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Editor&#8217;s note: the story has been corrected to accurately reflect that Wintermute is a market maker, not a hedge fund.
Crypto market maker Wintermute predicts a potential Dogecoin (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/doge/usd">DOGE</a>) ETF launch in 2025 alongside other potentially revolutionary developments like the establishment of a <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/cryptocurrency/25/01/43035888/donald-trump-reportedly-open-to-us-crypto-reserve-as-bitcoin-reserve-chatter-gathers-steam">strategic Bitcoin reserve in the United States</a>.
This forecast is part of a broader analysis that forecasts a series of pivotal changes in the digital asset market in 2025, including maturation of the options market and increased institutional participation.
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Dogecoin ETF And Bitcoin Reserve Coming?</h2>
Wintermute highlights the possibility of "a core asset manager launch a meme coin ETF…our money's on DOGE," reflecting growing institutional acceptance of digital assets and increasingly diversified investment vehicles.
The firm also anticipates significant changes to the regulatory landscape, particularly within the United States.
Wintermute expects "a more business-friendly approach likely to prioritize legislative clarity with bills like the Digital Commodities Consumer Protection Act (DCCPA), classifying cryptocurrencies as commodities" under the next U.S. administration.
The liquidity provider predicts the U.S. to &#8220;begin consultations to create a strategic Bitcoin reserve,&#8221; forcing China, Europe and the United Arab Emirates to follow.
This move, they believe, may reduce regulatory ambiguity and could lead to greater investment in the crypto sector.
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Increased corporate involvement in the market is also expected. 
"As markets mature, both publicly listed companies and SMEs are expected to increasingly incorporate digital assets into their balance sheets,&#8221; Wintermute stated, further noting corporations may include &#8220;cryptocurrency lending and borrowing markets, tokenized assets, and other novel financial mechanisms.&#8221; 
Based on that, the fund predicts a listed corporation to issue debt or shares to acquire Ethereum (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/eth/usd">ETH</a>), dubbing it MicroStrategy (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MSTR#NASDAQ">MSTR</a>) 2.0.
The report&#8217;s broader predictions encompass other significant market trends.
According to Wintermute, "The introduction of options on Bitcoin and Ethereum ETFs, along with increased institutional participation in the underlying, is expected to have two key impacts,&#8221; one of which is a decline in volatility, as market participants increasingly use hedging techniques. 
The firm also expects normalization of skew as options on Bitcoin (CRPYTO: BTC) and Ethereum see similar use to those of traditional assets such as S&amp;P 500 options for risk management.
They see this shift driving further institutional adoption and financial market innovation.
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<li>Stablecoin Expansion:&nbsp;&#8220;Major tech companies and payment networks, such as Visa (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/V#NYSE">V</a>), Mastercard (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MSTR#NYSE">MSTR</a>), and PayPal (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PYPL#NYSE">PYPL</a>), are increasingly poised to integrate stablecoins into their ecosystems."</li>
<li>Corporate Acquisitions:&nbsp;&#8220;A large corporate event (dividend/acquisition/merger) will be completed and settled in stablecoins.&#8221;</li>
<li>Token Launches and Listings:&nbsp;"The next year is expected to bring a wave of high-profile token launches and significant exchange listings."</li>
<li>Prime Brokerage Integration:&nbsp;"By 2025, crypto could seamlessly integrate with cross-margining solutions, enabling institutions to optimize capital across asset classes."</li>
<li>Spot Cryptocurrency Trading:&nbsp;&#8220;A ‘systemically important' bank will offer spot Cryptocurrency trading to clients."</li>
<li>Structured Product Demand:&nbsp;&#8220;Digital asset dispersion trades become popularised and lead to structured product demand.&#8221;</li>
<li>Non-EVM Layer 1s:&nbsp;"Non-EVM L1/L2s will gain market share, but Ethereum will still be the leader."</li>
<li>DEX Market Share Gains:&nbsp;"DEXs will see strong gains in market share in 2025 if abstraction products get more widely adopted."</li>
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Visa Inc (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/V#NYSE">V</a>) shares are trading higher by 4.2% to $317.92 this week following the release of December&#8217;s inflation data, as cooling price pressures <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/economics/macro-economic-events/25/01/43003047/stocks-rise-on-core-inflation-slowdown-banks-rally-after-strong-q4-earnings-treasury-yields-plummet">bolstered hopes</a> of Federal Reserve rate cuts later in 2025.
What To Know: Core inflation's modest increase, <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/economics/macro-economic-events/25/01/43001512/inflation-rises-to-29-in-december-core-slows-yet-rising-energy-costs-put-feds-target-at-risk">coming in below expectations</a>, may reinforce the view that aggressive monetary tightening is waning. This sentiment is especially favorable for Visa, whose business thrives in an environment of robust consumer activity. 
Lower interest rates reduce borrowing costs, making credit more accessible and incentivizing consumer spending—a direct driver of Visa's transaction volumes and revenue growth.
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Visa's model is transaction-based, earning fees for every payment processed through its network. A low-rate environment typically fuels economic expansion, increasing retail sales and cross-border transactions, which are particularly lucrative for Visa due to higher associated fees. 
Furthermore, reduced rates encourage business expansion and investments in payment technology, potentially accelerating merchant adoption of Visa services.
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<h2 class="wp-block-heading">How To Buy V Stock</h2>
By now you're likely curious about how to participate in the market for Visa &#8211; be it to purchase shares, or even attempt to bet against the company.
Buying shares is typically done through a brokerage account. You can find a list of <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/best-stock-trading-platforms">possible trading platforms here.</a> Many will allow you to buy ‘fractional shares,' which allows you to own portions of stock without buying an entire share. For example, some stock, like Berkshire Hathaway, can cost thousands of dollars to own just one share. However, if you only want to invest a fraction of that, brokerages will allow you to do so.
In the case of Visa, which is trading at $317.25 as of publishing time, $100 would buy you 0.32 shares of stock.
If you're looking to bet against a company, the process is more complex. You'll need access to an options trading platform, or a broker who will allow you to ‘go short' a share of stock by lending you the shares to sell. The process of shorting a <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/how-to-short-a-stock">stock can be found at this resource.</a> Otherwise, if your broker allows you to trade options, you can either buy a put option, or sell a call option at a strike price above where shares are currently trading &#8211; either way it allows you to profit off of the share price decline.
According to data from&nbsp;<a href="https://benzinga.grsm.io/register174">Benzinga Pro</a>, V has a 52-week high of $321.62 and a 52-week low of $252.70.

Visa Stock Is Up 4% This Week: What's Going On?

