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Visa (V) Stock Forecast & Price Target

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$381.66 +2.00 (+0.53%)
As of 08/28/2026 03:58 PM Eastern

Visa - Analysts' Recommendations and Stock Price Forecast (2026)

Consensus Rating

Sell
0
Hold
0
Buy
31

Based on 31 Wall Street analysts who have issued ratings for Visa in the last 12 months, the stock has a consensus rating of "Buy." Out of the 31 analysts, 24 have given a buy rating, and 7 have given a strong buy rating for V.

Consensus Price Target

$414.54
8.61% Upside
According to the 31 analysts' twelve-month price targets for Visa, the average price target is $414.54. The highest price target for V is $460.00, while the lowest price target for V is $350.00. The average price target represents a forecasted upside of 8.61% from the current price of $381.66.
MarketBeat calculates consensus analyst ratings for stocks using the most recent rating from each Wall Street analyst that has rated a stock within the last twelve months. Each analyst's rating is normalized to a standardized rating score of 1 (sell), 2 (hold), 3 (buy) or 4 (strong buy). Analyst consensus ratings scores are calculated using the mean average of the number of normalized sell, hold, buy and strong buy ratings from Wall Street analysts. Each stock's consensus analyst rating is derived from its calculated consensus ratings score (0 to .5 = Strong Sell, .5 to 1 = Sell, 1 to 1.5 = Reduce, 1.5 to 2.5 = Hold, 2.5 to 3.0 = Moderate Buy, 3.0 to 3.5 = Buy, >3.5 = Strong Buy). MarketBeat's consensus price targets are a mean average of the most recent available price targets set by each analyst that has set a price target for the stock in the last twelve months. MarketBeat's consensus ratings and consensus price targets may differ from those calculated by other firms due to differences in methodology and available data.
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V Analyst Ratings Over Time

TypeCurrent Forecast
8/29/25 to 8/29/26
1 Month Ago
7/30/25 to 7/30/26
3 Months Ago
5/31/25 to 5/31/26
1 Year Ago
8/29/24 to 8/29/25
Strong Buy
7 Strong Buy rating(s)
8 Strong Buy rating(s)
6 Strong Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
Buy
24 Buy rating(s)
23 Buy rating(s)
17 Buy rating(s)
22 Buy rating(s)
Hold
0 Hold rating(s)
0 Hold rating(s)
3 Hold rating(s)
5 Hold rating(s)
Sell
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Sell rating(s)
Consensus Price Target$414.54$411.00$386.70$380.84
Forecasted Upside8.61% Upside12.10% Upside18.01% Upside8.22% Upside
Consensus RatingBuyBuyBuyModerate Buy

V Analyst Recommendations By Month

The chart below shows how a company's ratings by analysts have changed over time. Each bar represents the previous year of ratings for that month. Within each bar, the sell ratings are shown in red, the hold ratings are shown in yellow, the buy ratings are shown in green, and the strong buy ratings are shown in dark green.
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V Price Targets by Month

The chart below shows how a company's share price and consensus price target have changed over time. The dark blue line represents the company's actual price. The lighter blue line represents the stock's consensus price target. The even lighter blue range in the background of the two lines represents the low price target and the high price target for each stock.
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Visa Stock vs. The Competition

