La cadena de opciones muestra datos clave de las opciones de acciones de Visa a varios precios de ejercicio y fechas de vencimiento. Los operadores utilizan esta información para analizar posibles operaciones y evaluar el sentimiento del mercado para Visa..

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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.

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NYKODE THERAPEUTICS AS by NYKODE THERAPEUTICS AS

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Voyager Acquisition Corp - Class A Ordinary Shares

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VAT Group AG

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VALEREUM PLC by VALEREUM PLC

Vident U.S. Bond Strategy ETF

VersaBank

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Verbio SE

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Vinci SA

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Verecloud Inc

Virtus Duff & Phelps Clean Energy ETF

Vanguard Long-Term Corporate Bond ETF

VCAMPUS CORP by VCampus Corp.

VACCINEX INC by Vaccinex, Inc.

VICON INDUSTRIES INC by Vicon Industries, Inc.

Vicon Industries Inc

Visiber57 Corp

The list of companies that have market capitalizations greater than $1 trillion continues to grow with Broadcom Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AVGO#NASDAQ">AVGO</a>) recently joining the club after its quarterly financial results sparked <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/analyst-ratings/analyst-color/24/12/42488220/broadcom-hits-1-trillion-milestone-the-next-magnificent-tech-giant">a rally in shares.</a>
A Benzinga poll asks readers which company could be next to join the elusive club.
What Happened: Less than two years ago, investors could count on one hand the number of companies that were valued at more than $1 trillion. That changed in May 2023 when NVIDIA Corporation (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NVDA#NASDAQ">NVDA</a>) became the sixth company in the club and ninth public company in history to be valued at <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/23/05/32630114/nvidia-becomes-ninth-company-to-hit-1-trillion-market-cap-who-could-be-next-to-join-elusive-club">more than $1 trillion.</a>
Fast forward to December 2024 and there are now 10 companies valued at $1 trillion or more. Berkshire Hathaway Inc (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BRK#NYSE">BRK</a>) (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BRK#NYSE">BRK</a>) crossed the milestone earlier this year and currently hovers near it again, with a market capitalization of $983 billion.
Here is the current list of members in the $1 trillion market capitalization club, according to <a href="https://companiesmarketcap.com/">Companiesmarketcap.com</a>:
<ul>
<li>Apple: $3.82 trillion</li>
<li>Microsoft: $3.35 trillion</li>
<li>Nvidia: $3.30 trillion</li>
<li>Amazon.com: $2.43 trillion</li>
<li>Alphabet: $2.39 trillion</li>
<li>Saudi Aramco: $1.83 trillion</li>
<li>Meta Platforms: $1.57 trillion</li>
<li>Tesla: $1.52 trillion</li>
<li>Broadcom: $1.10 trillion</li>
<li>Taiwan Semiconductor: $1.06 trillion</li>
</ul>
Benzinga recently asked who will be the next company to join the club for the first time with Berkshire Hathaway left out due to its close proximity and the fact it had already been in the club.
"Following Broadcom, which company will join the $1 trillion club next?" Benzinga asked.
The results were as follows along with the market caps at the time the poll was conducted:
<ul>
<li>Walmart Inc (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/WMT#NYSE">WMT</a>), $759 billion: 53%</li>
<li>Eli Lilly (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LLY#NYSE">LLY</a>), $757 billion: 24%</li>
<li>JPMorgan Chase (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/JPM#NYSE">JPM</a>), $675 billion: 13%</li>
<li>Visa Inc (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/V#NYSE">V</a>), $619 billion: 9%</li>
</ul>
Over half of readers polled said they believe Walmart will be the next company to join the $1 trillion club for the first time, followed by Eli Lilly at around one fourth of readers.
Here's a look at the current year-to-date and five-year returns of the four stocks featured in the poll:
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The chart above shows that while Walmart is the top gainer year-to-date, it is Eli Lilly that has the better five-year stock growth.
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Why It's Important: Broadcom stock is up 28% over the last five days and up over 113% year-to-date. The company <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/earnings/24/12/42472970/broadcom-reports-mixed-q4-results-eps-beat-revenues-miss-q1-guidance-in-line-with-estimates">beat fourth-quarter</a> analyst earnings per share, missed revenue estimates and provided guidance that was in-line. The guidance and positive outlook was enough to send shares higher and provide entry into the club.
Tesla Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TSLA#NASDAQ">TSLA</a>), which was previously a member of the club, has <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/management/24/11/41856784/elon-musks-wealth-tops-300-billion-as-teslas-market-cap-soars-above-1-trillion">rejoined the $1 trillion club</a> thanks to impressive gains for the electric vehicle stock since Donald Trump won the 2024 presidential election.
Meta Platforms (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/META#NASDAQ">META</a>) is another company that was previously in the $1 trillion club years ago and rejoined the club earlier this year.
In August, <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/top-stories/24/08/40604676/warren-buffetts-berkshire-hathaway-breaks-1-trillion-poll-points-to-big-pharma-not-tech-as-next-cont">Benzinga polled readers </a>to ask which company they thought would hit the $1 trillion valuation next after Berkshire Hathaway joined.
The results were:
<ul>
<li>Eli Lilly: 43%</li>
<li>Taiwan Semiconductor: 25%</li>
<li>Tesla: 19%</li>
<li>Broadcom: 11%</li>
<li>Walmart: 3%</li>
</ul>
That poll was conducted when Eli Lilly and Taiwan Semiconductor both traded with market capitalizations of around $800 billion. Readers ended up being wrong with Eli Lilly still out of the club, while Taiwan Semiconductor, Tesla and Broadcom have all joined in recent months.
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</ul>
The study was conducted by Benzinga from Dec. 16 through Dec. 17, 2024, and included the responses of a diverse population of adults 18 or older. Opting into the survey was completely voluntary, with no incentives offered to potential respondents. The study reflects results from 128 adults.
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Who's Next To Join Tesla, Broadcom In $1 Trillion Club? Over 50% Say The World's Biggest Retailer

