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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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Consensus
Buy
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Valuation
Fair Value
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BUY ON WEAKNESS
She continues to own this. It has a strong secular growth outlook in digital commerce. Cash is still a large component of payment in many countries, which gives Visa a tail wing going into the future. It is a bit expensive here. Wait for a pullback to buy.
BUY ON WEAKNESS
In late-2019 it was getting too expensive. The price simply was running away from the fundamentals. It got to a 40% premium to the market multiple. When he sold it, it was twice the market average multiple.
STRONG BUY

V-N vs. MA-N. He is so happy to own V-N and is kicking himself for not owning MasterCard. Shopping online promotes use of credit cards. There are so many long term tailwinds that you have to own them.

TOP PICK
The world is shifting away from cash payments. They just did a deal with WeChat Pay, a big part of the Chinese economy One of the best value stocks he owns given its huge free cash flow, though Visa is one of the most expensive on a PE basis. Visa is incredibly entrenched and can survive rival payment systems. (Analysts’ price target is $204.35)
TOP PICK
A perennial grower for many years. They had a big drop-off during the lockdown as people stayed home, but online shopping enjoyed a huge surge. They have great cash flow and continue to buyback shares. Expect dividend increases again in the future. The pandemic will drive direct payments away from cash that will benefit Visa. Now is a good entry point. (Analysts’ price target is $200.85)
COMMENT
A great company. Their business has waned a little as people stay home, but this is a temporary setback. Fintech is here to stay. The PE is too high now. He sold it last November for this reason. People will use plastic and avoid dirty cash, so this is a tailwind.
BUY ON WEAKNESS
It will have a slight impact from consumer spending declines. However, it ticks all the boxes of a Top S&P company, US markets and US dollars. He sees the recent volatility as an opportunity to buy on weakness. He would love to buy it at $135 again.
BUY

MA-N vs. V-N. Own either this or V-N. We saw adoption of tap to pay. People are doing a lot more tap to pay. Buy here. He prefers V-N over MA-N.

BUY ON WEAKNESS

Q1 earnings strong? He owns V instead of MA. Both are in a great position in the e-commerce space with their ability to accept digital payments. The earnings announcement by MA today were strong, but transactions were down. If it takes time to see things recover, their strong cash flow position will allow them to buy back shares and shore up their balance sheet. MA trades around 30 times earnings, so he would wait for a pullback. He thinks both MA and V may be 15% over valued right now.

HOLD
He does not own this right now. A great company -- a top tier high return on capital player. This causes it to trade a very higher multiples. If you own it, and it is not too large a holding, keep holding. However, expect their fees will be declining with lower consumer spending.
TOP PICK
Spending levels are lower but the lack of keenness on physical cash will drive electronic payments that much more quickly into the future. The move to the cashless society will be accelerated by this crisis. It has a high multiple but longer term they will benefit from a more-online society. (Analysts’ price target is $199.71)
BUY
V-N vs. MA-N. They are great companies and there is nothing to compare with them. They have tremendous runways of growth ahead of them. They are down because retail spending is down. It is a wonderful buying opportunity.
PARTIAL SELL
MA vs. Visa Both have done very well. They're bridge-keepers who collect a toll, basically. They've run up though, so take some profits. They trade around a pricey 32x earnings. Also, we have no idea when the coronavirus will peter out.
COMMENT
The issue he has with Visa is the high valuation levels. There is no reason why it couldn't go down another 15-20%. Longer term they will benefit and do well, but you have to be willing to take a lot of downside. He prefers to own something that offer good income to the investor.
COMMENT

V-N vs. DIS-N. He would go V-N 100%. DIS-N he thinks they will suffer for quite some time. They did major acquisitions and the balance sheet is hugely invested. They need time to digest all of this and will be a mess for a year or two.

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