Visa (V) Stock Forecast & Price Target

$319.97 +2.72 (+0.86%)

As of 01/17/2025 03:59 PM Eastern

Visa - Analysts' Recommendations and Stock Price Forecast (2025)

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.

Consensus Rating

Moderate Buy

Based on 29 Analyst Ratings

Sell
0

Hold
4

Buy
25

Based on 29 Wall Street analysts who have issued ratings for Visa in the last 12 months, the stock has a consensus rating of "Moderate Buy." Out of the 29 analysts, 4 have given a hold rating, 23 have given a buy rating, and 2 have given a strong buy rating for V.

Consensus Price Target

$331.92
3.74% Upside

According to the 29 analysts' twelve-month price targets for Visa, the average price target is $331.92. The highest price target for V is $375.00, while the lowest price target for V is $292.00. The average price target represents a forecasted upside of 3.74% from the current price of $319.97.

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V Analyst Ratings Over Time

Type	Current Forecast 1/22/24 to 1/21/25	1 Month Ago 12/23/23 to 12/22/24	3 Months Ago 10/24/23 to 10/23/24	1 Year Ago 1/22/23 to 1/22/24
Strong Buy	2 Strong Buy rating(s)	1 Strong Buy rating(s)	2 Strong Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)
Buy	23 Buy rating(s)	24 Buy rating(s)	22 Buy rating(s)	14 Buy rating(s)
Hold	4 Hold rating(s)	4 Hold rating(s)	4 Hold rating(s)	4 Hold rating(s)
Sell	0 Sell rating(s)	0 Sell rating(s)	0 Sell rating(s)	0 Sell rating(s)
Consensus Price Target	$331.92	$328.41	$314.19	$282.70
Forecasted Upside	3.74% Upside	3.37% Upside	10.72% Upside	4.20% Upside
Consensus Rating	Moderate Buy	Moderate Buy	Moderate Buy	Moderate 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.

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.

Visa Stock vs. The Competition

Type	Visa	Business Services Companies	S&P 500
Consensus Rating Score	2.93	2.70	2.52
Consensus Rating	Moderate Buy	Moderate Buy	Moderate Buy
Predicted Upside	3.74% Upside	757.48% Upside	12.44% Upside
News Sentiment Rating	Positive News See Recent V News	Neutral News	Positive News

Recent Analyst Forecasts and Stock Ratings

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Date	Brokerage	Analyst Name	Action	Rating	Price Target	Upside/Downside on Report Date
1/14/2025	Seaport Res Ptn 1 of 5 stars	J. Cantwell Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Upgrade	Hold ➝ Strong-Buy
1/14/2025	Citigroup 3 of 5 stars	Andrew Schmidt Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Boost Target	Buy ➝ Buy	$326.00 ➝ $354.00	+14.33%
1/3/2025	Wells Fargo & Company 3 of 5 stars		Boost Target	Overweight ➝ Overweight	$325.00 ➝ $360.00	+14.27%
12/19/2024	Oppenheimer Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Boost Target	Outperform ➝ Outperform	$321.00 ➝ $375.00	+18.98%
12/18/2024	Morgan Stanley Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Boost Target	Overweight ➝ Overweight	$326.00 ➝ $371.00	+16.66%
12/11/2024	Susquehanna Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Boost Target	Positive ➝ Positive	$339.00 ➝ $375.00	+20.05%
12/9/2024	Keefe, Bruyette & Woods Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	S. Sakhrani Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Boost Target	Outperform ➝ Outperform	$335.00 ➝ $360.00	+15.95%
11/4/2024	Barclays Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Boost Target	Overweight ➝ Overweight	$319.00 ➝ $347.00	+19.35%
11/1/2024	Mizuho Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Boost Target	Neutral ➝ Neutral	$279.00 ➝ $292.00	+0.37%
10/30/2024	Macquarie Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Boost Target	Outperform ➝ Outperform	$300.00 ➝ $335.00	+15.45%
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10/30/2024	TD Cowen Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Boost Target	Buy ➝ Buy	$318.00 ➝ $325.00	+11.71%
10/30/2024	Jefferies Financial Group Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Boost Target	Buy ➝ Buy	$320.00 ➝ $330.00	+13.26%
10/30/2024	Royal Bank of Canada Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Boost Target	Outperform ➝ Outperform	$311.00 ➝ $322.00	+9.95%
10/30/2024	BMO Capital Markets Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Boost Target	Outperform ➝ Outperform	$310.00 ➝ $320.00	+9.69%
10/30/2024	Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Boost Target	Buy ➝ Buy	$300.00 ➝ $340.00	+20.58%
10/30/2024	Robert W. Baird Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Boost Target	Outperform ➝ Outperform	$330.00 ➝ $340.00	+20.58%
10/30/2024	Piper Sandler Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Boost Target	Overweight ➝ Overweight	$319.00 ➝ $322.00	+14.20%
9/24/2024	Monness Crespi & Hardt Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	G. Gala Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Reiterated Rating	Neutral
9/17/2024	Bank of America Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Boost Target	Neutral ➝ Neutral	$279.00 ➝ $308.00	+5.59%
9/12/2024	The Goldman Sachs Group Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Reiterated Rating	Buy ➝ Buy	$317.00 ➝ $317.00	+11.76%
9/4/2024	Compass Point Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	D. Gabriele Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Initiated Coverage	Buy	$319.00	+14.47%
9/3/2024	BNP Paribas Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	A. Faure Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Upgrade	Neutral ➝ Outperform	$325.00	+17.60%
8/20/2024	JPMorgan Chase & Co. Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Boost Target	Overweight ➝ Overweight	$290.00 ➝ $320.00	+19.88%
7/23/2024	William Blair Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	A. Jeffrey Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Upgrade	Strong-Buy
6/25/2024	Evercore ISI Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Lower Target	Outperform ➝ Outperform	$335.00 ➝ $330.00	+19.96%
4/24/2024	UBS Group Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Boost Target	Buy ➝ Buy	$315.00 ➝ $325.00	+17.38%
4/24/2024	Wedbush Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Boost Target	Outperform ➝ Outperform	$280.00 ➝ $300.00	+9.40%
3/27/2024	Redburn Atlantic Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Reiterated Rating	Buy ➝ Neutral	$307.00	+9.15%
1/26/2024	Raymond James Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Boost Target	Outperform ➝ Outperform	$287.00 ➝ $311.00	+14.05%
1/8/2024	KeyCorp Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Boost Target	Overweight ➝ Overweight	$275.00 ➝ $300.00	+15.52%
10/13/2023	HSBC Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Initiated Coverage	Hold	$266.00	+12.33%
7/26/2023	Truist Financial Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Boost Target		$270.00 ➝ $275.00	+16.78%
7/26/2023	Credit Suisse Group Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Boost Target		$265.00 ➝ $275.00	+16.49%
4/26/2023	22nd Century Group Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Reiterated Rating	Maintains

