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Looking into the current session, Visa Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/V#NYSE">V</a>) shares are trading at $331.17, after a 3.02% decrease. Over the past month, the stock decreased by 5.56%, but over the past year, it actually increased by 16.16%. With questionable short-term performance like this, and great long-term performance, long-term shareholders might want to start looking into the company's price-to-earnings ratio. 

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<h3>Comparing Visa P/E Against Its Peers</h3>
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Compared to the aggregate P/E ratio of the 101.89 in the Financial Services industry, Visa Inc. has a lower P/E ratio of 34.42. Shareholders might be inclined to think that the stock might perform worse than it's industry peers. It's also possible that the stock is undervalued. 

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This whale alert can help traders discover the next big trading opportunities.
Whales are entities with large sums of money and we track their transactions here at Benzinga on our options activity scanner.
Traders often look for circumstances when the market estimation of an option diverges away from its normal worth. Abnormal amounts of trading activity could push option prices to hyperbolic or underperforming levels. 
Below are some instances of options activity happening in the Financials sector: 
<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Symbol</th>
<th>PUT/CALL</th>
<th>Trade Type</th>
<th>Sentiment</th>
<th>Exp. Date</th>
<th>Strike Price</th>
<th>Total Trade Price</th>
<th>Open Interest</th>
<th>Volume</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>SOFI</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>03/14/25</td>
<td>$10.00</td>
<td>$126.1K</td>
<td>499</td>
<td>3.0K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>COIN</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>03/14/25</td>
<td>$180.00</td>
<td>$29.2K</td>
<td>2.1K</td>
<td>2.0K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>BAC</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>06/20/25</td>
<td>$40.00</td>
<td>$81.8K</td>
<td>21.4K</td>
<td>992</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>HOOD</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>01/16/26</td>
<td>$70.00</td>
<td>$31.0K</td>
<td>2.8K</td>
<td>485</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>V</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>01/16/26</td>
<td>$380.00</td>
<td>$54.9K</td>
<td>2.7K</td>
<td>213</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>AFRM</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>06/20/25</td>
<td>$40.00</td>
<td>$100.9K</td>
<td>1.4K</td>
<td>211</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>C</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>07/18/25</td>
<td>$70.00</td>
<td>$26.7K</td>
<td>1.4K</td>
<td>142</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>TFC</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>01/16/26</td>
<td>$37.50</td>
<td>$26.0K</td>
<td>1.9K</td>
<td>80</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>UPST</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>01/15/27</td>
<td>$70.00</td>
<td>$30.2K</td>
<td>5.0K</td>
<td>69</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>AFL</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>01/15/27</td>
<td>$110.00</td>
<td>$62.5K</td>
<td>55</td>
<td>50</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

<h2>Explanation</h2>
These itemized elaborations have been created using the accompanying table. 
• For SOFI (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SOFI#NASDAQ">SOFI</a>), we notice a call option sweep that happens to be bearish, expiring in 4 day(s) on March 14, 2025. This event was a transfer of 841 contract(s) at a $10.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 17 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $126.1K, with a price of $150.0 per contract. There were 499 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 3039 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding COIN (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/COIN#NASDAQ">COIN</a>), we observe a put option sweep with bearish sentiment. It expires in 4 day(s) on March 14, 2025. Parties traded 50 contract(s) at a $180.00 strike. This particular put needed to be split into 6 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $29.2K, with a price of $585.0 per contract. There were 2173 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 2015 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For BAC (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BAC#NYSE">BAC</a>), we notice a put option sweep that happens to be neutral, expiring in 102 day(s) on June 20, 2025. This event was a transfer of 309 contract(s) at a $40.00 strike. This particular put needed to be split into 12 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $81.8K, with a price of $265.0 per contract. There were 21431 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 992 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For HOOD (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HOOD#NASDAQ">HOOD</a>), we notice a call option trade that happens to be bullish, expiring in 312 day(s) on January 16, 2026. This event was a transfer of 100 contract(s) at a $70.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $31.0K, with a price of $310.0 per contract. There were 2865 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 485 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For V (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/V#NYSE">V</a>), we notice a call option trade that happens to be bullish, expiring in 312 day(s) on January 16, 2026. This event was a transfer of 33 contract(s) at a $380.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $54.9K, with a price of $1665.0 per contract. There were 2756 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 213 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For AFRM (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AFRM#NASDAQ">AFRM</a>), we notice a put option sweep that happens to be bearish, expiring in 102 day(s) on June 20, 2025. This event was a transfer of 200 contract(s) at a $40.00 strike. This particular put needed to be split into 21 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $100.9K, with a price of $505.0 per contract. There were 1490 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 211 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For C (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/C#NYSE">C</a>), we notice a put option sweep that happens to be bullish, expiring in 130 day(s) on July 18, 2025. This event was a transfer of 39 contract(s) at a $70.00 strike. This particular put needed to be split into 8 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $26.7K, with a price of $685.0 per contract. There were 1415 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 142 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding TFC (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TFC#NYSE">TFC</a>), we observe a put option trade with bearish sentiment. It expires in 312 day(s) on January 16, 2026. Parties traded 80 contract(s) at a $37.50 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $26.0K, with a price of $325.0 per contract. There were 1959 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 80 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For UPST (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/UPST#NASDAQ">UPST</a>), we notice a put option trade that happens to be bearish, expiring in 676 day(s) on January 15, 2027. This event was a transfer of 9 contract(s) at a $70.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $30.2K, with a price of $3360.0 per contract. There were 5091 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 69 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For AFL (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AFL#NYSE">AFL</a>), we notice a put option trade that happens to be bullish, expiring in 676 day(s) on January 15, 2027. This event was a transfer of 50 contract(s) at a $110.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $62.5K, with a price of $1250.0 per contract. There were 55 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 50 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
Options Alert Terminology 
 - Call Contracts: The right to buy shares as indicated in the contract. 
 - Put Contracts: The right to sell shares as indicated in the contract. 
 - Expiration Date: When the contract expires. One must act on the contract by this date if one wants to use it. 
 - Premium/Option Price: The price of the contract. 
For more information, visit our <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/blog/how-to-understand-option-alerts/">Guide to Understanding Options Alerts</a> or read <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/options">more about unusual options activity</a>. 
This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and reviewed by an editor.