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 13 unusual trades.
Delving into the details, we found 38% of traders were bullish, while 46% showed bearish tendencies. Out of all the trades we spotted, 5 were puts, with a value of $239,302, and 8 were calls, valued at $358,797.
<h3>Projected Price Targets</h3>
Analyzing the Volume and Open Interest in these contracts, it seems that the big players have been eyeing a price window from $170.0 to $330.0 for Visa during the past quarter. 
<h3>Analyzing Volume &amp; Open Interest</h3>
In terms of liquidity and interest, the mean open interest for Visa options trades today is 1273.11 with a total volume of 2,220.00.
In the following chart, we are able to follow the development of volume and open interest of call and put options for Visa's big money trades within a strike price range of $170.0 to $330.0 over the last 30 days.
<h3>Visa Call and Put Volume: 30-Day Overview</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1736965835_0.png" alt="Options Call Chart" />
<h3>Largest Options Trades Observed:</h3>

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<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>Open Interest</th>
<th align="right">Volume</th>
</tr>
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<tbody>
<tr>
<td>V</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>01/31/25</td>
<td>$10.55</td>
<td>$10.45</td>
<td>$10.55</td>
<td>$310.00</td>
<td>$60.1K</td>
<td>1.0K</td>
<td align="right">60</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>V</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>02/07/25</td>
<td>$11.65</td>
<td>$11.35</td>
<td>$11.44</td>
<td>$310.00</td>
<td>$57.2K</td>
<td>701</td>
<td align="right">65</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>V</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>01/16/26</td>
<td>$28.4</td>
<td>$28.35</td>
<td>$28.35</td>
<td>$330.00</td>
<td>$56.7K</td>
<td>61</td>
<td align="right">30</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>V</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>01/31/25</td>
<td>$10.5</td>
<td>$10.45</td>
<td>$10.5</td>
<td>$310.00</td>
<td>$56.7K</td>
<td>1.0K</td>
<td align="right">135</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>V</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>01/17/25</td>
<td>$4.4</td>
<td>$3.6</td>
<td>$4.4</td>
<td>$320.00</td>
<td>$55.8K</td>
<td>741</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.
<h3>Present Market Standing of Visa</h3>
<ul>
<li>Currently trading with a volume of 2,511,145, the V's price is up by 2.11%, now at $315.6. </li>
<li>RSI readings suggest the stock is currently may be approaching overbought.</li>
<li>Anticipated earnings release is in 15 days.</li>
</ul>
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Decoding Visa's Options Activity: What's the Big Picture?

Visa Inc (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/V#NYSE">V</a>) shares are trading higher by 2% to $315.35 during Wednesday&#8217;s session. The stock is rising following the latest inflation data, as expectations of <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/economics/macro-economic-events/25/01/43003047/stocks-rise-on-core-inflation-slowdown-banks-rally-after-strong-q4-earnings-treasury-yields-plummet">potential interest rate cuts increased</a>.
The slowing of underlying price growth, evidenced by a slight dip in core inflation, suggests that the Federal Reserve could take a more dovish approach in 2025.
For Visa, a reduction in interest rates could lead to lower borrowing costs, boosting consumer spending and increasing the volume of transactions processed through its network.
Visa&#8217;s revenue is highly correlated with consumer spending, particularly in a low-rate environment where credit becomes cheaper, potentially driving greater adoption of Visa&#8217;s payment products. 
Additionally, <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/economics/macro-economic-events/25/01/43001512/inflation-rises-to-29-in-december-core-slows-yet-rising-energy-costs-put-feds-target-at-risk">lower rates</a> can enhance investor sentiment, as the cost of capital decreases and financial markets become more liquid, further strengthening Visa's position as a stable, profitable company in the financial technology space.
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Investors can gain exposure to&nbsp;Visa by&nbsp;investing&nbsp;in the Financial Select Sector SPDR Fund (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XLF#NASDAQ">XLF</a>).
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Is Visa A Good Stock To Buy?</h2>
An investor or trader's decision to buy or sell a stock is unique to their time horizon and risk tolerance. Many typical investors evaluate earnings growth and valuation on a particular stock before making a decision. 
For example, for Visa (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/V#NYSE">V</a>), you'll notice that earnings in its last quarter grew 5.04% <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/V/earnings">source</a>. As an investor, you'll want to decide whether that's better or worse than what you'd like to see among stocks in your portfolio. 
On the valuation side, Visa's price to earnings ratio &#8211; a measure of how much an investor pays for the company's earnings &#8211; is projected to compress 2.66% in the current quarter when compared with last year. That places it below similar businesses Mastercard, Fiserv, PayPal Holdings in its sector. You'll need to decide whether that makes it more or less attractive based on how you think the company will perform over time.
There are many different valuation metrics that may help you make a decision. Find more on <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/V">Visa's quote page</a>, or if you'd like a deeper dive in an advanced program, try <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com">Benzinga PRO</a> for free.
V has a 52-week high of $321.62 and a 52-week low of $252.70.

What's Going On With Visa Stock?

Seaport analyst Jeff Cantwell upgraded Visa Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/V#NYSE">V</a>) to Buy from <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/V/analyst-ratings" rel="noreferrer noopener">Neutral with a price target of $359</a>.
The analyst raised forecasts for the company, which are above consensus for both 2025 and 2026.
Also, for this year, the analyst prefers Visa on a relative basis over Mastercard, primarily due to Visa&#8217;s more significant U.S. exposure.
The analyst projects stronger service/data processing revenue for 2025 and 2026, driven by a firming U.S. economy in the second half of this year.
Cantwell also boosted the Other Revenue estimates, expecting higher demand for value-added services (VAS) from Visa&#8217;s clients.
The analyst anticipates double-digit revenue growth for Visa in 2025 and 2026, with 13% EPS growth in both years.
The upcoming Investor Day in February is also seen as a positive catalyst for investors, adds the analyst.
Overall, in a macro environment expected to be somewhat turbulent in 2025, the analyst views Visa as a steady earnings compounder with upside potential compared to consensus estimates.
Investors can gain exposure to the stock via iShares U.S. Financial Services ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/IYG#NYSE">IYG</a>) and SPDR Select Sector Fund &#8211; Financial (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XLF#NYSE">XLF</a>).
Price Target: V shares are up 0.87% at $309.58 at the last check Tuesday.
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This Analyst Prefers Visa Over Mastercard In 2025 - Here's Why