On Wednesday, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) announced significant measures to protect consumers from deceptive <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/topic/credit-cards" rel="noreferrer noopener">credit card</a> practices and help them save money on interest and fees.
These efforts include issuing a circular to law enforcement agencies, publishing new research on retail credit cards, and launching a comparison tool to aid consumers in navigating the <a target="_blank" href="https://www.consumerfinance.gov/about-us/newsroom/cfpb-takes-action-on-bait-and-switch-credit-card-rewards-tactics/" rel="noreferrer noopener">credit card market</a>.
Investors will closely watch credit card companies, including 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>), American Express Co (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AXP#NYSE">AXP</a>), Affirm Holdings, Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AFRM#NASDAQ">AFRM</a>), Corpay, Inc (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CPAY#NYSE">CPAY</a>), Global Payments Inc (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GPN#NYSE">GPN</a>) and Shift4 Payments, Inc (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FOUR#NYSE">FOUR</a>).
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According to the CFPB, some credit card issuers may be engaging in illegal practices such as devaluing rewards points or miles, making it difficult for consumers to redeem promised benefits.
The agency highlighted that companies could face penalties if they fail to deliver advertised rewards, mislead users with hidden terms, or revoke rewards through unclear policies.
The circular aims to deter companies from engaging in bait-and-switch tactics and to encourage fair competition within the credit card industry.
As part of its ongoing research, the CFPB discovered that retail credit cards often charge higher interest rates than general-purpose cards. According to the study, more than 90% of retail cards carry a maximum annual percentage rate (APR) above 30%, compared to just 38% for non-retail cards.
Retail cards, frequently promoted during peak shopping seasons, also account for a disproportionate share of late fees, highlighting potential consumer risks.
The CFPB unveiled its &#8220;Explore Credit Cards&#8221; tool to address these concerns, designed to provide unbiased information about over 500 credit cards. Unlike traditional comparison sites, this platform enables users to compare cards based on interest rates, fees, and rewards without pay-to-play promotions.
Earlier this year, the CFPB revealed that larger credit card issuers charge significantly higher interest rates than smaller banks and credit unions. By making average interest rate data publicly accessible, the CFPB aims to empower consumers to make informed decisions and find the best rates tailored to their needs.
The CFPB plans to continue monitoring the credit card market and welcomes voluntary data contributions from additional issuers to enhance its comparison tool further.
In October, the CFPB ordered Apple Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AAPL#NASDAQ">AAPL</a>) and Goldman Sachs Group Inc (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GS#NYSE">GS</a>) to pay <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/government/24/10/41501333/apple-goldman-sachs-fined-89-million-over-apple-card-missteps-government-watchdog-orders-victim-comp" rel="noreferrer noopener">$89 million in fines</a> for deceptive practices regarding the Apple Card.
In December, Morgan Stanley (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MS#NYSE">MS</a>) Wealth Management agreed to pay a <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/24/12/42405341/morgan-stanley-agrees-to-pay-15m-penalty-to-settle-sec-charges-over-advisors-stealing-client-funds" rel="noreferrer noopener">$15 million fine</a> after the SEC found the firm failed to prevent financial advisors from using client funds to cover personal credit card bills. The SEC investigation uncovered gaps in supervisory practices between 2015 and 2022, allowing unauthorized Automated Clearing House (ACH) transfers to advisors&#8217; accounts.
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Morgan Stanley analyst James Faucette 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 $326 to $371.

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Morgan Stanley Maintains Overweight on Visa, Raises Price Target to $371

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>Volume</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>LPLA</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>12/20/24</td>
<td>$340.00</td>
<td>$116.2K</td>
<td>89</td>
<td>1.7K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>SOFI</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>01/16/26</td>
<td>$15.00</td>
<td>$54.9K</td>
<td>57.0K</td>
<td>1.1K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>KKR</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>12/20/24</td>
<td>$155.00</td>
<td>$25.8K</td>
<td>2.9K</td>
<td>311</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>BLK</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>03/21/25</td>
<td>$1060.00</td>
<td>$35.8K</td>
<td>774</td>
<td>279</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>JPM</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>01/17/25</td>
<td>$250.00</td>
<td>$51.5K</td>
<td>956</td>
<td>112</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>CME</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>03/21/25</td>
<td>$210.00</td>
<td>$26.6K</td>
<td>358</td>
<td>106</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>PYPL</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>06/18/26</td>
<td>$72.50</td>
<td>$50.8K</td>
<td>214</td>
<td>100</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>HOOD</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>08/15/25</td>
<td>$40.00</td>
<td>$52.7K</td>
<td>2.4K</td>
<td>52</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>V</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>06/20/25</td>
<td>$250.00</td>
<td>$82.1K</td>
<td>41</td>
<td>22</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>GS</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>01/17/25</td>
<td>$600.00</td>
<td>$31.3K</td>
<td>531</td>
<td>17</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

