Block, Inc. (SQ) Yield on Cost (YOC): N/A
The yield on cost (YOC) for Block, Inc. (SQ) is N/A.
SQ Yield on Cost (YOC) Metrics
YIELD ON COST (YOC)
N/A
Interactive Yield on Cost Calculator
Project custom investment returns for Block, Inc. (SQ) based on your custom cost basis.
Starting Yield
3.50%
Ending YOC
11.09%
Year 15 Dividend
$6.34
Cum. Dividends Recd.
$58.65
| Year | Projected Div. / Share | YoY Dividend Hike | Yield on Cost (YOC) | Total Dividends Recd. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial | $2.00 | — | 3.50% | $0.00 |
| Year 1 | $2.16 | +8.00% | 3.77% | $2.16 |
| Year 2 | $2.33 | +8.00% | 4.08% | $4.49 |
| Year 3 | $2.52 | +8.00% | 4.40% | $7.01 |
| Year 4 | $2.72 | +8.00% | 4.76% | $9.73 |
| Year 5 | $2.94 | +8.00% | 5.14% | $12.67 |
| Year 6 | $3.17 | +8.00% | 5.55% | $15.85 |
| Year 7 | $3.43 | +8.00% | 5.99% | $19.27 |
| Year 8 | $3.70 | +8.00% | 6.47% | $22.98 |
| Year 9 | $4.00 | +8.00% | 6.99% | $26.97 |
| Year 10 | $4.32 | +8.00% | 7.55% | $31.29 |
| Year 11 | $4.66 | +8.00% | 8.15% | $35.95 |
| Year 12 | $5.04 | +8.00% | 8.80% | $40.99 |
| Year 13 | $5.44 | +8.00% | 9.51% | $46.43 |
| Year 14 | $5.87 | +8.00% | 10.27% | $52.30 |
| Year 15 | $6.34 | +8.00% | 11.09% | $58.65 |
Yield on Cost (YOC) Formula
Formula: Yield on Cost = Annual Dividend / Original Purchase Price × 100
Inputs shown in the projection:
- Original purchase price.
- Annual dividend per share at the starting point.
- Assumed annual dividend growth rate.
- Projected annual dividend divided by original purchase price.
Note: Forward projections assume dividends continue to grow at the designated growth rate. Actual dividend payments are declared by corporate boards and are subject to change.
Block, Inc. Yield on Cost (YOC) Formula & Definition
Yield on Cost shows the dividend yield based on your original purchase price. As dividends grow, your YOC increases even if the market yield stays the same.
Expanded definitions: Investopedia, Wikipedia, Corporate Finance Institute
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