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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 23 unusual trades.
Delving into the details, we found 43% of traders were bullish, while 47% showed bearish tendencies. Out of all the trades we spotted, 10 were puts, with a value of $586,620, and 13 were calls, valued at $809,633.
<h3>Expected Price Movements</h3>
After evaluating the trading volumes and Open Interest, it's evident that the major market movers are focusing on a price band between $135.0 and $390.0 for Visa, spanning the last three months.
<h3>Volume &amp; Open Interest Trends</h3>
Examining the volume and open interest provides crucial insights into stock research. This information is key in gauging liquidity and interest levels for Visa's options at certain strike prices. Below, we present a snapshot of the trends in volume and open interest for calls and puts across Visa's significant trades, within a strike price range of $135.0 to $390.0, over the past month.
<h3>Visa Option Activity Analysis: Last 30 Days</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1741627884_0.png" alt="Options Call Chart" />
<h3>Largest Options Trades Observed:</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 align="right">Volume</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>V</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>01/16/26</td>
<td>$17.4</td>
<td>$17.35</td>
<td>$17.35</td>
<td>$380.00</td>
<td>$123.1K</td>
<td>2.7K</td>
<td align="right">79</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>V</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>09/19/25</td>
<td>$14.95</td>
<td>$14.9</td>
<td>$14.95</td>
<td>$330.00</td>
<td>$98.6K</td>
<td>338</td>
<td align="right">142</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>V</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>09/19/25</td>
<td>$14.85</td>
<td>$14.8</td>
<td>$14.8</td>
<td>$330.00</td>
<td>$96.2K</td>
<td>338</td>
<td align="right">69</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>V</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>06/20/25</td>
<td>$92.8</td>
<td>$89.6</td>
<td>$91.78</td>
<td>$255.00</td>
<td>$91.7K</td>
<td>40</td>
<td align="right">10</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>V</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>12/18/26</td>
<td>$214.8</td>
<td>$213.2</td>
<td>$214.8</td>
<td>$135.00</td>
<td>$85.9K</td>
<td>117</td>
<td align="right">22</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.
Following our analysis of the options activities associated with Visa, we pivot to a closer look at the company's own performance.
<h3>Where Is Visa Standing Right Now?</h3>
<ul>
<li>With a volume of 3,881,040, the price of V is down -0.64% at $343.11. </li>
<li>RSI indicators hint that the underlying stock is currently neutral between overbought and oversold.</li>
<li>Next earnings are expected to be released in 43 days.</li>
</ul>
<h3>What Analysts Are Saying About Visa</h3>
A total of 1 professional analysts have given their take on this stock in the last 30 days, setting an average price target of $410.0.
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&#x2A; Maintaining their stance, an analyst from Susquehanna continues to hold a Positive rating for Visa, targeting a price of $410. 
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Visa's Options Frenzy: What You Need to Know

Investors with a lot of money to spend have taken a bearish stance on Visa (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/V#NYSE">V</a>).
And retail traders should know.
We noticed this today when the trades showed up on publicly available options history that we track here at Benzinga.
Whether these are institutions or just wealthy individuals, we don't know. But when something this big happens with V, it often means somebody knows something is about to happen.
So how do we know what these investors just did? 
Today, <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/pro/">Benzinga</a>'s options scanner spotted 27 uncommon options trades for Visa.
This isn't normal.
The overall sentiment of these big-money traders is split between 25% bullish and 48%, bearish.
Out of all of the special options we uncovered, 15 are puts, for a total amount of $1,363,592, and 12 are calls, for a total amount of $1,020,355.
<h3>Expected Price Movements</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 $380.0 for Visa over the last 3 months. 
<h3>Insights into Volume &amp; Open Interest</h3>
In terms of liquidity and interest, the mean open interest for Visa options trades today is 803.29 with a total volume of 9,709.00.
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 $270.0 to $380.0 over the last 30 days.
<h3>Visa Option Activity Analysis: Last 30 Days</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1741281361_0.png" alt="Options Call Chart" />
<h3>Largest Options Trades Observed:</h3>

