CLSA Downgrades Block Inc. (SQ) to Underperform (4), 'Know when to fold ’em'

CLSA analyst John Marrin downgraded Block Inc. (NYSE: SQ) from Buy (1) to Underperform (4) with a price target of $63.00 (from $93.00).

The analyst comments "Downgrading SQ to Underperform from BUY as we lower our target price to US$63 from US$93. We are stepping aside on Block as our concerns around the macro environment now eclipse our ongoing enthusiasm around prospects for long-term growth. We see odds on the rise for a hard landing in the US in 2H23, as a retreat by regional banks applies additional pressure directly on consumers and SMBs, who are already under duress from higher interest rates. The stock has lagged the market coming out of a decent earnings print last week, as investors are already likely coming to terms with a lower earnings trajectory in 2024."

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Shares of Block Inc. closed at $57.53 yesterday.

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