Visa Inc. (V) fair value analysis
S&P 500 · Updated 2026-10-19
V price how computed
Forward Fair Value verdict
Fairly valuedV is trading at within about 10% of estimated fair value.
Based on TickrTrends' weekly Forward Fair Value model.
- Last price
- $385.45
- Sector
- Financial Services
- 12-month range
- $295.52–$402.61
- Market cap
- $756B
- From 52-week high
- -4.3%
- Shares outstanding
- 1.96B
- Rank in Financial Services by discount to fair value
- #65 of 167
Last price is our 2026-10-19 weekly price; the chart runs through 2026-10-16.
Visa Inc. operates a global payments technology platform that facilitates electronic fund transfers and payment processing for financial institutions, merchants, and consumers. The company provides payment solutions across more than 200 countries and territories worldwide.
V currently ranks #65 of 167 Financial Services stocks by discount to fair value. It has screened as Fairly valued for 14 consecutive weekly runs.
Fundamentals (4 quarters) how computed
- Market cap
- $756B
- P/E (trailing)
- 30x
- Revenue (TTM)
- $44.5B
- Net margin
- 50.8%
- EPS (TTM)
- $12.78
- Gross margin
- 76.5%
- Debt / equity
- 0.68
- Revenue growth (3-yr avg)
- 11.7%
- Shares outstanding
- 1.96B
Derived indicators how computed
- Quality grade
- B
- Margin trend
- Stable
- 52-week position
- The top quarter of its range
Technicals how computed
- RSI (14-day)
- 73 · overbought
- 50-day average
- $372.50
- 200-day average
- $339.19
- Moving-average state
- 50-day above 200-day (golden cross state); price above both averages
Dividends how computed
- Paid, last 12 months
- $2.68 per share (4 payments)
- Yield on last price
- 0.70%
- Consecutive years of increases
- 9
- Last ex-dividend date
- 2026-08-11
- Last payment date
- 2026-09-01
Earnings how computed
- Next earnings report
- 2026-10-27 (post-market)
- Last 8 quarters vs consensus
- 8 beat, 0 missed
- Quarter by quarter
- 2026-06 ▲ beat (+2.8%)
2026-03 ▲ beat (+6.8%)
2025-12 ▲ beat (+1.0%)
2025-09 ▲ beat (+0.3%)
2025-06 ▲ beat (+4.6%)
2025-03 ▲ beat (+3.0%)
2024-12 ▲ beat (+3.3%)
2024-09 ▲ beat (+5.0%)
Analyst consensus how computed
This is not TickrTrends' verdict.
- Analyst ratings
- 36 buy · 3 hold · 1 sell (40 analysts)
- Consensus lean
- Buy-leaning
- Consensus price target
- $423
- Target vs last price
- +9.7%
What our data shows for V
- Our model validated 17 trailing price-to-earnings windows for V, built from quarterly earnings records.
- Shares are trading in the upper third of their 12-month price range of $295.52–$402.61.
- The 14-day relative strength index sits at an overbought 73.
The exact numbers are one step away
- The precise Forward Fair Value dollar figure for V
- Exact discount / premium to today's price
- The normalized historical P/E behind the estimate, and how many quarters support it
- Forward EPS input and fiscal-year basis
- Screeners and rankings across the full S&P 500 and Nasdaq universes
Forward Fair Value applies a conservatively normalized historical price-to-earnings multiple to the consensus earnings estimate for the next full fiscal year; how TickrTrends computes it.
Recent V news
TickrTrends' derived news-sentiment signal for V is currently leaning positive, computed from recent coverage.
