La vendita allo scoperto per Visa dà agli investitori un'idea del grado in cui gli investitori stanno scommettendo sul declino delle azioni di Visa. I dati relativi alle vendite allo scoperto vengono aggiornati ogni due settimane.

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Visa is the largest payment processor in the world. In fiscal 2023, it processed almost $15 trillion in total volume. Visa operates in over 200 countries and processes transactions in over 160 currencies. Its systems are capable of processing over 65,000 transactions per second.

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As President-elect Donald Trump prepares to return to the White House, renowned economist Mohamed El-Erian is cautioning against media oversimplification of the incoming administration&#8217;s proposed tariff strategies.
What Happened: In a recent statement on X, El-Erian highlighted the intricate nature of Trump&#8217;s tariff discussions, noting that the proposed economic policies encompass at least three complex economic stages influenced by multiple factors, including trade flows, corporate pricing strategies, and geopolitical considerations.
El-Erian&#8217;s core message remains clear: Trump&#8217;s tariff debate requires sophisticated, nuanced analysis that transcends simplistic narratives. &#8220;The issue is quite complex,&#8221; he emphasized, underscoring the need for comprehensive economic understanding beyond headline rhetoric.
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Trump&#8217;s proposed economic blueprint, which includes a universal tariff of up to 20% on imports and potentially up to 60% on Chinese goods, has sparked intense economic debate. Tech investor Peter Thiel suggests these tariffs could significantly impact Chinese companies while causing minimal <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/24/11/42028954/peter-thiel-says-trumps-60-china-tariff-would-be-very-very-bad-for-beijing-heres-whats-at-stake">disruption to U.S. consumers</a>.
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Why It Matters: Goldman Sachs economist David Mericle warns that Trump&#8217;s proposed universal tariff could push <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/economics/macro-economic-events/24/11/42042411/inflation-could-surge-to-3-if-trump-applies-universal-tariffs-goldman-sachs">inflation back to 3%</a>, potentially complicating Federal Reserve monetary strategies. 
The National Retail Federation estimates Trump&#8217;s tariff proposals could reduce annual consumer <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/11/41737933/trump-tariff-proposed-may-cost-americans-78b-in-spending-study">spending by $78 billion</a>.
Prominent business leaders have voiced concerns. Citadel LLC CEO Ken Griffin described Trump&#8217;s proposed tariffs as a &#8220;long, slippery slope&#8221; that <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/global/24/11/42056528/gop-megadonor-ken-griffin-warns-of-slippery-slope-in-trumps-tariff-policies-sees-us-returning-to-the-business-of-business">could hamper U.S. global competitiveness</a>. 
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"Tariffs would create a headwind to the performance of stocks with high international revenue exposure due to the risk of retaliatory tariffs and heightened geopolitical tensions," Goldman Sachs analyst David Kostin stated.
Goldman Sachs noted that <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/analyst-ratings/analyst-color/24/06/39467825/us-election-and-tariff-prospects-set-to-threaten-internationally-exposed-stocks-gol">U.S. stocks with domestic sales focus outperformed</a> those with international exposure by 1 percentage point the day after Trump's election and by 4 pp in the following month but underperformed by 9 pp in the next 12 months.
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The International Sales Basket includes Meta Platforms Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/META#NASDAQ">META</a>), Broadcom Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AVGO#NASDAQ">AVGO</a>), Visa Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/V#NYSE">V</a>), Mastercard Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MA#NYSE">MA</a>), QUALCOMM Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/QCOM#NASDAQ">QCOM</a>), Netflix Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NFLX#NASDAQ">NFLX</a>), McDonald's Corp. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MCD#NYSE">MCD</a>), Philip Morris Intl (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PM#NYSE">PM</a>), Applied Materials Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMAT#NASDAQ">AMAT</a>), and Intel Corp. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/INTC#NASDAQ">INTC</a>).
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Whales with a lot of money to spend have taken a noticeably bullish stance on Visa.
Looking at options history for Visa (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/V#NYSE">V</a>) we detected 13 trades.
If we consider the specifics of each trade, it is accurate to state that 53% of the investors opened trades with bullish expectations and 30% with bearish.
From the overall spotted trades, 10 are puts, for a total amount of $738,936 and 3, calls, for a total amount of $127,005.
<h3>Predicted Price Range</h3>
Taking into account the Volume and Open Interest on these contracts, it appears that whales have been targeting a price range from $270.0 to $325.0 for Visa over the last 3 months. 
<h3>Volume &amp; Open Interest Trends</h3>
Assessing the volume and open interest is a strategic step in options trading. These metrics shed light on the liquidity and investor interest in Visa's options at specified strike prices. The forthcoming data visualizes the fluctuation in volume and open interest for both calls and puts, linked to Visa's substantial trades, within a strike price spectrum from $270.0 to $325.0 over the preceding 30 days.
<h3>Visa 30-Day Option Volume &amp; Interest Snapshot</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1732121185_0.png" alt="Options Call Chart" />
<h3>Biggest Options Spotted:</h3>

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<tr>
<th>Symbol</th>
<th>PUT/CALL</th>
<th>Trade Type</th>
<th>Sentiment</th>
<th>Exp. Date</th>
<th>Ask</th>
<th>Bid</th>
<th>Price</th>
<th>Strike Price</th>
<th>Total Trade Price</th>
<th align="right">Open Interest</th>
<th>Volume</th>
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<tr>
<td>V</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>12/20/24</td>
<td>$2.56</td>
<td>$2.5</td>
<td>$2.56</td>
<td>$300.00</td>
<td>$195.1K</td>
<td align="right">600</td>
<td>1.0K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>V</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>01/17/25</td>
<td>$4.3</td>
<td>$4.25</td>
<td>$4.25</td>
<td>$300.00</td>
<td>$108.3K</td>
<td align="right">515</td>
<td>27</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>V</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>01/17/25</td>
<td>$12.25</td>
<td>$11.75</td>
<td>$12.25</td>
<td>$320.00</td>
<td>$73.7K</td>
<td align="right">481</td>
<td>170</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>V</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>01/17/25</td>
<td>$12.55</td>
<td>$12.3</td>
<td>$12.3</td>
<td>$320.00</td>
<td>$67.6K</td>
<td align="right">481</td>
<td>110</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>V</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>01/17/25</td>
<td>$12.45</td>
<td>$12.15</td>
<td>$12.27</td>
<td>$320.00</td>
<td>$66.8K</td>
<td align="right">481</td>
<td>55</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

