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A billionaire investor purchased 2.56 million shares of Block in the second quarter.

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Block beat quarterly profit and sales estimates, grew payment volumes, and raised its 2026 profit-per-share forecast. The article notes investors pay about $137 for each $1 of profit and describes growth signals as mixed, but Block’s results support a favorable reading.

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Block’s stronger sales and profit, rising payment volumes, and higher 2026 profit-per-share forecast point to improving business results. Third Point’s purchase adds a sign of investor confidence. The article also says investors pay about $137 for each $1 of Block’s profit, and its growth score is mixed. Those concerns matter, but the company’s results and raised forecast support a favorable reading.

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