<h2>Explanation</h2>
These itemized elaborations have been created using the accompanying table. 
• For LPLA (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LPLA#NASDAQ">LPLA</a>), we notice a call option trade that happens to be bearish, expiring in 3 day(s) on December 20, 2024. This event was a transfer of 750 contract(s) at a $340.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $116.2K, with a price of $155.0 per contract. There were 89 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 1780 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 sweep that happens to be bullish, expiring in 395 day(s) on January 16, 2026. This event was a transfer of 100 contract(s) at a $15.00 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 $54.9K, with a price of $549.0 per contract. There were 57034 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 1163 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding KKR (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/KKR#NYSE">KKR</a>), we observe a put option sweep with neutral sentiment. It expires in 3 day(s) on December 20, 2024. Parties traded 63 contract(s) at a $155.00 strike. This particular put needed to be split into 4 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $25.8K, with a price of $411.0 per contract. There were 2947 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 311 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For BLK (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BLK#NYSE">BLK</a>), we notice a call option trade that happens to be bearish, expiring in 94 day(s) on March 21, 2025. This event was a transfer of 8 contract(s) at a $1060.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $35.8K, with a price of $4480.0 per contract. There were 774 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 279 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 31 day(s) on January 17, 2025. Parties traded 34 contract(s) at a $250.00 strike. This particular put needed to be split into 17 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $51.5K, with a price of $1515.0 per contract. There were 956 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 112 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding CME (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CME#NASDAQ">CME</a>), we observe a put option sweep with bullish sentiment. It expires in 94 day(s) on March 21, 2025. Parties traded 106 contract(s) at a $210.00 strike. This particular put needed to be split into 20 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $26.6K, with a price of $250.0 per contract. There were 358 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 106 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 put option sweep that happens to be neutral, expiring in 548 day(s) on June 18, 2026. This event was a transfer of 80 contract(s) at a $72.50 strike. This particular put needed to be split into 14 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $50.8K, with a price of $635.0 per contract. There were 214 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 100 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 trade that happens to be bearish, expiring in 241 day(s) on August 15, 2025. This event was a transfer of 50 contract(s) at a $40.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $52.7K, with a price of $1054.0 per contract. There were 2402 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 52 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 call option trade with bullish sentiment. It expires in 185 day(s) on June 20, 2025. Parties traded 11 contract(s) at a $250.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $82.1K, with a price of $7465.0 per contract. There were 41 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 22 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For GS (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GS#NYSE">GS</a>), we notice a put option trade that happens to be bearish, expiring in 31 day(s) on January 17, 2025. This event was a transfer of 10 contract(s) at a $600.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $31.3K, with a price of $3130.0 per contract. There were 531 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 17 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. 
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<li>Truist Securities boosted the price target for Phreesia, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PHR#NYSE">PHR</a>) from $31 to $34. Truist Securities analyst Jailendra Singh maintained a Buy rating. Phreesia shares closed at $24.14 on Tuesday. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/PHR/analyst-ratings">See how other analysts view this stock</a>.</li>
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<li>Susquehanna boosted Visa Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/V#NYSE">V</a>) price target from $339 to $375. Susquehanna analyst James Friedman maintained a Positive rating on the stock. Visa shares closed at $312.38 on Tuesday. See how other analysts view this stock.</li>
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Susquehanna analyst James Friedman maintains Visa (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/V#NYSE">V</a>) with a Positive and raises the price target from $339 to $375.

Susquehanna Maintains Positive on Visa, Raises Price Target to $375

Ratings for Visa (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/V#NYSE">V</a>) were provided by 22 analysts in the past three months, showcasing a mix of bullish and bearish perspectives.
The table below summarizes their recent ratings, showcasing the evolving sentiments within 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">2</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Last 30D</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">1</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">0</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">4</td>
<td align="right">10</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>3M Ago</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">4</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
Analysts have set 12-month price targets for Visa, revealing an average target of $325.0, a high estimate of $360.00, and a low estimate of $292.00. This current average reflects an increase of 4.33% from the previous average price target of $311.50. 
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1733774468_0.png" alt="price target chart" />
<h2>Diving into Analyst Ratings: An In-Depth Exploration</h2>
The standing of Visa among financial experts is revealed through an in-depth exploration 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>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>
<tr>
<td>Rufus Hone</td>
<td>BMO Capital</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Outperform</td>
<td>$310.00</td>
<td>$300.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Rayna Kumar</td>
<td>Oppenheimer</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Outperform</td>
<td>$318.00</td>
<td>$289.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Paul Golding</td>
<td>Macquarie</td>
<td>Maintains</td>
<td>Outperform</td>
<td>$300.00</td>
<td>$300.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>James Faucette</td>
<td>Morgan Stanley</td>
<td>Maintains</td>
<td>Overweight</td>
<td>$322.00</td>
<td>$322.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Jason Kupferberg</td>
<td>B of A Securities</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Neutral</td>
<td>$308.00</td>
<td>$279.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Matthew O'Neill</td>
<td>Goldman Sachs</td>
<td>Maintains</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$317.00</td>
<td>$317.00</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
<h3>Key Insights:</h3>
<ul>
<li>Action Taken: Responding to changing market dynamics and company performance, analysts update their recommendations. Whether they 'Maintain', 'Raise', or 'Lower' their stance, it signifies their response to recent developments related to Visa. This offers insight into analysts' perspectives on the current state of the company.</li>
<li>Rating: Offering a comprehensive view, analysts assess stocks qualitatively, spanning from 'Outperform' to 'Underperform'. These ratings convey expectations for the relative performance of Visa compared to the broader market.</li>
<li>Price Targets: Analysts explore the dynamics of price targets, providing estimates for the future value of Visa's stock. This examination reveals shifts in analysts' expectations over time.</li>
</ul>
Navigating through these analyst evaluations alongside other financial indicators can contribute to a holistic understanding of Visa's market standing. Stay informed and make data-driven 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>Delving into Visa's Background</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>Breaking Down Visa's Financial Performance</h3>
Market Capitalization: Positioned above industry average, the company's market capitalization underscores its superiority in size, indicative of a strong market presence.
Positive Revenue Trend: Examining Visa's financials over 3 months reveals a positive narrative. The company achieved a noteworthy revenue growth rate of 11.71% as of 30 September, 2024, showcasing a substantial increase in 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 financial strength is reflected in its exceptional net margin, which exceeds industry averages. With a remarkable net margin of 55.3%, the company showcases strong profitability and effective cost management.
Return on Equity (ROE): Visa's ROE stands out, surpassing industry averages. With an impressive ROE of 13.92%, the company demonstrates effective use of equity capital and strong financial performance.
Return on Assets (ROA): The company's ROA is a standout performer, exceeding industry averages. With an impressive ROA of 5.73%, the company showcases effective utilization of assets.
Debt Management: Visa's debt-to-equity ratio is below the industry average. With a ratio of 0.55, the company relies less on debt financing, maintaining a healthier balance between debt and equity, which can be viewed positively by investors.
<h2>The Basics of Analyst Ratings</h2>
Analysts work in banking and financial systems and typically specialize in reporting for stocks or defined sectors. Analysts may attend company conference calls and meetings, research company financial statements, and communicate with insiders to publish "analyst ratings" for stocks. Analysts typically rate each stock once per quarter.
Some analysts publish their predictions for metrics such as growth estimates, earnings, and revenue to provide additional guidance with their ratings. When using analyst ratings, it is important to keep in mind that stock and sector analysts are also human and are only offering their opinions to investors.
If you want to keep track of which analysts are outperforming others, you can view updated analyst ratings along withanalyst success scores in <a href="https://benzinga.grsm.io/register174">Benzinga Pro</a>.
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22 Analysts Assess Visa: What You Need To Know