TypeVisaFinance CompaniesBroader Market
Consensus Rating Score
3.23
2.27
2.53
Consensus RatingBuyHoldModerate Buy
Predicted Upside8.61% Upside27.83% Upside13.05% Upside
News Sentiment Rating
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Positive News
DateBrokerageAnalystActionRatingPrice TargetReport Date
Upside/Downside
Details
8/25/2026
Wolfe Research logo
Wolfe Research
4 of 5 stars
Darrin Peller
Darrin Peller
1 of 5 stars
Reiterated RatingOutperform$435.00 ➝ $460.00+20.31%
8/5/2026
Truist Financial Corporation logo
Truist Financial
3 of 5 stars
Matthew Coad
Matthew Coad
2 of 5 stars
Set TargetBuy$394.00 ➝ $406.00+9.96%
8/3/2026
Cantor Fitzgerald logo
Cantor Fitzgerald
5 of 5 stars
Set TargetOverweight$410.00 ➝ $445.00+21.48%
7/30/2026 UpgradeBuy (B-)Buy (B)
7/30/2026Reiterated RatingOverweight$412.00 ➝ $432.00+16.85%
7/29/2026 Reiterated RatingBuy
7/29/2026Reiterated RatingOutperform$395.00 ➝ $412.00+11.84%
7/29/2026Reiterated RatingOverweight$394.00 ➝ $430.00+17.33%
7/29/2026Reiterated RatingPositive$410.00 ➝ $427.00+16.51%
7/29/2026Reiterated RatingBuy$400.00 ➝ $440.00+20.06%
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7/29/2026Reiterated RatingBuy$410.00 ➝ $420.00+14.60%
7/29/2026 Reiterated RatingOverweight$416.00+13.51%
7/29/2026 Reiterated RatingOutperform$406.00+10.78%
7/29/2026 Reiterated RatingBuy$430.00+17.33%
7/29/2026Boost TargetOutperform$387.00 ➝ $405.00+9.70%
7/29/2026Boost TargetOverweight$400.00 ➝ $450.00+22.79%
7/29/2026Boost TargetOutperform$412.00 ➝ $420.00+14.60%
7/27/2026 UpgradeHoldBuy
7/21/2026 UpgradeStrong-Buy
7/16/2026 UpgradeStrong-Buy
7/7/2026Initiated CoverageOverweight$420.00+19.25%
6/2/2026 Reiterated RatingOutperform$450.00+43.39%
4/29/2026 Set Target$350.00+3.97%
4/29/2026Reiterated RatingOutperform$391.00 ➝ $403.00+20.10%
3/31/2026Initiated CoverageBuy$387.00+29.35%
3/5/2026Initiated CoverageBuy$410.00+27.85%
2/16/2026 UpgradeHoldStrong-Buy
2/2/2026 UpgradeNeutralOutperform$370.00+10.73%
1/30/2026Reiterated RatingOutperform$410.00+26.81%
1/28/2026 Set Target$385.00+18.43%
12/8/2025 UpgradeHoldStrong-Buy
10/22/2025Reiterated RatingOverweight$405.00+16.66%
6/5/2025UpgradeNeutralOutperform$359.00 ➝ $425.00+15.48%
6/2/2025 Initiated CoverageBuyNeutral
5/27/2025Boost TargetBuy$400.00 ➝ $410.00+14.81%
4/30/2025 Reiterated RatingOutperform
2/13/2025Reiterated RatingHold
9/24/2024Reiterated RatingNeutral
9/4/2024Initiated CoverageBuy$319.00+14.47%

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Should I Buy Visa Stock? V Pros and Cons Explained

These pros and cons were generated based on recent news and financial data from MarketBeat in order to provide readers with the fastest and most accurate insights. They were last updated on Thursday, August 27, 2026. Please send any questions or comments about these Visa pros and cons to contact@marketbeat.com.

Visa
Bull Case

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Here are some ways that investors could benefit from investing in Visa:

  • Visa has expanded its services by introducing Rapid Dispute Resolution tools for merchants in the UK and EU, which may enhance merchant retention and reduce chargebacks, indicating a strong commitment to improving customer service.
  • The current stock price is around $250, reflecting investor confidence and the company's robust market position in the payment technology sector.
  • Visa's participation in Singapore’s BLOOM initiative positions it favorably within the emerging cross-border and digital-payment infrastructure, showcasing its adaptability to new financial technologies.
  • Recent purchases of Visa shares by accounts associated with notable figures have generated positive market attention, suggesting a perceived confidence in the company's future performance.
  • Visa's comprehensive suite of services, including fraud mitigation and payment consulting, enhances its value proposition to merchants and financial institutions, potentially leading to increased revenue streams.

Visa
Bear Case

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Investors should be bearish about investing in Visa for these reasons:

  • Recent insider selling by CEO Ryan McInerney, who sold shares worth approximately $2.16 million, could raise concerns among investors about the company's future outlook, despite the transaction being part of a pre-arranged plan.
  • While Visa is expanding its services, the competitive landscape in the payment processing industry is intensifying, which may pressure profit margins and market share.
  • Potential regulatory changes in the financial services sector could impact Visa's operations and profitability, creating uncertainty for investors.
  • Market volatility and economic fluctuations can affect consumer spending and, consequently, transaction volumes processed by Visa, which may impact revenue growth.
  • Investors should be cautious of the overall market sentiment towards technology stocks, which can influence Visa's stock performance despite its strong fundamentals.

V Forecast - Frequently Asked Questions

According to the research reports of 31 Wall Street equities research analysts, the average twelve-month stock price forecast for Visa is $414.54, with a high forecast of $460.00 and a low forecast of $350.00.

31 Wall Street research analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Visa in the last twelve months. There are currently 24 buy ratings and 7 strong buy ratings for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street research analysts is that investors should "buy" V shares.

According to analysts, Visa's stock has a predicted upside of 8.61% based on their 12-month stock forecasts.

Over the previous 90 days, Visa's stock had 6 upgrades by analysts.

Analysts like Visa more than other "finance" companies. The consensus rating for Visa is Buy while the average consensus rating for "finance" companies is Hold. Learn more on how V compares to other companies.


MarketBeat monitors more than a dozen sources for Visa analyst ratings, with the most recent rating issued on 8/25/2026.
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