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<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>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>V</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>03/21/25</td>
<td>$3.25</td>
<td>$3.05</td>
<td>$3.2</td>
<td>$332.50</td>
<td>$800.0K</td>
<td>2.6K</td>
<td>2.6K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>V</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>03/21/25</td>
<td>$71.2</td>
<td>$70.8</td>
<td>$70.8</td>
<td>$275.00</td>
<td>$304.5K</td>
<td>988</td>
<td>43</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>V</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>03/21/25</td>
<td>$74.75</td>
<td>$73.15</td>
<td>$74.2</td>
<td>$270.00</td>
<td>$155.8K</td>
<td>297</td>
<td>0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>V</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>01/16/26</td>
<td>$17.5</td>
<td>$17.1</td>
<td>$17.4</td>
<td>$380.00</td>
<td>$109.6K</td>
<td>2.7K</td>
<td>147</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>V</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>06/20/25</td>
<td>$9.2</td>
<td>$9.0</td>
<td>$9.11</td>
<td>$365.00</td>
<td>$91.1K</td>
<td>1.0K</td>
<td>111</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>Present Market Standing of Visa</h3>
<ul>
<li>Currently trading with a volume of 3,072,048, the V's price is down by -2.01%, now at $345.58. </li>
<li>RSI readings suggest the stock is currently is currently neutral between overbought and oversold.</li>
<li>Anticipated earnings release is in 47 days.</li>
</ul>
<h3>Expert Opinions on Visa</h3>
In the last month, 1 experts released ratings on this stock with an average target price of $410.0.
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This Is What Whales Are Betting On Visa

Visa Inc (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/V#NYSE">V</a>) saw its stock decline 1.9% to $354.98 during Tuesday&#8217;s session, reflecting broader market jitters as investors reacted to <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/03/44103406/us-stocks-futures-tumble-as-traders-await-trumps-congress-address-volatility-is-certainly-being-fed-by-trump-20-moves-says-expert">escalating tariff concerns</a>.
What To Know: New U.S. tariffs on Mexico and Canada have rattled financial markets, with President Donald Trump signaling that negotiations are at an impasse.
Given Visa&#8217;s extensive international payment network, heightened <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/economics/macro-economic-events/25/03/44108913/tariffs-trump-tumult-how-to-trade-this-volatility-vix-surge">trade tensions</a> could disrupt cross-border transaction volumes, a key revenue driver for the company.
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Visa generates a significant portion of its revenue from cross-border payment fees, which could be impacted if <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/economics/macro-economic-events/25/03/44110685/markets-see-hardly-a-flesh-wound-so-far-but-centurys-biggest-trade-war-looms-says-bob-elliott">tariffs dampen</a> consumer and business spending across North America. 
What Else: Additionally, a slowdown in economic activity due to trade restrictions could curb discretionary purchases, reducing transaction processing fees—Visa's core business. 
The broader market sell-off, particularly in consumer discretionary and technology sectors, has further pressured Visa&#8217;s stock. With investor sentiment remaining bearish this week, Visa faces short-term headwinds amid an uncertain economic landscape.
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<h2 class="wp-block-heading">How To Buy V Stock</h2>
By now you're likely curious about how to participate in the market for Visa &#8211; be it to purchase shares, or even attempt to bet against the company.
Buying shares is typically done through a brokerage account. You can find a list of <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/best-stock-trading-platforms">possible trading platforms here.</a> Many will allow you to buy &#8220;fractional shares,&#8221; which allows you to own portions of stock without buying an entire share.
In the case of Visa, which is trading at $353.92 as of publishing time, $100 would buy you 0.28 shares of stock.
If you're looking to bet against a company, the process is more complex. You'll need access to an options trading platform, or a broker who will allow you to &#8220;go short&#8221; a share of stock by lending you the shares to sell. The process of shorting a <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/how-to-short-a-stock">stock can be found at this resource.</a> Otherwise, if your broker allows you to trade options, you can either buy a put option, or sell a call option at a strike price above where shares are currently trading &#8211; either way it allows you to profit off of the share price decline.
According to data from&nbsp;<a href="https://benzinga.grsm.io/register174">Benzinga Pro</a>, V has a 52-week high of $366.54 and a 52-week low of $252.70.

