Block, the fintech company led by Jack Dorsey, reported a 27% increase in first-quarter revenue to $2.91 billion, despite a $173 million Bitcoin remeasurement loss. This loss, reflecting fair value accounting for Bitcoin holdings totaling 28,355 BTC, contributed to an overall net loss for the quarter. However, Block's Cash App saw a 38% rise in gross profit to $1.91 billion, driven by growth in lending, banking, and e-commerce services, although Bitcoin trading within the app declined by 31% year-over-year.
The company's adjusted revenue surged 56% to $728 million, with a gross margin reaching a record 25%. Adjusted earnings per share rose 52% to $0.85. Block has raised its full-year guidance, anticipating a 19% increase in gross profit and a 62% rise in adjusted diluted earnings per share for 2026. Despite cutting 40% of its workforce, Block's stock has climbed approximately 25% since its last earnings report in February.
Block Reports 27% Revenue Growth in Q1, Faces $173M Bitcoin Loss
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