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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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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.

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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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 85 trades.
If we consider the specifics of each trade, it is accurate to state that 23% of the investors opened trades with bullish expectations and 48% with bearish.
From the overall spotted trades, 6 are puts, for a total amount of $248,590 and 79, calls, for a total amount of $6,933,279.
<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 $410.0 for Visa, spanning the last three months.
<h3>Volume &amp; Open Interest Trends</h3>
Looking at the volume and open interest is an insightful way to conduct due diligence on a stock.
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 activity within a strike price range from $135.0 to $410.0 in the last 30 days. 
<h3>Visa 30-Day Option Volume &amp; Interest Snapshot</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1739471434_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>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>12/18/26</td>
<td>$230.0</td>
<td>$225.0</td>
<td>$226.75</td>
<td>$135.00</td>
<td>$136.0K</td>
<td align="right">54</td>
<td align="right">192</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>V</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>09/19/25</td>
<td>$5.25</td>
<td>$5.0</td>
<td>$5.25</td>
<td>$410.00</td>
<td>$131.2K</td>
<td align="right">60</td>
<td align="right">257</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>V</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>01/15/27</td>
<td>$218.2</td>
<td>$216.6</td>
<td>$218.2</td>
<td>$145.00</td>
<td>$109.1K</td>
<td align="right">348</td>
<td align="right">126</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>V</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>01/15/27</td>
<td>$219.95</td>
<td>$216.5</td>
<td>$218.1</td>
<td>$145.00</td>
<td>$109.0K</td>
<td align="right">348</td>
<td align="right">116</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>V</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>01/15/27</td>
<td>$219.9</td>
<td>$216.8</td>
<td>$218.0</td>
<td>$145.00</td>
<td>$109.0K</td>
<td align="right">348</td>
<td align="right">141</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>Present Market Standing of Visa</h3>
<ul>
<li>Currently trading with a volume of 1,944,628, the V's price is up by 0.59%, now at $353.58. </li>
<li>RSI readings suggest the stock is currently may be overbought.</li>
<li>Anticipated earnings release is in 68 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 $375.4.
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&#x2A; Consistent in their evaluation, an analyst from Oppenheimer keeps a Outperform rating on Visa with a target price of $390. 
&#x2A; An analyst from Citigroup has decided to maintain their Buy rating on Visa, which currently sits at a price target of $393. 
&#x2A; Maintaining their stance, an analyst from Keefe, Bruyette &amp; Woods continues to hold a Outperform rating for Visa, targeting a price of $400. 
&#x2A; An analyst from B of A Securities has decided to maintain their Neutral rating on Visa, which currently sits at a price target of $363. 
&#x2A; Maintaining their stance, an analyst from B of A Securities continues to hold a Neutral rating for Visa, targeting a price of $331. 
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's Options: A Look at What the Big Money is Thinking

