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Dec 31, 2023
Block Inc. Q4 2023 Earnings Report
Block's Q4 2023 results reflected strong growth in gross profit and strategic focus on U.S. market and inflows per active.
Key Takeaways
Block Inc. reported a 24% increase in total net revenue to $5.77 billion for Q4 2023. Gross profit grew by 22% year-over-year to $2.03 billion. Cash App's gross profit increased by 25% year-over-year to $1.18 billion, and Square's gross profit increased by 18% year-over-year to $828 million. Net income attributable to common stockholders was $178 million, and Adjusted EBITDA was $562 million, up 2x year over year.
Gross profit grew 22% year over year to $2.03 billion.
Cash App's gross profit increased 25% year over year to $1.18 billion.
Square's gross profit increased 18% year over year to $828 million.
Adjusted EBITDA increased 2x year over year to $562 million.
Revenue by Segment
Forward Guidance
Block provided Q1 2024 outlook with gross profit expected to be between $2.00B and $2.02B, representing a 17% year-over-year growth. Adjusted EBITDA is projected to be between $570M and $590M, with a margin of 29%. Adjusted Operating Income is expected to be between $225M and $245M, with a margin of 12%.
Positive Outlook
- Gross Profit $2.00B to $2.02B
- YoY Growth (midpoint) 17%
- Adjusted EBITDA $570M to $590M
- % Margin (midpoint) 29%
- Adjusted Operating Income $225M to $245M
Challenges Ahead
- Guidance does not assume any additional macroeconomic deterioration, which could impact results
- Share-based compensation expense to decrease slightly quarter over quarter on a dollar basis.
- Uncertainty regarding reconciling items such as share-based compensation expense.
- Material changes to reconciling items could have a significant effect on future GAAP results.
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