Block (Square) reports Q2 profit of $195.3m, up from $102.0m loss last year, driven by consumer spending and job cuts.

Block, formerly known as Square, reported a Q2 profit of $195.3 million, contrasting with a loss of $102.0 million in the same period last year, spurred by resilient consumer spending and job cuts. The company's total net revenue increased by 11% to $6.16 billion. Block's Cash App business contributed to overall profitability with a 23% year-over-year jump in gross profit to $1.3 billion. This strategic focus on driving "profitable growth" through cost-cutting measures, reduced real estate presence, and lower discretionary spending appears to have paid off for the payments firm.

August 01, 2024
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