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<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/topic/stripe">Stripe</a> just pulled off a massive growth spurt, and <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/topic/payments">the payments giants</a> should be paying attention. According to JPMorgan analyst Tien-tsin Huang, the private fintech powerhouse processed a staggering $1.4 trillion in volume last year, a 38% year-over-year jump that left competitors in the dust. 
For context, Huang highlights that Stripe's incremental volume growth alone &#8211; $400 billion &#8211; was more than a quarter of Visa Inc.&#8217;s (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/V#NYSE">V</a>) and Mastercard Inc.'s (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MA#NYSE">MA</a>) combined growth and nearly twice the annual gross payment volume (GPV) of Block Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XYZ#NYSE">XYZ</a>), Shopify Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SHOP#NYSE">SHOP</a>) and Toast Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TOST#NYSE">TOST</a>) combined.
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Stripe's AI Play: The Payment Backbone Of OpenAI &amp; Anthropic</h2>
If AI is the future, Stripe is already its financial backbone. Huang points out that every AI company on the Forbes AI 50 that sells online &#8211; OpenAI, Anthropic, Midjourney, Perplexity, and others &#8211; processes payments through Stripe. 
He notes that these AI firms are scaling at unprecedented speeds, with the top 100 AI startups on Stripe reaching $5 million in annualized revenue within 24 months, compared to 37 months for SaaS firms in 2018.
For investors seeking exposure to this AI-driven payments boom, Huang sees potential in publicly traded payment giants. The Global X FinTech ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FINX#NYSE">FINX</a>) and ARK Fintech Innovation ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ARKF#NYSE">ARKF</a>) hold stakes in key Stripe competitors like PayPal Holdings Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PYPL#NASDAQ">PYPL</a>), Block and Adyen NV (OTCOK:ADYEY).
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<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Stablecoins: The Next Big Payments Battleground</h2>
Huang also highlights Stripe's growing focus on Stablecoins, which took a leap forward with last month's acquisition of Bridge. Unlike past crypto hype cycles, Stripe sees real-world use cases: corporate treasury, remittances, and payments in low-card penetration markets. 
Huang notes that PayPal's $PYUSD stablecoin is already advancing in this space, raising the question of whether Stripe's move will accelerate adoption across the industry.
With Stripe increasingly competing against Adyen, PayPal's Braintree, and Fiserv Inc.'s (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FI#NYSE">FI</a>) Carat, Huang sees a rapidly shifting payments landscape.
Investors should closely monitor how public fintech players respond—because Stripe's expansion isn't slowing down.
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Stablecoins have emerged as a force in global finance, with transaction volumes reaching $27.6 trillion last year and mainstream financial institutions increasingly drawn to their potential, <a href="https://www.economist.com/finance-and-economics/2025/02/23/stablecoins-the-real-crypto-craze">The Economist</a> reported Monday. 
Tether, the market leader holding $113 billion in assets, now controls 70% of a rapidly expanding ecosystem that&#8217;s moving beyond cryptocurrency trading into everyday payments, remittances, and wealth preservation in inflation-prone economies.
In Istanbul&#8217;s Grand Bazaar, traders deal millions of dollars daily, mostly exchanged for stablecoins. Unlike volatile cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin, stablecoins maintain a steady value pegged to traditional currencies, typically the U.S. dollar, and are backed by reserves of cash and government bonds.
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The market has evolved, with stablecoin activity accounting for two-fifths of all transactions on public blockchains in 2023, up from just one-fifth in 2020. According to data cited by The Economist, their utility extends well beyond crypto trading.
Turkey has become the world&#8217;s largest stablecoin market relative to economic size, with purchases alone worth 4.3% of GDP in the <a href="https://cointelegraph.com/news/stablecoin-buys-turkey-4-percent-gdp">year ended March 2024</a>.&nbsp;
Nearly half of stablecoin users in emerging markets are using them as a store of value, according to a <a href="https://castleisland.vc/writing/stablecoins-the-emerging-market-story/">joint survey by Castle Island Ventures</a> and Visa (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/V#NYSE">V</a>) across five countries including Turkey.
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Bernstein, a broker, said that stablecoins&#8217; market capitalization has increasingly decoupled from broader cryptocurrency trends as they gain real-world adoption. The separation is a shift in how digital assets function in global markets.
Tether generates substantial revenue by investing its reserves, <a href="https://tether.io/news/tether-hits-13-billion-profits-for-2024-and-all-time-highs-in-u-s-treasury-holdings-usdt-circulation-and-reserve-buffer-in-q4-2024-attestation/">with 72% of its assets currently held in U.S. Treasury bonds</a>. Rising yields have transformed this strategy into a lucrative income stream. However, its dominant position raises systemic concerns.
Financial experts warn that a loss of confidence in Tether could trigger market instability similar to the <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/why-did-terra-luna-crash">2022 collapse of Terra-Luna</a>, an algorithmic stablecoin system. Rajeev Bamra, Moody's Head of Strategy, Digital Economy told The Economist that Tether&#8217;s lack of transparency compounds the risks.
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Regulatory responses vary globally. European exchanges delisted Tether in January for non-compliance with new EU regulations. Tether CEO Paolo Ardoino criticized the rules, particularly requirements to hold 60% of reserves in bank deposits, saying that &#8220;if a bank fails, the stablecoin fails with it.&#8221;
 The U.S. appears to be moving in the opposite direction. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/cryptocurrency/25/01/43177482/trump-signs-executive-order-on-crypto-bitcoin-reserve-to-be-evaluated">President Donald Trump signed an executive order</a> in January directing officials to create a regulatory framework for digital assets within six months, declaring America would become &#8220;<a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov/fact-sheets/2025/01/fact-sheet-executive-order-to-establish-united-states-leadership-in-digital-financial-technology/">the crypto capital of the planet</a>&#8221; and supporting &#8220;<a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov/presidential-actions/2025/01/strengthening-american-leadership-in-digital-financial-technology/">lawful and legitimate dollar-backed stablecoins</a>&#8221; to strengthen the dollar&#8217;s global position.
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A $113 Billion Market That Prints Cash? How Stablecoins Became Wall Street's Next Obsession

