Visa Inc operates as a payments technology company worldwide. The company facilitates commerce through the transfer of value and information among consumers, merchants, financial institutions, businesses, strategic partners, and government entities. It operates VisaNet, a processing network that enables authorization, clearing, and settlement of payment transactions; and offers fraud protection for account holders and assured payment for merchants.
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Industry, Sector and Symbol
Industry Business services, not elsewhere classified
Sub-IndustryData Processing & Outsourced Services
SectorBusiness Services
Phone650-432-3200
Debt
Price-To-Earnings
Sales & Book Value
Annual Sales$22.98 billion
Profitability
Miscellaneous
Employees17,000
Next Earnings Date1/29/2020 (Estimated)
OptionableOptionable
Visa (NYSE:V) Frequently Asked Questions
What is Visa's stock symbol?
Visa trades on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) under the ticker symbol "V."
How often does Visa pay dividends? What is the dividend yield for Visa?
Visa announced a dividend on Thursday, October 24th. Investors of record on Friday, November 15th will be given a dividend of $0.30 per share on Tuesday, December 3rd. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Thursday, November 14th. View Visa's Dividend History.
When did Visa's stock split? How did Visa's stock split work?
Visa shares split on the morning of Thursday, March 19th 2015. The 4-1 split was announced on Thursday, January 29th 2015. The newly minted shares were payable to shareholders after the market closes on Wednesday, March 18th 2015. An investor that had 100 shares of Visa stock prior to the split would have 400 shares after the split.
How will Visa's stock buyback program work?
Visa announced that its Board of Directors has approved a share buyback program on Friday, February 2nd 2018, which permits the company to buyback $7,500,000,000.00 in shares, according to EventVestor. This buyback authorization permits the company to reacquire shares of its stock through open market purchases. Stock buyback programs are usually a sign that the company's management believes its stock is undervalued.
How were Visa's earnings last quarter?
Visa Inc (NYSE:V) announced its quarterly earnings data on Thursday, October, 24th. The credit-card processor reported $1.47 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, topping the Zacks' consensus estimate of $1.43 by $0.04. The credit-card processor had revenue of $6.14 billion for the quarter, compared to analysts' expectations of $6.08 billion. Visa had a net margin of 52.57% and a return on equity of 42.57%. The company's revenue for the quarter was up 12.9% compared to the same quarter last year. During the same period in the previous year, the firm earned $1.21 earnings per share. View Visa's Earnings History.
When is Visa's next earnings date?
What price target have analysts set for V?
22 brokers have issued 12-month target prices for Visa's shares. Their forecasts range from $176.00 to $239.00. On average, they expect Visa's share price to reach $199.91 in the next twelve months. This suggests a possible upside of 11.1% from the stock's current price. View Analyst Price Targets for Visa.
What is the consensus analysts' recommendation for Visa?
22 Wall Street analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Visa in the last year. There are currently 1 hold rating and 21 buy ratings for the stock, resulting in a consensus recommendation of "Buy." View Analyst Ratings for Visa.
What are Wall Street analysts saying about Visa stock?
Here are some recent quotes from research analysts about Visa stock:
- 1. According to Zacks Investment Research, "Shares of Visa have outperformed the industry in a year’s time. The company is gaining from consistent growth in payments volume, cross-border volume and processed transactions. Numerous strategic acquisitions and alliances plus technology upgrades and effective marketing have paved the way for long-term growth and a consistent increase in revenues. The acquisition of Visa Europe is a long term growth strategy for the company. Its international business has been expanding and adds diversification benefits. Visa is well-poised to gain from the growing electronic payment processing and a solid brand name. Its strong capital position facilitates business investments. Nevertheless, high client incentives and operating expenses weigh on its operating margins. Adverse foreign exchange volatility imparts instability to the company’s earnings." (6/15/2019)
- 2. Cantor Fitzgerald analysts commented, ": We maintain our Overweight rating on Visa and raise our 12-month PT to $181 from $160. We like Visa’s opportunity to capitalize on the global conversion of cash into credit, international opportunities, and digital payment tailwinds. Visa has a basket of catalysts expanding its TAM including Visa Direct, contactless payments, & B2B to name a few. Results for 2QFY19 earnings were above expectations, and Visa maintained FY19 (ending September 2019) guidance. The company continues to see FX headwinds but sees long term strength. We remain attracted to Visa’s dominant position in the global card network market and its strong, recognizable international brand." (4/28/2019)
Has Visa been receiving favorable news coverage?