<h3>About Visa</h3>
Visa is the largest payment processor in the world. In fiscal 2023, it processed almost $15 trillion in total volume. Visa operates in over 200 countries and processes transactions in over 160 currencies. Its systems are capable of processing over 65,000 transactions per second.
In light of the recent options history for Visa, it's now appropriate to focus on the company itself. We aim to explore its current performance.
<h3>Visa's Current Market Status</h3>
<ul>
<li>Currently trading with a volume of 1,432,405, the V's price is down by -1.15%, now at $308.26. </li>
<li>RSI readings suggest the stock is currently may be overbought.</li>
<li>Anticipated earnings release is in 64 days.</li>
</ul>
<h3>What Analysts Are Saying About Visa</h3>
In the last month, 5 experts released ratings on this stock with an average target price of $334.0.
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&#x2A; An analyst from Baird persists with their Outperform rating on Visa, maintaining a target price of $340. 
&#x2A; Maintaining their stance, an analyst from Citigroup continues to hold a Buy rating for Visa, targeting a price of $326. 
&#x2A; Maintaining their stance, an analyst from Macquarie continues to hold a Outperform rating for Visa, targeting a price of $335. 
&#x2A; An analyst from Barclays persists with their Overweight rating on Visa, maintaining a target price of $347. 
&#x2A; An analyst from Piper Sandler has decided to maintain their Overweight rating on Visa, which currently sits at a price target of $322. 
Trading options involves greater risks but also offers the potential for higher profits. Savvy traders mitigate these risks through ongoing education, strategic trade adjustments, utilizing various indicators, and staying attuned to market dynamics. Keep up with the latest options trades for Visa with <a href="https://benzinga.grsm.io/register174">Benzinga Pro</a> for real-time alerts.

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President-elect Donald Trump's White House win has sparked wildly divergent reactions. While many have expressed despair or even fear, there are those who see opportunities, particularly within the <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/topic/cannabis-industry">cannabis</a> and <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/topic/cryptocurrency-industry">cryptocurrency</a> industries.
Among those who see dollar signs ahead is Ronald Strauss, CEO of GetTangi Corporation — a company that creates payment processing solutions for higher-risk industries and products such as cannabis. The company seeks to eliminate cash from the purchase of legal marijuana transactions through its digital currency, the Tangi token, which is in development at the moment.
&#8220;The lack of a complete digital payment solution is the most significant barrier confronting the legal cannabis sector,&#8221; points out GetTangi on its <a href="https://www.gettangi.com/">website</a>. Companies like Visa (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/V#NYSE">V</a>), MasterCard (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MA#NYSE">MA</a>) and other major payment processors continue to refuse to provide service to the marijuana industry. 
Strauss shared his optimism on LinkedIn, <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/crypto-blockchain-digital-assets-president-trumps-second-strauss-5t6ff">calling Trump's election</a> "transformative" for the cryptocurrency industry due to his "pro-business stance,&#8221; focus on financial independence and commitment to decentralization as key factors likely to empower industries like crypto and cannabis. &nbsp;
Read Also: <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/cryptocurrency/24/11/42052797/trump-and-coinbase-ceo-brian-armstrong-reportedly-in-talks-over-cabinet-appointments">Trump And Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong Reportedly In Talks Over Cabinet Appointments</a>
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Former Trump Advisor And Former Irish Prime Minister</h2>
Adding cachet and credibility to GetTangi's ambitions is its high-profile team, <a href="https://www.irishtimes.com/business/2024/11/17/cowen-factor-as-trump-win-cheers-cannabis-crypto-entrepreneur/">noted</a> the Irish Times, which first reported this story. The company's board includes Zachary Fuentes, political advisor and former deputy chief of staff in Trump's first administration (2017-2021).
Another notable figure is Ireland's former Taoiseach (Prime Minister) Brian Cowen (2008-2011) a trained lawyer who joined GetTangi's advisory board in 2019. Cowen's involvement, pointed out the Irish Times, was interrupted by a debilitating stroke, followed by a long recovery. 
Now, as the company prepares to launch its own cryptocurrency, Cowen is expected to play a critical role in navigating complex legal landscapes as the company moves closer to introducing the Tangi token. Cowen &#8220;also knows his way to the White House,&#8221; noted the outlet. 
For cannabis entrepreneurs, this fusion of digital innovation and political access could be a game-changer. GetTangi is positioning itself as a leader at the intersection of cannabis and cryptocurrency, a potential sign of wider industry shifts such as paving the way for the adoption of cryptocurrency into mainstream markets, predicts the Irish Times.
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Visa Inc (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/V#NYSE">V</a>) stock has climbed following Donald Trump's <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/economics/macro-economic-events/24/11/41772701/trumps-historic-return-7-ways-his-second-term-could-impact-the-us-economy">presidential election win</a>, driven by expectations of economic policies that could stimulate consumer spending and benefit payment processors like Visa.
Trump's proposal to extend and expand tax cuts is likely to increase disposable income for households and encourage corporate investment, leading to a surge in transaction volumes—Visa's primary revenue source.
What Else: Additionally, Trump's deregulatory agenda could benefit Visa by reducing compliance costs in the financial sector, allowing the company to invest more aggressively in innovation. 
This could accelerate Visa's development of digital payment technologies, enhance its global network, and foster partnerships with emerging fintech companies. Visa is well-positioned to capitalize on this growth as digital transactions continue to replace cash worldwide.
Trump's focus on economic expansion through infrastructure spending and trade reforms could further bolster Visa's business segment by increasing corporate transactions and cross-border payment activity. 
Potential inflationary pressures under Trump's policies may also indirectly benefit Visa, as higher transaction values generate increased processing fees.
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<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Is V A Good Stock To Buy?</h2>
An investor can make a few decisions when deciding whether a stock is a good buy. In addition to valuation metrics and price action which you can find on Benzinga's quote pages &#8211; like <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/V">Visa</a>&#8216;s page for example &#8211; there are factors like whether or not a company pays a dividend or buys a large portion of its stock each quarter.
These are known as capital allocation programs. Visa does pay a dividend, which yields 0.78% per year as of the closing price on Nov. 15, 2024. Feel free to search Benzinga's <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/calendars/dividends">dividend calendar</a> for the next company that is due to pay a dividend and determine what kind of yield you can earn for holding a share of the company.
Buyback programs are obviously different and highly variable. A company can approve a buyback program and purchase shares as it sees fit over the course of time in which the buyback was authorized. Looking through the latest news on <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/V">Visa</a> will often yield whether or not the company has approved a buyback program recently. Buyback programs usually serve as a support for share prices, serving as a backstop for demand.
According to data from&nbsp;<a href="https://benzinga.grsm.io/register174">Benzinga Pro</a>, V has a 52-week high of $312.44 and a 52-week low of $245.60.

