Block Inc. (NYSE:XYZ) stock fell Tuesday as weak results from PayPal Holdings Inc. (NASDAQ:PYPL) rattled investor confidence and dragged down fintech stocks.

PayPal Reports Revenue Miss, CEO Transition

PayPal reported fourth-quarter 2025 revenue of $8.68 billion, up 4% year over year but missing the analyst consensus estimate of $8.80 billion. The Venmo parent also posted adjusted earnings per share of $1.23, falling short of the $1.28 analyst estimate.

CFO Miller said on the earnings call that PayPal is no longer committing to the long-term financial targets outlined for 2027 at last year’s investor day. Miller cited broad pressure across PayPal’s retail merchant portfolio, particularly among lower- and middle-income consumers.

Technical Analysis

Block is currently trading 15.1% below its 20-day simple moving average (SMA) and 19.1% below its 100-day SMA, indicating significant short-term weakness. Over the past 12 months, shares have decreased by 35.22%, and they are positioned closer to their 52-week lows than highs, reflecting ongoing bearish sentiment.

The RSI is at 36.78, which is considered neutral territory, while the MACD is below its signal line, indicating bearish pressure on the stock. This combination suggests mixed momentum, as the stock faces challenges in gaining traction in the current market.

• Key Resistance: $67.00
• Key Support: $55.00

Benzinga Edge Rankings

Below is the Benzinga Edge scorecard for Block, highlighting its strengths and weaknesses compared to the broader market:

• Value Rank: 78.34 — The stock is considered a good value relative to its peers.
• Growth Rank: 90.48 — Indicates strong growth potential.
• Quality Rank: 22.41 — Suggests some concerns regarding the company’s quality metrics.
• Momentum Rank: 7.16 — Indicates weak momentum in the current market.

The Verdict: Block’s Benzinga Edge signal reveals a mixed picture. While the strong growth rank suggests potential, the weak momentum and quality scores indicate caution for investors considering entry points.

Price Action: Block shares were down 4.76% at $58.38 at the time of publication on Tuesday, according to Benzinga Pro data. PayPal Holdings shares were down 18.73%.

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