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Block Inc. cuts 4,000 jobs, citing AI efficiency, despite revenue miss, boosting shares on strong earnings and future growth outlook.
The company that owns Cash App and Square, Block Inc., said it will eliminate roughly 4,000 jobs, or nearly half of its workforce, citing artificial intelligence as a major factor in increasing productivity and facilitating smaller teams.
With adjusted earnings of 65 cents per share and a 24% increase in gross profit, the move, which aims to create a leaner, AI-native organization, comes after strong financial results.
Shares rose more than 23% in after-hours trading despite a minor revenue miss, indicating investor confidence in the company's AI-driven restructuring and anticipated 2026 earnings growth.
The company anticipates restructuring expenses of between $450 million and $500 million.
Block Inc. recorta 4.000 empleos, citando la eficiencia de la IA, a pesar de la pérdida de ingresos, impulsando las acciones en fuertes ganancias y perspectivas de crecimiento futuro.