One of the most active members of buying and selling stocks in recent years has been U.S. Rep. Josh Gottheimer (D-N.J.), who recently disclosed dozens of new transactions as reported by <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/gov-trades/?utm_source=BZprocontent021225">Benzinga's Government Trades page.</a>
What Happened: The<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/topic/congress-trading"> trading activity of members </a>of Congress has come under pressure in recent years with retail investors and politicians actively monitoring the activity to see if there are conflicts of interest.
Gottheimer recently disclosed a long list of purchases and sales of stocks, all with a $1,000 to $15,000 value. View the full list of trades at<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/gov-trades/?utm_source=BZprocontent021225"> Benzinga's Government Trades page.</a>
Here are some of the trades that stand out in the list of transactions, with the stock purchases and buys all made from Jan. 8 through Jan. 31.
<ul>
<li>Sold NVIDIA Corporation (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NVDA#NASDAQ">NVDA</a>): The transaction log shows four separate sales of Nvidia stock meaning a total of $3,000 to $45,000 in NVDA shares sold. The move comes with Nvidia stock one of the top performers of the last year.</li>
<li>Bought Tesla Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TSLA#NASDAQ">TSLA</a>): Gottheimer bought Tesla stock in three separate transactions, totaling a range of $3,000 to $45,000.</li>
<li>Bought Visa Inc (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/V#NYSE">V</a>): Bought Visa stock five transactions, meaning a total of $5,000 to $75,000 in stock.</li>
<li>Bought and Sold Mastercard Inc (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MA#NYSE">MA</a>): In the transaction report, Gottheimer disclosed two purchases of Mastercard and one sale.</li>
<li>Sold Microsoft (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MSFT#NASDAQ">MSFT</a>): Gottheimer also sold Microsoft stock in the reporting period with three separate transactions.</li>
<li>Bought Johnson &amp; Johnson (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/JNJ#NYSE">JNJ</a>): The Congressman bought Johnson &amp; Johnson shares with three transactions totaling $3,000 to $45,000</li>
</ul>
Many of the buys and sells cover the technology sector with some buying of blue-chip names like Johnson &amp; Johnson, Coca-Cola and Berkshire Hathaway.
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Why It's Important: Gottheimer has made thousands of stock buys and sells in recent years and is one of the most active members of Congress when it comes to his trading activity.
While recent sells could be profit taking or for tax purposes, the timing of selling semiconductor stocks like Nvidia, Taiwan Semiconductor and Broadcom could be questionable given the potential battle with China on export restrictions and new tariffs.
Gottheimer ditched Nvidia and Microsoft stock and chose a different Magnificent 7 stock instead in Tesla. The move will likely be closely followed given Tesla CEO Elon Musk's close working relationship with President Donald Trump, which could lead to favorable contracts and regulation for Tesla.
Gottheimer serves on the Committee on Financial Services, which could make the timing of the purchases of Visa and Mastercard stock questionable also.
In 2023, Gottheimer had the <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/general/politics/24/01/36459015/10-best-stock-traders-in-congress-in-2023-spoiler-nancy-pelosi-is-back-on-the-list">three best trades </a>as tracked by Unusual Whales with two sales of Meta Platforms profiting over 100% each and a third trade of Monster Beverage also profiting over 100%. Gottheimer also had the best tracked <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/government/23/01/30260466/10-best-stock-traders-in-congress-in-2022-spoiler-nancy-pelosi-isnt-no-1">trade in 2022</a>, with Amgen acquiring ChemoCentryx making a 140% return for the Congressman.
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</ul>
<figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://www.benzinga.com/gov-trades/?utm_source=BZprocontent021225"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="1024" height="330" src="https://editorial-assets.benzinga.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/12171436/Picture1-3-1024x330.png" alt="" class="wp-image-779783" srcset="https://editorial-assets.benzinga.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/12171436/Picture1-3-1024x330.png 1024w,https://editorial-assets.benzinga.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/12171436/Picture1-3-300x97.png 300w,https://editorial-assets.benzinga.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/12171436/Picture1-3-768x248.png 768w,https://editorial-assets.benzinga.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/12171436/Picture1-3.png 1430w" sizes="(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px" /></a></figure>
Photo courtesy of Josh Gottheimer&#8217;s official webpage

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>AFRM</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>02/21/25</td>
<td>$75.00</td>
<td>$44.7K</td>
<td>1.0K</td>
<td>2.6K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>COIN</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>03/21/25</td>
<td>$160.00</td>
<td>$296.5K</td>
<td>4.6K</td>
<td>1.0K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>PYPL</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>01/16/26</td>
<td>$72.50</td>
<td>$640.0K</td>
<td>675</td>
<td>1.0K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>MS</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>02/21/25</td>
<td>$138.00</td>
<td>$47.3K</td>
<td>282</td>
<td>490</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>C</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>02/07/25</td>
<td>$79.00</td>
<td>$67.4K</td>
<td>1.2K</td>
<td>322</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>BX</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>05/16/25</td>
<td>$180.00</td>
<td>$49.3K</td>
<td>501</td>
<td>227</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>UPST</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>01/16/26</td>
<td>$25.00</td>
<td>$36.0K</td>
<td>2.4K</td>
<td>201</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>UBS</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>03/21/25</td>
<td>$30.00</td>
<td>$34.1K</td>
<td>100</td>
<td>92</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>FUTU</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>03/21/25</td>
<td>$115.00</td>
<td>$31.2K</td>
<td>572</td>
<td>87</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>V</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>06/17/27</td>
<td>$380.00</td>
<td>$29.1K</td>
<td>272</td>
<td>48</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

