Block, Inc. (XYZ) Ecosystem Lead discloses January 2026 insider stock sales

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Block, Inc. reported stock transactions by an officer serving as Ecosystem Lead. On 01/02/2026, the officer disposed of 1,038 shares of Class A common stock at $63.98 per share, with the filing noting these shares were automatically sold to cover the company’s income tax withholding and remittance obligations tied to vesting restricted stock units. On 01/06/2026, the officer sold an additional 1,983 shares at $68.52 per share under a Rule 10b5-1 trading plan adopted on June 2, 2025. After these sales, the officer beneficially owned 518,331 Class A common shares, held directly.

Insights

Insider transactions analyst

Routine insider sales tied to tax withholding and a pre-set 10b5-1 plan.

The filing shows a Block, Inc. officer classified as Ecosystem Lead selling small quantities of Class A common stock. On 01/02/2026, 1,038 shares were sold at $63.98 per share, explicitly described as an automatic sale to satisfy income tax withholding and remittance obligations from vesting restricted stock units.

On 01/06/2026, the officer sold 1,983 shares at $68.52 per share under a Rule 10b5-1 trading plan adopted on June 2, 2025. These mechanics indicate pre-arranged and tax-related activity rather than discretionary, large-scale selling. Following the transactions, the officer still directly owns 518,331 shares of Class A common stock, suggesting the reported sales are modest relative to their overall stake.

SEC Form 4

FORM 4

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549

STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN BENEFICIAL OWNERSHIP

Filed pursuant to Section 16(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
or Section 30(h) of the Investment Company Act of 1940

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Check this box if no longer subject to Section 16. Form 4 or Form 5 obligations may continue. See Instruction 1(b).

X

Check this box to indicate that a transaction was made pursuant to a contract, instruction or written plan for the purchase or sale of equity securities of the issuer that is intended to satisfy the affirmative defense conditions of Rule 10b5-1(c). See Instruction 10.

1. Name and Address of Reporting Person^*

Grassadonia Brian

(Last) (First) (Middle)

1955 BROADWAY

SUITE 600

(Street)

OAKLAND CA 94612

(City) (State) (Zip)

2. Issuer Name and Ticker or Trading Symbol
Block, Inc. [ XYZ ]

5. Relationship of Reporting Person(s) to Issuer
(Check all applicable)

	Director		10% Owner
X	Officer (give title below)		Other (specify below)
	Ecosystem Lead

3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
01/02/2026

4. If Amendment, Date of Original Filed (Month/Day/Year)

6. Individual or Joint/Group Filing (Check Applicable Line)

X	Form filed by One Reporting Person
	Form filed by More than One Reporting Person

Table I - Non-Derivative Securities Acquired, Disposed of, or Beneficially Owned
1. Title of Security (Instr. 3)	2. Transaction Date (Month/Day/Year)	2A. Deemed Execution Date, if any (Month/Day/Year)	3. Transaction Code (Instr. 8)		4. Securities Acquired (A) or Disposed Of (D) (Instr. 3, 4 and 5)			5. Amount of Securities Beneficially Owned Following Reported Transaction(s) (Instr. 3 and 4)	6. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 4)	7. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 4)
			Code	V	Amount	(A) or (D)	Price
Class A Common Stock	01/02/2026		S		1,038(1)	D	$63.98	520,314	D
Class A Common Stock	01/06/2026		S(2)		1,983	D	$68.52	518,331	D

Table II - Derivative Securities Acquired, Disposed of, or Beneficially Owned (e.g., puts, calls, warrants, options, convertible securities)
1. Title of Derivative Security (Instr. 3)	2. Conversion or Exercise Price of Derivative Security	3. Transaction Date (Month/Day/Year)	3A. Deemed Execution Date, if any (Month/Day/Year)	4. Transaction Code (Instr. 8)		5. Number of Derivative Securities Acquired (A) or Disposed of (D) (Instr. 3, 4 and 5)		6. Date Exercisable and Expiration Date (Month/Day/Year)		7. Title and Amount of Securities Underlying Derivative Security (Instr. 3 and 4)		8. Price of Derivative Security (Instr. 5)	9. Number of derivative Securities Beneficially Owned Following Reported Transaction(s) (Instr. 4)	10. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 4)	11. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 4)
				Code	V	(A)	(D)	Date Exercisable	Expiration Date	Title	Amount or Number of Shares

Explanation of Responses:

1. Represents the number of shares automatically sold to satisfy the Issuer's income tax withholding and remittance obligations in connection with the vesting of restricted stock units.

2. The sale reported on this Form 4 was effected pursuant to a Rule 10b5-1 trading plan adopted on June 2, 2025.

Remarks:

	/s/ Susan Szotek, Attorney-in-Fact	01/06/2026
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
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FAQ

Who is the reporting person in this Block, Inc. (XYZ) insider transaction filing?

The reporting person is an officer of Block, Inc. with the title Ecosystem Lead, filing individually as indicated by the box checked for one reporting person.

What Block, Inc. (XYZ) shares were sold on January 2, 2026?

On 01/02/2026, the officer sold 1,038 shares of Block, Inc. Class A common stock at a price of $63.98 per share.

Why were 1,038 Block, Inc. (XYZ) shares sold on January 2, 2026?

The filing explains that the 1,038 shares were automatically sold to satisfy Block, Inc.’s income tax withholding and remittance obligations related to the vesting of restricted stock units.

What Block, Inc. (XYZ) transaction occurred on January 6, 2026?

On 01/06/2026, the officer sold 1,983 shares of Block, Inc. Class A common stock at $68.52 per share, reported as a separate transaction code S.

Was the January 6, 2026 Block, Inc. (XYZ) sale under a Rule 10b5-1 plan?

Yes. The filing states that the sale on 01/06/2026 was effected pursuant to a Rule 10b5-1 trading plan adopted on June 2, 2025.

How many Block, Inc. (XYZ) shares does the officer own after these transactions?

Following the reported transactions, the officer beneficially owns 518,331 shares of Block, Inc. Class A common stock, held as direct ownership.

Does this Block, Inc. (XYZ) filing indicate indirect ownership of shares?

No. The ownership form in the table is marked as Direct (D) for the 518,331 shares beneficially owned after the reported transactions.