Keefe, Bruyette &amp; Woods analyst Sanjay Sakhrani maintains Visa (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/V#NYSE">V</a>) with a Outperform and raises the price target from $335 to $360.

Keefe, Bruyette & Woods Maintains Outperform on Visa, Raises Price Target to $360

In the current market session, Visa Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/V#NYSE">V</a>) stock price is at $309.82, after a 0.03% decrease. However, over the past month, the company's stock went up by 1.31%, and in the past year, by 21.15%. Shareholders might be interested in knowing whether the stock is overvalued, even if the company is not performing up to par in the current session. 

<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1733421723_0.png" alt="Past Year Chart" />

<h3>How Does Visa P/E Compare to Other Companies?</h3>
The P/E ratio is used by long-term shareholders to assess the company's market performance against aggregate market data, historical earnings, and the industry at large. A lower P/E could indicate that shareholders do not expect the stock to perform better in the future or it could mean that the company is undervalued. 
Compared to the aggregate P/E ratio of the 40.91 in the Financial Services industry, Visa Inc. has a lower P/E ratio of 31.85. Shareholders might be inclined to think that the stock might perform worse than it's industry peers. It's also possible that the stock is undervalued. 

<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1733421723_1.png" alt="Guage" />

In conclusion, the price-to-earnings ratio is a useful metric for analyzing a company's market performance, but it has its limitations. While a lower P/E can indicate that a company is undervalued, it can also suggest that shareholders do not expect future growth. Additionally, the P/E ratio should not be used in isolation, as other factors such as industry trends and business cycles can also impact a company's stock price. Therefore, investors should use the P/E ratio in conjunction with other financial metrics and qualitative analysis to make informed investment decisions.

