How to Trade Visa After Fiscal Q1 2026 Earnings Performance
Visa Inc. (NYSE: V) is the world’s leading digital payments company, tracing its roots back to 1958 when Bank of America launched BankAmericard, the first consumer credit card to offer revolving credit, which eventually evolved into Visa.
It’s one of those companies that many people interact with every day, often without even noticing. Whether you’ve swiped, tapped, or clicked to pay for something, there’s a good chance Visa was working behind the scenes to make it happen. The company operates VisaNet, a global payments network connecting banks, merchants, and consumers in over 200 countries and territories.
Visa recently reported its fiscal first-quarter 2026 earnings. Here’s a closer look at the company’s performance and what analysts are forecasting for the stock.
This material is for informational purposes only and not financial advice. Consult a financial advisor before making investment decisions.
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Visa’s Fiscal Q1 2026 Earnings Performance Summary
Key Takeaways
- Visa reported net revenue of $10.90 billion, up 15% year on year, with net income growing 12% YoY, driven by resilient consumer spending and a strong holiday season. The growth was also supported by continued strength in value-added services and commercial solutions.
- Total payment volume rose 8% YoY, reflecting robust global consumer and business spending across both retail and commercial segments.
- Cross-border volume (excluding transactions within Europe) grew 11% on a constant-dollar basis, contributing to international transaction revenue growth of 6% YoY.
- Segment-wise revenue growth:
- Service revenue: $4.8 billion, up 13% YoY
- Data processing revenue: $5.5 billion, up 17% YoY
- International transaction revenue: $3.7 billion, up 6% YoY
- Other revenue: $1.2 billion, up 33% YoY
- Client incentives: $4.3 billion, up 12% YoY
- The board declared a quarterly dividend of $0.67 per share of class A common stock.
Source: Visa’s Quarterly Results
Visa’s 12-Month Analyst Stock Price Forecast
According to 24 Wall Street analysts, polled by TipRanks, offering a 12-month stock price forecast for Visa over the past 3 months:
- Buy Ratings: 22
- Hold Ratings: 2
- Sell Ratings: 0
- Average Price Target: $397.57
- High Price Target: $450.00
- Low Price Target: $310.00
Trading Strategy Example: Visa Inc.
The following trading examples are for educational purposes only and do not constitute investment advice. Investors should conduct independent research before making trading decisions. An example trading idea for the Visa share price could be as follows:
Remember, markets are volatile, and Visa’s share price can fluctuate and may even trend lower. Despite strong earnings, Visa’s performance remains closely tied to consumer spending, cross-border transactions, and global economic activity. A slowdown in consumer or business spending, reduced travel activity, or rising competition in digital payments could weigh on growth expectations and impact the stock’s performance.
Furthermore, the stock is currently down around 17% from its record high in June 2025.
How to Buy Visa Stock in 4 Steps
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- Click on Trade or Invest on one of your live or demo accounts to open the web platform.
- Search for your stock in the search window at the top.
- Input your entry, stop-loss and take profit levels in the trading ticket.
Do You See the Visa Stock Price Moving Differently?
If you believe there is a higher chance that the share price of Visa will move lower, then you can also trade short using CFDs (Contracts for Difference). However, these have higher associated risks and are not suitable for all investors. Learn more about CFDs in this How to Trade CFDs article.
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