Many of the top-performing stocks and assets in recent years have stumbled at the start of 2025, with Bitcoin (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/btc/usd">BTC</a>) dropping to <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/cryptocurrency/25/02/43987636/bitcoin-tumbles-below-85000-amid-president-trumps-eu-tariff-threats">a three-month low.</a>
Here's a look at the year-to-date performance of top 2024 assets and what's outperforming them.
What Happened: Bitcoin was a top performer in 2024, rising over 100% and hitting multiple all-time highs throughout the year, including shortly after Donald Trump won the 2024 presidency.
While Bitcoin rebounded in January, the leading cryptocurrency has since reversed course, down 10.4% year-to-date in 2025. Once seen as a hedge against interest rates, inflation, and macroeconomic concerns, Bitcoin is now declining alongside other traditionally perceived safe-haven assets.
Magnificent Seven stocks, which were also top performers in recent years, have also been underperformers in 2025, compared to the SPDR S&amp;P 500 ETF Trust (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SPY#NYSE">SPY</a>). Here are the year-to-date returns.
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<li>Apple Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AAPL#NASDAQ">AAPL</a>): -2.4%</li>
<li>Amazon.com Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMZN#NASDAQ">AMZN</a>): -5.3%</li>
<li>Alphabet Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GOOG#NASDAQ">GOOG</a>)(NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GOOGL#NASDAQ">GOOGL</a>): -10.4%</li>
<li>Meta Platforms (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/META#NASDAQ">META</a>): +9.9%</li>
<li>Microsoft Corporation (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MSFT#NASDAQ">MSFT</a>): -6.4%</li>
<li>NVIDIA Corporation (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NVDA#NASDAQ">NVDA</a>): -12.8%</li>
<li>Tesla Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TSLA#NASDAQ">TSLA</a>): -24.5%</li>
</ul>
Compare that to the SPY, which is trading nearly even with its starting year price with a current share price of $585.03. At the time of writing, the ETF is up 39 cents on the year, or 0.07%.
Technology stocks have also outperformed in recent years, helping boost the investment returns of the Invesco QQQ Trust (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/QQQ#NASDAQ">QQQ</a>). The ETF, which is heavily weighted in tech stocks, is down 2.0% year-to-date in 2025.
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The Outperformers: While Bitcoin, tech and the Magnificent Seven stocks are down year-to-date in 2025, there are several places that are outperforming the broad market.
One of the top places is the Dow Jones Industrial Average, tracked by the SPDR Dow Jones Industrial Average ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DIA#NYSE">DIA</a>). The ETF is up 2.1% year-to-date in 2025, outperforming the SPY and QQQ. This often happens during periods of economic uncertainty or when industrial and manufacturing investments are stronger than technology investments.
Of the 30 Dow Jones Industrial Average stocks, 19 are positive year-to-date in 2025—a sharp contrast to the Magnificent Seven, where only one of seven stocks is in the green this year.
Among the Dow Jones Industrial Average stocks, these are the top gainers year-to-date that are each up by double digits:
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<li>Amgen Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMGN#NASDAQ">AMGN</a>): +17.5%</li>
<li>International Business Machines (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/IBM#NYSE">IBM</a>): +16.4%</li>
<li>3M Company (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MMM#NYSE">MMM</a>): +14.2%</li>
<li>Coca-Cola (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/KO#NYSE">KO</a>): +13.7%</li>
<li>Johnson &amp; Johnson (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/JNJ#NYSE">JNJ</a>): +12.8%</li>
<li>Visa Inc (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/V#NYSE">V</a>): +10.9%</li>
</ul>
Berkshire Hathaway Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BRK#NYSE">BRK</a>, NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BRK#NYSE">BRK</a>) shares are up 12.3% year-to-date in 2025, despite struggles from its top portfolio holding, Apple. The Warren Buffett-led conglomerate has a history of outperforming the S&amp;P 500, and 2025 could be another strong year.
Perhaps among the bigger surprises for outperformers in 2025 are Chinese stocks. Using <a href="https://bzresearch.myclickfunnels.com/benzinga-pro-content-webinar-registration/?utm_source=BZprocontent022825&amp;t=be2bearmibe3na1">the Benzinga Pro </a>screener tool and looking for the top performing stocks year-to-date with market capitalizations of $1 billion or more revealed Xpeng Inc (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XPEV#NYSE">XPEV</a>) and Alibaba Group Holdings (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BABA#NYSE">BABA</a>) among the top performers up 82% and 57% respectively.
Chinese ETFs are also performing well in 2025, here are the returns of some of the largest:
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<li>KraneShares CSI China Internet ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/KWEB#NYSE">KWEB</a>): +17.4%</li>
<li>iShares China Larce-Cap ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FXI#NYSE">FXI</a>): +17.2%</li>
<li>iShares MSCI China ETF (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MCHI#NASDAQ">MCHI</a>): +15.9%</li>
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The strong returns of several Chinese stocks and the ETFs come as the country faces<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/global/25/02/44010093/trumps-plan-for-canada-mexico-china-tariffs-to-start-march-4-could-shake-stock-market"> proposed additional tariffs</a> from President Donald Trump.
With only two months of 2025 behind us, the landscape could change significantly in the next 10 months.
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Activist investor ValueAct Holdings, L.P., known for its role in Microsoft Corp. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MSFT#NASDAQ">MSFT</a>) leadership changes a decade ago, disclosed significant portfolio adjustments <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/equities/25/02/43518855/jeff-ubbens-valueact-bet-on-meta-visa-and-exited-spotify-in-q3-was-it-a-clever-move">in its third-quarter 13F filing</a> with the Securities and Exchange Commission.