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Mastercard Inc (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MA#NYSE">MA</a>) has agreed to settle a $250.35 million (200 million pounds) lawsuit filed by millions of U.K. consumers alleging that the company unfairly imposed exorbitant fees on card transactions.
The Financial Times cites familiar sources as saying the credit card company faced a lawsuit worth at least 10 billion pounds from Walter Merricks, the former head of the U.K.&#8217;s Financial Ombudsman Service, who represented <a target="_blank" href="https://www.ft.com/content/19c70ff2-3aaa-4e07-96e0-0e657a68920f" rel="noreferrer noopener">46 million consumers</a>.
Mastercard and Visa Inc (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/V#NYSE">V</a>) have been long embroiled in global civil complaints for charging consumers and businesses to use their cards.
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Earlier this year, the two companies agreed to a <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/analyst-ratings/analyst-color/24/07/39582701/visa-mastercard-deal-unlikely-to-be-materially-impacted-by-a-revised-antitrust-sett" rel="noreferrer noopener">$30 billion settlement</a> in the U.S. over transaction costs.
Regulators in the U.K. have also sought to challenge the dominance of the two networks, which accounted for 95% of all debit and credit card payments in the country in 2023.
The U.K. watchdog had planned to reintroduce a cap on card fees for online transactions between the U.K. and EU after the charges grew more than fivefold since Brexit.
In September, the U.S. Department of Justice sued Visa for allegedly <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/analyst-ratings/analyst-color/24/09/41030472/visa-stock-has-near-term-overhang-from-doj-antitrust-lawsuit-analyst-picks-3-stocks" rel="noreferrer noopener">influencing the debit network</a> market. According to the suit, Visa commanded over 60% of the U.S. debit transactions market.
As of September 30, 2024, Mastercard&#8217;s <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/earnings/24/10/41659697/mastercard-q3-earnings-revenue-and-eps-beat-cross-border-transactions-growth-sees-european-consumer" rel="noreferrer noopener">cash and cash equivalents</a> balance stood at $11.4 billion.
Mastercard&nbsp;stock gained over 23% year-to-date. However, the company projected a low-double-digit CAGR for net revenue between 2025 and 2027, down from <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/analyst-ratings/analyst-color/24/11/41948028/mastercard-lowers-financial-forecast-signals-slower-eps-revenue-growth-ahead" rel="noreferrer noopener">its prior high-teens forecast</a>.
It expects mid-teens EPS growth over the next three years, reducing expectations from earlier low-20s guidance.
KeyBanc&#8217;s analyst&nbsp;Alex Markgraff, in his credit and debit card volume survey for&nbsp;the third quarter, noted that banks clocked slower growth in card spending despite continued consumer resilience. JPMorgan emphasized that customers have mostly exhausted their &#8220;cash buffer.&#8221;
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Investors with a lot of money to spend have taken a bearish stance on Visa (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/V#NYSE">V</a>).
And retail traders should know.
We noticed this today when the trades showed up on publicly available options history that we track here at Benzinga.
Whether these are institutions or just wealthy individuals, we don't know. But when something this big happens with V, it often means somebody knows something is about to happen.
So how do we know what these investors just did? 
Today, <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/?utm_source=insights">Benzinga</a>'s options scanner spotted 8 uncommon options trades for Visa.
This isn't normal.
The overall sentiment of these big-money traders is split between 37% bullish and 50%, bearish.
Out of all of the special options we uncovered, 3 are puts, for a total amount of $88,896, and 5 are calls, for a total amount of $204,327.
<h3>What's The Price Target?</h3>
Based on the trading activity, it appears that the significant investors are aiming for a price territory stretching from $290.0 to $330.0 for Visa over the recent three months. 
<h3>Analyzing Volume &amp; Open Interest</h3>
Looking at the volume and open interest is an insightful way to conduct due diligence on a stock.
This data can help you track the liquidity and interest for Visa's options for a given strike price.
Below, we can observe the evolution of the volume and open interest of calls and puts, respectively, for all of Visa's whale activity within a strike price range from $290.0 to $330.0 in the last 30 days. 
<h3>Visa Option Volume And Open Interest Over Last 30 Days</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1733163323_0.png" alt="Options Call Chart" />
<h3>Noteworthy Options Activity:</h3>

<table>
<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>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>V</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>06/20/25</td>
<td>$29.45</td>
<td>$27.85</td>
<td>$28.01</td>
<td>$305.00</td>
<td>$56.0K</td>
<td>435</td>
<td align="right">20</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>V</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>01/15/27</td>
<td>$49.25</td>
<td>$48.05</td>
<td>$48.05</td>
<td>$320.00</td>
<td>$48.0K</td>
<td>79</td>
<td align="right">10</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>V</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>12/20/24</td>
<td>$25.45</td>
<td>$24.95</td>
<td>$25.4</td>
<td>$290.00</td>
<td>$38.1K</td>
<td>1.7K</td>
<td align="right">19</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>V</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>12/13/24</td>
<td>$26.15</td>
<td>$24.5</td>
<td>$26.15</td>
<td>$290.00</td>
<td>$37.1K</td>
<td>49</td>
<td align="right">15</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>V</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>01/16/26</td>
<td>$16.1</td>
<td>$15.85</td>
<td>$16.05</td>
<td>$300.00</td>
<td>$32.1K</td>
<td>238</td>
<td align="right">110</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.
Having examined the options trading patterns of Visa, our attention now turns directly to the company. This shift allows us to delve into its present market position and performance
<h3>Current Position of Visa</h3>
<ul>
<li>Currently trading with a volume of 1,902,882, the V's price is down by -0.25%, now at $314.29. </li>
<li>RSI readings suggest the stock is currently may be overbought.</li>
<li>Anticipated earnings release is in 52 days.</li>
</ul>
<h3>Expert Opinions on Visa</h3>
1 market experts have recently issued ratings for this stock, with a consensus target price of $347.0.
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&#x2A; Maintaining their stance, an analyst from Barclays continues to hold a Overweight rating for Visa, targeting a price of $347. 
Options are a riskier asset compared to just trading the stock, but they have higher profit potential. Serious options traders manage this risk by educating themselves daily, scaling in and out of trades, following more than one indicator, and following the markets closely.
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Visa's Options: A Look at What the Big Money is Thinking

Visa's (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/V#NYSE">V</a>) short percent of float has fallen 14.39% since its last report. The company recently reported that it has 19.62 million shares sold short, which is 1.13% of all regular shares that are available for trading. Based on its trading volume, it would take traders 2.96 days to cover their short positions on average.
<h3>Why Short Interest Matters</h3>
Short interest is the number of shares that have been sold short but have not yet been covered or closed out. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/how-to-short-a-stock/">Short selling</a> is when a trader sells shares of a company they do not own, with the hope that the price will fall. Traders make money from short selling if the price of the stock falls and they lose if it rises.
Short interest is important to track because it can act as an indicator of market sentiment towards a particular stock. An increase in short interest can signal that investors have become more bearish, while a decrease in short interest can signal they have become more bullish.
See Also: <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/short-interest">List of the most shorted stocks</a>
<h3>Visa Short Interest Graph (3 Months)</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1732653017_0.png" alt="short_fig" />
As you can see from the chart above the percentage of shares that are sold short for Visa has declined since its last report. This does not mean that the stock is going to rise in the near-term but traders should be aware that less shares are being shorted.
<h3>Comparing Visa's Short Interest Against Its Peers</h3>
Peer comparison is a popular technique amongst analysts and investors for gauging how well a company is performing. A company's peer is another company that has similar characteristics to it, such as industry, size, age, and financial structure. You can find a company's peer group by reading its 10-K, proxy filing, or by doing your own similarity analysis.
According to <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/">Benzinga Pro</a>, Visa's peer group average for short interest as a percentage of float is 5.13%, which means the company has less short interest than most of its peers.
Did you know that increasing short interest can actually be bullish for a stock? <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/how-to-make-money-on-a-short-squeeze/">This post by Benzinga Money explains how you can profit from it.</a>
This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and was reviewed by an editor.