- Visa Secures Preliminary People’s Bank of China Approval to Establish Domestic Card Clearing Operation (crowdfundinsider.com, 2026-10-17)
- Visa: Unpacking The 7 Powers And Forward Valuation Ahead Of Q4 Earnings (NYSE:V) (seekingalpha.com, 2026-10-14)
TickrTrends take: Visa operates in the Financial Services sector and is currently assessed as Fairly valued by TickrTrends, suggesting its market price aligns with fundamental expectations. The company's operational strengths, referred to as its seven powers in the analysis, provide context for understanding how its competitive positioning supports its current valuation level. As the company approaches Q4 earnings, valuation-focused investors should monitor whether results demonstrate that these competitive advantages continue to justify the Fairly valued assessment or suggest a need for valuation recalibration. - Nearly Half of Asia Pacific Consumers Open to Using Stablecoins in the Next Five Years, Visa Study Finds (manilatimes.net, 2026-10-05)
TickrTrends take: Visa's Asia Pacific stablecoin adoption study suggests potential revenue opportunities in a region where fintech adoption is accelerating, though the monetization timeline and competitive dynamics remain uncertain. For a company currently assessed as fairly valued, investors should monitor how quickly Visa can capture wallet share in stablecoin-based payment flows, as this could materially impact transaction volumes in a high-growth market. The gap between consumer openness and actual adoption, as well as regulatory clarity in key jurisdictions, will be critical factors determining whether this opportunity translates into meaningful earnings accretion.
More V news
- Visa and Lloyds Bank Complete Live Stablecoin Settlement Pilot, Moving $750,000 Across Borders (crowdfundinsider.com, 2026-10-02)
- Visa Vs. Mastercard: Why I Prefer Visa (NYSE:V) (NYSE:MA) (seekingalpha.com, 2026-09-29)
What people are saying
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TickrTrends weekly updates
- 2026-10-19 — TickrTrends' derived indicators for V show a shift in momentum this week, with the RSI zone moving from neutral into overbought territory. The stock maintains a fairly valued assessment according to current valuation metrics. This change suggests increased buying pressure in the financial services sector holding.
- 2026-10-12 — No material change this week: the verdict, bands and grades all held steady.
- 2026-10-11 — No material change this week: the verdict, bands and grades all held steady.
- 2026-10-10 — # V - Financial Services Sector TickrTrends' derived indicators for V shifted this week, with the valuation verdict changing from Fairly valued to Undervalued. This change reflects a reassessment of the stock's current pricing relative to its fundamental metrics. The updated assessment suggests the stock may now present increased value relative to its financial position.
- 2026-10-06 — No material change this week: the verdict, bands and grades all held steady.
- 2026-09-28 — No material change this week: the verdict, bands and grades all held steady.
- 2026-09-21 — No material change this week: the verdict, bands and grades all held steady.
- 2026-09-17 — No material change this week: the verdict, bands and grades all held steady.
Frequently asked questions
Is V stock undervalued?
Based on TickrTrends' Forward Fair Value model (updated 2026-10-19), V is trading at within about 10% of estimated fair value and screens as fairly valued. The exact fair value and discount are available to subscribers.
What is V's TickrTrends verdict?
V's current verdict is Fairly valued, refreshed with every weekly Forward Fair Value run.
How does V compare to other Financial Services stocks?
V ranks #65 of 167 Financial Services stocks in TickrTrends' coverage by discount to fair value.
Is V overbought or oversold?
V's 14-day RSI is in the overbought zone on TickrTrends' latest weekly data.
Does V pay a dividend?
Yes. V paid $2.68 per share over the last twelve months (4 payments), a 0.70% yield on TickrTrends' last price, and has raised the annual total for 9 consecutive years. The last ex-dividend date was 2026-08-11.
When does V report earnings next?
V's next earnings report is scheduled for 2026-10-27 (post-market), per the published earnings calendar.
Does V usually beat earnings estimates?
Over its last 8 reported quarters V beat the consensus estimate 8 times and missed 0 times, by TickrTrends' comparison of reported and estimated EPS.
What do analysts say about V?
Of 40 analysts covering V, 36 rate it a buy, 3 a hold and 1 a sell - buy-leaning, with a consensus price target of $423 (+9.7% versus TickrTrends' last price). This is the analyst consensus, not TickrTrends' Forward Fair Value verdict.