What Happened: The San Francisco-based hedge fund established new positions in Meta Platforms Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/META#NASDAQ">META</a>) and Visa Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/V#NYSE">V</a>) while completely divesting its stake in Spotify Technology (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SPOT#NYSE">SPOT</a>), according to the Nov. 14 filing. 
More recently, ValueAct initiated a position in Amazon.com Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMZN#NASDAQ">AMZN</a>) in the fourth quarter, purchasing 536,900 shares worth <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/02/43875453/valueact-bets-119-million-on-amazon-as-analysts-see-25-upside-whats-driving-jeff-bezos-e-commerce-giant">approximately $119 million</a>.
ValueAct&#8217;s third-quarter moves have produced mixed results. Meta shares have risen 14.04% since the filing date, while Visa stock has increased 15.14%. 
However, Spotify recorded the strongest performance among the three, surging 23.71% despite ValueAct&#8217;s exit. This represents a potential missed opportunity worth about $76.63 million on the position ValueAct exited.
A ValueAct spokesperson confirmed to Benzinga that the firm has <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/equities/24/11/42006101/activist-hedge-fund-valueact-boosts-meta-stake-with-121m-bet-but-ceo-morfit-supports-mark-zuckerbergs-ai-vision-heres-what-investors-should-know">built a $1 billion stake in Meta</a>.
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Why It Matters: ValueAct&#8217;s investment approach merits particular attention given its history of influential corporate activism. The firm, led by CEO Mason Morfit, employs event-driven strategies to influence corporate policy and enhance company value, typically taking a collaborative approach compared to more <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/equities/25/02/43518855/jeff-ubbens-valueact-bet-on-meta-visa-and-exited-spotify-in-q3-was-it-a-clever-move">confrontational activist funds</a>.
The investment firm made headlines in 2013 when it gained a board seat at Microsoft despite owning less than 1% of the company. This unprecedented move came just one week after then-CEO Steve Ballmer announced his retirement plan. Though both parties publicly denied ValueAct&#8217;s influence on Ballmer&#8217;s departure, analysts noted the timing raised questions.
&#8220;ValueAct I think played an indirect role in Steve&#8217;s retirement,&#8221; Rick Sherlund, an analyst with Nomura Securities, <a href="https://www.wsj.com/articles/SB10001424127887323324904579045373716627460">told</a> The Wall Street Journal at the time. &#8220;ValueAct very much surfaced the interests of shareholders, and one of those interests is management succession.&#8221;
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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 17 trades.
If we consider the specifics of each trade, it is accurate to state that 29% of the investors opened trades with bullish expectations and 64% with bearish.
From the overall spotted trades, 6 are puts, for a total amount of $228,221 and 11, calls, for a total amount of $1,649,530.
<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 $310.0 to $410.0 for Visa over the last 3 months. 
<h3>Insights into Volume &amp; Open Interest</h3>
In today's trading context, the average open interest for options of Visa stands at 2355.7, with a total volume reaching 2,021.00. 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 $310.0 to $410.0, throughout 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/2025/1740594647_0.png" alt="Options Call Chart" />
<h3>Largest Options Trades Observed:</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 align="right">Volume</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>V</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>06/18/26</td>
<td>$21.65</td>
<td>$20.45</td>
<td>$20.6</td>
<td>$400.00</td>
<td>$618.0K</td>
<td>33</td>
<td align="right">300</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>V</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>06/20/25</td>
<td>$10.6</td>
<td>$10.35</td>
<td>$10.35</td>
<td>$365.00</td>
<td>$310.5K</td>
<td>432</td>
<td align="right">300</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>V</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>06/20/25</td>
<td>$10.6</td>
<td>$10.35</td>
<td>$10.35</td>
<td>$365.00</td>
<td>$207.0K</td>
<td>432</td>
<td align="right">613</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>V</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>12/18/26</td>
<td>$26.85</td>
<td>$25.8</td>
<td>$25.8</td>
<td>$410.00</td>
<td>$113.5K</td>
<td>20.1K</td>
<td align="right">44</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>V</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>06/20/25</td>
<td>$10.55</td>
<td>$10.3</td>
<td>$10.3</td>
<td>$365.00</td>
<td>$103.0K</td>
<td>432</td>
<td align="right">413</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.
Having examined the options trading patterns of Visa, our attention now turns directly to the company. This shift allows us to delve into its present market position and performance
<h3>Visa's Current Market Status</h3>
<ul>
<li>Currently trading with a volume of 2,937,964, the V's price is down by -0.57%, now at $350.09. </li>
<li>RSI readings suggest the stock is currently may be approaching overbought.</li>
<li>Anticipated earnings release is in 55 days.</li>
</ul>
<h3>What The Experts Say On 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 $396.4.
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&#x2A; An analyst from Citigroup has decided to maintain their Buy rating on Visa, which currently sits at a price target of $393. 
&#x2A; An analyst from Wells Fargo persists with their Overweight rating on Visa, maintaining a target price of $395. 
&#x2A; Consistent in their evaluation, an analyst from Susquehanna keeps a Positive rating on Visa with a target price of $410. 
&#x2A; An analyst from UBS has decided to maintain their Buy rating on Visa, which currently sits at a price target of $400. 
&#x2A; Maintaining their stance, an analyst from Goldman Sachs continues to hold a Buy rating for Visa, targeting a price of $384. 
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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What the Options Market Tells Us About Visa

