Block Shares Rise On Layoffs

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Block Shares Rise On Layoffs

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Benzinga

11 Views • Feb 27, 2026

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Block reported mixed fourth-quarter results, with earnings meeting expectations but revenue slightly missing estimates. CEO Jack Dorsey said the company will shrink its workforce to under 6,000 employees, arguing AI-driven efficiency allows smaller teams to do more. Shares rose about 5% after the report.