Posted 4/1/2024, 11:26:16 AM
Square Delivers Strong Growth But Questionable Strategy Raises Concerns
- Strong growth in gross profits for both Square and Cash App businesses in latest quarter and full year
- Shift to target mid-market businesses should improve customer retention and ability to cross-sell services
- Cash App successfully monetizing large user base through services like Cash Card, stock trading, and Bitcoin
- However, poor capital allocation decisions like Tidal and Afterpay acquisitions raise concerns
- Bitcoin obsession and lack of accountability for CEO Dorsey are red flags on management