Why Visa Stock Hit A New 52-Week High This Week

Editor&#8217;s Note: This story has been updated with a confirmation from ValueAct Holdings.
ValueAct Holdings, L.P. reported holdings worth $3.9 billion in the September quarter after it disclosed major changes in its 13F filing for the third quarter of current fiscal. 
What Happened: One of the major changes in its holdings during Q3 was the addition of 211,500 shares of Meta Platforms Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/META#NASDAQ">META</a>) for $121.07 million, representing 3.08% of its total portfolio.
ValueAct Holdings is a hedge fund popularly known for its activist strategies, run by chief executive officer, Mason Morfit. An activist hedge fund usually follows an event-driven strategy and acquires sufficient equity to influence a company's policies, to increase company value. ValueAct has a long history of investing in technology companies and is generally considered to be more constructivist and collaborative than other activist funds.
A ValueAct spokesperson confirmed to <a href="http://pro.benzinga.com">Benzinga</a> that the firm has built a $1 billion stake in Meta.
In 2022, Brad Gerstner&#8216;s Altimeter Capital targeted Meta, urging the company to reduce its workforce. Gerstner articulated his concerns in <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/22/10/29380959/meta-investor-proposes-curb-on-employees-strength-metaverse-spending">a letter titled &#8220;Time to Get Fit.</a>
ValueAct fund's specific intentions remain unclear, but CEO Morfit is reportedly supportive of Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg&#8217;s strategic focus on advancing artificial intelligence initiatives, <a href="https://www.cnbc.com/2024/11/12/activist-valueact-has-1-billion-stake-in-meta-sources-say.html">according</a> to CNBC.
Why It Matters: According to its Q3 <a href="https://13f.info/13f/000141881224000021/compare/000141881224000017">13F filing</a>, ValueAct has acquired a passive stake in the parent company of Facebook, Instagram and WhatsApp, namely, Meta. It is one of the largest companies to be targeted by an activist investor, with a market cap of nearly $1.5 trillion. The hedge fund also increased its investment in <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/m-a/24/01/36471982/disney-partners-with-valueact-capital-for-strategic-counsel-in-anticipation-of-2024-shareholder-meet">The Walt Disney Co</a> (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DIS#NYSE">DIS</a>) by adding 1.33 million shares taking its total value to $718.04 million in ValueAct&#8217;s portfolio.
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Apart from adding Meta, ValueAct has made some major changes to its portfolio which consists of ten holdings. The fund has increased its stake in the American video game developer Roblox Corporation (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/RBLX#NYSE">RBLX</a>) by adding 7.83 million shares in Q3. It now represents 8.81% of ValueAct&#8217;s portfolio, having a total value of $448.62 million.
Live Nation Entertainment Inc (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LYV#NYSE">LYV</a>), Visa Inc (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/V#NYSE">V</a>) and Liberty Media Corp (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LLYVK#NASDAQ">LLYVK</a>) are other new holdings that ValueAct has added to its portfolio.
The hedge fund also reduced 806.96 thousand shares in Expedia Group Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/EXPE#NASDAQ">EXPE</a>) and completely exited Spotify Technology SA (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SPOT#NYSE">SPOT</a>), Finserv Inc (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FI#NYSE">FI</a>), KKR &amp; Co Inc (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/KKR#NYSE">KKR</a>), New York Times Co (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NYT#NYSE">NYT</a>) and Flutter Entertainment PLC (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FLUT#NYSE">FLUT</a>).
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ValueAct Holdings' Q3 2024 13F Filing Shows New Stakes In Meta Platforms With 211.5K Shares, Live Nation Entertainment With 1.01M Shares, Visa With 373.6K Shares, Liberty Media Corp Series C With 1.34M Shares, And Liberty Media Corp Series A With 671.8K Shares

Visa Inc (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/V#NYSE">V</a>) shares are trading higher by 6.7% to $310.24 in November following Donald Trump's <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/economics/macro-economic-events/24/11/41772701/trumps-historic-return-7-ways-his-second-term-could-impact-the-us-economy">presidential election win</a> as investors anticipate that his economic policies could boost consumer spending and, consequently, transaction volumes—a core revenue driver for Visa.
What To Know: Trump's proposed tax cuts aim to increase disposable income for individuals and corporations, potentially fueling higher consumer spending levels. For Visa, which earns fees from every transaction on its global payment network, an uptick in spending would directly translate into increased processing volume, bolstering revenue growth.
In addition to tax policies, Trump's focus on reducing regulations could benefit Visa's operations in financial technology and digital payments. As new payment technologies and financial products proliferate, less regulatory pressure may allow Visa to innovate and expand its payment solutions more freely, enhancing its market reach in the competitive fintech space.
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This flexibility could be crucial as Visa continues to invest in expanding its digital payment services and partnerships, particularly in emerging markets and with e-commerce providers.
What Else: Additionally, Trump's pro-business policies and anticipated infrastructure investments could support overall economic growth, which would likely benefit Visa's large base of business clients by increasing both domestic and international spending. 
While some concerns remain about Trump's potential trade policies, Visa's well-diversified global network positions it to capitalize on spending growth across both consumer and commercial sectors, strengthening investor confidence in Visa's growth trajectory post-election.
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<h2 class="wp-block-heading">How To Buy V Stock</h2>
Besides going to a brokerage platform to purchase a share &#8211; or fractional share &#8211; of stock, you can also gain access to shares either by buying an exchange traded fund (ETF) that holds the stock itself, or by allocating yourself to a strategy in your 401(k) that would seek to acquire shares in a mutual fund or other instrument. 
For example, in Visa (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/V#NYSE">V</a>)'s case, it is in the Financials sector. An ETF will likely hold shares in many liquid and large companies that help track that sector, allowing an investor to gain exposure to the trends within that segment.
According to data from&nbsp;<a href="https://benzinga.grsm.io/register174">Benzinga Pro</a>, V has a 52-week high of $312.44 and a 52-week low of $245.34.

What's Going On With Visa Stock?

