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NYSE:V
Visa Inc. (V)
333.12
+9.30 (2.87%)
as of Jun 16, 2026, 8:00:00 pm Market Open.
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Jun 16, 2026, 12:00 amThis summary was created by AI, based on 71 opinions in the last 12 months.
Visa Inc. is widely regarded as a dominant player in the global payments industry, benefiting from the ongoing transition from cash to digital transactions. Analysts appreciate its strong financial metrics, including a commanding return on equity (ROE) and consistent revenue growth, with most reports indicating annual increases averaging between 12% to 15%. Despite some concerns regarding the impact of emerging technologies like stablecoins and potential economic downturns, Visa's robust business model remains a point of strength, with earnings per share (EPS) exceeding expectations recently. Analysts believe that the stock is a solid long-term hold, citing its ability to continue generating revenue through various value-added services and global market expansion. However, the stock has been range-bound and faces valuation scrutiny amid concerns over inflation and competition.
Consensus
Buy
Valuation
Fair Value
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PAST TOP PICK
(A Top Pick Feb 11/22, Down 0.1%) Benefits from inflation and rising interest rates. They bought Visa Europe a while ago. This was an important sector during Covid, and consumers are still sitting on cash. Plus, the travel recovery continues.
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TOP PICK
Continues to like digital payment names, and V is the largest and the leader. Looking at 32B in US revenues for fiscal 2023. Very shareholder friendly. Pent-up travel demand. Cross-border transactions have higher margins than domestic. US retail sales still going higher. No material debt, predictable sales. Outperforming S&P since late 2021. Fits thesis of strengthening economy for the next year and a bit. Yield is 0.81%, recently increased 20%. (Analysts’ price target is $250.74)
Stan WongOwned
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BUY
V vs. MA Better domestic (that is, North American) exposure than MA. The NA economy is going to be stronger. Technology leader. If you use something yourself a lot, it's not a bad start for a stock choice. If you thought Europe was on the brink of a great recovery, you'd bet on MA as it's more prevalent there.
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PAST TOP PICK
(A Top Pick Dec 10/21, Down 3%) Toll booth, so cash continues to flow to them. 64K transactions a second, no one can duplicate their network. 17T in cash is still used, so lots of international runway especially in EM. Lots of growth in B2B like lawyers' or accountants' fees, because of the loyalty programs. Lots of free cashflow. Will benefit from post-Covid uptick in travel in 2023.
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Recently bought it. Has owned it before, until mid-2019 based on PE--the price got too high. Earnings have jumped 56% since he sold it, and revenues have also jumped. Trades in the low-20x PE. People around the world are using plastic more and more. Lots of runway ahead. (Analysts’ price target is $248.03)
Gordon ReidOwned
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TOP PICK
Leader in digital payments. New share buyback program, increased dividend by 20%. Will benefit from pent-up travel demand surge. US consumer continues to be strong. Retail sales recently marched to a new high. Very good cashflow, no material debt. Predictable sales and earnings growth. Secular trend away from cash. Yield is 0.85%. (Analysts’ price target is $247.03)
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(A Top Pick Nov 16/21, Down 1%) Exposure to the growth of eCommerce.
Very strong business with large business moat.
Current share pric presenting good buying opportunity.
Transition to digital payments also good for business (lots of room for growth).
Christine PooleOwned
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TOP PICK
Toll booth. Still great organic growth to replace cash transactions. Covid has made people happier to move to cashless transactions. Improving macro backdrop will help. 2023 should see 18B in free cashflow. Hard to compete with network. Yield is 0.86%. (Analysts’ price target is $247.03)
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PARTIAL BUY
Good to enter with this pullback. Buy an initial position and build over time. Has owned this for years, because the transition from cash to digital payments is still happening in many countries. This benefits Visa (and Mastercard). The biggest risk is regulatory, because these two companies are so dominant. Prefers Visa, because it's the largest.
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(A Top Pick Sep 30/21, Down 16%) Really likes it. Cash is used less now because of Covid. Also the travel industry is growing again. The business to business part will be better. Has a very good cash balance with strong free cash flow.
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WEAK BUY
Effect on vendors now able to pass surcharges to credit card customers He owns Visa. This part of the payments industry will come under more pressure that will impact their business model, albeit slowly. The fee is applied in different places in different ways and sellers adapt. Regardless of how you pay (Visa, debit) you pay an interchange fee to these cards. You want to be exposed to payments.
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