Headlines about V stock have been trending somewhat positive recently, according to InfoTrie Sentiment. The research firm scores the sentiment of press coverage by analyzing more than six thousand news and blog sources in real-time. The firm ranks coverage of public companies on a scale of negative five to positive five, with scores closest to five being the most favorable. Visa earned a news sentiment score of 1.5 on InfoTrie's scale. They also gave news stories about the credit-card processor a news buzz of 0.0 out of 10, meaning that recent press coverage is extremely unlikely to have an impact on the stock's share price in the immediate future. View News Stories for Visa.
Who are some of Visa's key competitors?
Some companies that are related to Visa include Mastercard (MA), Fidelity National Information Servcs (FIS), Fiserv (FISV), Automatic Data Processing (ADP), Global Payments (GPN), Worldpay (WP), Paychex (PAYX), FleetCor Technologies (FLT), Total System Services (TSS), Broadridge Financial Solutions (BR), Jack Henry & Associates (JKHY), The Western Union (WU), WEX (WEX), Euronet Worldwide (EEFT) and Genpact (G).
What other stocks do shareholders of Visa own?
Who are Visa's key executives?
Visa's management team includes the folowing people:
- Mr. Alfred Francis Kelly Jr., Chairman & CEO (Age 61)
- Mr. Ryan M. McInerney, Pres (Age 44)
- Mr. Vasant M. Prabhu, Exec. VP & CFO (Age 59)
- Mr. Rajat Taneja, Exec. VP of Technology & Operations (Age 55)
- Ms. Kelly Mahon Tullier, Exec. VP, Gen. Counsel & Corp. Sec. (Age 53)
Who are Visa's major shareholders?
Visa's stock is owned by many different of retail and institutional investors. Top institutional investors include Massachusetts Financial Services Co. MA (1.36%), Fisher Asset Management LLC (1.02%), Sumitomo Mitsui Trust Holdings Inc. (0.36%), California Public Employees Retirement System (0.32%), C WorldWide Group Holding A S (0.30%) and Rhumbline Advisers (0.16%). Company insiders that own Visa stock include Alfred F Kelly Jr, Denise M Morrison, Ellen Richey, James H Hoffmeister, Lloyd Carney, Lynne Biggar, Robert W Matschullat, Ryan Mcinerney, Tullier Kelly Mahon, Vasant M Prabhu and William M Sheedy. View Institutional Ownership Trends for Visa.
Which institutional investors are selling Visa stock?
V stock was sold by a variety of institutional investors in the last quarter, including Massachusetts Financial Services Co. MA, C WorldWide Group Holding A S, State of New Jersey Common Pension Fund D, Manning & Napier Group LLC, Waverton Investment Management Ltd, AMF Pensionsforsakring AB, Mondrian Investment Partners LTD and Artemis Investment Management LLP. Company insiders that have sold Visa company stock in the last year include Alfred F Kelly Jr, Ellen Richey, James H Hoffmeister, Lloyd Carney, Lynne Biggar, Tullier Kelly Mahon, Vasant M Prabhu and William M Sheedy. View Insider Buying and Selling for Visa.
Which institutional investors are buying Visa stock?
V stock was acquired by a variety of institutional investors in the last quarter, including California Public Employees Retirement System, SG Americas Securities LLC, Fisher Asset Management LLC, Teacher Retirement System of Texas, Nan Shan Life Insurance Co. Ltd., KAMES CAPITAL plc, Commerzbank Aktiengesellschaft FI and James Hambro & Partners. View Insider Buying and Selling for Visa.
How do I buy shares of Visa?
Shares of V can be purchased through any online brokerage account. Popular online brokerages with access to the U.S. stock market include Vanguard Brokerage Services, TD Ameritrade, E*TRADE, Robinhood, Fidelity and Charles Schwab.
What is Visa's stock price today?
One share of V stock can currently be purchased for approximately $179.89.
How big of a company is Visa?
Visa has a market capitalization of $356.89 billion and generates $22.98 billion in revenue each year. The credit-card processor earns $12.08 billion in net income (profit) each year or $5.44 on an earnings per share basis. Visa employs 17,000 workers across the globe.View Additional Information About Visa.
What is Visa's official website?
How can I contact Visa?
Visa's mailing address is P.O. BOX 8999, SAN FRANCISCO CA, 94128. The credit-card processor can be reached via phone at 650-432-3200 or via email at [email protected]
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