Mastercard Inc (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MA#NYSE">MA</a>) adjusted its financial outlook for 2025-2027, projecting slower net revenue growth <a href="https://investor.mastercard.com/financials-and-sec-filings/sec-filings/sec-filings-details/default.aspx?FilingId=17965214" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">than anticipated</a>.
The new forecast estimates annual net revenue will grow in the &#8220;high-end of low-double-digits,&#8221; a noticeable deceleration compared to the high-teens growth expected for 2022-2024, Bloomberg <a href="https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-11-13/mastercard-predicts-slower-annual-revenue-growth-through-2027?sref=TBDibEcD" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">reports</a>.
The company anticipates a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) in the mid-teens for EPS over the next three years, down from its prior expectation of low-20s growth for 2022-2024.
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The company aims for an annual operating margin of at least 55% during the 2025-2027 timeframe, up from a minimum target of 50% for 2022-2024.
Mastercard reported <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/earnings/24/10/41659697/mastercard-q3-earnings-revenue-and-eps-beat-cross-border-transactions-growth-sees-european-consumer" rel="noreferrer noopener">third-quarter net revenue</a> of $7.37 billion, a 13% increase from the previous year, surpassing the analyst estimate of $7.27 billion. Adjusted earnings per share climbed 15% year-over-year to $3.89, beating the expected $3.74 consensus.
Revenue from the payments network increased by 10% year-over-year (11% on a currency-neutral basis), driven by a 10% rise in gross dollar volume, a 17% growth in cross-border transactions, and an 11% boost in switched transactions. Mastercard anticipates net revenue growth in the low teens for the fourth quarter, above the $7.27 billion analyst forecast.
KeyBanc&#8217;s analyst Alex Markgraff examined credit and debit card volume data from recent <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/10/41364634/citigroup-remains-a-compelling-investment-opportunity-analysts-take-on-q3-performance" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">third-quarter reports</a> by Bank of America Corp (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BAC#NYSE">BAC</a>), Citigroup Inc (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/C#NYSE">C</a>), JPMorgan Chase &amp; Co (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/JPM#NYSE">JPM</a>), and Wells Fargo &amp; Co (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/WFC#NYSE">WFC</a>).
Overall, the combined credit card volume for these banks grew 5% year-over-year, down from 6% in the previous quarter. Debit card volume increased by 4% year-over-year, slightly below the 5% growth seen in the second quarter.
The banks reported slower growth in card spending but noted consumer resilience continues, with stabilized spending patterns. JPMorgan highlighted customers have mostly exhausted their &#8220;cash buffer,&#8221; while Bank of America observed consistent payment growth into October.
This modest decline contrasts with forecasts for Mastercard and Visa Inc (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/V#NYSE">V</a>), for which analysts expected an uptick in card volumes. Despite this, Markgraff believes third-quarter revenue risk remains minimal.
MA Price Action: Mastercard stock is down 1.08% at $523.61 at the last check on Wednesday.
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Whales with a lot of money to spend have taken a noticeably bearish stance on Visa.
Looking at options history for Visa (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/V#NYSE">V</a>) we detected 53 trades.
If we consider the specifics of each trade, it is accurate to state that 33% of the investors opened trades with bullish expectations and 39% with bearish.
From the overall spotted trades, 35 are puts, for a total amount of $1,795,036 and 18, calls, for a total amount of $1,247,850.
<h3>Projected Price Targets</h3>
Based on the trading activity, it appears that the significant investors are aiming for a price territory stretching from $145.0 to $380.0 for Visa over the recent three months. 
<h3>Analyzing Volume &amp; Open Interest</h3>
In terms of liquidity and interest, the mean open interest for Visa options trades today is 724.61 with a total volume of 5,846.00.
In the following chart, we are able to follow the development of volume and open interest of call and put options for Visa's big money trades within a strike price range of $145.0 to $380.0 over the last 30 days.
<h3>Visa 30-Day Option Volume &amp; Interest Snapshot</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1731438147_0.png" alt="Options Call Chart" />
<h3>Significant Options Trades Detected:</h3>

<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Symbol</th>
<th>PUT/CALL</th>
<th>Trade Type</th>
<th>Sentiment</th>
<th>Exp. Date</th>
<th>Ask</th>
<th>Bid</th>
<th>Price</th>
<th>Strike Price</th>
<th>Total Trade Price</th>
<th align="right">Open Interest</th>
<th align="right">Volume</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>V</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>11/15/24</td>
<td>$26.05</td>
<td>$24.15</td>
<td>$25.11</td>
<td>$285.00</td>
<td>$100.4K</td>
<td align="right">117</td>
<td align="right">41</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>V</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>01/15/27</td>
<td>$72.1</td>
<td>$71.9</td>
<td>$72.1</td>
<td>$380.00</td>
<td>$79.3K</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">355</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>V</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>01/15/27</td>
<td>$72.8</td>
<td>$71.9</td>
<td>$72.1</td>
<td>$380.00</td>
<td>$79.3K</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">354</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>V</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>01/15/27</td>
<td>$72.85</td>
<td>$71.25</td>
<td>$72.05</td>
<td>$380.00</td>
<td>$79.2K</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">260</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>V</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>01/15/27</td>
<td>$73.25</td>
<td>$71.15</td>
<td>$72.0</td>
<td>$380.00</td>
<td>$79.2K</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">243</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

<h3>About Visa</h3>
Visa is the largest payment processor in the world. In fiscal 2023, it processed almost $15 trillion in total volume. Visa operates in over 200 countries and processes transactions in over 160 currencies. Its systems are capable of processing over 65,000 transactions per second.
After a thorough review of the options trading surrounding Visa, we move to examine the company in more detail. This includes an assessment of its current market status and performance.
<h3>Where Is Visa Standing Right Now?</h3>
<ul>
<li>Currently trading with a volume of 2,162,856, the V's price is down by -0.46%, now at $308.91. </li>
<li>RSI readings suggest the stock is currently may be overbought.</li>
<li>Anticipated earnings release is in 72 days.</li>
</ul>
<h3>What Analysts Are Saying About Visa</h3>
A total of 5 professional analysts have given their take on this stock in the last 30 days, setting an average price target of $329.6.
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&#x2A; Consistent in their evaluation, an analyst from Baird keeps a Outperform rating on Visa with a target price of $340. 
&#x2A; An analyst from Baird persists with their Outperform rating on Visa, maintaining a target price of $330. 
&#x2A; Consistent in their evaluation, an analyst from Jefferies keeps a Buy rating on Visa with a target price of $330. 
&#x2A; An analyst from Citigroup has decided to maintain their Buy rating on Visa, which currently sits at a price target of $326. 
&#x2A; Maintaining their stance, an analyst from RBC Capital continues to hold a Outperform rating for Visa, targeting a price of $322. 
Options are a riskier asset compared to just trading the stock, but they have higher profit potential. Serious options traders manage this risk by educating themselves daily, scaling in and out of trades, following more than one indicator, and following the markets closely.
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Visa Unusual Options Activity For November 12

Financial giants have made a conspicuous bullish move on Visa. Our analysis of options history for Visa (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/V#NYSE">V</a>) revealed 36 unusual trades.
Delving into the details, we found 36% of traders were bullish, while 30% showed bearish tendencies. Out of all the trades we spotted, 4 were puts, with a value of $193,024, and 32 were calls, valued at $2,087,431.
<h3>What's The Price Target?</h3>
After evaluating the trading volumes and Open Interest, it's evident that the major market movers are focusing on a price band between $230.0 and $355.0 for Visa, spanning the last three months.
<h3>Volume &amp; Open Interest Trends</h3>
In today's trading context, the average open interest for options of Visa stands at 1451.52, with a total volume reaching 7,175.00. The accompanying chart delineates the progression of both call and put option volume and open interest for high-value trades in Visa, situated within the strike price corridor from $230.0 to $355.0, throughout the last 30 days.
<h3>Visa Option Activity Analysis: Last 30 Days</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1731349837_0.png" alt="Options Call Chart" />
<h3>Significant Options Trades Detected:</h3>

