HSBC has upgraded Visa Inc (V) to a Buy rating from Hold, effective December 7, 2025. The stock is currently priced at $325.94.
This upgrade underscores a more optimistic view on Visa's prospects, suggesting improved fundamentals or stronger business performance. Visa, headquartered in San Francisco, California, is a leader in digital payment services, facilitating global commerce across more than 200 countries and territories. The company operates through its Payment Services segment, providing transaction processing services via VisaNet, its proprietary network.
As of December 2, 2025, Visa boasts a market capitalization of $632.4 billion, a P/E ratio of 31.53, and an EPS of 10.21. The company also offers a dividend yield of 81.1%. Upcoming earnings are scheduled for July 27, 2026, with an estimated EPS of $3.23 and revenue of $11.4 billion.
Analyst consensus remains positive, with 12 Strong Buy, 27 Buy, and 8 Hold ratings among 47 total analysts. Such decisions reflect the dynamic nature of analyst ratings, which can evolve as new information becomes available. Investors should consider these insights alongside broader market trends and company fundamentals when making decisions.