Block, Inc. (SQ) Gross Margin: 42.82%
Is Block, Inc.’s gross margin high or low?
Block, Inc.'s gross margin of 42.82% is 27% above its 5-year average of 33.65%, near the high end of its 5-year range (25.03%–42.82%).
The gross margin for Block, Inc. (SQ) is 42.82% as of Tuesday, June 9, 2026. It is above its 12-month average by 7.49% (39.84%).
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SQ Gross Margin Metrics
GROSS MARGIN
42.82%
GROSS MARGIN AVG TTM
39.84%
GROSS MARGIN AVG 3Y
37.02%
GROSS MARGIN AVG 5Y
33.65%
GROSS MARGIN AVG 10Y
34.76%
GROSS MARGIN AVG 15Y
33.14%
GROSS MARGIN AVG 20Y
33.14%
CURRENT VS TTM AVG
+7.49%
CURRENT VS 3Y AVG
+15.66%
CURRENT VS 5Y AVG
+27.25%
CURRENT VS 10Y AVG
+23.20%
CURRENT VS 15Y AVG
+29.21%
CURRENT VS 20Y AVG
+29.21%
SQ Competitors' Gross Margin
| NAME | MARKET CAP | GROSS MARGIN | TTM | 3Y | 5Y |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Block, Inc. (SQ) | — | 42.82% | 39.84% | 37.02% | 33.65% |
| Microchip Technology Incorporated (MCHP) | $49.58B | 57.73% | 56.90% | 61.69% | 62.35% |
| Keysight Technologies, Inc. (KEYS) | $56.61B | 62.08% | 62.50% | 63.32% | 62.57% |
| ON Semiconductor Corporation (ON) | $45.85B | 32.29% | 38.85% | 43.43% | 41.11% |
| Teradyne, Inc. (TER) | $57.80B | 58.55% | 58.52% | 58.41% | 58.41% |
| Block, Inc. (XYZ) | $40.64B | 42.82% | 39.84% | 37.02% | 33.65% |
| Hewlett Packard Enterprise Company (HPE) | $63.89B | 28.77% | 30.27% | 31.51% | 31.43% |
| Workday, Inc. (WDAY) | $36.73B | 75.70% | 75.60% | 74.82% | 73.96% |
| ANSYS, Inc. (ANSS) | $32.91B | 89.00% | 88.53% | 87.85% | 87.84% |
| NetApp, Inc. (NTAP) | $32.68B | 70.74% | 70.47% | 69.45% | 68.50% |
Gross Margin Analysis
Gross Margin
42.8%
(Revenue - COGS) / Revenue
Block, Inc. Gross Margin Formula & Definition
Gross Margin = Gross Profit / Revenue
Gross margin is the percentage of revenue remaining after the cost of goods sold, reflecting core product profitability.
Expanded definitions: Investopedia, Wikipedia, Corporate Finance Institute
Block, Inc. Gross Margin FAQ
- What is the gross margin for Block, Inc. (SQ)?
- The gross margin for SQ stock is 42.82%.
- Is Block, Inc.'s gross margin high or low?
- Block, Inc.'s gross margin of 42.82% is 27% above its 5-year average of 33.65%, near the high end of its 5-year range (25.03%–42.82%).
- What is the TTM average gross margin for Block, Inc. (SQ)?
- The TTM average gross margin for SQ stock is 39.84%.
- What is the 3Y average gross margin for Block, Inc. (SQ)?
- The 3Y average gross margin for SQ stock is 37.02%.
- What is the 5Y average gross margin for Block, Inc. (SQ)?
- The 5Y average gross margin for SQ stock is 33.65%.
- What is the 10Y average gross margin for Block, Inc. (SQ)?
- The 10Y average gross margin for SQ stock is 34.76%.
- What is the 15Y average gross margin for Block, Inc. (SQ)?
- The 15Y average gross margin for SQ stock is 33.14%.
- What is the 20Y average gross margin for Block, Inc. (SQ)?
- The 20Y average gross margin for SQ stock is 33.14%.
Block, Inc. Gross Margin History
| DATE | GROSS MARGIN |
|---|---|
| 2025-12-31 | 42.82% |
| 2024-12-31 | 36.85% |
| 2023-12-31 | 34.24% |
| 2022-12-31 | 34.18% |
| 2021-12-31 | 25.03% |
| 2020-12-31 | 28.78% |
| 2019-12-31 | 40.09% |
| 2018-12-31 | 39.53% |
| 2017-12-31 | 37.90% |
| 2016-12-31 | 33.71% |
| 2015-12-31 | 29.20% |
| 2014-12-31 | 26.59% |
| 2013-12-31 | 23.31% |
| 2012-12-31 | 31.73% |
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About Block, Inc.
Block, Inc., a company founded in 2009 and headquartered in San Francisco, California, (previously known as Square, Inc. until its rebranding in December 2021), develops a wide array of financial technology tools. Primarily, it equips businesses with solutions to process card payments efficiently, offering robust reporting and analytics, coupled with rapid next-day settlement services. Their hardware offerings cover various transaction needs: from the basic Magstripe reader for swiped cards, to the Contactless and chip reader compatible with EMV chip cards and Near Field Communication (NFC) payments. They also provide the Square Stand, which converts an iPad into a complete payment terminal; the integrated Square Register, combining hardware, point-of-sale software, and payment processing; and the versatile Square Terminal, a modern device that replaces traditional keypad terminals with its tap, dip, and swipe capabilities and built-in receipt printer. The company's extensive software suite addresses diverse business requirements, including Square Point of Sale, Square Appointments for scheduling, specialized platforms like Square for Retail and Square for Restaurants, and online commerce solutions via Square Online and Square Online Checkout. Additional tools encompass Square Invoices, Square Virtual Terminal, Square Team Management, Square Contracts, and comprehensive loyalty, marketing, and gift card programs, all managed through the Square Dashboard. Moreover, Block, Inc. supports the developer community with a platform featuring application programming interfaces (APIs) and software development kits (SDKs). Beyond its core merchant services, the company also offers the popular Cash App for individual money management (sending, spending, and storing funds) and Weebly, which provides website hosting and domain name registration solutions. Block, Inc. maintains a global presence, serving customers across the United States, Canada, Japan, Australia, Ireland, France, Spain, and the United Kingdom.
- Sector
- Technology
- Industry
- Software - Infrastructure
- CEO
- Jack Dorsey