About Visa Inc. (V)
Visa Inc. is a Credit Services company operating in the Financial Services sector.
V trades on the US stock exchanges (NYSE/NASDAQ) and is classified as a large-cap stock .
Key Statistics
- Current Price
- $413.59
- Market Cap
- $773.00B
- 52-Week High
- $417.00
- 52-Week Low
- $293.89
- Sector
- Financial Services
- Industry
- Credit Services
$1,000 Invested in Visa Inc. (V)
How much would $1,000 invested in V be worth today?
What would $1,000 invested in V 1 year ago be worth today?
A $1,000 investment in Visa Inc. (V) in 2025 would be worth $1,208 as of November 2026, representing a +20.8% total return.
What would $1,000 invested in V 3 years ago be worth today?
A $1,000 investment in Visa Inc. (V) in 2023 would be worth $1,830 as of November 2026, representing a +83.0% total return.
What would $1,000 invested in V 5 years ago be worth today?
A $1,000 investment in Visa Inc. (V) in 2021 would be worth $1,837 as of November 2026, representing a +83.7% total return.
What would $1,000 invested in V 10 years ago be worth today?
A $1,000 investment in Visa Inc. (V) in 2016 would be worth $5,390 as of November 2026, representing a +439.0% total return.
What would $1,000 invested in V at IPO be worth today?
A $1,000 investment in Visa Inc. (V) at IPO would be worth $33,372 as of November 2026, representing a +3237.3% total return.
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Monthly Returns Heatmap
Over the past 18+ years (223 months), Visa Inc. (V) has averaged a monthly return of +1.74% with a median return of +2.18%. The stock had 137 positive months (61%) and 86 negative months (39%). The best month in V's history was April 2008 with a +33.8% return, while the worst was May 2010 at -19.6%. Historically, April tends to be the strongest month (averaging +4.9%), and September the weakest (-2.0%).
V's longest winning streak was 7 consecutive months of gains, while its longest losing streak was 5 consecutive months of losses. The best full year was 2009 with a cumulative return of +56.3%, and the worst was 2010 at -17.4%.
Annual Returns
Over 18 years of trading history, Visa Inc. (V) has delivered an average annual return of +23.97% with a median return of +18.89%. The compound annual growth rate (CAGR) is +22.00%. The stock posted gains in 15 years (83%) and losses in 3 years (17%).
V's best year was 2009 with a +67.86% gain, while the worst was 2010 at -18.99%. The longest streak of consecutive positive years was 10, and the longest losing streak was 2 years. V achieved double-digit gains (10%+) in 14 years. It suffered double-digit losses in 1 years.
| Year | Return | Start | End |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | +18.64% | $348.62 | $413.59 |
| 2025 | +11.76% | $311.94 | $348.62 |
| 2024 | +22.32% | $255.02 | $311.94 |
| 2023 | +26.31% | $201.90 | $255.02 |
| 2022 | -3.40% | $209.02 | $201.90 |
| 2021 | -0.31% | $209.68 | $209.02 |
| 2020 | +17.12% | $179.02 | $209.68 |
| 2019 | +43.33% | $124.91 | $179.02 |
| 2018 | +16.49% | $107.23 | $124.91 |
| 2017 | +47.18% | $72.86 | $107.23 |
| 2016 | +1.37% | $71.87 | $72.86 |
| 2015 | +19.14% | $60.33 | $71.87 |
| 2014 | +18.64% | $50.85 | $60.33 |
| 2013 | +48.06% | $34.34 | $50.85 |
| 2012 | +50.47% | $22.83 | $34.34 |
| 2011 | +45.41% | $15.70 | $22.83 |
| 2010 | -18.99% | $19.38 | $15.70 |
| 2009 | +67.86% | $11.54 | $19.38 |
Frequently Asked Questions: V
What sector is V in? ▼
V operates in the Financial Services sector, specifically in the Credit Services industry. This sector includes banks, insurance companies, asset managers, and fintech companies.
How has V performed historically? ▼
Over 18 years of trading history, V has posted gains in 15 years (83% of the time). The best year was 2009 with a +67.9% return. Past performance does not guarantee future results.
How can I invest in V? ▼
You can invest in V through any brokerage account that offers access to US stock exchanges. Popular options include commission-free brokers like Fidelity, Charles Schwab, or Robinhood (US), or international brokers like Interactive Brokers. You can buy individual shares or invest through ETFs that hold V.
Last updated: 11/1/2026