<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Symbol</th>
<th>PUT/CALL</th>
<th>Trade Type</th>
<th>Sentiment</th>
<th>Exp. Date</th>
<th>Ask</th>
<th>Bid</th>
<th>Price</th>
<th>Strike Price</th>
<th>Total Trade Price</th>
<th>Open Interest</th>
<th>Volume</th>
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<td>V</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>12/20/24</td>
<td>$3.55</td>
<td>$3.45</td>
<td>$3.52</td>
<td>$320.00</td>
<td>$598.4K</td>
<td>1.4K</td>
<td>1.7K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>V</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>12/20/24</td>
<td>$8.25</td>
<td>$8.1</td>
<td>$8.1</td>
<td>$310.00</td>
<td>$126.3K</td>
<td>1.9K</td>
<td>193</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>V</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>03/21/25</td>
<td>$11.25</td>
<td>$10.6</td>
<td>$10.6</td>
<td>$320.00</td>
<td>$106.0K</td>
<td>368</td>
<td>100</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>V</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>12/20/24</td>
<td>$10.55</td>
<td>$9.05</td>
<td>$10.05</td>
<td>$305.00</td>
<td>$100.5K</td>
<td>1.8K</td>
<td>100</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>V</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>11/15/24</td>
<td>$7.65</td>
<td>$7.6</td>
<td>$7.6</td>
<td>$305.00</td>
<td>$67.6K</td>
<td>2.4K</td>
<td>166</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

<h3>About Visa</h3>
Visa is the largest payment processor in the world. In fiscal 2023, it processed almost $15 trillion in total volume. Visa operates in over 200 countries and processes transactions in over 160 currencies. Its systems are capable of processing over 65,000 transactions per second.
<h3>Visa's Current Market Status</h3>
<ul>
<li>Currently trading with a volume of 2,135,630, the V's price is up by 0.78%, now at $310.27. </li>
<li>RSI readings suggest the stock is currently may be overbought.</li>
<li>Anticipated earnings release is in 73 days.</li>
</ul>
<h3>What Analysts Are Saying About Visa</h3>
A total of 5 professional analysts have given their take on this stock in the last 30 days, setting an average price target of $326.2.
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&#x2A; An analyst from Macquarie persists with their Outperform rating on Visa, maintaining a target price of $335. 
&#x2A; In a cautious move, an analyst from Oppenheimer downgraded its rating to Outperform, setting a price target of $321. 
&#x2A; An analyst from TD Cowen persists with their Buy rating on Visa, maintaining a target price of $325. 
&#x2A; An analyst from Jefferies persists with their Buy rating on Visa, maintaining a target price of $330. 
&#x2A; An analyst from BMO Capital has decided to maintain their Outperform rating on Visa, which currently sits at a price target of $320. 
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Spotlight on Visa: Analyzing the Surge in Options Activity

In just two years, Chinese-owned Temu has come out of nowhere to become one of the best-known bargain shopping sites, known for its ultracheap and sometimes wacky gadgets and apparel. U.S. consumers are expected to spend about $18 billion on the site this year. Behind the scenes, though, Temu has encountered trouble with the bank that was handling those payments. Citigroup, the fourth-biggest U.S. bank, stopped handling payments for Temu in the U.S. late last year, just a year after the site's launch, following questions raised about Temu's business by payments network Visa, according to people close to the situation. Visa wanted to know whether Temu was doing enough to ensure merchants weren't selling counterfeit or illegal goods.
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Whales with a lot of money to spend have taken a noticeably bullish stance on Visa.
Looking at options history for Visa (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/V#NYSE">V</a>) we detected 27 trades.
If we consider the specifics of each trade, it is accurate to state that 51% of the investors opened trades with bullish expectations and 37% with bearish.
From the overall spotted trades, 6 are puts, for a total amount of $302,468 and 21, calls, for a total amount of $958,111.
<h3>What's The Price Target?</h3>
Taking into account the Volume and Open Interest on these contracts, it appears that whales have been targeting a price range from $260.0 to $410.0 for Visa over the last 3 months. 
<h3>Volume &amp; Open Interest Trends</h3>
In terms of liquidity and interest, the mean open interest for Visa options trades today is 2574.4 with a total volume of 3,657.00.
In the following chart, we are able to follow the development of volume and open interest of call and put options for Visa's big money trades within a strike price range of $260.0 to $410.0 over the last 30 days.
<h3>Visa Option Volume And Open Interest Over Last 30 Days</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1730916047_0.png" alt="Options Call Chart" />
<h3>Biggest Options Spotted:</h3>

<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Symbol</th>
<th>PUT/CALL</th>
<th>Trade Type</th>
<th>Sentiment</th>
<th>Exp. Date</th>
<th>Ask</th>
<th>Bid</th>
<th>Price</th>
<th>Strike Price</th>
<th>Total Trade Price</th>
<th>Open Interest</th>
<th style="text-align: right;">Volume</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>V</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>01/16/26</td>
<td>$58.3</td>
<td>$56.4</td>
<td>$57.2</td>
<td>$270.00</td>
<td>$120.1K</td>
<td>265</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">32</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>V</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>09/19/25</td>
<td>$44.85</td>
<td>$43.45</td>
<td>$43.5</td>
<td>$280.00</td>
<td>$108.7K</td>
<td>1.5K</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">28</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>V</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>01/17/25</td>
<td>$11.55</td>
<td>$11.2</td>
<td>$11.4</td>
<td>$310.00</td>
<td>$74.7K</td>
<td>16</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">157</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>V</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>01/17/25</td>
<td>$5.85</td>
<td>$5.75</td>
<td>$5.85</td>
<td>$315.00</td>
<td>$64.6K</td>
<td>3.1K</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">174</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>V</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>06/20/25</td>
<td>$38.8</td>
<td>$38.2</td>
<td>$38.8</td>
<td>$280.00</td>
<td>$58.2K</td>
<td>315</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">17</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

<h3>About Visa</h3>
Visa is the largest payment processor in the world. In fiscal 2023, it processed almost $15 trillion in total volume. Visa operates in over 200 countries and processes transactions in over 160 currencies. Its systems are capable of processing over 65,000 transactions per second.
<h3>Visa's Current Market Status</h3>
<ul>
<li>With a volume of 5,526,021, the price of V is up 4.25% at $305.75. </li>
<li>RSI indicators hint that the underlying stock may be overbought.</li>
<li>Next earnings are expected to be released in 78 days.</li>
</ul>
<h3>What The Experts Say On Visa</h3>
In the last month, 5 experts released ratings on this stock with an average target price of $334.6.
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&#x2A; An analyst from Citigroup persists with their Buy rating on Visa, maintaining a target price of $326. 
&#x2A; Maintaining their stance, an analyst from Barclays continues to hold a Overweight rating for Visa, targeting a price of $347. 
&#x2A; Consistent in their evaluation, an analyst from Macquarie keeps a Outperform rating on Visa with a target price of $335. 
&#x2A; Maintaining their stance, an analyst from Baird continues to hold a Outperform rating for Visa, targeting a price of $340. 
&#x2A; Consistent in their evaluation, an analyst from TD Cowen keeps a Buy rating on Visa with a target price of $325. 
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Visa Unusual Options Activity For November 06