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How Is The Market Feeling About Visa?

Investors with a lot of money to spend have taken a bullish stance on Visa (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/V#NYSE">V</a>).
And retail traders should know.
We noticed this today when the trades showed up on publicly available options history that we track here at Benzinga.
Whether these are institutions or just wealthy individuals, we don't know. But when something this big happens with V, it often means somebody knows something is about to happen.
So how do we know what these investors just did? 
Today, <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/?utm_source=insights">Benzinga</a>'s options scanner spotted 8 uncommon options trades for Visa.
This isn't normal.
The overall sentiment of these big-money traders is split between 12% bullish and 12%, bearish.
Out of all of the special options we uncovered, 6 are puts, for a total amount of $295,265, and 2 are calls, for a total amount of $63,715.
<h3>Projected Price Targets</h3>
After evaluating the trading volumes and Open Interest, it's evident that the major market movers are focusing on a price band between $300.0 and $320.0 for Visa, spanning the last three months.
<h3>Analyzing Volume &amp; Open Interest</h3>
In today's trading context, the average open interest for options of Visa stands at 219.0, with a total volume reaching 772.00. The accompanying chart delineates the progression of both call and put option volume and open interest for high-value trades in Visa, situated within the strike price corridor from $300.0 to $320.0, throughout the last 30 days.
<h3>Visa Option Volume And Open Interest Over Last 30 Days</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1732637782_0.png" alt="Options Call Chart" />
<h3>Biggest Options Spotted:</h3>

<table>
<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 align="right">Open Interest</th>
<th align="right">Volume</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>V</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>02/21/25</td>
<td>$13.5</td>
<td>$12.95</td>
<td>$13.26</td>
<td>$320.00</td>
<td>$65.2K</td>
<td align="right">250</td>
<td align="right">141</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>V</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>02/21/25</td>
<td>$13.75</td>
<td>$13.3</td>
<td>$13.51</td>
<td>$320.00</td>
<td>$60.7K</td>
<td align="right">250</td>
<td align="right">46</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>V</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>02/21/25</td>
<td>$13.65</td>
<td>$12.9</td>
<td>$13.32</td>
<td>$320.00</td>
<td>$59.9K</td>
<td align="right">250</td>
<td align="right">91</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>V</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>02/21/25</td>
<td>$13.9</td>
<td>$13.25</td>
<td>$13.45</td>
<td>$320.00</td>
<td>$55.1K</td>
<td align="right">250</td>
<td align="right">182</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>V</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>02/21/25</td>
<td>$14.45</td>
<td>$14.3</td>
<td>$14.3</td>
<td>$310.00</td>
<td>$35.7K</td>
<td align="right">278</td>
<td align="right">25</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>Current Position of Visa</h3>
<ul>
<li>With a volume of 960,207, the price of V is up 0.07% at $313.39. </li>
<li>RSI indicators hint that the underlying stock may be overbought.</li>
<li>Next earnings are expected to be released in 58 days.</li>
</ul>
<h3>What Analysts Are Saying About Visa</h3>
A total of 5 professional analysts have given their take on this stock in the last 30 days, setting an average price target of $322.4.
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&#x2A; Maintaining their stance, an analyst from Morgan Stanley continues to hold a Overweight rating for Visa, targeting a price of $326. 
&#x2A; An analyst from Barclays persists with their Overweight rating on Visa, maintaining a target price of $347. 
&#x2A; Maintaining their stance, an analyst from Piper Sandler continues to hold a Overweight rating for Visa, targeting a price of $322. 
&#x2A; Consistent in their evaluation, an analyst from Mizuho keeps a Neutral rating on Visa with a target price of $292. 
&#x2A; An analyst from TD Cowen persists with their Buy rating on Visa, maintaining a target price of $325. 
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As President-elect Donald Trump prepares to return to the White House, renowned economist Mohamed El-Erian is cautioning against media oversimplification of the incoming administration&#8217;s proposed tariff strategies.
What Happened: In a recent statement on X, El-Erian highlighted the intricate nature of Trump&#8217;s tariff discussions, noting that the proposed economic policies encompass at least three complex economic stages influenced by multiple factors, including trade flows, corporate pricing strategies, and geopolitical considerations.
El-Erian&#8217;s core message remains clear: Trump&#8217;s tariff debate requires sophisticated, nuanced analysis that transcends simplistic narratives. &#8220;The issue is quite complex,&#8221; he emphasized, underscoring the need for comprehensive economic understanding beyond headline rhetoric.
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Trump&#8217;s proposed economic blueprint, which includes a universal tariff of up to 20% on imports and potentially up to 60% on Chinese goods, has sparked intense economic debate. Tech investor Peter Thiel suggests these tariffs could significantly impact Chinese companies while causing minimal <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/24/11/42028954/peter-thiel-says-trumps-60-china-tariff-would-be-very-very-bad-for-beijing-heres-whats-at-stake">disruption to U.S. consumers</a>.
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Why It Matters: Goldman Sachs economist David Mericle warns that Trump&#8217;s proposed universal tariff could push <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/economics/macro-economic-events/24/11/42042411/inflation-could-surge-to-3-if-trump-applies-universal-tariffs-goldman-sachs">inflation back to 3%</a>, potentially complicating Federal Reserve monetary strategies. 
The National Retail Federation estimates Trump&#8217;s tariff proposals could reduce annual consumer <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/11/41737933/trump-tariff-proposed-may-cost-americans-78b-in-spending-study">spending by $78 billion</a>.
Prominent business leaders have voiced concerns. Citadel LLC CEO Ken Griffin described Trump&#8217;s proposed tariffs as a &#8220;long, slippery slope&#8221; that <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/global/24/11/42056528/gop-megadonor-ken-griffin-warns-of-slippery-slope-in-trumps-tariff-policies-sees-us-returning-to-the-business-of-business">could hamper U.S. global competitiveness</a>. 
Retailers like AutoZone and Columbia Sportswear have signaled potential price increases that would be <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/11/41871407/trumps-tariffs-deportations-and-tax-cuts-may-push-prices-higher-experts-say-its-pretty-clear?utm_campaign=partner_feed&amp;utm_source=yahooFinance&amp;utm_medium=partner_feed&amp;utm_content=site&amp;nid=42027079">passed directly to consumers</a>.
"Tariffs would create a headwind to the performance of stocks with high international revenue exposure due to the risk of retaliatory tariffs and heightened geopolitical tensions," Goldman Sachs analyst David Kostin stated.
Goldman Sachs noted that <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/analyst-ratings/analyst-color/24/06/39467825/us-election-and-tariff-prospects-set-to-threaten-internationally-exposed-stocks-gol">U.S. stocks with domestic sales focus outperformed</a> those with international exposure by 1 percentage point the day after Trump's election and by 4 pp in the following month but underperformed by 9 pp in the next 12 months.
Key stocks in its Domestic Sales Basket include CVS Health Corp. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CVS#NYSE">CVS</a>), Wells Fargo &amp; Co. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/WFC#NYSE">WFC</a>), T-Mobile US Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TMUS#NASDAQ">TMUS</a>), Verizon Communications Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/VZ#NYSE">VZ</a>), Lowe's Cos. Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LOW#NYSE">LOW</a>), Intuit Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/INTU#NASDAQ">INTU</a>), and Union Pacific Corp. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/UNP#NYSE">UNP</a>).
The International Sales Basket includes Meta Platforms Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/META#NASDAQ">META</a>), Broadcom Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AVGO#NASDAQ">AVGO</a>), 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>), QUALCOMM Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/QCOM#NASDAQ">QCOM</a>), Netflix Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NFLX#NASDAQ">NFLX</a>), McDonald's Corp. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MCD#NYSE">MCD</a>), Philip Morris Intl (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PM#NYSE">PM</a>), Applied Materials Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMAT#NASDAQ">AMAT</a>), and Intel Corp. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/INTC#NASDAQ">INTC</a>).
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Mohamed El-Erian Warns Against Simplistic Narratives As Trump Plans Aggressive Tariff Strategy: 'The Issue Is Quite Complex'

