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NYSE:V

Visa Inc. (V)

327.24
-3.14 (0.95%)
as of Jun 18, 2026, 8:00:00 pm Market Open.
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star iconJun 18, 2026, 12:00 am

This summary was created by AI, based on 68 opinions in the last 12 months.

Visa Inc. continues to be considered a top pick among analysts, receiving high praise for its dominant position in the digital payment space. With a remarkable return on equity (ROE) of 65% and consistent revenue growth of about 12-15%, the company is viewed as a strong player amidst market volatility and competition from fintech alternatives. While some analysts express concerns about inflation impacts and potential disruptions from emerging digital currencies, a majority find Visa’s expansive network and innovative growth strategies reassuring. Experts also note the company's commitment to returning capital through buybacks and dividends, demonstrating financial stability and promising growth potential in the evolving payment landscape.

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Buy
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Fair Value
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BUY
Based on analyst Larry Williams' true seasonal index It tends to rally hard in the few few months of a new year, starting right before Christmas (the shopping season). Visa follows seasonal patterns in the past 11 years. So, buy this the day before the Xmas holiday then hold for at least two months.
BUY

MA-N and V-N are fairly interchangeable. He holds MA-N. He does not have a strong opinion one over the other. He does not have AMEX.

BUY
The company hopes to increase the value by 10 fold in 20 years. On an annualized basis, it is a 12% return on investment. It is attainable for electronic payment companies. The industry only surpassed cash a couple years ago. Still a lot of growth. Currently trading at 39x earnings which is hefty.
TOP PICK
Benefits from secular trend to plastic. Revenues and earnings were down, when typically these grow. Transaction volume was down, but this will return when the economy recovers. (Analysts’ price target is $221.09)
PAST TOP PICK
(A Top Pick Oct 25/19, Up 12%) A company that will benefit from structural lockdown due to covid. There is more upside. Looking at revenue growth, net income growth and share buyback, it will grow. Moving forward, this company still has legs.
TOP PICK
Fundamentally, the transition to digital payments from cash will continue. Covid has accelerated this transition. People are spending money online. It will be worth more next year. (Analysts’ price target is $220.68)
TOP PICK
It is a toll booth, making 15 basis points on every transaction. They could grow their B2B business as well as growing internationally. It is a great story about going to less cash. They are reinvesting in their businesses.
BUY
As long as you have the ability to take market share and you're not too exposed to Covid, markets have rewarded. Haven't seen that with Visa. Cross-border shopping is down. But outstanding growth runway. Will move much higher. Core holding.
SELL
Expensive, close to 40x earnings. Somewhat impacted by Covid. First year in history that revenue has fallen. Transactions have dropped, but this is an unusual time. Still, you're not getting a discount. He sold, and moved into a better risk/reward.
SELL

Has done extremely well on both organic growth and on the market's re-rating. Will be beneficiaries as we move more to plastic in the post-pandemic world. Trading at a high 30s multiple, a bit extreme. Fewer opportunities and more risk in the face of Square, PayPal, and the like.

TOP PICK
No credit risk, just a toll booth. 55,000 transactions a second. Great opportunity for secular growth over the next several years, as people transition from cash. Pandemic has increased card use. Good global growth, especially with emerging markets. Good free cash flow and dividend growth potential, asset light. Yield is 0.59%. (Analysts’ price target is $220.37)
PAST TOP PICK
(A Top Pick Jul 12/19, Up 11%) Still likes it. Trend to cashless society is getting more entrenched. Impacted by lower economic activity, but rebounded nicely. Trades more like a tech stock than a consumer stock.
SELL
V vs. MA Both too expensive. Trading at double market multiple, which is extreme for what they offer. Stepped aside because of valuation.
BUY ON WEAKNESS

Warren Buffet has 43% of his portfolio in APPL. APPL is a wonderful brand and strong company. He does not own it today. What worries him a little is that more than half of their revenues come from iPhone sales. They are diversifying, but it will take time. People are tending to keep their phones a year or two longer today it seems. The valuation has made it quite expensive. He would wait for a pullback or consider V, GOOG or MSFT. Warren Buffet must have some amazing incite to take on that concentration in the portfolio.

PAST TOP PICK
(A Top Pick Jul 02/19, Up 10%) He continues to own this. It is really a toll booth -- they don't take on any credit risks, just the banks do. They have good organic growth and high teens earnings growth plus good cash flow. They use M&A and fintech to grow the business. The world is accelerating to a cashless society due to the pandemic.
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