In the latest quarter, 21 analysts provided ratings for Visa (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/V#NYSE">V</a>), showcasing a mix of bullish and bearish perspectives.
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">5</td>
<td align="right">15</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Last 30D</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">0</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">0</td>
<td align="right">3</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>2M Ago</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">2</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">4</td>
<td align="right">10</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
The 12-month price targets assessed by analysts reveal further insights, featuring an average target of $338.57, a high estimate of $375.00, and a low estimate of $292.00. This upward trend is evident, with the current average reflecting a 6.39% increase from the previous average price target of $318.24.
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1736881251_0.png" alt="price target chart" />
<h2>Understanding Analyst Ratings: A Comprehensive Breakdown</h2>
The standing of Visa among financial experts becomes clear 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>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>
<tr>
<td>Raimo Lenschow</td>
<td>Barclays</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Overweight</td>
<td>$347.00</td>
<td>$319.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Dan Dolev</td>
<td>Mizuho</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Neutral</td>
<td>$292.00</td>
<td>$279.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Paul Golding</td>
<td>Macquarie</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Outperform</td>
<td>$335.00</td>
<td>$300.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Bryan Bergin</td>
<td>TD Cowen</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$325.00</td>
<td>$318.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Andrew Schmidt</td>
<td>Citigroup</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$326.00</td>
<td>$319.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Trevor Williams</td>
<td>Jefferies</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$330.00</td>
<td>$320.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Daniel Perlin</td>
<td>RBC Capital</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Outperform</td>
<td>$322.00</td>
<td>$311.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Rayna Kumar</td>
<td>Oppenheimer</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Outperform</td>
<td>$321.00</td>
<td>$318.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Rufus Hone</td>
<td>BMO Capital</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Outperform</td>
<td>$320.00</td>
<td>$310.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>James Friedman</td>
<td>Susquehanna</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Positive</td>
<td>$339.00</td>
<td>$326.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>James Faucette</td>
<td>Morgan Stanley</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Overweight</td>
<td>$326.00</td>
<td>$322.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Bryan Keane</td>
<td>Deutsche Bank</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$340.00</td>
<td>$300.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>David Koning</td>
<td>Baird</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Outperform</td>
<td>$340.00</td>
<td>$330.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Arvind Ramnani</td>
<td>Piper Sandler</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Overweight</td>
<td>$322.00</td>
<td>$319.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>David Koning</td>
<td>Baird</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Outperform</td>
<td>$330.00</td>
<td>$320.00</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
<h3>Key Insights:</h3>
<ul>
<li>Action Taken: Analysts frequently update their recommendations based on evolving market conditions and company performance. Whether they 'Maintain', 'Raise' or 'Lower' their stance, it reflects their reaction to recent developments related to Visa. This information provides a snapshot of how analysts perceive the current state of the company.</li>
<li>Rating: Analysts unravel qualitative evaluations for stocks, ranging from 'Outperform' to 'Underperform'. These ratings offer insights into expectations for the relative performance of Visa compared to the broader market.</li>
<li>Price Targets: Gaining insights, analysts provide estimates for the future value of Visa's stock. This comparison reveals trends in analysts' expectations over time.</li>
</ul>
Considering these analyst evaluations in conjunction with other financial indicators can offer a comprehensive understanding of Visa's market position. Stay informed and make well-informed decisions with our Ratings Table.
<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/V/analyst-ratings?utm_source=Benzinga Insights">Stay up to date on Visa analyst ratings.</a>
<h2>All You Need to Know 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>Key Indicators: Visa's Financial Health</h3>
Market Capitalization Analysis: With a profound presence, the company's market capitalization is above industry averages. This reflects substantial size and strong market recognition.
Revenue Growth: Over the 3 months period, Visa showcased positive performance, achieving a revenue growth rate of 11.71% as of 30 September, 2024. This reflects a substantial increase in the company's top-line earnings. In comparison to its industry peers, the company trails behind with a growth rate lower than the average among peers in the Financials sector.
Net Margin: Visa's net margin excels beyond industry benchmarks, reaching 55.3%. This signifies efficient cost management and strong financial health.
Return on Equity (ROE): Visa's ROE surpasses industry standards, highlighting the company's exceptional financial performance. With an impressive 13.92% ROE, the company effectively utilizes shareholder equity capital.
Return on Assets (ROA): Visa's financial strength is reflected in its exceptional ROA, which exceeds industry averages. With a remarkable ROA of 5.73%, the company showcases efficient use of assets and strong financial health.
Debt Management: With a below-average debt-to-equity ratio of 0.55, Visa adopts a prudent financial strategy, indicating a balanced approach to debt management.
<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.
Analysts may supplement their ratings with predictions for metrics like growth estimates, earnings, and revenue, offering investors a more comprehensive outlook. However, investors should be mindful that analysts, like any human, can have subjective perspectives influencing their forecasts.
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Visa Stock: A Deep Dive Into Analyst Perspectives (21 Ratings)

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 $326 to $354.

Citigroup Maintains Buy on Visa, Raises Price Target to $354

Top Wall Street analysts changed their outlook on these top names. For a complete view of all analyst rating changes, including upgrades, downgrades and initiations, please see our <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/analyst-stock-ratings">analyst ratings page</a>.
<ul>
<li>Baird analyst Mircea Dobre upgraded the rating for United Rentals, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/URI#NYSE">URI</a>) from Underperform to Neutral and maintained the price target of $658. United Rentals shares closed at $689.15 on Monday. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/URI/analyst-ratings">See how other analysts view this stock.</a></li>
<li>JP Morgan analyst Samik Chatterjee upgraded CommScope Holding Company, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/COMM#NASDAQ">COMM</a>) from Underweight to Neutral and announced a $5 price target. CommScope shares closed at $4.92 on Monday. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/COMM/analyst-ratings">See how other analysts view this stock</a>.</li>
<li>Seaport Global analyst Jeff Cantwell upgraded the rating for Visa Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/V#NYSE">V</a>) from Neutral to Buy. Visa shares closed at $306.92 on Monday. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/V/analyst-ratings">See how other analysts view this stock</a>.</li>
<li>B of A Securities analyst Michael Feniger upgraded Cummins Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CMI#NYSE">CMI</a>) from Underperform to Neutral and raised the price target from $354 to $358. Cummins shares closed at $361.07 on Monday. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/CMI/analyst-ratings">See how other analysts view this stock.</a></li>
<li>Wells Fargo analyst Elyse Greenspan upgraded the rating for Aon plc (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AON#NYSE">AON</a>) from Equal-Weight to Overweight and raised the price target from $377 to $410. Aon shares closed at $354.68 on Monday. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/AON/analyst-ratings">See how other analysts view this stock.</a></li>
</ul>
Considering buying Visa stock? Here&#8217;s what analysts think: 
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Pre-Market Outlook

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This Visa Analyst Turns Bullish; Here Are Top 5 Upgrades For Tuesday

Both Mastercard Inc (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MA#NYSE">MA</a>) and Visa Inc (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/V#NYSE">V</a>) stocks are navigating choppy waters, with bearish trends dominating the technical landscape despite signs of future upside. 
Here&#8217;s a closer look at how the two payment giants stack up and what investors might expect heading into their upcoming earnings reports.
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Mastercard Vs. Visa Stock Chart: Who's Winning?</h2>
Both stocks are currently trapped below critical moving averages, signaling a bearish stance for now. However, investors betting on a turnaround see positive signals in the underlying interest from buyers.
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<ul>
<li>Visa stock, trading at $306.92, below its eight, 20 and 50-day simple moving averages, waving multiple bearish flags. Yet, with the price sitting comfortably above its 200-day average of $282.77, bullish sentiment still has room to breathe.</li>
</ul>
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<ul>
<li>Mastercard stock, at $504.91, echoes Visa's technical story—below key moving averages and flashing bearish signals. But, its price holding well above the 200-day moving average of $480.72 keeps optimism alive.</li>
</ul>
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<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Earnings Countdown: The Analyst&#8217;s Angle</h2>
As both companies prepare to report earnings on Jan. 30, JPMorgan's Tien-tsin Huang anticipates strong organic trends despite headwinds from foreign exchange rates (FX). 
According to Huang, Mastercard is tipped to deliver high-end, low-double-digit organic revenue growth guidance, potentially hitting 12% growth. Visa is expected to maintain its 2025 organic guidance, despite facing similar FX challenges.
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Acquisitions Shake Up Strategies</h2>
<ul>
<li>Mastercard's acquisition of cybersecurity firm Recorded Future is expected to drag reported revenue slightly but offers long-term strategic benefits.</li>
<li>Visa's Featurespace buy could also help bolster innovation despite near-term FX pressure.</li>
</ul>
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Consumer Spending Shows Resilience</h2>
Both networks report stable to improving U.S. spending trends through November, signaling that consumers remain engaged despite macroeconomic headwinds. Chase card data shows a 140-basis point acceleration in spending growth, with Fiserv SpendTrend data up by 80 basis points, per Huang&#8217;s report.
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Final Swipe</h2>
Visa and Mastercard may be navigating turbulence, but analysts still back them for stable volume trends and pricing action that supports long-term growth. 
Whether the bearish technicals fade or deepen will depend heavily on these upcoming earnings and how management navigates FX volatility.
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Mastercard Vs. Visa: Technical Challenges Ahead Of Earnings Showdown

Seaport Global analyst Jeff Cantwell upgrades Visa (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/V#NYSE">V</a>) from Neutral to Buy.