Visa (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/V#NYSE">V</a>) has outperformed the market over the past 15 years by 8.57% on an annualized basis producing an average annual return of 20.4%. Currently, Visa has a market capitalization of $674.88 billion. 
Buying $1000 In V: If an investor had bought $1000 of V stock 15 years ago, it would be worth $16,118.87 today based on a price of $349.86 for V at the time of writing.
<h3>Visa's Performance Over Last 15 Years</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1740436217_0.png" alt="comp_fig" />
Finally -- what's the point of all this? The key insight to take from this article is to note how much of a difference compounded returns can make in your cash growth over a period of time.
This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and reviewed by an editor.

Here's How Much You Would Have Made Owning Visa Stock In The Last 15 Years

21 analysts have expressed a variety of opinions on Visa (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/V#NYSE">V</a>) over the past quarter, offering a diverse set of opinions from bullish to bearish.
The table below offers a condensed view of their recent ratings, showcasing the changing sentiments over the past 30 days and comparing them to the preceding months.
<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th></th>
<th align="right">Bullish</th>
<th align="right">Somewhat Bullish</th>
<th align="right">Indifferent</th>
<th align="right">Somewhat Bearish</th>
<th align="right">Bearish</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>Total Ratings</td>
<td align="right">4</td>
<td align="right">15</td>
<td align="right">2</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Last 30D</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>1M Ago</td>
<td align="right">3</td>
<td align="right">9</td>
<td align="right">2</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>2M Ago</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>3M Ago</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">4</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
The 12-month price targets, analyzed by analysts, offer insights with an average target of $379.57, a high estimate of $410.00, and a low estimate of $331.00. Witnessing a positive shift, the current average has risen by 9.24% from the previous average price target of $347.48.
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1740164463_0.png" alt="price target chart" />
<h2>Decoding Analyst Ratings: A Detailed Look</h2>
A clear picture of Visa's perception among financial experts is painted with a thorough analysis of recent analyst actions. The summary below 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>James Friedman</td>
<td>Susquehanna</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Positive</td>
<td>$410.00</td>
<td>$395.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Ramsey El-Assal</td>
<td>Barclays</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Overweight</td>
<td>$396.00</td>
<td>$361.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Arvind Ramnani</td>
<td>Piper Sandler</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Overweight</td>
<td>$383.00</td>
<td>$368.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Andrew Schmidt</td>
<td>Citigroup</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$393.00</td>
<td>$354.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Rayna Kumar</td>
<td>UBS</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$400.00</td>
<td>$350.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Tien-Tsin Huang</td>
<td>JP Morgan</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Overweight</td>
<td>$375.00</td>
<td>$340.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Matthew O'Neill</td>
<td>Goldman Sachs</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$384.00</td>
<td>$346.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Rayna Kumar</td>
<td>Oppenheimer</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Outperform</td>
<td>$390.00</td>
<td>$375.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Sanjay Sakhrani</td>
<td>Keefe, Bruyette &amp; Woods</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Outperform</td>
<td>$400.00</td>
<td>$360.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>John Davis</td>
<td>Raymond James</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Outperform</td>
<td>$393.00</td>
<td>$374.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Donald Fandetti</td>
<td>Wells Fargo</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Overweight</td>
<td>$395.00</td>
<td>$360.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>James Friedman</td>
<td>Susquehanna</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Positive</td>
<td>$395.00</td>
<td>$375.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Jason Kupferberg</td>
<td>B of A Securities</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Neutral</td>
<td>$363.00</td>
<td>$331.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Arvind Ramnani</td>
<td>Piper Sandler</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Overweight</td>
<td>$368.00</td>
<td>$322.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Jason Kupferberg</td>
<td>B of A Securities</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Neutral</td>
<td>$331.00</td>
<td>$314.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Andrew Schmidt</td>
<td>Citigroup</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$354.00</td>
<td>$326.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Donald Fandetti</td>
<td>Wells Fargo</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Overweight</td>
<td>$360.00</td>
<td>$325.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Rayna Kumar</td>
<td>Oppenheimer</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Outperform</td>
<td>$375.00</td>
<td>$321.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>James Faucette</td>
<td>Morgan Stanley</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Overweight</td>
<td>$371.00</td>
<td>$326.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>James Friedman</td>
<td>Susquehanna</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Positive</td>
<td>$375.00</td>
<td>$339.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Sanjay Sakhrani</td>
<td>Keefe, Bruyette &amp; Woods</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Outperform</td>
<td>$360.00</td>
<td>$335.00</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
<h3>Key Insights:</h3>
<ul>
<li>Action Taken: Analysts respond to changes in market conditions and company performance, frequently updating their recommendations. Whether they 'Maintain', 'Raise' or 'Lower' their stance, it reflects their reaction to recent developments related to Visa. This information offers a snapshot of how analysts perceive the current state of the company.</li>
<li>Rating: Gaining insights, analysts provide qualitative assessments, ranging from 'Outperform' to 'Underperform'. These ratings reflect expectations for the relative performance of Visa compared to the broader market.</li>
<li>Price Targets: Analysts provide insights into price targets, offering estimates for the future value of Visa's stock. This comparison reveals trends in analysts' expectations over time.</li>
</ul>
Analyzing these analyst evaluations alongside relevant financial metrics can provide a comprehensive view of Visa's market position. Stay informed and make data-driven decisions with the assistance of our Ratings Table.
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<h2>About Visa</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 Analysis: With an elevated market capitalization, the company stands out above industry averages, showcasing substantial size and market acknowledgment.
Revenue Growth: Visa's revenue growth over a period of 3 months has been noteworthy. As of 31 December, 2024, the company achieved a revenue growth rate of approximately 10.15%. This indicates 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: Visa's net margin surpasses industry standards, highlighting the company's exceptional financial performance. With an impressive 53.83% net margin, the company effectively manages costs and achieves strong profitability.
Return on Equity (ROE): Visa's ROE stands out, surpassing industry averages. With an impressive ROE of 13.56%, the company demonstrates effective use of equity capital and strong financial performance.
Return on Assets (ROA): The company's ROA is a standout performer, exceeding industry averages. With an impressive ROA of 5.49%, the company showcases effective utilization of assets.
Debt Management: Visa's debt-to-equity ratio is below the industry average. With a ratio of 0.55, the company relies less on debt financing, maintaining a healthier balance between debt and equity, which can be viewed positively by investors.
<h2>The Significance of Analyst Ratings Explained</h2>
Analyst ratings serve as essential indicators of stock performance, provided by experts in banking and financial systems. These specialists diligently analyze company financial statements, participate in conference calls, and engage with insiders to generate quarterly ratings for individual stocks.
Some analysts publish their predictions for metrics such as growth estimates, earnings, and revenue to provide additional guidance with their ratings. When using analyst ratings, it is important to keep in mind that stock and sector analysts are also human and are only offering their opinions to investors.
If you want to keep track of which analysts are outperforming others, you can view updated analyst ratings along withanalyst success scores in <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/pro/">Benzinga Pro</a>.
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Deep Dive Into Visa Stock: Analyst Perspectives (21 Ratings)