<h2>Explanation</h2>
These bullet-by-bullet explanations have been constructed using the accompanying table. 
• For AFRM (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AFRM#NASDAQ">AFRM</a>), we notice a call option trade that happens to be bullish, expiring in 14 day(s) on February 21, 2025. This event was a transfer of 100 contract(s) at a $75.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $44.7K, with a price of $447.0 per contract. There were 1021 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 2675 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 call option sweep with bullish sentiment. It expires in 42 day(s) on March 21, 2025. Parties traded 25 contract(s) at a $160.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 3 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $296.5K, with a price of $11860.0 per contract. There were 4687 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 1009 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding PYPL (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PYPL#NASDAQ">PYPL</a>), we observe a put option trade with bearish sentiment. It expires in 343 day(s) on January 16, 2026. Parties traded 1000 contract(s) at a $72.50 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $640.0K, with a price of $640.0 per contract. There were 675 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 1002 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For MS (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MS#NYSE">MS</a>), we notice a put option sweep that happens to be bullish, expiring in 14 day(s) on February 21, 2025. This event was a transfer of 419 contract(s) at a $138.00 strike. This particular put needed to be split into 30 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $47.3K, with a price of $113.0 per contract. There were 282 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 490 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 call option sweep that happens to be bearish, is expiring today. Parties traded 200 contract(s) at a $79.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 25 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $67.4K, with a price of $341.0 per contract. There were 1248 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 322 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding BX (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BX#NYSE">BX</a>), we observe a put option trade with bearish sentiment. It expires in 98 day(s) on May 16, 2025. Parties traded 32 contract(s) at a $180.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $49.3K, with a price of $1543.0 per contract. There were 501 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 227 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding UPST (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/UPST#NASDAQ">UPST</a>), we observe a put option trade with bullish sentiment. It expires in 343 day(s) on January 16, 2026. Parties traded 200 contract(s) at a $25.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $36.0K, with a price of $180.0 per contract. There were 2478 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 201 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For UBS (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/UBS#NYSE">UBS</a>), we notice a call option sweep that happens to be bearish, expiring in 42 day(s) on March 21, 2025. This event was a transfer of 91 contract(s) at a $30.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 20 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $34.1K, with a price of $375.0 per contract. There were 100 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 92 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding FUTU (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FUTU#NASDAQ">FUTU</a>), we observe a call option sweep with neutral sentiment. It expires in 42 day(s) on March 21, 2025. Parties traded 50 contract(s) at a $115.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 3 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $31.2K, with a price of $624.0 per contract. There were 572 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 87 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 put option trade that happens to be bullish, expiring in 860 day(s) on June 17, 2027. This event was a transfer of 6 contract(s) at a $380.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $29.1K, with a price of $4860.0 per contract. There were 272 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 48 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 97 unusual trades.
Delving into the details, we found 31% of traders were bullish, while 45% showed bearish tendencies. Out of all the trades we spotted, 46 were puts, with a value of $2,356,363, and 51 were calls, valued at $3,049,433.
<h3>Expected Price Movements</h3>
Based on the trading activity, it appears that the significant investors are aiming for a price territory stretching from $140.0 to $430.0 for Visa over the recent three months. 
<h3>Insights into Volume &amp; Open Interest</h3>
In today's trading context, the average open interest for options of Visa stands at 696.33, with a total volume reaching 5,215.00. 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 $140.0 to $430.0, throughout the last 30 days.
<h3>Visa Option Activity Analysis: Last 30 Days</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1738869330_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 align="right">Open Interest</th>
<th align="right">Volume</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>V</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>06/18/26</td>
<td>$25.9</td>
<td>$25.3</td>
<td>$25.4</td>
<td>$345.00</td>
<td>$508.0K</td>
<td align="right">3</td>
<td align="right">200</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>V</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>06/17/27</td>
<td>$44.4</td>
<td>$42.5</td>
<td>$44.4</td>
<td>$380.00</td>
<td>$88.5K</td>
<td align="right">231</td>
<td align="right">56</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>V</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>01/15/27</td>
<td>$215.55</td>
<td>$214.45</td>
<td>$215.55</td>
<td>$140.00</td>
<td>$86.2K</td>
<td align="right">72</td>
<td align="right">22</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>V</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>01/15/27</td>
<td>$217.8</td>
<td>$215.5</td>
<td>$215.5</td>
<td>$140.00</td>
<td>$86.2K</td>
<td align="right">72</td>
<td align="right">18</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>V</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>01/15/27</td>
<td>$217.65</td>
<td>$215.45</td>
<td>$215.45</td>
<td>$140.00</td>
<td>$86.1K</td>
<td align="right">72</td>
<td align="right">26</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>Current Position of Visa</h3>
<ul>
<li>Currently trading with a volume of 2,229,241, the V's price is down by -0.63%, now at $347.24. </li>
<li>RSI readings suggest the stock is currently may be overbought.</li>
<li>Anticipated earnings release is in 75 days.</li>
</ul>
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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

