
Fintech firm Block Inc. (NYSE:XYZ) announced a significant boost to its full-year guidance despite a worse-than-expected second quarter, with CEO Jack Dorsey attributing the company's accelerated growth and product velocity to its adoption of artificial intelligence (AI).
What Happened: In the second quarter 2025 earnings call, Block raised its full-year gross profit guidance to $10.17 billion, reflecting a renewed confidence in its strategic direction.