Whales with a lot of money to spend have taken a noticeably bullish stance on Visa.
Looking at options history for Visa (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/V#NYSE">V</a>) we detected 13 trades.
If we consider the specifics of each trade, it is accurate to state that 53% of the investors opened trades with bullish expectations and 30% with bearish.
From the overall spotted trades, 10 are puts, for a total amount of $738,936 and 3, calls, for a total amount of $127,005.
<h3>Predicted Price Range</h3>
Taking into account the Volume and Open Interest on these contracts, it appears that whales have been targeting a price range from $270.0 to $325.0 for Visa over the last 3 months. 
<h3>Volume &amp; Open Interest Trends</h3>
Assessing the volume and open interest is a strategic step in options trading. These metrics shed light on the liquidity and investor interest in Visa's options at specified strike prices. The forthcoming data visualizes the fluctuation in volume and open interest for both calls and puts, linked to Visa's substantial trades, within a strike price spectrum from $270.0 to $325.0 over the preceding 30 days.
<h3>Visa 30-Day Option Volume &amp; Interest Snapshot</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1732121185_0.png" alt="Options Call Chart" />
<h3>Biggest Options Spotted:</h3>

<table>
<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 align="right">Open Interest</th>
<th>Volume</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>V</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>12/20/24</td>
<td>$2.56</td>
<td>$2.5</td>
<td>$2.56</td>
<td>$300.00</td>
<td>$195.1K</td>
<td align="right">600</td>
<td>1.0K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>V</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>01/17/25</td>
<td>$4.3</td>
<td>$4.25</td>
<td>$4.25</td>
<td>$300.00</td>
<td>$108.3K</td>
<td align="right">515</td>
<td>27</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>V</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>01/17/25</td>
<td>$12.25</td>
<td>$11.75</td>
<td>$12.25</td>
<td>$320.00</td>
<td>$73.7K</td>
<td align="right">481</td>
<td>170</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>V</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>01/17/25</td>
<td>$12.55</td>
<td>$12.3</td>
<td>$12.3</td>
<td>$320.00</td>
<td>$67.6K</td>
<td align="right">481</td>
<td>110</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>V</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>01/17/25</td>
<td>$12.45</td>
<td>$12.15</td>
<td>$12.27</td>
<td>$320.00</td>
<td>$66.8K</td>
<td align="right">481</td>
<td>55</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.
In light of the recent options history for Visa, it's now appropriate to focus on the company itself. We aim to explore its current performance.
<h3>Visa's Current Market Status</h3>
<ul>
<li>Currently trading with a volume of 1,432,405, the V's price is down by -1.15%, now at $308.26. </li>
<li>RSI readings suggest the stock is currently may be overbought.</li>
<li>Anticipated earnings release is in 64 days.</li>
</ul>
<h3>What Analysts Are Saying About Visa</h3>
In the last month, 5 experts released ratings on this stock with an average target price of $334.0.
Unusual Options Activity Detected: Smart Money on the Move
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&#x2A; An analyst from Baird persists with their Outperform rating on Visa, maintaining a target price of $340. 
&#x2A; Maintaining their stance, an analyst from Citigroup continues to hold a Buy rating for Visa, targeting a price of $326. 
&#x2A; Maintaining their stance, an analyst from Macquarie continues to hold a Outperform rating for Visa, targeting a price of $335. 
&#x2A; An analyst from Barclays persists with their Overweight rating on Visa, maintaining a target price of $347. 
&#x2A; An analyst from Piper Sandler has decided to maintain their Overweight rating on Visa, which currently sits at a price target of $322. 
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President-elect Donald Trump's White House win has sparked wildly divergent reactions. While many have expressed despair or even fear, there are those who see opportunities, particularly within the <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/topic/cannabis-industry">cannabis</a> and <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/topic/cryptocurrency-industry">cryptocurrency</a> industries.
Among those who see dollar signs ahead is Ronald Strauss, CEO of GetTangi Corporation — a company that creates payment processing solutions for higher-risk industries and products such as cannabis. The company seeks to eliminate cash from the purchase of legal marijuana transactions through its digital currency, the Tangi token, which is in development at the moment.
&#8220;The lack of a complete digital payment solution is the most significant barrier confronting the legal cannabis sector,&#8221; points out GetTangi on its <a href="https://www.gettangi.com/">website</a>. Companies like 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/MA#NYSE">MA</a>) and other major payment processors continue to refuse to provide service to the marijuana industry. 
