BofA raised the firm’s price target on Block (XYZ) to $86 from $75 and keeps a Buy rating on the shares following a “blowout” 4Q and announcement of a 40% workforce cut. Block is “essentially betting it can grow GP 18% while cutting headcount 40%, powered by AI,” says the analyst, who thinks investors appreciate Block taking a proactive AI stance.
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