Susquehanna analyst James Friedman maintains Visa (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/V#NYSE">V</a>) with a Positive and raises the price target from $395 to $410.

Price Target

Susquehanna Maintains Positive on Visa, Raises Price Target to $410

Benchmark analyst Cody Acree reiterated Advanced Micro Devices (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMD#NASDAQ">AMD</a>) with a Buy and a <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/AMD/analyst-ratings" rel="noreferrer noopener">$170&nbsp;price target</a>.
Acree recently hosted AMD&#8217;s Jean Hu, CFO, for a discussion with investors. He came away with further conviction in AMD&#8217;s strong fundamental position, its increasing competitiveness in the AI market, and its continued market share gains in both the Client and Server markets versus Intel Corp (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/INTC#NASDAQ">INTC</a>).
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The analyst noted a focus on the company&#8217;s AI ramp of its next-generation MI350 GPU with a pulled-ahead schedule of mid-year 2025 versus the prior schedule of the second half. With the transition, AMD expects first-half 2025 Data Center revenue to be flat due to softer seasonality and its Instinct revenue to be flat as customers wait for the launch of the new platform.
AMD broadly expects MI350 to be much more directly competitive with Nvidia Corp&#8217;s (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NVDA#NASDAQ">NVDA</a>) Blackwell, with MI400 likely to be technically competitive with Rubin. Nvidia&#8217;s Blackwell delays and accelerated move-up of the MI350 launch proved that AMD is closing the competitive gap.
AMD noted ASICs only make up about 20% of the total AI silicon opportunity, thereby remaining adamant about not changing its focus priority from its primary GPU roadmap.
The analyst said that the company&#8217;s Client business continues to look solid as AMD gains market share momentum in both the Desktop and Notebook markets.
At a high level, for 2025, AMD is forecasting its PC TAM to grow by a mid-single-digit percentage year-on-year. However, based on the breadth of its client CPU portfolio and strong design win momentum, the company expects to grow its Client segment revenue well ahead of the market.
While the company expects its Client business to see normal first-quarter softer seasonality, in 2025, it is benefiting from its first win at Dell Technologies Inc (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DELL#NYSE">DELL</a>) in the commercial client space.
In the server market, AMD continues to benefit from the strong adoption of its Gen 4 and new Gen 5 designs.
The company is seeing its EPYC processors gaining traction thanks to Cisco Systems Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CSCO#NASDAQ">CSCO</a>), Dell, and Super Micro Computer, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SMCI#NASDAQ">SMCI</a>).
Amazon.Com Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMZN#NASDAQ">AMZN</a>), Amazon Web Services, Alibaba Group Holding (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BABA#NYSE">BABA</a>), Alphabet Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GOOG#NASDAQ">GOOG</a>) (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GOOGL#NASDAQ">GOOGL</a>) Google, Microsoft Corp (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MSFT#NASDAQ">MSFT</a>) launched over 100 AMD general-purpose and AI instances in just the fourth quarter.
In the fourth quarter, EPYC CPU sales grew by a strong double-digit percentage annually, thanks to high-volume deployments with ServiceNow Inc (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NOW#NYSE">NOW</a>), Verizon Communications Inc (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/VZ#NYSE">VZ</a>), Visa Inc (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/V#NYSE">V</a>), and others. Meta Platforms Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/META#NASDAQ">META</a>) exclusively used MI300X to power their Llama 405B frontier model on meta.ai.
Microsoft leveraged MI300X to power multiple GPT-4-based Copilot services.
With over 100 customer engagements in AI, AMD expanded its ROCm software suite.
International Business Machines Corp (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/IBM#NYSE">IBM</a>), DigitalOcean Holdings (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DOCN#NYSE">DOCN</a>), and several other AI-focused Cloud Service Providers have begun deploying AMD Instinct accelerators for new instances. IBM also announced plans to enable MI300X on their watsonx.ai and data platform for training and deploying enterprise-ready generative AI applications.
AMD began volume production of MI325X in the fourth quarter. MI325 delivers significant performance and TCO advantages compared to competitive offerings, including H100.
AMD has passed key milestones and received unconditional regulatory approvals regarding its acquisition of ZT Systems. Additionally, AMD expects to divest ZT Systems&#8217; data center infrastructure production capabilities.
While industry capacity will likely remain tight, AMD noted it has successfully secured sufficient wafer capacity to support its customers&#8217; planned ramps through the end of this year and into 2026.
Price Action: AMD stock is up 1.10% at $114.35 at the last check on Tuesday.
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