Visa ( (V) ) has been popular among investors this week. Here is a recap of the key news on this stock.
Visa is gearing up for its second-quarter 2025 earnings release on April 29, with analysts predicting a 6.8% increase in earnings per share to $2.68 and a 9% rise in revenues to $9.55 billion. The company’s stock has seen a 6% increase year-to-date, driven by strong earnings, growth in digital and cross-border payments, and investor confidence. Visa has consistently beaten earnings estimates for nine consecutive quarters, and analysts maintain a strong buy consensus with a price target suggesting a potential 13.52% upside.
Despite a slight reduction in the price target by TD Cowen analyst Bryan Bergin, Visa remains well-positioned compared to its peers like Mastercard, thanks to its focus on debit transactions and a strong U.S. market presence. Options traders anticipate a minor 5.16% swing in the stock price following the earnings report. Visa’s strategic cost-cutting measures provide flexibility to maintain earnings, although growth may slow in the latter half of the year.