- Reuters Citing EU Documents&nbsp;

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EU Antitrust Regulators Investigate Whether Visa, Mastercard Fees Negatively Impact Retailers; EU Regulators Seeking Data On Scheme Fees, Processing Fees For 2016-2023, Asked Retailers If They Are Able To Negotiate Fees With Visa, Mastercard; Wants To Establish If Such Negotiations Are Conditioned By Acceptance Of Specific Products From Visa, Mastercard

Financial giants have made a conspicuous bearish move on Visa. Our analysis of options history for Visa (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/V#NYSE">V</a>) revealed 21 unusual trades.
Delving into the details, we found 38% of traders were bullish, while 57% showed bearish tendencies. Out of all the trades we spotted, 9 were puts, with a value of $318,204, and 12 were calls, valued at $602,127.
<h3>Predicted Price Range</h3>
After evaluating the trading volumes and Open Interest, it's evident that the major market movers are focusing on a price band between $250.0 and $335.0 for Visa, spanning the last three months.
<h3>Volume &amp; Open Interest Development</h3>
Looking at the volume and open interest is a powerful move while trading options. This data can help you track the liquidity and interest for Visa's options for a given strike price. Below, we can observe the evolution of the volume and open interest of calls and puts, respectively, for all of Visa's whale trades within a strike price range from $250.0 to $335.0 in the last 30 days. 
<h3>Visa 30-Day Option Volume &amp; Interest Snapshot</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1730737940_0.png" alt="Options Call Chart" />
<h3>Noteworthy Options Activity:</h3>

<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Symbol</th>
<th>PUT/CALL</th>
<th>Trade Type</th>
<th>Sentiment</th>
<th>Exp. Date</th>
<th>Ask</th>
<th>Bid</th>
<th>Price</th>
<th>Strike Price</th>
<th>Total Trade Price</th>
<th>Open Interest</th>
<th style="text-align: right;">Volume</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>V</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>01/17/25</td>
<td>$12.5</td>
<td>$12.4</td>
<td>$12.4</td>
<td>$290.00</td>
<td>$120.2K</td>
<td>3.6K</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">29</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>V</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>01/17/25</td>
<td>$45.3</td>
<td>$44.9</td>
<td>$44.9</td>
<td>$250.00</td>
<td>$112.2K</td>
<td>3.9K</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">50</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>V</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>01/17/25</td>
<td>$45.75</td>
<td>$45.3</td>
<td>$45.3</td>
<td>$250.00</td>
<td>$81.5K</td>
<td>3.9K</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">18</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>V</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>09/19/25</td>
<td>$8.45</td>
<td>$8.4</td>
<td>$8.43</td>
<td>$260.00</td>
<td>$72.5K</td>
<td>248</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">127</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>V</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>01/16/26</td>
<td>$47.5</td>
<td>$47.15</td>
<td>$47.15</td>
<td>$335.00</td>
<td>$47.1K</td>
<td>0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">10</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

<h3>About Visa</h3>
Visa is the largest payment processor in the world. In fiscal 2023, it processed almost $15 trillion in total volume. Visa operates in over 200 countries and processes transactions in over 160 currencies. Its systems are capable of processing over 65,000 transactions per second.
After a thorough review of the options trading surrounding Visa, we move to examine the company in more detail. This includes an assessment of its current market status and performance.
<h3>Present Market Standing of Visa</h3>
<ul>
<li>With a trading volume of 1,186,919, the price of V is up by 0.45%, reaching $292.06.</li>
<li>Current RSI values indicate that the stock is may be overbought.</li>
<li>Next earnings report is scheduled for 80 days from now.</li>
</ul>
<h3>What Analysts Are Saying About Visa</h3>
A total of 5 professional analysts have given their take on this stock in the last 30 days, setting an average price target of $326.2.
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&#x2A; Maintaining their stance, an analyst from Piper Sandler continues to hold a Overweight rating for Visa, targeting a price of $322. 
&#x2A; Maintaining their stance, an analyst from Morgan Stanley continues to hold a Overweight rating for Visa, targeting a price of $326. 
&#x2A; An analyst from Citigroup has decided to maintain their Buy rating on Visa, which currently sits at a price target of $326. 
&#x2A; Maintaining their stance, an analyst from RBC Capital continues to hold a Outperform rating for Visa, targeting a price of $322. 
&#x2A; An analyst from Macquarie has decided to maintain their Outperform rating on Visa, which currently sits at a price target of $335. 
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Decoding Visa's Options Activity: What's the Big Picture?

