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Visa Inc. Class A

S&P 500
V|Financial Services|Credit Services|$303.76|P/E 28.8|MCap 597.9B|NYSE

Last update: Mar 25, 2026 at 04:53

About Visa Inc. Class A

Visa Inc. Class A operates as a leading payment technology company in the United States and internationally. It facilitates secure and efficient payment transactions through VisaNet, a global transaction processing network that handles authorization, clearing, and settlement for billions of payments annually. The company provides a comprehensive suite of products including credit, debit, and prepaid card solutions, as well as innovative services like tap to pay, tokenization, click to pay, and Visa Direct for real-time money movement. Visa Inc. Class A also offers value-added issuing solutions such as airport lounge access, dining reservations, premium shopping experiences, event tickets, and tailored seller offers. With a workforce of approximately 34,100 employees and headquartered under CEO Ryan McInerney, Visa Inc. Class A plays a pivotal role in the financial services sector by powering digital payments across retail, e-commerce, and cross-border transactions. Founded in 1958, it maintains exceptional financial strength, evidenced by high profitability margins exceeding 50%, robust growth rates in revenue and earnings, and a flawless balance sheet that supports consistent dividend payments and share buybacks.

Dividend Overview

Dividend Yield

0.81%

Annual Dividend

$2.52

Frequency

Quarterly

Payout Ratio

22.91%

FCF Payout Ratio

20.75%

Stock Price

$303.76

52-Week Range

$297.03 $375.51

Dividend Health Score

100/ 100Very Safe

V's dividend appears very safe. Strengths include a 22.9% earnings payout ratio & 20.8% fcf payout ratio. The dividend has been growing at a 14.87% 5-year CAGR. As a financial company, some traditional cash flow metrics are less applicable. The score focuses on earnings-based coverage and profitability.

Based on 10 of 10 metrics

Payout & Coverage

Very Safe
Earnings Payout Ratio
22.9%Very Safe
FCF Payout Ratio
20.8%Very Safe

Balance Sheet

Very Safe
Net Debt / Total Assets
8.0%Very Safe

Profitability

Very Safe
Return on Equity
53.9%Very Safe
Operating Margin
68.3%Very Safe
Profit Margin Stability
Very StableVery Safe

Dividend Track Record

Very Safe
Dividend Streak
11+ yrsVery Safe
Dividend Cut
NoneVery Safe
5-Year Dividend CAGR
14.9%Very Safe
Earnings Stability
GrowingVery Safe

Dividend History (2016–2025)

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Earnings & Profitability

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Key Dates

Next Ex-Dividend Date

February 10, 2026

Next Payment Date

March 2, 2026

Dividend Growth

3-Year Dividend CAGR

15.71%

5-Year Dividend CAGR

14.87%

10-Year Dividend CAGR

17.18%

3-Year Total Growth

54.92%

5-Year Total Growth

100.00%

10-Year Total Growth

388.00%

Income Calculator

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Total Investment

$30,376.00

Annual Income

$252.00

Quarterly Income

$63.00

Monthly Income

$21.00

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is V's current dividend yield?
Visa Inc. Class A (V) currently has a dividend yield of 0.81%, based on a stock price of $303.76 and an annual dividend of $2.52.
When is V's next dividend payment date?
V's next ex-dividend date is 2026-02-10 and the next payment date is 2026-03-02. You must own the stock before the ex-dividend date to receive the upcoming payment.
How much does V pay in dividends per year?
Visa Inc. Class A paid $2.44 per share in annual dividends in 2025. The dividends are paid quarterly.
Has V been increasing its dividend?
Visa Inc. Class A has grown its dividend at a 5-year CAGR of 14.87% and a 10-year CAGR of 17.18%.
Is V's dividend safe?
Visa Inc. Class A has a payout ratio of 22.91%. Its free cash flow payout ratio is 20.75%. A payout ratio below 60% is generally considered sustainable.
How is V's Dividend Health Score calculated?
The Dividend Health Score evaluates Visa Inc. Class A's dividend sustainability across four categories: Payout & Coverage (40%), Balance Sheet (20%), Profitability (20%), and Dividend Track Record (20%). Each metric is rated from "Very Safe" to "Danger" based on industry-standard thresholds, with sector-specific adjustments for financial services companies. The overall score ranges from 0 to 100.

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