scalability, open integrations, and ability to support multi-location franchise operations.

As Steak Escape looks to grow its footprint, the adoption of Square’s platform is expected to provide the technological infrastructure needed to support expansion while maintaining service quality and operational alignment across its network.
Source: Business Wire

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Global Finance News 03-27-26

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