The European Central Bank (ECB) is hopeful that the recent support for dollar-pegged cryptocurrencies from U.S. President Donald Trump will speed up the legislative approval process for the digital euro.
What Happened: ECB board member Piero Cipollone conveyed optimism that Trump&#8217;s endorsement of globally accessible stablecoins tied to the dollar would spur the digital euro initiative, reported Reuters.
The ECB envisions its digital currency as a central bank-backed online wallet, offering an electronic payment alternative that operates independently of major U.S. providers like Visa Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/V#NYSE">V</a>) and PayPal Holdings Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PYPL#NASDAQ">PYPL</a>).
Despite the European Commission proposing legislation for the digital euro in June 2023, progress has been sluggish due to skepticism from certain lawmakers and bankers. Cipollone, however, anticipates an acceleration in the process as the political world becomes more aware of the issue.
EU lawmaker Markus Ferber told Reuters that the Parliament could have a report prepared by early summer at the earliest. Meanwhile, Cipollone voiced concerns about the growing use of U.S. stablecoins as a payment method, warning that it might pull deposits away from European banks.
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Why It Matters: David Sacks, the new AI and crypto czar, is collaborating with lawmakers to make stablecoins a priority. The primary focus would be backing a stablecoin bill introduced by Sen. Bill Hagerty (R-Tenn.), which aims to establish a "clear regulatory framework" for the use of stablecoins through new proposed rules.
Lawmakers are advocating for the issuance of U.S.-based stablecoins to strengthen the dollar's dominance in digital finance. Supporters, including Sacks, argue that this could generate trillions in new demand for the dollar and contribute to lowering long-term interest rates.
A report from CryptoQuant revealed that on 31 Jan. the Stablecoin market capitalization jumped by $37 billion, hitting a record high since Trump's victory in November. The data also revealed that Tether (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/">USDT</a>) deposited on centralized exchanges has played a key role in driving stablecoin liquidity.
The Trump administration&#8217;s recent <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/cryptocurrency/25/02/43507033/pro-crypto-trump-administration-to-clear-path-for-banks-to-offer-crypto-services">pro-crypto shift</a> has also paved the way for major banks to enter the digital asset market, potentially revolutionizing traditional finance and accelerating Bitcoin (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/btc/usd">BTC</a>) and other crypto&#8217;s mainstream adoption.
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Editor&#8217;s Note: This article has been updated to reflect that Jeff Ubben is no longer with ValueAct. The revised version correctly attributes the investment decisions to ValueAct rather than &#8220;Jeff Ubben's ValueAct.&#8221;
ValueAct Holdings, L.P. disclosed its third-quarter portfolio in a 13F filing with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission on Nov. 14.
What Happened: The activist hedge fund made significant adjustments, adding shares in Meta Platforms (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/META#NASDAQ">META</a>), Visa Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/V#NYSE">V</a>), and Live Nation Entertainment, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LYV#NYSE">LYV</a>) while exiting its stake in Spotify Technology (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SPOT#NYSE">SPOT</a>).
Since then, these investments have seen notable price changes. Here's a breakdown:
<figure class="wp-block-table"> 
<table>
<tbody>
<tr>
<th>Holdings</th>
<th>Stock Units</th>
<th>Share Price on Nov. 14 ($)</th>
<th>Price Today ($)</th>
<th>Percentage Change</th>
<th>Value on Nov. 14 ($)</th>
<th>Value as of Feb. 5 ($)</th>
<td>Gains/Losses ($)</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Meta</td>
<td>211,500</td>
<td>577.16</td>
<td>710.31</td>
<td>23.06%</td>
<td>122.07 million</td>
<td>150.23 million</td>
<td>+28 million</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Visa</td>
<td>373,600</td>
<td>308.25</td>
<td>348.22</td>
<td>12.96%</td>
<td>115.16 million</td>
<td>130.09 million</td>
<td>+15 million</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Live Nation</td>
<td>1.01 million</td>
<td>129.19</td>
<td>148.44</td>
<td>14.90%</td>
<td>131.08 million</td>
<td>150.61 million</td>
<td>+20 million</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Spotify (Exited Position)</td>
<td>676,553</td>
<td>477.50</td>
<td>617.89</td>
<td>29.40%</td>
<td>302.76 million</td>
<td>418.04 million</td>
<td>+115 million</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
</figure>
Since filing, Live Nation, Visa, and Meta have all experienced double-digit growth. Spotify recorded the biggest rise, though, at 29.40%, despite ValueAct&#8217;s exit.
See Also: <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/02/43494650/disney-q1-earnings-powered-by-moana-2-and-mufasa-theme-parks-loses-streaming-subscribers">Disney Q1 Earnings: Revenue And EPS Beat, Moana 2 and Mufasa Power Operating Income, 700K Drop In Streaming Subscribers</a>
Why It Matters: ValueAct, known for its activist investment approach, typically uses an event-driven strategy to influence corporate policy and enhance company value. CEO Mason Morfit leads the firm, which has built a reputation for a collaborative, constructivist style compared to more confrontational activist funds. A ValueAct <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">spokesperson confirmed to Benzinga</a> that the firm has built a $1 billion stake in Meta.
Founded by Jeff Ubben in 2000 in San Francisco, ValueAct Capital has a long track record of investing in technology and growth sectors. However, Ubben has since departed the firm, stating in a 2020 interview <a href="https://www.ft.com/content/eaa28471-e295-44a9-a138-dda047db6d1c">with</a> the Financial Times, "ValueAct needs to not be ‘Jeff Ubben's ValueAct' anymore."
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Disclaimer:&nbsp;This content was partially produced with the help of AI tools and was reviewed and published by Benzinga editors.