Seaport Global Upgrades Visa to Buy

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 align="right">Volume</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>UPST</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>07/18/25</td>
<td>$50.00</td>
<td>$25.7K</td>
<td>812</td>
<td align="right">664</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>JPM</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>06/20/25</td>
<td>$220.00</td>
<td>$30.8K</td>
<td>4.0K</td>
<td align="right">630</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>COIN</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>02/21/25</td>
<td>$300.00</td>
<td>$183.3K</td>
<td>9.5K</td>
<td align="right">476</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>BANC</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>07/18/25</td>
<td>$10.00</td>
<td>$25.3K</td>
<td>4.2K</td>
<td align="right">350</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>MA</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>01/17/25</td>
<td>$370.00</td>
<td>$26.5K</td>
<td>2.5K</td>
<td align="right">336</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>SQ</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>01/17/25</td>
<td>$90.00</td>
<td>$53.2K</td>
<td>4.9K</td>
<td align="right">320</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>ROOT</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>01/17/25</td>
<td>$70.00</td>
<td>$26.0K</td>
<td>116</td>
<td align="right">304</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>DAVE</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>04/17/25</td>
<td>$75.00</td>
<td>$207.9K</td>
<td>1.7K</td>
<td align="right">233</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>V</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>02/21/25</td>
<td>$315.00</td>
<td>$65.0K</td>
<td>888</td>
<td align="right">176</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>AXP</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>01/24/25</td>
<td>$280.00</td>
<td>$43.0K</td>
<td>289</td>
<td align="right">157</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

<h2>Explanation</h2>
These bullet-by-bullet explanations have been constructed using the accompanying table. 
• Regarding UPST (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/UPST#NASDAQ">UPST</a>), we observe a put option sweep with bearish sentiment. It expires in 189 day(s) on July 18, 2025. Parties traded 26 contract(s) at a $50.00 strike. This particular put needed to be split into 7 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $25.7K, with a price of $990.0 per contract. There were 812 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 664 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding JPM (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/JPM#NYSE">JPM</a>), we observe a put option sweep with bearish sentiment. It expires in 161 day(s) on June 20, 2025. Parties traded 45 contract(s) at a $220.00 strike. This particular put needed to be split into 3 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $30.8K, with a price of $684.0 per contract. There were 4016 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 630 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 trade with bearish sentiment. It expires in 42 day(s) on February 21, 2025. Parties traded 130 contract(s) at a $300.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $183.3K, with a price of $1410.0 per contract. There were 9586 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 476 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding BANC (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BANC#NYSE">BANC</a>), we observe a call option trade with neutral sentiment. It expires in 189 day(s) on July 18, 2025. Parties traded 50 contract(s) at a $10.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $25.3K, with a price of $507.0 per contract. There were 4200 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 350 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For MA (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MA#NYSE">MA</a>), we notice a call option trade that happens to be bearish, expiring in 7 day(s) on January 17, 2025. This event was a transfer of 2 contract(s) at a $370.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $26.5K, with a price of $13275.0 per contract. There were 2572 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 336 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding SQ (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SQ#NYSE">SQ</a>), we observe a put option sweep with bullish sentiment. It expires in 7 day(s) on January 17, 2025. Parties traded 72 contract(s) at a $90.00 strike. This particular put needed to be split into 6 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $53.2K, with a price of $740.0 per contract. There were 4929 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 320 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For ROOT (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ROOT#NASDAQ">ROOT</a>), we notice a put option sweep that happens to be bearish, expiring in 7 day(s) on January 17, 2025. This event was a transfer of 100 contract(s) at a $70.00 strike. This particular put needed to be split into 9 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $26.0K, with a price of $260.0 per contract. There were 116 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 304 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding DAVE (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DAVE#NASDAQ">DAVE</a>), we observe a call option sweep with bullish sentiment. It expires in 97 day(s) on April 17, 2025. Parties traded 99 contract(s) at a $75.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 13 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $207.9K, with a price of $2100.0 per contract. There were 1711 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 233 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding V (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/V#NYSE">V</a>), we observe a put option sweep with bearish sentiment. It expires in 42 day(s) on February 21, 2025. Parties traded 50 contract(s) at a $315.00 strike. This particular put needed to be split into 8 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $65.0K, with a price of $1300.0 per contract. There were 888 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 176 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For AXP (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AXP#NYSE">AXP</a>), we notice a put option trade that happens to be neutral, expiring in 14 day(s) on January 24, 2025. This event was a transfer of 139 contract(s) at a $280.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $43.0K, with a price of $310.0 per contract. There were 289 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 157 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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10 Financials Stocks Whale Activity In Today's Session

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. 
Here's the list of options activity happening in today's session: 
<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>NU</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>02/21/25</td>
<td>$10.00</td>
<td>$44.1K</td>
<td>10.8K</td>
<td>9.7K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>HOOD</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>01/10/25</td>
<td>$42.00</td>
<td>$31.0K</td>
<td>4.0K</td>
<td>2.6K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>SAN</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>06/20/25</td>
<td>$5.00</td>
<td>$55.0K</td>
<td>517</td>
<td>2.1K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>V</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>01/10/25</td>
<td>$312.50</td>
<td>$36.0K</td>
<td>29</td>
<td>488</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>BAC</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>06/20/25</td>
<td>$37.00</td>
<td>$58.1K</td>
<td>10.4K</td>
<td>325</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>USB</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>06/20/25</td>
<td>$55.00</td>
<td>$69.9K</td>
<td>5.7K</td>
<td>297</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>COIN</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>01/17/25</td>
<td>$287.50</td>
<td>$31.0K</td>
<td>103</td>
<td>246</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>PYPL</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>01/17/25</td>
<td>$75.00</td>
<td>$112.8K</td>
<td>16.4K</td>
<td>204</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>MA</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>04/17/25</td>
<td>$545.00</td>
<td>$45.6K</td>
<td>85</td>
<td>52</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>PRU</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>01/16/26</td>
<td>$125.00</td>
<td>$40.0K</td>
<td>387</td>
<td>43</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

<h2>Explanation</h2>
These bullet-by-bullet explanations have been constructed using the accompanying table. 
• Regarding NU (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NU#NYSE">NU</a>), we observe a put option sweep with bearish sentiment. It expires in 46 day(s) on February 21, 2025. Parties traded 1636 contract(s) at a $10.00 strike. This particular put needed to be split into 22 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $44.1K, with a price of $27.0 per contract. There were 10823 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 9725 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding HOOD (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HOOD#NASDAQ">HOOD</a>), we observe a call option sweep with neutral sentiment. It expires in 4 day(s) on January 10, 2025. Parties traded 204 contract(s) at a $42.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 33 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $31.0K, with a price of $151.0 per contract. There were 4063 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 2624 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For SAN (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SAN#NYSE">SAN</a>), we notice a put option trade that happens to be neutral, expiring in 165 day(s) on June 20, 2025. This event was a transfer of 1000 contract(s) at a $5.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $55.0K, with a price of $55.0 per contract. There were 517 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 2189 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 call option trade that happens to be bearish, expiring in 4 day(s) on January 10, 2025. This event was a transfer of 100 contract(s) at a $312.50 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $36.0K, with a price of $360.0 per contract. There were 29 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 488 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding BAC (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BAC#NYSE">BAC</a>), we observe a call option sweep with bearish sentiment. It expires in 165 day(s) on June 20, 2025. Parties traded 59 contract(s) at a $37.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 4 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $58.1K, with a price of $985.0 per contract. There were 10417 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 325 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For USB (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/USB#NYSE">USB</a>), we notice a call option sweep that happens to be bullish, expiring in 165 day(s) on June 20, 2025. This event was a transfer of 479 contract(s) at a $55.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 38 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $69.9K, with a price of $146.0 per contract. There were 5770 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 297 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 neutral sentiment. It expires in 11 day(s) on January 17, 2025. Parties traded 21 contract(s) at a $287.50 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 7 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $31.0K, with a price of $1480.0 per contract. There were 103 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 246 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For PYPL (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PYPL#NASDAQ">PYPL</a>), we notice a call option sweep that happens to be bullish, expiring in 11 day(s) on January 17, 2025. This event was a transfer of 75 contract(s) at a $75.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 17 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $112.8K, with a price of $1505.0 per contract. There were 16450 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 204 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding MA (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MA#NYSE">MA</a>), we observe a call option trade with bearish sentiment. It expires in 101 day(s) on April 17, 2025. Parties traded 40 contract(s) at a $545.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $45.6K, with a price of $1140.0 per contract. There were 85 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 52 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For PRU (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PRU#NYSE">PRU</a>), we notice a call option trade that happens to be neutral, expiring in 375 day(s) on January 16, 2026. This event was a transfer of 40 contract(s) at a $125.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $40.0K, with a price of $1000.0 per contract. There were 387 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 43 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 news on unusual options activity</a>. 
This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and reviewed by an editor.

