Block (XYZ) Added to the US Conviction List at Goldman Sachs

Block, Inc. (NYSE:XYZ) is included among the 10 Most Volatile Stocks to Buy in S&P 500.

Block, Inc. (NYSE:XYZ) builds ecosystems focused on commerce and financial products and services in the United States and internationally.

On June 1, Block, Inc. (NYSE:XYZ) was added to Goldman Sachs’ US Conviction List as part of the firm’s monthly update. The analyst expects the company to deliver an above-consensus earnings growth of 64% in the ongoing year. Goldman believes that Block will execute on its plans to attract more and “stickier” users to its platform.

Goldman maintains a ‘Buy’ rating on Block, Inc. (NYSE:XYZ) with a price objective of $95, indicating an upside of over 39% from the current levels.

Block, Inc. (NYSE:XYZ) exceeded expectations in its Q1 2026 report last month, driven primarily by the sharp growth in profits from the Cash App. Moreover, the company raised its full-year 2026 outlook as it continues to benefit from the resilient consumer spending and strong growth in its core businesses. The payment firm is now projecting its annual gross ​profit to be $12.33 billion in 2026, up from its previous forecast of $12.20 billion. The revised guidance indicates a growth of over 19% compared to last year.

While we acknowledge the risk and potential of XYZ as an investment, our conviction lies in the belief that some AI stocks hold greater promise for delivering higher returns and doing so within a shorter time frame. If you are looking for an AI stock that is more promising than XYZ and that has 10,000% upside potential, check out our report about this cheapest AI stock.

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