Strauss shared his optimism on LinkedIn, <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/crypto-blockchain-digital-assets-president-trumps-second-strauss-5t6ff">calling Trump's election</a> "transformative" for the cryptocurrency industry due to his "pro-business stance,&#8221; focus on financial independence and commitment to decentralization as key factors likely to empower industries like crypto and cannabis. &nbsp;
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<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Former Trump Advisor And Former Irish Prime Minister</h2>
Adding cachet and credibility to GetTangi's ambitions is its high-profile team, <a href="https://www.irishtimes.com/business/2024/11/17/cowen-factor-as-trump-win-cheers-cannabis-crypto-entrepreneur/">noted</a> the Irish Times, which first reported this story. The company's board includes Zachary Fuentes, political advisor and former deputy chief of staff in Trump's first administration (2017-2021).
Another notable figure is Ireland's former Taoiseach (Prime Minister) Brian Cowen (2008-2011) a trained lawyer who joined GetTangi's advisory board in 2019. Cowen's involvement, pointed out the Irish Times, was interrupted by a debilitating stroke, followed by a long recovery. 
Now, as the company prepares to launch its own cryptocurrency, Cowen is expected to play a critical role in navigating complex legal landscapes as the company moves closer to introducing the Tangi token. Cowen &#8220;also knows his way to the White House,&#8221; noted the outlet. 
For cannabis entrepreneurs, this fusion of digital innovation and political access could be a game-changer. GetTangi is positioning itself as a leader at the intersection of cannabis and cryptocurrency, a potential sign of wider industry shifts such as paving the way for the adoption of cryptocurrency into mainstream markets, predicts the Irish Times.
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Visa Inc (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/V#NYSE">V</a>) stock has climbed following Donald Trump's <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/economics/macro-economic-events/24/11/41772701/trumps-historic-return-7-ways-his-second-term-could-impact-the-us-economy">presidential election win</a>, driven by expectations of economic policies that could stimulate consumer spending and benefit payment processors like Visa.
Trump's proposal to extend and expand tax cuts is likely to increase disposable income for households and encourage corporate investment, leading to a surge in transaction volumes—Visa's primary revenue source.
What Else: Additionally, Trump's deregulatory agenda could benefit Visa by reducing compliance costs in the financial sector, allowing the company to invest more aggressively in innovation. 
This could accelerate Visa's development of digital payment technologies, enhance its global network, and foster partnerships with emerging fintech companies. Visa is well-positioned to capitalize on this growth as digital transactions continue to replace cash worldwide.
Trump's focus on economic expansion through infrastructure spending and trade reforms could further bolster Visa's business segment by increasing corporate transactions and cross-border payment activity. 
Potential inflationary pressures under Trump's policies may also indirectly benefit Visa, as higher transaction values generate increased processing fees.
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An investor can make a few decisions when deciding whether a stock is a good buy. In addition to valuation metrics and price action which you can find on Benzinga's quote pages &#8211; like <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/V">Visa</a>&#8216;s page for example &#8211; there are factors like whether or not a company pays a dividend or buys a large portion of its stock each quarter.
These are known as capital allocation programs. Visa does pay a dividend, which yields 0.78% per year as of the closing price on Nov. 15, 2024. Feel free to search Benzinga's <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/calendars/dividends">dividend calendar</a> for the next company that is due to pay a dividend and determine what kind of yield you can earn for holding a share of the company.
Buyback programs are obviously different and highly variable. A company can approve a buyback program and purchase shares as it sees fit over the course of time in which the buyback was authorized. Looking through the latest news on <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/V">Visa</a> will often yield whether or not the company has approved a buyback program recently. Buyback programs usually serve as a support for share prices, serving as a backstop for demand.
According to data from&nbsp;<a href="https://benzinga.grsm.io/register174">Benzinga Pro</a>, V has a 52-week high of $312.44 and a 52-week low of $245.60.

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