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ValueAct's Bet On Meta, Visa, And Spotify Exit In Q3: Was It A Clever Move? (CORRECTED)

Visa (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/V#NYSE">V</a>) has outperformed the market over the past 10 years by 6.79% on an annualized basis producing an average annual return of 17.99%. Currently, Visa has a market capitalization of $667.09 billion. 
Buying $100 In V: If an investor had bought $100 of V stock 10 years ago, it would be worth $521.09 today based on a price of $345.82 for V at the time of writing.
<h3>Visa's Performance Over Last 10 Years</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1738617310_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 10 Years

Barclays analyst Ramsey El-Assal 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 $361 to $396.

Barclays Maintains Overweight on Visa, Raises Price Target to $396

Visa Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/V#NYSE">V</a>) shares are trading <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/movers" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">marginally higher on Friday.</a>
Yesterday, the company&nbsp;reported quarterly earnings of&nbsp;$2.75&nbsp;per share, which beat the <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/earnings/25/01/43355517/visa-shares-rise-on-solid-q1-results-details" rel="noreferrer noopener">analyst consensus estimate of&nbsp;$2.66</a>.&nbsp;Quarterly revenue came in at $9.51 billion,&nbsp;which beat the analyst consensus estimate of&nbsp;$9.34 billion.
Total cross-border volume on a constant dollar basis increased by 16% in the quarter.
Here are the <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/V/analyst-ratings" rel="noreferrer noopener">analysts&#8217; take on the stock:</a>
<ul>
<li>BofA Securities analyst Jason Kupferberg reiterated the Neutral rating on the stock, raising the price forecast to $363 from $331.</li>
<li>RBC Capital Markets analyst Daniel R. Perlin reiterated the Outperform rating on the stock, raising the price forecast to $395 from $322.</li>
<li>Goldman Sachs analyst Will Nance maintained the Buy rating on Visa, raising the price forecast to $384 from $346.</li>
<li>Oppenheimer analyst Rayna Kumar reiterated the Outperform rating on Visa, raising the price forecast to $390 from $375.</li>
<li>Keefe, Bruyette &amp; Woods analyst Sanjay Sakhrani reiterated the Outperform rating on the stock, with a price forecast of $400 from $360.</li>
</ul>
BofA Securities: The analyst notes that the company&#8217;s EPS growth guidance is driven by the first quarter upside and an updated 2025 tax rate assumption.&nbsp;Despite Visa&#8217;s strong business model, the analyst maintains a Neutral rating due to concerns over top-line growth, potential litigation/regulatory risks.
RBC Capital Markets: The analyst attributes the strong quarter to solid holiday spending, elevated FX volatility, and strong cross-border travel.
This, along with increased FY25 net revenue and adjusted EPS guidance, sets a positive backdrop for Visa heading into its February 20th Investor Day.
Goldman Sachs: The analyst projects Visa&#8217;s strong first quarter results to support the stock, citing accelerated volumes, raised guidance, and upbeat consumer outlook.
Despite the strong performance, a tempered share price reaction is anticipated. The analyst expects to focus on Visa&#8217;s VAS strategy and the upcoming Investor Day.
The analyst remains optimistic on Visa and the payments sector, citing stabilized post-COVID spending patterns and easing headwinds.
Oppenheimer: Per the analyst, Visa is well-positioned to capture market share from the ongoing shift from paper-based payments to cards, driving high-single-digit volume growth over the next three years.
Kumar highlights that Visa is a &#8220;top 2025&#8221; idea.
Keefe, Bruyette &amp; Woods: The analyst highlights Visa&#8217;s strong quarter with ongoing volume acceleration, especially in discretionary spend categories, and notes potential upside as the year progresses, with improved constant currency outlook beyond second quarter not fully reflected in guidance.
The analyst notes Visa&#8217;s improved constant currency outlook but cautions that FX headwinds may limit upside.
A lower tax rate boosts 2025 EPS, with potential for further upside if strong volume trends continue beyond the second quarter.
Price Action: V shares are trading higher by 0.36% to $344.30 at last check Friday.
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Visa's Q1 Is A Positive Teaser Ahead Of Investor Day: Analyst

Citigroup analyst Andrew Schmidt maintains Visa (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/V#NYSE">V</a>) with a Buy and raises the price target from $354 to $393.

Citigroup Maintains Buy on Visa, Raises Price Target to $393

UBS analyst Rayna Kumar maintains Visa (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/V#NYSE">V</a>) with a Buy and raises the price target from $350 to $400.

UBS Maintains Buy on Visa, Raises Price Target to $400

JP Morgan analyst Tien-Tsin Huang 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 $340 to $375.

JP Morgan Maintains Overweight on Visa, Raises Price Target to $375

Goldman Sachs analyst Matthew O'Neill maintains Visa (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/V#NYSE">V</a>) with a Buy and raises the price target from $346 to $384.

