NYSE:V

Visa Inc. (V)

365.37
-0.09 (0.02%)
as of Aug 14, 2026, 7:09:20 pm Market Open.
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This summary was created by AI, based on 62 opinions in the last 12 months.

Visa Inc. is widely regarded by analysts as one of the top players in the payment processing sector, displaying a strong business model with impressive earnings growth, high return on equity, and a solid track record of returning capital to shareholders through dividends and buybacks. Despite a flat stock performance in the past year, analysts maintain a bullish outlook, citing increased consumer spending, particularly in travel, and Visa's ability to leverage its robust network for future growth. Concerns around competition from digital currencies and the impact of AI on the payment industry have surfaced, but many argue that Visa's entrenched position in the market diminishes these risks. Analysts generally recommend a stop-loss approach with target prices suggesting potential upside, indicating that current valuations remain attractive for long-term investors. Overall, the sentiments indicate confidence in Visa’s resilience and growth prospects in a digitized economy.

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Consensus
Buy
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Fair Value
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DON'T BUY
Because of the new regulations in the US on limiting transaction fees, he doesn’t recommend the credit card companies.
PARTIAL BUY
Facing some regulatory issues, which have to be sorted out. Really a tollbooth where they don’t take any risks. You can probably buy it cheaper, but not much cheaper. In the long run, an interesting business to own.
TOP PICK
There is a lot of negative sentiment right now: The talk about regulating interchange rates, talk about exclusivity with merchants being removed. But the prospects for Visa have not changed. They are growing their earnings about 15-20% per annum. 17-18 multiple, which is very, very strong. Good global footprint. They are dominant.
DON'T BUY
We are now seeing a gradual loosening up of credit terms, which is more positive to credit card companies. But this stock will not trade at the multiple it did a few years ago. At these levels it is probably fully values.
HOLD
Had a tough time lately, mostly as a result of Financial Regulation in the US, which limits domestic action of credit card/debit card companies, etc. Feels MasterCard (MA-N) has better valuation and less exposure to interchange fees.
BUY
Fallen on the back of the new FinReg financial regulation in the US that affects debit cards and their fees. Would prefer MasterCard (MA-N) that has less exposure to debit cards in the US but this would be a good choice since the price has come down.
DON'T BUY
This is a company that should make a lot of money. Perfect company to buy during the pull back of 2009. It didn’t pull back all that far. Doesn’t like companies over $25. Not his kind of play, but this sector is tremendous.
COMMENT
Been under pressure recently because of possible Congress regulations on interest charges, which could affect growth. Put up some good quarters, so probably a fairly good, long-term Buy but you get exposure to the US financial sector and US consumer.
TOP PICK
Has had a big selloff on the back of the US legislation on exchange fees. Growing at 20% per annum. Good emerging marketplace. Fantastic brand name.
BUY
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.
BUY
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.
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