HOOD

10 Financials Stocks With Whale Alerts In Today's Session

The past week has been a whirlwind of political news. From Senator Bernie Sanders backing President-elect Donald Trump&#8217;s proposal for a credit card interest rate cap to the passing of former President Jimmy Carter, the news cycle has been nothing short of eventful. Let&#8217;s delve into the top stories of the week.
Bernie Sanders Supports Trump&#8217;s Credit Cap Proposal
Senator Bernie Sanders announced his intention to introduce legislation supporting President-elect Trump&#8217;s proposal to cap credit card interest rates at 10%. This comes as credit card defaults hit their highest levels since the 2008 financial crisis. Major credit card companies such as Visa Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/V#NYSE">V</a>), Mastercard Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MA#NYSE">MA</a>), and American Express Co. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AXP#NYSE">AXP</a>) saw their stocks decline.
<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/equities/24/12/42737402/bernie-sanders-supports-trumps-credit-card-interest-rate-cap-at-10-amid-highest-defaults-since-2008-visa-and-mastercard-trade-in-the-red">Read the full article here.</a>
Jimmy Carter&#8217;s Passing Mourned by Biden and Trump
President Joe Biden and President-elect Trump expressed their condolences over the passing of former President Jimmy Carter. Biden paid tribute to Carter&#8217;s extraordinary contributions over six decades, referring to him as a dear friend of the nation and the world.
<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/24/12/42716729/jimmy-carter-to-receive-state-funeral-trump-calls-him-truly-a-good-man-biden-mourns-loss-of-extraordinary-leader">Read the full article here.</a>
Trump Accuses Black Celebrities of Paid Endorsements
Trump accused several Black celebrities of receiving payments for endorsing Vice President Kamala Harris earlier this year. Trump voiced his allegations on Truth Social, claiming that Democrats paid significant sums to secure endorsements from celebrities such as Beyoncé, Oprah Winfrey, and Al Sharpton.
<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/12/42716303/donald-trump-claims-black-celebrities-were-paid-for-kamala-harris-endorsements">Read the full article here.</a>
Billionaires&#8217; Influence in Trump&#8217;s White House Warned by Robert Reich
Former Labor Secretary Robert Reich warned of a network of powerful billionaires, including venture capitalist Peter Thiel and Tesla CEO Elon Musk, exerting unparalleled influence over the U.S. government in Trump&#8217;s second term. Reich refers to this as a "billionaire brain trust" poised to shape key aspects of policy and governance.
<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/tech/24/12/42722137/elon-musk-peter-thiel-and-billionaires-influence-in-trumps-white-house-former-labor-secretary-robert-reichs-warning">Read the full article here.</a>
Trump&#8217;s Response to NOLA Attack
Trump used the deadly New Orleans attack to call for a crackdown on immigration and to criticize the FBI, the Department of Justice, and other agencies. Despite the attacker being born and raised in the U.S., Trump referred to the incident as a good reason to tighten immigration policies.
<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/01/42776979/trump-calls-fbi-doj-incompetent-and-corrupt-us-a-laughing-stock-biden-calls-nola-attack-despicable-expresses-sympathy-for-victims-families">Read the full article here.</a>
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Sanders Backs Trump's Credit Cap, Carter's Passing, Trump's Response To NOLA Attack And More: This Week In Politics

Wells Fargo analyst Donald Fandetti 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 $325 to $360.

Wells Fargo Maintains Overweight on Visa, Raises Price Target to $360

Visa (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/V#NYSE">V</a>) has outperformed the market over the past 15 years by 8.04% on an annualized basis producing an average annual return of 19.55%. Currently, Visa has a market capitalization of $613.35 billion. 
Buying $100 In V: If an investor had bought $100 of V stock 15 years ago, it would be worth $1,460.28 today based on a price of $316.74 for V at the time of writing.
<h3>Visa's Performance Over Last 15 Years</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1735833609_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.

$100 Invested In This Stock 15 Years Ago Would Be Worth This Much Today

Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.) announced plans to introduce legislation supporting President-elect Donald Trump&#8216;s proposal to cap credit card interest rates at 10%, as credit card defaults reach their <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/24/12/42735416/el-erian-warns-of-hidden-crisis-in-exceptional-us-economy-as-lower-income-households-face-considerable-challenges">highest levels since the 2008 financial crisis</a>.
What Happened: Major credit card companies saw their stocks decline on Monday, with Visa Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/V#NYSE">V</a>) falling 1.05%, Mastercard Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MA#NYSE">MA</a>) dropping 1.25%, and American Express Co. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AXP#NYSE">AXP</a>) declining 1.24%.
&#8220;Donald Trump proposed a 10% cap on credit card interest rates. Great idea. Let's see if he supports the legislation that I will introduce to do just that.&#8221; Sanders said wrote on X on Monday. 
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&mdash; Bernie Sanders (@SenSanders) <a href="https://twitter.com/SenSanders/status/1873834275478659509?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">December 30, 2024</a></blockquote>
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The proposed cap would mark a significant reduction from the <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/personal-finance/24/09/41024812/trumps-bold-plan-limit-credit-card-interest-rates-to-10-but-could-this-move-lead-to-dangerous-pr">current average rate</a> of 21.5%, according to Federal Reserve data. Trump first introduced the idea during a recent campaign rally at Nassau Coliseum, where he told a crowd of 16,000 that rates of 25% to 30% were unacceptable.
The initiative comes as U.S. credit card <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/24/12/42721109/mark-cuban-once-said-credit-card-users-dont-want-to-be-rich-now-us-credit-card-defaults-have-skyrocketed-to-highest-levels-since-2008-financial-crisis">lenders wrote off $46 billion</a> in seriously delinquent loan balances during the first nine months of 2024, a 50% increase from the previous year, according to BankRegData.
&#8220;High-income households are fine, but the bottom third of U.S. consumers are tapped out,&#8221; said Mark Zandi, head of Moody&#8217;s Analytics. &#8220;Their savings rate right now is zero.&#8221;
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Why It Matters: Industry groups have expressed strong opposition to the proposal. The Consumer Bankers Association warned that government-imposed price controls would <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/personal-finance/24/09/41024812/trumps-bold-plan-limit-credit-card-interest-rates-to-10-but-could-this-move-lead-to-dangerous-pr">particularly harm lower-income Americans</a>, potentially forcing them to turn to riskier alternatives like payday lenders.
Capital One Financial Corp. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/COF#NYSE">COF</a>), the nation&#8217;s third-largest credit card lender, reported its annualized credit card <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/24/12/42735416/el-erian-warns-of-hidden-crisis-in-exceptional-us-economy-as-lower-income-households-face-considerable-challenges">write-off rate increased</a> to 6.1% in November, up from 5.2% a year ago. 
Despite lenders writing off nearly $60 billion in consumer credit card debt over the past year, another $37 billion remains overdue by at least one month.
Odysseas Papadimitriou, head of the consumer credit research firm WalletHub, highlighted that consumer spending power has been weakened. Despite nearly $60 billion in consumer credit card debt being written off in the past year, an additional $37 billion remains overdue by at <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/24/12/42735416/el-erian-warns-of-hidden-crisis-in-exceptional-us-economy-as-lower-income-households-face-considerable-challenges">least one month</a>.
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Personal Finance