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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 Sunday, January 12, 2025. Please send any questions or comments about these Visa pros and cons to contact@marketbeat.com.

Visa
Bull Case

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

Visa reported earnings per share (EPS) of $2.71 for the latest quarter, exceeding the consensus estimate of $2.58, indicating strong financial performance and effective cost management.
The company has a high net margin of 54.96%, which reflects its ability to convert revenue into profit efficiently, making it an attractive investment for those seeking profitability.
Visa recently increased its quarterly dividend from $0.52 to $0.59, demonstrating a commitment to returning value to shareholders. This represents a 0.75% dividend yield, appealing to income-focused investors.
With a return on equity of 53.16%, Visa showcases its effectiveness in generating profits from shareholders' equity, which is a positive indicator for potential investors.
The current stock price is approximately $317.78, reflecting strong market confidence in Visa's growth potential and stability in the payment processing industry.

Visa
Bear Case

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

Despite strong earnings, Visa faces increasing competition in the payment processing sector, which could pressure margins and market share in the future.
Insider selling activity has been noted, with significant shares sold by executives, which may raise concerns about their confidence in the company's future performance.
The dividend payout ratio is currently at 24.25%, which, while sustainable, indicates that a significant portion of earnings is retained for reinvestment rather than returned to shareholders.
Visa's reliance on transaction volume means that any economic downturn or changes in consumer spending habits could adversely affect its revenue and profitability.
82.15% of Visa's stock is owned by institutional investors, which can lead to volatility if these investors decide to sell large portions of their holdings.

V Forecast - Frequently Asked Questions

: According to the research reports of 29 Wall Street equities research analysts, the average twelve-month stock price forecast for Visa is $331.92, with a high forecast of $375.00 and a low forecast of $292.00.
: 29 Wall Street equities research analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Visa in the last year. There are currently 4 hold ratings, 23 buy ratings and 2 strong buy ratings for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street equities research analysts is that investors should "moderate buy" V shares.
: According to analysts, Visa's stock has a predicted upside of 3.74% based on their 12-month stock forecasts.
: Over the previous 90 days, Visa's stock had 1 upgrade by analysts.
: Visa has been rated by research analysts at Barclays, BMO Capital Markets, Citigroup, Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft, Jefferies Financial Group, Keefe, Bruyette & Woods, Macquarie, Mizuho, Morgan Stanley, Oppenheimer, Piper Sandler, Robert W. Baird, Royal Bank of Canada, Seaport Res Ptn, Susquehanna, TD Cowen, and Wells Fargo & Company in the past 90 days.
: Analysts like Visa more than other "business services" companies. The consensus rating score for Visa is 2.93 while the average consensus rating score for "business services" companies is 2.70. Learn more on how V compares to other companies.

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Visa (V) Stock Forecast & Price Target