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Visa (V - Free Report) closed the most recent trading day at $414.34, moving +1.59% from the previous trading session. The stock exceeded the S&P 500, which registered a loss of 1.21% for the day. At the same time, the Dow added 0.02%, and the tech-heavy Nasdaq lost 2.6%.
Shares of the global payments processor have appreciated by 12.81% over the course of the past month, outperforming the Business Services sector's gain of 1.35%, and the S&P 500's loss of 0.03%.
The investment community will be closely monitoring the performance of Visa in its forthcoming earnings report. The company is scheduled to release its earnings on October 27, 2026. The company's earnings per share (EPS) are projected to be $3.43, reflecting a 15.1% increase from the same quarter last year. Meanwhile, the Zacks Consensus Estimate for revenue is projecting net sales of $12.08 billion, up 12.65% from the year-ago period.
In terms of the entire fiscal year, the Zacks Consensus Estimates predict earnings of $13.22 per share and a revenue of $45.84 billion, indicating changes of +15.26% and +14.6%, respectively, from the former year.
Investors should also note any recent changes to analyst estimates for Visa. These revisions typically reflect the latest short-term business trends, which can change frequently. Therefore, positive revisions in estimates convey analysts' confidence in the business performance and profit potential.
Our research reveals that these estimate alterations are directly linked with the stock price performance in the near future. To take advantage of this, we've established the Zacks Rank, an exclusive model that considers these estimated changes and delivers an operational rating system.
The Zacks Rank system, spanning from #1 (Strong Buy) to #5 (Strong Sell), boasts an impressive track record of outperformance, audited externally, with #1 ranked stocks yielding an average annual return of +25% since 1988. Over the last 30 days, the Zacks Consensus EPS estimate has moved 0.06% higher. As of now, Visa holds a Zacks Rank of #2 (Buy).
Investors should also note Visa's current valuation metrics, including its Forward P/E ratio of 27.21. Its industry sports an average Forward P/E of 14.85, so one might conclude that Visa is trading at a premium comparatively.
Investors should also note that V has a PEG ratio of 1.92 right now. The PEG ratio bears resemblance to the frequently used P/E ratio, but this parameter also includes the company's expected earnings growth trajectory. Financial Transaction Services stocks are, on average, holding a PEG ratio of 0.83 based on yesterday's closing prices.
The Financial Transaction Services industry is part of the Business Services sector. This industry currently has a Zacks Industry Rank of 155, which puts it in the bottom 37% of all 250+ industries.
The strength of our individual industry groups is measured by the Zacks Industry Rank, which is calculated based on the average Zacks Rank of the individual stocks within these groups. Our research shows that the top 50% rated industries outperform the bottom half by a factor of 2 to 1.
Be sure to follow all of these stock-moving metrics, and many more, on Zacks.com.
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Why the Market Dipped But Visa (V) Gained Today
Visa (V - Free Report) closed the most recent trading day at $414.34, moving +1.59% from the previous trading session. The stock exceeded the S&P 500, which registered a loss of 1.21% for the day. At the same time, the Dow added 0.02%, and the tech-heavy Nasdaq lost 2.6%.
Shares of the global payments processor have appreciated by 12.81% over the course of the past month, outperforming the Business Services sector's gain of 1.35%, and the S&P 500's loss of 0.03%.
The investment community will be closely monitoring the performance of Visa in its forthcoming earnings report. The company is scheduled to release its earnings on October 27, 2026. The company's earnings per share (EPS) are projected to be $3.43, reflecting a 15.1% increase from the same quarter last year. Meanwhile, the Zacks Consensus Estimate for revenue is projecting net sales of $12.08 billion, up 12.65% from the year-ago period.
In terms of the entire fiscal year, the Zacks Consensus Estimates predict earnings of $13.22 per share and a revenue of $45.84 billion, indicating changes of +15.26% and +14.6%, respectively, from the former year.
Investors should also note any recent changes to analyst estimates for Visa. These revisions typically reflect the latest short-term business trends, which can change frequently. Therefore, positive revisions in estimates convey analysts' confidence in the business performance and profit potential.
Our research reveals that these estimate alterations are directly linked with the stock price performance in the near future. To take advantage of this, we've established the Zacks Rank, an exclusive model that considers these estimated changes and delivers an operational rating system.
The Zacks Rank system, spanning from #1 (Strong Buy) to #5 (Strong Sell), boasts an impressive track record of outperformance, audited externally, with #1 ranked stocks yielding an average annual return of +25% since 1988. Over the last 30 days, the Zacks Consensus EPS estimate has moved 0.06% higher. As of now, Visa holds a Zacks Rank of #2 (Buy).
Investors should also note Visa's current valuation metrics, including its Forward P/E ratio of 27.21. Its industry sports an average Forward P/E of 14.85, so one might conclude that Visa is trading at a premium comparatively.
Investors should also note that V has a PEG ratio of 1.92 right now. The PEG ratio bears resemblance to the frequently used P/E ratio, but this parameter also includes the company's expected earnings growth trajectory. Financial Transaction Services stocks are, on average, holding a PEG ratio of 0.83 based on yesterday's closing prices.
The Financial Transaction Services industry is part of the Business Services sector. This industry currently has a Zacks Industry Rank of 155, which puts it in the bottom 37% of all 250+ industries.
The strength of our individual industry groups is measured by the Zacks Industry Rank, which is calculated based on the average Zacks Rank of the individual stocks within these groups. Our research shows that the top 50% rated industries outperform the bottom half by a factor of 2 to 1.
Be sure to follow all of these stock-moving metrics, and many more, on Zacks.com.