In the latest quarter, 23 analysts provided ratings for Visa (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/V#NYSE">V</a>), showcasing a mix of bullish and bearish perspectives.
The following table encapsulates their recent ratings, offering a glimpse into the evolving sentiments over the past 30 days and comparing them to the preceding months.
<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th></th>
<th style="text-align: right;">Bullish</th>
<th style="text-align: right;">Somewhat Bullish</th>
<th style="text-align: right;">Indifferent</th>
<th style="text-align: right;">Somewhat Bearish</th>
<th style="text-align: right;">Bearish</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>Total Ratings</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">6</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">15</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">2</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Last 30D</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">1</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>1M Ago</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">4</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">9</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">1</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>2M Ago</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">1</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">4</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">1</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>3M Ago</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">1</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">1</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
Analysts have recently evaluated Visa and provided 12-month price targets. The average target is $323.0, accompanied by a high estimate of $347.00 and a low estimate of $292.00. Surpassing the previous average price target of $309.45, the current average has increased by 4.38%.
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1730725481_0.png" alt="price target chart" />
<h2>Investigating Analyst Ratings: An Elaborate Study</h2>
An in-depth analysis of recent analyst actions unveils how financial experts perceive Visa. The following summary outlines key analysts, their recent evaluations, and adjustments to ratings and price targets.
<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Analyst</th>
<th>Analyst Firm</th>
<th>Action Taken</th>
<th>Rating</th>
<th>Current Price Target</th>
<th>Prior Price Target</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>Raimo Lenschow</td>
<td>Barclays</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Overweight</td>
<td>$347.00</td>
<td>$319.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Dan Dolev</td>
<td>Mizuho</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Neutral</td>
<td>$292.00</td>
<td>$279.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Paul Golding</td>
<td>Macquarie</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Outperform</td>
<td>$335.00</td>
<td>$300.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Bryan Bergin</td>
<td>TD Cowen</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$325.00</td>
<td>$318.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Andrew Schmidt</td>
<td>Citigroup</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$326.00</td>
<td>$319.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Trevor Williams</td>
<td>Jefferies</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$330.00</td>
<td>$320.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Daniel Perlin</td>
<td>RBC Capital</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Outperform</td>
<td>$322.00</td>
<td>$311.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Rayna Kumar</td>
<td>Oppenheimer</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Outperform</td>
<td>$321.00</td>
<td>$318.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Rufus Hone</td>
<td>BMO Capital</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Outperform</td>
<td>$320.00</td>
<td>$310.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>James Friedman</td>
<td>Susquehanna</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Positive</td>
<td>$339.00</td>
<td>$326.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>James Faucette</td>
<td>Morgan Stanley</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Overweight</td>
<td>$326.00</td>
<td>$322.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Bryan Keane</td>
<td>Deutsche Bank</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$340.00</td>
<td>$300.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>David Koning</td>
<td>Baird</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Outperform</td>
<td>$340.00</td>
<td>$330.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Arvind Ramnani</td>
<td>Piper Sandler</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Overweight</td>
<td>$322.00</td>
<td>$319.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>David Koning</td>
<td>Baird</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Outperform</td>
<td>$330.00</td>
<td>$320.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Rufus Hone</td>
<td>BMO Capital</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Outperform</td>
<td>$310.00</td>
<td>$300.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Rayna Kumar</td>
<td>Oppenheimer</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Outperform</td>
<td>$318.00</td>
<td>$289.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Paul Golding</td>
<td>Macquarie</td>
<td>Maintains</td>
<td>Outperform</td>
<td>$300.00</td>
<td>$300.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>James Faucette</td>
<td>Morgan Stanley</td>
<td>Maintains</td>
<td>Overweight</td>
<td>$322.00</td>
<td>$322.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Jason Kupferberg</td>
<td>B of A Securities</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Neutral</td>
<td>$308.00</td>
<td>$279.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Matthew O'Neill</td>
<td>Goldman Sachs</td>
<td>Maintains</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$317.00</td>
<td>$317.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Dominick Gabriele</td>
<td>Compass Point</td>
<td>Announces</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$319.00</td>
<td>-</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Tien-Tsin Huang</td>
<td>JP Morgan</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Overweight</td>
<td>$320.00</td>
<td>$290.00</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
<h3>Key Insights:</h3>
<ul>
<li>Action Taken: Analysts frequently update their recommendations based on evolving market conditions and company performance. Whether they 'Maintain', 'Raise' or 'Lower' their stance, it reflects their reaction to recent developments related to Visa. This information provides a snapshot of how analysts perceive the current state of the company.</li>
<li>Rating: Offering insights into predictions, analysts assign qualitative values, from 'Outperform' to 'Underperform'. These ratings convey expectations for the relative performance of Visa compared to the broader market.</li>
<li>Price Targets: Analysts explore the dynamics of price targets, providing estimates for the future value of Visa's stock. This examination reveals shifts in analysts' expectations over time.</li>
</ul>
Capture valuable insights into Visa's market standing by understanding these analyst evaluations alongside pertinent financial indicators. Stay informed and make strategic decisions with our Ratings Table.
<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/V/analyst-ratings?utm_source=Benzinga Insights">Stay up to date on Visa analyst ratings.</a>
<h2>Delving into Visa's Background</h2>
Visa is the largest payment processor in the world. In fiscal 2023, it processed almost $15 trillion in total volume. Visa operates in over 200 countries and processes transactions in over 160 currencies. Its systems are capable of processing over 65,000 transactions per second.
<h3>Financial Insights: Visa</h3>
Market Capitalization Highlights: Above the industry average, the company's market capitalization signifies a significant scale, indicating strong confidence and market prominence.
Revenue Growth: Visa's remarkable performance in 3 months is evident. As of 30 September, 2024, the company achieved an impressive revenue growth rate of 8.06%. This signifies a substantial increase in the company's top-line earnings. As compared to its peers, the revenue growth lags behind its industry peers. The company achieved a growth rate lower than the average among peers in Financials sector.
Net Margin: The company's net margin is a standout performer, exceeding industry averages. With an impressive net margin of 55.3%, the company showcases strong profitability and effective cost control.
Return on Equity (ROE): Visa's ROE excels beyond industry benchmarks, reaching 13.92%. This signifies robust financial management and efficient use of shareholder equity capital.
Return on Assets (ROA): The company's ROA is a standout performer, exceeding industry averages. With an impressive ROA of 5.73%, the company showcases effective utilization of assets.
Debt Management: The company maintains a balanced debt approach with a debt-to-equity ratio below industry norms, standing at 0.55.
<h2>What Are Analyst Ratings?</h2>
Within the domain of banking and financial systems, analysts specialize in reporting for specific stocks or defined sectors. Their work involves attending company conference calls and meetings, researching company financial statements, and communicating with insiders to publish "analyst ratings" for stocks. Analysts typically assess and rate each stock once per quarter.
Beyond their standard evaluations, some analysts contribute predictions for metrics like growth estimates, earnings, and revenue, furnishing investors with additional guidance. Users of analyst ratings should be mindful that this specialized advice is shaped by human perspectives and may be subject to variability.
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Expert Outlook: Visa Through The Eyes Of 23 Analysts

Barclays analyst Raimo Lenschow maintains Visa (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/V#NYSE">V</a>) with a Overweight and raises the price target from $319 to $347.

Price Target

Barclays Maintains Overweight on Visa, Raises Price Target to $347

Mizuho analyst Dan Dolev maintains Visa (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/V#NYSE">V</a>) with a Neutral and raises the price target from $279 to $292.

