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
- $304.44
- Market Cap
- $586.97B
- 52-Week High
- $375.51
- 52-Week Low
- $297.03
- 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 $914 as of May 2026, representing a -8.6% 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 $1,433 as of May 2026, representing a +43.3% 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 $1,416 as of May 2026, representing a +41.6% 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 $4,541 as of May 2026, representing a +354.1% 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 $24,469 as of May 2026, representing a +2346.9% total return.
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Monthly Returns Heatmap
Over the past 18+ years (216 months), Visa Inc. (V) has averaged a monthly return of +1.64% with a median return of +2.02%. The stock had 132 positive months (61%) and 84 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 +4.7%), and September the weakest (-1.8%).
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 +22.21% with a median return of +18.89%. The compound annual growth rate (CAGR) is +19.91%. The stock posted gains in 14 years (78%) and losses in 4 years (22%).
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 13 years. It suffered double-digit losses in 2 years.
| Year | Return | Start | End |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | -13.01% | $349.99 | $304.44 |
| 2025 | +11.76% | $313.17 | $349.99 |
| 2024 | +22.32% | $256.02 | $313.17 |
| 2023 | +26.31% | $202.70 | $256.02 |
| 2022 | -3.40% | $209.84 | $202.70 |
| 2021 | -0.31% | $210.51 | $209.84 |
| 2020 | +17.12% | $179.73 | $210.51 |
| 2019 | +43.33% | $125.40 | $179.73 |
| 2018 | +16.49% | $107.65 | $125.40 |
| 2017 | +47.18% | $73.14 | $107.65 |
| 2016 | +1.37% | $72.15 | $73.14 |
| 2015 | +19.14% | $60.56 | $72.15 |
| 2014 | +18.64% | $51.05 | $60.56 |
| 2013 | +48.06% | $34.48 | $51.05 |
| 2012 | +50.47% | $22.92 | $34.48 |
| 2011 | +45.41% | $15.76 | $22.92 |
| 2010 | -18.99% | $19.45 | $15.76 |
| 2009 | +67.86% | $11.59 | $19.45 |
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 14 years (78% 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: 3/24/2026