Momentum Across Core Segments Will Shape Fintech Landscape Amid Lending Risks Ahead

The analyst price target for Block has been increased modestly from $87.17 to $88.40, as analysts point to growing momentum across Square and Cash App segments, along with a broadly more optimistic outlook following recent industry research. Analyst Commentary Recent analyst research reveals a mix of optimism and caution regarding Block’s near- and mid-term prospects, reflecting differing views on growth acceleration, risk exposure, and valuation following the company’s latest performance updates.

Analysts have raised Block's price target to $87.17, citing accelerating payment volumes, improving Cash App and Square performance, and expanded margins, but caution remains due to rising reliance on lending products and concerns over the sustainability of profit growth. Analyst Commentary Bullish analysts point to accelerating gross payment volumes and improving trends at both Cash App (notably Borrow, BNPL, and Cash Card) and Square, resulting in earnings beats and upgraded outlooks.

Block’s consensus price target has been revised modestly downward as analysts weigh strong Q2 results and broad-based business momentum against rising concerns over the company’s growing reliance on lending products and potential credit risks, with the fair value decreasing from $86.88 to $85.02. Analyst Commentary Bullish analysts cite Block’s Q2 earnings beat, with notable reacceleration in gross payment volume for Square and gross profit growth led by Cash App Borrow, BNPL, and Cash Card, as well as broad-based strength across business lines.

With no changes in Block’s discount rate or revenue growth forecasts, the consensus analyst price target remains steady at $82.40. What's in the News Cash App launched "pools," a peer-to-peer group payment feature with Apple Pay and Google Pay integrations, initially available to select users and expanding soon.

The upward revision in Block’s consensus price target is primarily driven by stronger projected revenue growth and a higher future P/E multiple, raising the fair value estimate from $75.72 to $82.40. What's in the News Cash App introduced "pools," a new group payment feature supporting contributions via Cash App, Apple Pay, and Google Pay, with phased rollout planned.

Block’s consensus price target has dropped sharply, primarily reflecting lowered revenue growth expectations and a reduced future P/E multiple, bringing fair value down from $96.99 to $75.72. What's in the News Block, Inc.