Goldman Sachs Maintains Buy on Visa, Raises Price Target to $384

Major stock indices have completed their recovery following Monday's sharp drop, buoyed by tech stocks rallying on the back of solid earnings <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/econ-s">and positive macroeconomic data.</a>
The S&amp;P 500 index stands at 6,118 points at midday trading in New York, not far from the all-time high of 6,128 points reached last Friday.
The Personal Consumption Expenditure price index — the Fed's preferred inflation gauge — <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/economics/macro-economic-events/25/01/43390001/feds-favorite-inflation-gauge-rises-as-predicted-consumer-spending-jumps-at-fastest-pace-in-9-months">came in line with expectations in December</a>, easing market participants&#8217; concerns over interest rates. Fed futures continue to reflect expectations for two rate cuts by the end of the year.
Meanwhile, personal spending posted a robust 0.7% increase in December, signaling strong consumer appetite in the final month of the year — a promising sign for corporate earnings.
The Magnificent Seven — as tracked by the Roundhill Magnificent Seven ETF (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MAGS#NASDAQ">MAGS</a>) – soared 1.6% on Friday, effectively erasing weekly losses after plunging as much as 3.1% on Monday due to the DeepSeek selloff.
Yet, within the elite group, NVIDIA Corp. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NVDA#NASDAQ">NVDA</a>) remains 12% lower than last Friday's close, with Friday&#8217;s gains primarily driven by Tesla Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TSLA#NASDAQ">TSLA</a>) and Amazon.com Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMZN#NASDAQ">AMZN</a>)
The Dow Jones, flat on the day, attempted to break its all-time highs at the open but faced resistance from sellers. Sector-wise, tech leads the charge, while energy lags following mixed earnings results from oil giants Exxon Mobil Corp. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XOM#NYSE">XOM</a>) and Chevron Corp. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CVX#NYSE">CVX</a>).
Gold climbed above $2,800 per ounce, extending new records as demand for the ultimate safe-haven asset surges amid rising geopolitical and trade risks. This comes after President Donald Trump confirmed on Thursday his plan to introduce 25% tariffs on Mexico and Canada starting Feb. 1.
WTI crude oil prices were down 0.3% at $72.3 per barrel, potentially marking their second consecutive weekly decline.
Bitcoin (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/btc/usd">BTC</a>) paused for a breather, holding steady at $104,800.
<h1 class="wp-block-heading">Friday&#8217;s Performance In Major U.S. Indices, ETFs</h1>
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<table>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>Major Indices</td>
<td>Price</td>
<td>1-day % chg</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>• Nasdaq 100</td>
<td>21,814.96</td>
<td>1.4%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>• S&amp;P 500</td>
<td>6,118.40</td>
<td>0.8%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>• Russell 2000</td>
<td>2,315.94</td>