Mizuho Maintains Neutral on Visa, Raises Price Target to $292

In today's rapidly changing and fiercely competitive business landscape, it is vital for investors and industry enthusiasts to carefully evaluate companies. In this article, we will perform a comprehensive industry comparison, evaluating Visa (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/V#NYSE">V</a>) against its key competitors in the Financial Services industry. By analyzing important financial metrics, market position, and growth prospects, we aim to provide valuable insights for investors and shed light on company's performance within the industry.
<h3>Visa Background</h3>
Visa is the largest payment processor in the world. In fiscal 2023, it processed almost $15 trillion in total volume. Visa operates in over 200 countries and processes transactions in over 160 currencies. Its systems are capable of processing over 65,000 transactions per second.
<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Company</th>
<th>P/E</th>
<th>P/B</th>
<th>P/S</th>
<th>ROE</th>
<th>EBITDA (in billions)</th>
<th>Gross Profit (in billions)</th>
<th>Revenue Growth</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>Visa Inc</td>
<td>29.79</td>
<td>14.77</td>
<td>16.37</td>
<td>13.92%</td>
<td>$6.45</td>
<td>$7.13</td>
<td>8.06%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Mastercard Inc</td>
<td>37.76</td>
<td>61.63</td>
<td>17.10</td>
<td>44.44%</td>
<td>$4.32</td>
<td>$5.35</td>
<td>11.04%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Fiserv Inc</td>
<td>38.20</td>
<td>4.06</td>
<td>5.80</td>
<td>2.02%</td>
<td>$2.39</td>
<td>$3.21</td>
<td>7.02%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>PayPal Holdings Inc</td>
<td>18.97</td>
<td>3.94</td>
<td>2.66</td>
<td>4.95%</td>
<td>$1.67</td>
<td>$3.65</td>
<td>5.78%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Fidelity National Information Services Inc</td>
<td>88.84</td>
<td>2.87</td>
<td>5.21</td>
<td>1.39%</td>
<td>$0.8</td>
<td>$0.95</td>
<td>2.68%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Block Inc</td>
<td>66.96</td>
<td>2.31</td>
<td>1.94</td>
<td>1.02%</td>
<td>$0.6</td>
<td>$2.23</td>
<td>11.21%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Global Payments Inc</td>
<td>28.65</td>
<td>1.16</td>
<td>2.73</td>
<td>1.39%</td>
<td>$1.08</td>
<td>$1.63</td>
<td>1.28%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Corpay Inc</td>
<td>23.96</td>
<td>8.32</td>
<td>6.33</td>
<td>8.38%</td>
<td>$0.51</td>
<td>$0.77</td>
<td>2.9%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Jack Henry &amp; Associates Inc</td>
<td>34.79</td>
<td>7.20</td>
<td>6</td>
<td>5.58%</td>
<td>$0.18</td>
<td>$0.23</td>
<td>4.73%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>WEX Inc</td>
<td>21.93</td>
<td>4.09</td>
<td>2.73</td>
<td>5.95%</td>
<td>$0.28</td>
<td>$0.42</td>
<td>2.16%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Shift4 Payments Inc</td>
<td>54.81</td>
<td>8.63</td>
<td>2.01</td>
<td>5.7%</td>
<td>$0.13</td>
<td>$0.23</td>
<td>29.83%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Euronet Worldwide Inc</td>
<td>17.18</td>
<td>3.25</td>
<td>1.28</td>
<td>11.76%</td>
<td>$0.18</td>
<td>$0.41</td>
<td>11.47%</td>
</tr>
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<td>The Western Union Co</td>
<td>5.49</td>
<td>5.57</td>
<td>0.89</td>
<td>48.43%</td>
<td>$0.21</td>
<td>$0.38</td>
<td>-5.63%</td>
</tr>
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<td>StoneCo Ltd</td>
<td>10.78</td>
<td>1.29</td>
<td>1.66</td>
<td>3.29%</td>
<td>$1.13</td>
<td>$2.25</td>
<td>11.86%</td>
</tr>
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<td>Payoneer Global Inc</td>
<td>33.15</td>
<td>4.92</td>
<td>3.68</td>
<td>4.87%</td>
<td>$0.06</td>
<td>$0.2</td>
<td>15.86%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Paymentus Holdings Inc</td>
<td>94.65</td>
<td>6.78</td>
<td>4.46</td>
<td>2.1%</td>
<td>$0.02</td>
<td>$0.06</td>
<td>32.55%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>PagSeguro Digital Ltd</td>
<td>7.91</td>
<td>1.03</td>
<td>1.59</td>
<td>3.59%</td>
<td>$1.83</td>
<td>$-0.02</td>
<td>6.74%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>DLocal Ltd</td>
<td>19.90</td>
<td>5.64</td>
<td>3.75</td>
<td>10.06%</td>
<td>$0.06</td>
<td>$0.07</td>
<td>6.29%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Evertec Inc</td>
<td>31.20</td>
<td>4.34</td>
<td>2.75</td>
<td>6.44%</td>
<td>$0.09</td>
<td>$0.11</td>
<td>26.88%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Average</td>
<td>35.28</td>
<td>7.61</td>
<td>4.03</td>
<td>9.52%</td>
<td>$0.86</td>
<td>$1.23</td>
<td>10.26%</td>
</tr>
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 </style>Through an analysis of Visa, we can infer the following trends: 
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With a Price to Earnings ratio of 29.79, which is 0.84x less than the industry average, the stock shows potential for growth at a reasonable price, making it an interesting consideration for market participants.
</li>
<li>
It could be trading at a premium in relation to its book value, as indicated by its Price to Book ratio of 14.77 which exceeds the industry average by 1.94x.
</li>
<li>
With a relatively high Price to Sales ratio of 16.37, which is 4.06x the industry average, the stock might be considered overvalued based on sales performance.
</li>
<li>
The Return on Equity (ROE) of 13.92% is 4.4% above the industry average, highlighting efficient use of equity to generate profits.
</li>
<li>
The Earnings Before Interest, Taxes, Depreciation, and Amortization (EBITDA) of $6.45 Billion is 7.5x above the industry average, highlighting stronger profitability and robust cash flow generation.
</li>
<li>
The gross profit of $7.13 Billion is 5.8x above that of its industry, highlighting stronger profitability and higher earnings from its core operations.
</li>
<li>
The company's revenue growth of 8.06% is significantly lower compared to the industry average of 10.26%. This indicates a potential fall in the company's sales performance.
</li>
</ul>
<h3>Debt To Equity Ratio</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1730473217_0.png" alt="debt to equity" />
The debt-to-equity (D/E) ratio is a measure that indicates the level of debt a company has taken on relative to the value of its assets net of liabilities.
Considering the debt-to-equity ratio in industry comparisons allows for a concise evaluation of a company's financial health and risk profile, aiding in informed decision-making.
In terms of the Debt-to-Equity ratio, Visa can be assessed by comparing it to its top 4 peers, resulting in the following observations:
<ul>
<li>
When comparing the debt-to-equity ratio, Visa is in a stronger financial position compared to its top 4 peers.
</li>
<li>
The company has a lower level of debt relative to its equity, indicating a more favorable balance between the two with a lower debt-to-equity ratio of 0.55.
</li>
</ul>
<h3>Key Takeaways</h3>
For Visa, the PE ratio is low compared to peers, indicating potential undervaluation. The high PB and PS ratios suggest strong market sentiment and revenue multiples. In terms of ROE, EBITDA, and gross profit, Visa demonstrates high profitability and operational efficiency. However, the low revenue growth may raise concerns about future performance compared to industry peers in the Financial Services sector.
This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and reviewed by an editor.

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