NYSE:V

Visa Inc. (V)

365.60
+0.15 (0.04%)
as of Aug 14, 2026, 7:13:59 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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Buy
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Fair Value
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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.
DON'T BUY
A little bit overvalued. Not a compelling opportunity.
SELL
Every time he goes to approach this company or MasterCard (MA-N), defines the valuations are too high. Trades roughly at 23X forward earnings and 50X price to cash flow. It is a tollbooth so has no credit exposure. Great business and balance sheet is fantastic. With US consumer in saving mode, the growth of the transactions will be slowed.
BUY
Very good industry. Limited competition. There is no credit risk as it is transaction oriented. As long as there is an improvement in consumption, which he expects, this company will benefit. There are also opportunities to grow in developing markets. Expanding into other things such as debit cards. On his watch list.
COMMENT
Has consistently beaten all its earnings since it has gone public. Great company. Doesn't take on any credit risks, as it is transaction driven. Has a tail wind as people are giving up cash for plastic globally. Trades at about 21X earnings. Prefers MasterCard (MA-N) which is cheaper at about 15X 09 earnings.
COMMENT
Had a multiple of 35 PE, dropped to 30 and is now in the low 20's. Starting to get very interesting. Because it is a growth stock he can't own it. Still too big a multiple to him, but getting close.
DON'T BUY
Has no exposure to credit card companies. There is a case to be made for global growth with either Visa (V-N) or American Express (AXP-N) but with savings rates rising, there could be a bit of a challenge from an earnings standpoint. Would prefer asset managers that could participate from a fee standpoint, or a custodian such as State Street (STT-N).
DON'T BUY
Visa (V-N) and MasterCard (MA-N) make money on fees they charge merchants. (Also have debit cards in Europe and US but not in Canada.) Transaction oriented companies, so if you think retail sales are going to pick up then you will want to own but if the consumer is tapped out and trying to get out of debt (which he thinks) then you don't want to be there right now. His preference would be towards Visa because of its stronger international name.
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