Bernie Sanders Calls Trump's 10% Interest Rate Cap On Credit Card Debt A 'Great Idea' As Defaults Surge To Highest Levels Since 2008: Visa, Mastercard Stocks Fall In Premarket

Viking Global Investors, the $27 billion investment giant led by <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/sec/insider-trades/0001103804/viking-global-investors-lp">Ole Andreas Halvorsen</a>, is making waves with bold bets in the financial sector. 
Known for its disciplined, long-term approach, Viking&#8217;s allocation to finance surged from 16.54% in the second quarter to 25.58% in the third quarter. At the heart of this strategy are three standout financial stocks: U.S. Bancorp (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/USB#NYSE">USB</a>), Visa Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/V#NYSE">V</a>) and Progressive Corp (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PGR#NYSE">PGR</a>).
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">U.S. Bancorp: A Core Holding</h2>
Topping Viking's portfolio with a 5.6% allocation, U.S. Bancorp represents a significant long-term bet. Viking increased its position by 32.33% in Q3, bringing its total to 33.6 million shares worth $1.54 billion. 
Despite a rocky year with shares down 10.36% year-to-date, Halvorsen's confidence signals a belief in the bank's resilience and growth potential as it navigates a challenging interest rate environment.
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<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Visa: Swiping For Gains</h2>
Visa accounts for 3.51% of Viking&#8217;s portfolio, reflecting its faith in the payment giant's global dominance. 
With shares up an impressive 22.34% year-to-date, Visa&#8217;s consistent performance and robust payment volumes make it a reliable growth engine. 
Halvorsen's decision to initiate a new position in Visa underscores its role as a cornerstone in Viking's pivot to finance.
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Progressive: Betting On Insurance Innovation</h2>
Progressive Corp rounds out Viking&#8217;s top three financial holdings with a 3.22% allocation, despite trimming its stake by 13% last quarter. 
Shares have soared 48.77% year-to-date, driven by the insurer's innovative underwriting practices and superior profitability metrics. Viking's continued investment highlights its belief in Progressive's ability to maintain a competitive edge in the insurance market.
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Why The Bulls Are Charging</h2>
Halvorsen&#8217;s strategy reflects a calculated shift toward financials at a time of heightened market volatility. With banks like U.S. Bancorp poised for a rebound, Visa thriving in a cashless world, and Progressive outperforming with precision underwriting, Viking Global is banking on these leaders to deliver outsized returns.
For Viking, the play isn't just about short-term gains, its about disciplined, long-term growth and these three financial giants are key to Halvorsen&#8217;s winning formula.
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The year 2024 saw the U.S. stock market make new records, with major indices breaching key milestones. While many stocks witnessed a stellar rally this year, analysts still expect some blue-chip equities to rise further as they forecast a better return potential.
Dow&#8217;s Performance In 2024
The Dow Jones Industrial Average index hit a record eight 1,000-point milestones this year. It started the year around the 37,000 level and breached the 45,000 level at the beginning of December. It took only seven trading days for the index to go from 44,000 to 45,000, the second fastest 1,000-point milestone ever.
Following that the index also saw one of its longest 10-day losing streak, the first ever since 1974. These 10 days of underperformance stems from a confluence of factors. 
The Dow doesn&#8217;t include all &#8220;Magnificent 7&#8221; stocks like Tesla Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TSLA#NASDAQ">TSLA</a>) and 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>). The recent inclusion of Nvidia Corporation (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NVDA#NASDAQ">NVDA</a>) in the Dow has also pulled the index down because of the stock&#8217;s underperformance.
Dow&#8217;s constituent UnitedHealth Group Inc (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/UNH#NYSE">UNH</a>) has experienced a substantial decline this month following the tragedy with its CEO&#8217;s shooting. Moreover, in essence, the Dow&#8217;s historical advantage of its price-weighted indexing has become a significant disadvantage in today&#8217;s market. This is because, unlike market capitalization-weighted indices, higher-priced stocks have more weight in the calculation of a price-weighted index.
<h4 class="wp-block-heading">Dow Jones Stocks With The Best And Worst Return Potential</h4>
Analysts still expect that a group of stocks led by Caterpillar Inc (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CAT#NYSE">CAT</a>), UnitedHealth and Sherwin-Williams Co (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SHW#NYSE">SHW</a>) within the Dow will rise even more, according to estimates compiled by <a href="https://www.benzinga.com">Benzinga</a>. Others on the list are the Amazon.com Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMZN#NASDAQ">AMZN</a>), Johnson &amp; Johnson (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/JNJ#NYSE">JNJ</a>), Chevron Corp (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CVX#NYSE">CVX</a>) and Merck &amp; Co Inc (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MRK#NYSE">MRK</a>).
To be sure, analysts keep updating their forecasts based on company performance and may change their estimates as the new earnings season begins.
Selection Criteria:
<ul>
<li>The thirty blue-chip stocks in Down Jones.</li>
</ul>
<ul>
<li>The highest and lowest return potential is based on the average 12-month target prices from <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/dashboard">Benzinga Pro data</a>.</li>
</ul>
<figure class="wp-block-table is-style-stripes"> 
<table>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>Companies</td>
<td>M-Cap</td>
<td>Highest PT ($/Share)</td>
<td>Lowest PT ($/Share)</td>
<td>Consensus PT ($/Share)</td>
<td>Upside/Downside Potential</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Caterpillar Inc (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CAT#NYSE">CAT</a>)</td>
<td>176.73B</td>
<td>515</td>
<td>174</td>
<td>331.35</td>
<td>31.68%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>UnitedHealth Group Inc (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/UNH#NYSE">UNH</a>)</td>
<td>460.26B</td>
<td>675</td>
<td>460</td>
<td>608.16</td>
<td>28.95%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Sherwin-Williams Co (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SHW#NYSE">SHW</a>)</td>
<td>86.71B</td>
<td>450</td>
<td>249</td>
<td>371.19</td>
<td>24.08%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Amazon.com Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMZN#NASDAQ">AMZN</a>)</td>
<td>2,365.04B</td>
<td>290</td>
<td>197</td>
<td>247.05</td>
<td>23.82%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Johnson &amp; Johnson (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/JNJ#NYSE">JNJ</a>)</td>
<td>347.83B</td>
<td>215</td>
<td>40</td>
<td>168</td>
<td>22.41%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Chevron Corp (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CVX#NYSE">CVX</a>)</td>
<td>256.71B</td>
<td>212</td>
<td>160</td>
<td>179.36</td>
<td>21.42%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Merck &amp; Co Inc (NYSE: MRK</td>
<td>248.03B</td>
<td>155</td>
<td>104</td>
<td>126.24</td>
<td>20.76%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Salesforce Inc. (NYSE: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/crm#NYSE">CRM</a>)</td>
<td>328.87B</td>
<td>450</td>
<td>236</td>
<td>378.52</td>
<td>20.60%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Microsoft Corp. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MSFT#NASDAQ">MSFT</a>)</td>
<td>3,246.07B</td>
<td>600</td>
<td>465</td>
<td>508</td>
<td>18.21%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Visa Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/V#NYSE">V</a>)</td>
<td>622.63B</td>
<td>375</td>
<td>252</td>
<td>318.42</td>
<td>17.69%</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
<figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Source: Benzinga.com (Data as of Dec. 22, 2024)</figcaption></figure>
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<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Caterpillar Inc</h3>
<ul>
<li>Caterpillar Inc (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CAT#NYSE">CAT</a>) has the highest return potential of 31.68% among the Dow Jones constituents.</li>
</ul>
<ul>
<li>The 28 analysts tracking the company have a consensus price target of $331.35 per share, according to <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/CAT/analyst-ratings">Benzinga</a>. </li>
</ul>
<ul>
<li>Truist Securities&#8217; Jamie Cook raised the price target from $454 to $471 per share on Dec. 19, 2024 as he expects significant investments in infrastructure, likely driven by government initiatives and private sector projects to fuel demand for Caterpillar&#8217;s equipment.</li>
