Block (XYZ) Director Eisen Anthony Mathew Sells $454K of Stock

Eisen Mathew, a director at Block, Inc. (NYSE: XYZ), sold 6,000 shares on October 14, 2026, for approximately $454,200. The shares were sold at a price of $75.70 each. This planned transaction follows a previous sale of 6,000 shares on June 22, 2026, where Mathew sold at a slightly higher price of $74.28.

Inside Eisen Mathew's Trade

Mathew's recent sale adds to a series of transactions involving his shares in Block. This sale reflects a strategy rather than a response to market conditions, as it was part of a planned transaction. His previous sale on June 22, 2026, also involved 6,000 shares, valued at around $445,680.

Other Institutional Activity in Block, Inc.

Several other institutional investors have adjusted their positions in Block, Inc. Blackrock Inc. trimmed its stake by 667,399 shares, ending up with about 41.6 million shares valued at approximately $3.21 billion. Price (T. Rowe) Associates Inc. reduced its holdings by 5.5 million shares, bringing its total to around 39.7 million shares worth about $3.07 billion. Vanguard Capital Management LLC also decreased its shares by 629,713, now holding about 34.9 million shares valued at around $2.70 billion. State Street Corporation and Vanguard Portfolio Management LLC also made minor reductions in their stakes.

Block, Inc. Stock Up 2.0%

Block, Inc.'s stock closed at $77.38 on the day this article was published, remaining close to its 52-week high of $86.92. The shares have seen a strong performance lately, trading just above their 50-day moving average of $78.80. This indicates continued investor interest and confidence in the company's future.

Recent Earnings

In its latest earnings report, Block, Inc. posted revenue of about $25.04 billion, reflecting a growth rate of approximately 9.3%. The company has an EPS of $0.56 and a net margin of 1.43%. The next earnings report is expected on November 3, 2026.

Insider Buying and Selling at Block, Inc.

Besides Mathew's recent sale, insider activity included another sale of 6,000 shares by Mathew on June 16, 2026, at $74.95, valued at about $449,700. On the same day, Carter Shawn Corey and Neha Narula both purchased 3,682 shares, indicating some insiders continue to show confidence in the company's prospects.

Analysts Set New Price Targets

On October 2, 2026, Baird maintained an 'Outperform' rating with a target of $106. Cantor Fitzgerald reiterated an 'Overweight' rating with a target of $95 on September 25, 2026. Overall, analysts have a consensus 'Buy' rating with a mean price target of $98.10, suggesting optimism about Block's potential.

About Block, Inc.

Block, Inc. is a technology company based in Oakland, California. It builds systems focused on commerce and financial products and services, operating primarily through its Square and Cash App segments. This recent insider activity and ongoing analyst support highlight the interest in the company's performance as it continues to grow.

Bottom Line

Block, Inc. shows strong support from analysts and ongoing activity from insiders. The next earnings report on November 3, 2026, will be critical for investors watching the company's performance. Remember that insider trades reflect past actions and may not indicate current positions.