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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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star iconJun 16, 2026, 12:00 am

This 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.

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Came down pretty hard in the last month or so on rumours of changes to interchange fees that are charged. Regulations have since been softened up. Trades at a very reasonable multiple. Prefers MasterCard (MA-N) that has a hair less growth but better valuation by 2 points.
DON'T BUY
Big drop from the $90's. PE is close to 20X so it is well above market. Long-term annual growth is still very strong at around 19%. Trading at a premium to its peers American Express (AXP-N) at 14X, MasterCard (MA-N) at 15-16X and Capital One (COF-N) at 11X’s. As US banks consolidate, they may have more power to ask for more concessions.
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No credit risks. Has fallen off its highs due to recent market correction and the new US financial regulation bill, which could possibly lead to a lower use credit/debit cards. Think the reaction from the street has been a little strong. Likes this but prefers MasterCard (MA-N) more. Trades at about 16X next year's earnings.
COMMENT
A wonderful brand and have no credit risks. A move away from cash and towards credit/debit has been rampant. A little expensive at 23X earnings whereas MasterCard (MA-N) trades at about 17.
BUY
A play on global growth and a place for investors to invest within financials that is not banking related. Has pulled back and is not a bad entry point.
COMMENT
MasterCard (MC-N) or Visa (V-N)? Both companies are well run. The risk would be the credit situation in the US and it might spill over with the new European crisis. When the stocks hit their lows in 2008-2009 that was a great buying opportunity. They have both been on a fantastic run and not sure you'll make much money buying at its current level.
DON'T BUY
(Market Call Minute) Not going to see strong retail sales in US until 2012 so stock has over performed.
DON'T BUY
Relatively expensive valuation at 26 X earnings. Very strong growth and high margins. If global banks think they are making too much money and talk about starting to squeeze them, this would affect the stock and would be a time to buy.
HOLD
Very profitable company with a lot of great margin. Good business model. Trading at 24X forward earnings, which look a little rich. As banks consolidate, expect they will start looking for concessions and squeeze them on the margins. If you own, hang on until it breaks down through the 50-day moving average.
DON'T BUY
Great company with no credit risks. Trades at about 22X next year's earnings so too rich for him.
COMMENT
Prefers MasterCard (MA-N) that has the same qualities but is a little bit cheaper.
BUY
(Market Call Minute) Default rates declining. Excess spreads coming back into the play.
BUY
For a five-year hold it is not a bad choice. One of the concerns he had when going into the recession was that the number of transactions would go down and people would be losing their credit cards.
DON'T BUY
Don’t have any credit risk. They are processors of transactions. Good company, a little too expensive. Prefers Mastercard. Multiple should come down into the teens to be a buy.
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A little bit overvalued. Not a compelling opportunity.
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