</ul>
<ul>
<li>Citigroup analyst Kyle Menges maintained a &#8216;buy&#8217; rating on the company and raised the price target from $435 to $460 apiece on Dec. 9, 2024.</li>
</ul>
<ul>
<li>On Dec. 9, JPMorgan analyst Tami Zakaria also reaffirmed her bullish stance on Caterpillar, maintaining a &#8216;buy&#8217; rating on the stock. Concurrently, she raised the firm&#8217;s price target for Caterpillar from $500 to $515 per share.</li>
</ul>
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">UnitedHealth Group</h3>
<ul>
<li>UnitedHealth Group Inc (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/UNH#NYSE">UNH</a>) has the second highest return potential of 28.95% among the Dow Jones constituents.</li>
</ul>
<ul>
<li>The 26 analysts tracking the company have a consensus price target of $331.35 per share, according to <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/UNH/analyst-ratings">Benzinga</a>.</li>
</ul>
<ul>
<li>Oppenheimer raised its price target to $640 from $610 apiece on Dec.6, 2024. The primary reason for the price target increase is that the Oppenheimer analyst is updating their financial model. This update appears to be based solely on the publicly available information disclosed by UnitedHealth in their 8-K filing.</li>
</ul>
<ul>
<li>Stephens &amp; Co raised its target price to $675 from $605 per share on Dec. 5, 2024, after conducting a detailed review of the 2025 guidance metrics that UnitedHealth had shared before the fatal shooting of CEO Brian Thompson that led to the cancellation of their investor conference.</li>
</ul>
<ul>
<li>Deutsche Bank also increased its target from $595 to $625 apiece as it believes investor positioning into the event is mostly neutral to positive, with almost no one expecting a negative revision versus the third quarter outlook.</li>
</ul>
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Sherwin-Williams Company</h3>
<ul>
<li>Sherwin-Williams Co (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SHW#NYSE">SHW</a>) has a return potential of 24.08% going into 2025.</li>
</ul>
<ul>
<li>A consensus price target of $371.19 per share was maintained by 25 analysts that track the company, as per <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/SHW/analyst-ratings">Benzinga</a>. </li>
</ul>
<ul>
<li>Greg Melich from Evercore ISI raised the price target of the Ohio-based paints, coatings and related products manufacturer to $420 from $400 per share on Nov. 7, 2024.</li>
</ul>
<ul>
<li>RBC Capital&#8217;s Arun Viswanathan lowered his target on the company from $455 to $446 per share on Oct. 24, 2024. While acknowledging that third-quarter results might not have met investor expectations, Viswanathan emphasized the company&#8217;s potential for market share gains and the positive impact of its upcoming price increase scheduled for January 2025.</li>
</ul>
<ul>
<li>Citigroup adjusted its price target from $430 to $420 apiece on Oct. 24 as it anticipates choppy demand in the first half of 2025, which could hinder the rapid pass-through of interest rate cuts.</li>
</ul>
See Also: <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/equities/24/11/42383725/trump-administrations-deregulation-efforts-to-lift-energy-oil-and-gas-sectors-ai-frenzy-to-aid-faang-stocks-and-nvidia-says-fintech-insider">Trump&#8217;s Deregulation Efforts To Benefit Energy, Oil And Gas Sectors, While AI Frenzy Will Boost FAANG Stocks And Nvidia, Says Fintech Insider</a>
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Amazon.com Inc</h3>
<ul>
<li>Amazon.com Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMZN#NASDAQ">AMZN</a>) has a return potential of 23.82% going into 2025.</li>
</ul>
<ul>
<li>A consensus price target of $247.05 per share was maintained by 39 analysts that track the company, as per <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/AMZN/analyst-ratings">Benzinga</a>. </li>
</ul>
<ul>
<li>Tigress Financial&#8217;s Ivan Feinseth umped is price target from $245 to $290 apiece on Dec.20, 2024 as it believes Amazon is well-positioned for continued success, driven by robust retail trends, effective utilization of generative AI and its fulfillment network, and the strategic integration of AI across its entire business.</li>
</ul>
<ul>
<li>The expectations of strong long-term growth driven by operational efficiency and sustained momentum across its business segments led Bernstein to raise its target price from $235 to $265 per share on Dec. 18, 2024.</li>
</ul>
<ul>
<li>According to JPMorgan analyst Douglas Anmuth, Amazon is a best idea for 2025, and confidence in AWS growth in the months to come is a major reason for that. He raised its target price from $250 to $280 apiece on Dec. 18, 2024.</li>
</ul>
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Johnson &amp; Johnson</h3>
<ul>
<li>Johnson &amp; Johnson (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/JNJ#NYSE">JNJ</a>) has the fifth highest return potential in Dow of 22.41% going into 2025.</li>
</ul>
<ul>
<li>The 21 analysts tracking the company have a consensus price target of $168 apiece, according to <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/JNJ/analyst-ratings">Benzinga</a>. </li>
</ul>
<ul>
<li>Citigroup&#8217;s Joanne Wuensch lowered Johnson &amp; Johnson&#8217;s price target from $185 to $175 per share while maintaining a &#8216;buy&#8217; rating on Dec. 11, 2024.</li>
</ul>
<ul>
<li>BofA Securities reinstated coverage of Johnson &amp; Johnson with a &#8216;neutral&#8217; rating and a $166 price target on Dec. 10, 2024. BofA notes that J&amp;J&#8217;s current valuation premium to peers may limit upside potential. However, the analyst acknowledges a &#8220;fairly interesting&#8221; pipeline and anticipates that resolving the talc litigation in 2025 would be beneficial. This analysis was part of BofA&#8217;s broader coverage initiation of 11 large-cap U.S. pharmaceutical and biotechnology companies.</li>
</ul>
<ul>
<li>Wolfe Research analyst Alexandria Hammond commenced coverage of Johnson &amp; Johnson with an &#8216;outperform&#8217; recommendation and established a price target of $190 per share on Nov. 15, 2024</li>
</ul>
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Chevron Corporation</h3>
<ul>
<li>Chevron Corporation (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CVX#NYSE">CVX</a>) has a return potential of 21.42% going into 2025.</li>
</ul>
<ul>
<li>The 24 analysts tracking the company have a consensus price target of $179.36 apiece, according to <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/CVX/analyst-ratings">Benzinga</a>.</li>
</ul>
<ul>
<li>Piper Sandler analyst Ryan Todd reduced his price target on the company from $184 to $173 per share on Dec. 19, 2024, while maintaining a &#8216;buy&#8217; rating. Piper Sandler suggests the valuation gap between Exxon Mobil Corporation (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XOM#NYSE">XOM</a>) and Chevron implies a probability of over 65% of the Hess Corporation (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HES#NYSE">HES</a>) deal failing out. This scenario presents a potential 15%-25% upside, while a successful deal offers a 5%-10% downside ahead of the upcoming arbitration.</li>
</ul>
<ul>
<li>Despite this deal uncertainty, Piper expects Chevron to deliver strong portfolio performance in 2025, driven by project starts and controlled capital expenditures. This is projected to result in a significant free cash flow increase of $6-$7 billion.</li>
</ul>
<ul>
<li>Wells Fargo analyst Roger Read raised his target price from $171 to $188 apiece on Dec. 9, 2024</li>
</ul>
<ul>
<li>Truist Securities raised its price target on Chevron to $160 from $155 while maintaining a &#8216;hold&#8217; rating, on Dec. 6, 2024. The analyst highlights Chevron&#8217;s significant inventory, including ample royalties, and expects improved capital efficiency to drive a cash flow inflection in the coming year.</li>
</ul>
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Merck &amp; Co Inc</h3>
<ul>
<li>Merck &amp; Co Inc (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MRK#NYSE">MRK</a>) has the seventh highest return potential in Dow of 20.76% going into 2025.</li>
</ul>
<ul>
<li>The 27 analysts tracking the company have a consensus price target of $126.24 apiece, according to <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/MRK/analyst-ratings">Benzinga</a>.</li>
</ul>
<ul>
<li>BMO Capital Markets downgraded Merck to &#8216;market perform&#8217; from &#8216;outperform&#8217; lowering the price target from $136 to $105 apiece, on Dec. 20, 2024. The downgrade reflects concerns about the company&#8217;s Gardasil franchise in China and the potential revenue gap as Keytruda faces increased competition from biosimilars and generic drugs.</li>
</ul>
<ul>
<li>Tim Anderson from BofA Securities maintains his bullish stance on Merck with a &#8216;buy&#8217; rating, while adjusting the price target downward to $121 from $127 per share, on Dec. 10, 2024.</li>
</ul>
<ul>
<li>Truist analyst Robyn Karnauskas reaffirms a &#8216;buy&#8217; rating for Merck on Nov. 7, 2024, but lowers the price target to $130 from $132 apiece.</li>
</ul>
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Top 7 Blue-Chip Stocks With The Best Return Potential Going Into 2025

