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. In addition, the company offers card products, as well as value-added services. It provides its services under the Visa, Visa Electron, Interlink, V PAY, and PLUS brands. Visa Inc. was incorporated in 2007 and is headquartered in San Francisco, California.
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$20.61 billion
Profitability
Miscellaneous
Employees17,000
Next Earnings Date4/24/2019 (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 declared a quarterly dividend on Thursday, January 31st. Stockholders of record on Friday, February 15th will be given a dividend of $0.25 per share on Tuesday, March 5th. This represents a $1.00 annualized dividend and a dividend yield of 0.69%. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Thursday, February 14th. View Visa's Dividend History.
When did Visa's stock split? How did Visa's stock split work?
Visa shares split before market open on 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 authorized a stock buyback plan on Friday, February 2nd 2018, which permits the company to repurchase $7,500,000,000.00 in outstanding shares, according to EventVestor. This repurchase authorization permits the company to buy shares of its stock through open market purchases. Stock repurchase plans are typically a sign that the company's board believes its stock is undervalued.
How were Visa's earnings last quarter?
Visa Inc (NYSE:V) released its earnings results on Wednesday, January, 30th. The credit-card processor reported $1.30 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the Zacks' consensus estimate of $1.25 by $0.05. The credit-card processor earned $5.51 billion during the quarter, compared to analysts' expectations of $5.41 billion. Visa had a net margin of 50.61% and a return on equity of 39.32%. The firm's revenue for the quarter was up 13.2% compared to the same quarter last year. During the same quarter in the prior year, the business earned $1.08 EPS. View Visa's Earnings History.
When is Visa's next earnings date?
What price target have analysts set for V?
25 equities research analysts have issued 1 year price targets for Visa's stock. Their forecasts range from $135.99 to $250.00. On average, they expect Visa's stock price to reach $163.7079 in the next twelve months. This suggests a possible upside of 13.7% from the stock's current price. View Analyst Price Targets for Visa.
What is the consensus analysts' recommendation for Visa?
25 Wall Street analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Visa in the last year. There are currently 1 hold rating and 24 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. Cantor Fitzgerald analysts commented, ": We maintain our Overweight rating on Visa and our 12- month PT of $160. We like Visa’s opportunity to capitalize on the global conversion of cash into credit, international opportunities, and digital payment tailwinds. Visa Direct, contactless payments, and B2B appear to be catalysts. Results for 1QFY19 were above expectations, and Visa maintained FY19 (ending September 2019) guidance. The company experienced some volatility due to macro (air pockets), particularly in cross-boarder payments, which are built into our 2Q estimates. We remain attracted to Visa’s dominant position in the global card network market and to its strong, recognizable international brand." (1/31/2019)
- 2. According to Zacks Investment Research, "Visa shares have outperformd the industry in a year's time. The company is witnessing growth in payments volume, cross-border volume and processed transactions owing to a strong economy and a positive consumer sentiment driving higher spending. Numerous strategic acquisitions and alliances, technology upgrades and effective marketing have paved the way for long-term growth and consistent revenue rise. Visa is well poised to gain from the growing electronic payment processing and a strong international business. Given solid operational performance, management expects fiscal 2018 operating EPS to grow in low-30s on low double digits revenue growth. A solid balance sheet ensures effective capital deployment. Shares of Visa have outperformed the industry in a year's time. Nevertheless, high client incentives might put pressure on revenues." (9/25/2018)
Has Visa been receiving favorable news coverage?
Press coverage about V stock has trended positive recently, InfoTrie Sentiment reports. The research group identifies negative and positive press coverage by reviewing 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 media sentiment score of 2.3 on InfoTrie's scale. They also gave media coverage about the credit-card processor a news buzz of 8.0 out of 10, indicating that recent press coverage is very likely to have an impact on the company's share price in the immediate future.
Who are some of Visa's key competitors?
Some companies that are related to Visa include Alibaba Group (BABA), Mastercard (MA), Paypal (PYPL), Accenture (ACN), Booking (BKNG), Fidelity National Information Servcs (FIS), eBay (EBAY), Pinduoduo (PDD), NetEase (NTES), FleetCor Technologies (FLT), Worldpay (WP), First Data (FDC), Global Payments (GPN), Ctrip.Com International (CTRP) and Total System Services (TSS).
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., CEO & Director (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 institutional and retail investors. Top institutional shareholders include BlackRock Inc. (6.04%), Oregon Public Employees Retirement Fund (4.29%), Massachusetts Financial Services Co. MA (1.50%), Geode Capital Management LLC (1.17%), Lunia Capital LP (1.17%) and Northern Trust Corp (0.97%). Company insiders that own Visa stock include Ellen Richey, James H Hoffmeister, Lynne Biggar, Mary B Cranston, Robert W Matschullat, Ryan Mcinerney, Tullier Kelly Mahon, Vasant M Prabhu and William M Sheedy. View Institutional Ownership Trends for Visa.
Which major investors are selling Visa stock?
V stock was sold by a variety of institutional investors in the last quarter, including Harris Associates L P, Macquarie Group Ltd., Epoch Investment Partners Inc., BlackRock Inc., State Treasurer State of Michigan, Massachusetts Financial Services Co. MA, APG Asset Management N.V. and Great West Life Assurance Co. Can. Company insiders that have sold Visa company stock in the last year include Ellen Richey, James H Hoffmeister, Ryan Mcinerney, Vasant M Prabhu and William M Sheedy. View Insider Buying and Selling for Visa.
Which major investors are buying Visa stock?
V stock was purchased by a variety of institutional investors in the last quarter, including Oregon Public Employees Retirement Fund, Lunia Capital LP, Geode Capital Management LLC, Swedbank, Coatue Management LLC, Mn Services Vermogensbeheer B.V., MERIAN GLOBAL INVESTORS UK Ltd and Fisher Asset Management LLC. 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, Scottrade, Fidelity and Charles Schwab.
What is Visa's stock price today?
One share of V stock can currently be purchased for approximately $144.00.
How big of a company is Visa?
Visa has a market capitalization of $289.06 billion and generates $20.61 billion in revenue each year. The credit-card processor earns $10.30 billion in net income (profit) each year or $4.61 on an earnings per share basis. Visa employs 17,000 workers across the globe.
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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