- Mizuho Americas upgrades Visa (V, Financial) to an "Outperform" rating, fueled by rising consumer card usage.
- Analysts set Visa's price target at $425, projecting robust earnings growth for 2026 and 2027.
- Current Visa stock assessments show an average upside potential of 2.87%.
Mizuho Americas has recently elevated its rating on Visa (V) to "Outperform," driven by a forecast of increasing consumer card usage throughout the U.S. This optimistic projection stems from the anticipation that the shift from cash to cards will persist longer than initially expected. Consequently, Visa's price target has been adjusted upwards to $425, with enhanced earnings predictions for both 2026 and 2027.
Wall Street Analysts’ Forecast
Based on insights from 39 analysts over a one-year horizon, the average target price for Visa Inc (V, Financial) is set at $380.77, with projections ranging from a high of $415.00 to a low of $294.55. This average target suggests a potential upside of 2.87% from the current market price of $370.15. For a more comprehensive look, visit the Visa Inc (V) Forecast page.
Analyst Recommendations and GF Value
Reflecting consensus among 41 brokerage firms, Visa Inc's (V, Financial) average brokerage recommendation is positioned at 2.0, corroborating the "Outperform" status. This rating scale spans from 1 (Strong Buy) to 5 (Sell), placing Visa firmly in the favorable category.
According to GuruFocus estimates, Visa Inc's (V, Financial) projected GF Value for the next year is $352.48, indicating a downside potential of 4.77% relative to the current stock price of $370.15. The GF Value is GuruFocus' calculation of the stock's fair trading value, derived from historical trade multiples, past business performance, and future business performance projections. For additional insights, explore the Visa Inc (V) Summary page.