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. 
Here's the list of options activity happening in today's session: 
<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 align="right">Volume</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>BX</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>01/17/25</td>
<td>$160.00</td>
<td>$34.5K</td>
<td>1.8K</td>
<td align="right">819</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>SQ</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>03/21/25</td>
<td>$65.00</td>
<td>$89.6K</td>
<td>1.3K</td>
<td align="right">800</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>SOFI</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>01/16/26</td>
<td>$15.00</td>
<td>$80.8K</td>
<td>59.2K</td>
<td align="right">694</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>COIN</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>01/03/25</td>
<td>$270.00</td>
<td>$30.7K</td>
<td>152</td>
<td align="right">326</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>NU</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>07/18/25</td>
<td>$10.00</td>
<td>$26.1K</td>
<td>2.3K</td>
<td align="right">206</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>FUTU</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>01/17/25</td>
<td>$88.05</td>
<td>$26.6K</td>
<td>1.3K</td>
<td align="right">92</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>V</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>01/15/27</td>
<td>$380.00</td>
<td>$26.7K</td>
<td>263</td>
<td align="right">63</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>HOOD</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>01/15/27</td>
<td>$37.00</td>
<td>$35.8K</td>
<td>2.1K</td>
<td align="right">37</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>LMND</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>01/16/26</td>
<td>$35.00</td>
<td>$30.0K</td>
<td>91</td>
<td align="right">30</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>AJG</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>07/18/25</td>
<td>$300.00</td>
<td>$26.6K</td>
<td>75</td>
<td align="right">20</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

<h2>Explanation</h2>
These itemized elaborations have been created using the accompanying table. 
• Regarding BX (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BX#NYSE">BX</a>), we observe a put option trade with neutral sentiment. It expires in 25 day(s) on January 17, 2025. Parties traded 250 contract(s) at a $160.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $34.5K, with a price of $138.0 per contract. There were 1809 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 819 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding SQ (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SQ#NYSE">SQ</a>), we observe a put option sweep with bearish sentiment. It expires in 88 day(s) on March 21, 2025. Parties traded 800 contract(s) at a $65.00 strike. This particular put needed to be split into 42 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $89.6K, with a price of $112.0 per contract. There were 1321 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 800 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For SOFI (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SOFI#NASDAQ">SOFI</a>), we notice a call option trade that happens to be bullish, expiring in 389 day(s) on January 16, 2026. This event was a transfer of 165 contract(s) at a $15.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $80.8K, with a price of $490.0 per contract. There were 59247 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 694 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For COIN (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/COIN#NASDAQ">COIN</a>), we notice a call option trade that happens to be bullish, expiring in 11 day(s) on January 3, 2025. This event was a transfer of 27 contract(s) at a $270.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $30.7K, with a price of $1140.0 per contract. There were 152 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 326 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding NU (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NU#NYSE">NU</a>), we observe a put option trade with bullish sentiment. It expires in 207 day(s) on July 18, 2025. Parties traded 203 contract(s) at a $10.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $26.1K, with a price of $129.0 per contract. There were 2306 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 206 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For FUTU (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FUTU#NASDAQ">FUTU</a>), we notice a call option sweep that happens to be bearish, expiring in 25 day(s) on January 17, 2025. This event was a transfer of 70 contract(s) at a $88.05 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 11 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $26.6K, with a price of $380.0 per contract. There were 1359 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 92 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 bearish, expiring in 753 day(s) on January 15, 2027. This event was a transfer of 4 contract(s) at a $380.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $26.7K, with a price of $6695.0 per contract. There were 263 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 63 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For HOOD (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HOOD#NASDAQ">HOOD</a>), we notice a call option sweep that happens to be bullish, expiring in 753 day(s) on January 15, 2027. This event was a transfer of 24 contract(s) at a $37.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 6 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $35.8K, with a price of $1490.0 per contract. There were 2139 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 37 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For LMND (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LMND#NYSE">LMND</a>), we notice a put option trade that happens to be bullish, expiring in 389 day(s) on January 16, 2026. This event was a transfer of 30 contract(s) at a $35.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $30.0K, with a price of $1000.0 per contract. There were 91 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 30 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For AJG (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AJG#NYSE">AJG</a>), we notice a call option sweep that happens to be bearish, expiring in 207 day(s) on July 18, 2025. This event was a transfer of 20 contract(s) at a $300.00 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 $26.6K, with a price of $1330.0 per contract. There were 75 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 20 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 news on unusual options activity</a>. 
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Visa (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/V#NYSE">V</a>) has outperformed the market over the past 15 years by 7.92% on an annualized basis producing an average annual return of 19.6%. Currently, Visa has a market capitalization of $615.79 billion. 
Buying $1000 In V: If an investor had bought $1000 of V stock 15 years ago, it would be worth $14,658.37 today based on a price of $318.00 for V at the time of writing.
<h3>Visa's Performance Over Last 15 Years</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1734728454_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.
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