<td>0.4%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>• Dow Jones</td>
<td>44,973.98</td>
<td>0.2%</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
<figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Updated at 12:24 p.m. ET</figcaption></figure>
According to&nbsp;<a href="https://bzresearch.myclickfunnels.com/benzinga-pro-content-webinar-registration/?utm_source=BZprocontent013125&amp;t=be2bearmibe3na1" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Benzinga Pro</a>&nbsp;data:
<ul>
<li>The&nbsp;SPDR S&amp;P 500 ETF Trust (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SPY#NYSE">SPY</a>)&nbsp;rose 0.7% to $609.38.</li>
<li>The&nbsp;SPDR Dow Jones Industrial Average&nbsp;(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DIA#NYSE">DIA</a>) edged up by 0.1% to $449.30.</li>
<li>The tech-heavy&nbsp;Invesco QQQ Trust Series&nbsp;(NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/QQQ#NASDAQ">QQQ</a>)&nbsp;rallied 1.4% to $530.49.</li>
<li>The&nbsp;iShares Russell 2000 ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/IWM#NYSE">IWM</a>) rose 0.5% to $229.68.</li>
<li>The Technology Select Sector SPDR Fund (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XLK#NYSE">XLK</a>) outperformed, up 1.2%; the Energy Select Sector SPDR Fund (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XLE#NYSE">XLE</a>) lagged, down 1.7%.</li>
</ul>
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Friday&#8217;s Stock Movers</h2>
<ul>
<li>Stocks reacting to earning reports included:
<ul>
<li>Apple Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AAPL#NASDAQ">AAPL</a>), up 0.72%</li>
<li>Visa Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/V#NYSE">V</a>) up 0.80%</li>
<li>Intel Corp. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/INTC#NASDAQ">INTC</a>) up 0.17% </li>
<li>KLA Corp. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/KLAC#NASDAQ">KLAC</a>) up 2.11%, </li>
<li>PPG Industries Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PPG#NYSE">PPG</a>) down 6.12%, </li>
<li>ResMed Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/RMD#NYSE">RMD</a>) down 6.36%, </li>
<li>Baker Hughes Co. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BKR#NASDAQ">BKR</a>) up 5.52%, </li>
<li>Deckers Outdoor Corp. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DECK#NYSE">DECK</a>) down 16.5%,</li>
<li>LPL Financial Holdings Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LPLA#NASDAQ">LPLA</a>) up 1.99%.</li>
<li>Exxon Mobil Corp. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XOM#NYSE">XOM</a>): down 1.31%</li>
<li>AbbVie Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ABBV#NYSE">ABBV</a>): up 6.7%</li>
<li>Chevron Corp. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CVX#NYSE">CVX</a>): down 3.7%</li>
<li>Colgate-Palmolive Co. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CL#NYSE">CL</a>): down 4.5%</li>
<li>Phillips 66 (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PSX#NYSE">PSX</a>): down 0.8%</li>
<li>Charter Communications Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CHTR#NASDAQ">CHTR</a>): up 3.6%</li>
<li>Booz Allen Hamilton Holding Corp. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BAH#NYSE">BAH</a>): down 0.6%</li>
</ul>
</li>
</ul>
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