Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - Visa reported net revenue of $9.6 billion, representing a 9% year-over-year increase, with EPS up 10% [5][30] - Overall payments volume grew 8% year-over-year in constant dollars, with U.S. payments volume increasing by 6% and international payments volume by 9% [5][29] - Cross-border volume, excluding intra-Europe transactions, rose 13% in constant dollars, while processed transactions grew 9% year-over-year [6][30] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - In Consumer Payments, total credentials grew by 7%, with nearly 50% of e-commerce transactions globally being tokenized [7][8] - Commercial volume increased by 6% in constant dollars, and Visa Direct transactions surged by 28% year-over-year [15][30] - Value-added services revenue grew by 22% in constant dollars, driven by strong performance across all portfolios [18][30] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - U.S. e-commerce growth outpaced face-to-face spending, with credit up 5% and debit up 7% [31] - Cross-border e-commerce volume increased by 14%, while travel volume rose by 12% [34][30] - The overall growth in cross-border volume was consistent with Q4 2024 levels and above pre-COVID trends [27][36] Company Strategy and Development Direction - Visa's strategy focuses on enhancing consumer payments, commercial solutions, and value-added services, with a strong emphasis on innovation and product development [6][15] - The company aims to deepen relationships with existing clients while attracting new customers through innovative solutions [18][24] - Visa is expanding its Visa as a Service stack to enhance product development and lead in AI [25][24] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management noted that consumer spending remains resilient despite economic uncertainties, with no signs of weakening in overall spending [26][28] - The company anticipates continued strong performance in the second half of the fiscal year, with adjusted net revenue growth expected in the low double digits [44][46] - Visa's diverse business model has proven resilient in various economic environments, positioning the company for future growth [28][46] Other Important Information - Visa repurchased approximately $4.5 billion in stock and distributed $1.2 billion in dividends during the quarter [40] - The Board of Directors authorized a new $30 billion multi-year share repurchase program [40] Q&A Session Summary Question: Changes in client decision-making and pipelines - Management emphasized that they have been focusing on sharing data and solutions with clients to help them navigate the current environment [49][50] Question: Outlook on international travel and bookings - Management acknowledged the fluid situation in travel and cross-border business, highlighting the importance of diversification in their cross-border operations [53][56] Question: Incentives outlook and growth rates - Management expects growth in incentives to be higher in the second half of the year due to client performance adjustments and early renewals [80][83] Question: Delta between nominal cross-border volumes and international revenue - Management explained that FX volatility, client mix, and pricing dynamics contributed to the differences between volume growth and revenue growth [88][90] Question: Impact of geopolitical factors on investment strategies - Management indicated that geopolitical factors are being monitored, but long-term investment strategies remain unchanged [112]

Core Insights - Consumer spending remains resilient and strong, with no signs of weakening observed in the U.S. during fiscal Q2 through April 21 [1][3][8] - Visa continues to experience growth in digital payments technologies, with nearly 50% of global eCommerce transactions now tokenized and tap to pay penetration reaching 76% globally [1][5][4] Financial Performance - U.S. payments volume grew by 6%, while international payments volume increased by 9%. Cross-border volume, excluding intra-Europe, rose by 13% in constant dollars [4] - Debit volumes in the U.S. were up 9% in constant dollar terms, outpacing credit volumes which grew by 4% [4] - Total credentials increased by 7%, with Visa adding 1 billion tokens to reach 13.7 billion [4] Business Model and Strategy - Visa's diverse business model, including growth in commercial payments, debit and credit, and stablecoins, has shown resilience despite macroeconomic uncertainty [2][11] - The "tap to everything" strategy has led to the addition of 2 million transacting device terminals since the last quarter [5] - Stablecoins are identified as a promising area, with cumulative stablecoin settlement volume surpassing $200 million [6] Consumer Behavior - Consumer spending growth varies among different spend bands, with the most affluent growing the fastest, but all bands remain resilient [8] - eCommerce spending in the U.S. grew faster than face-to-face spending, with travel spending increasing by 12% and eCommerce spending up 14% in cross-border volumes [9][10] Future Outlook - Despite potential impacts from tariffs leading to economic uncertainty, consumer spending has shown relative resilience [10] - Overall net revenues are projected to be in the low double digits, consistent with fiscal second quarter results [10]

Financial Performance - Visa's Q2 2025 net revenue reached $9.6 billion, a 9% increase year-over-year[4] - GAAP net income was $4.6 billion, a 2% decrease year-over-year, while GAAP earnings per share increased by 1% to $2.32[4] - Non-GAAP net income was $5.4 billion, a 6% increase year-over-year, with non-GAAP earnings per share up 10% to $2.76[4] Key Business Drivers - Payments volume increased by 8% year-over-year on a constant-dollar basis[5] - Cross-border volume, excluding intra-Europe transactions, grew by 13% year-over-year[5] - Total cross-border volume also increased by 13% year-over-year[5] - Processed transactions increased by 9% year-over-year[5] Capital Allocation - Visa executed share repurchases and dividends totaling $5.6 billion[6] - The board of directors authorized a new $30.0 billion multi-year share repurchase program[6] Outlook - The company anticipates low double-digit growth in net revenue on an adjusted constant-dollar basis for both Q3 2025 and the full year 2025[39] - Visa expects high single-digit to low double-digit growth in operating expenses on an adjusted constant-dollar basis for the full year 2025[39] - Diluted Class A common stock earnings per share growth is projected to be in the high-teens for Q3 2025 and low-teens for the full year 2025 on an adjusted constant-dollar basis[39]

Core Insights - Visa reported revenue of $9.59 billion for the quarter ended March 2025, reflecting a year-over-year increase of 9.3% and exceeding the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $9.56 billion by 0.34% [1] - The company's EPS for the quarter was $2.76, up from $2.51 in the same quarter last year, surpassing the consensus estimate of $2.68 by 2.99% [1] Financial Performance Metrics - Total transactions reached 60.65 billion, slightly below the average estimate of 61.08 billion [4] - Total volume was $3,937 billion, compared to the estimated $3,988.87 billion [4] - Payments volume in Europe was $665 billion, below the estimate of $680.29 billion [4] - Total payments volume was $3,341 billion, compared to the estimated $3,406.83 billion [4] - Payments volume in Canada was $96 billion, below the estimate of $100.52 billion [4] - Payments volume in Latin America and the Caribbean (LAC) was $228 billion, compared to the estimate of $234.23 billion [4] - Payments volume in Asia Pacific was $489 billion, below the estimate of $506.75 billion [4] Revenue Breakdown - Service revenues were reported at $4.40 billion, matching the average estimate and showing a year-over-year increase of 9.1% [4] - Data processing revenues were $4.70 billion, exceeding the average estimate of $4.65 billion, with a year-over-year change of 10.4% [4] - International transaction revenues were $3.29 billion, slightly below the estimate of $3.36 billion, reflecting a year-over-year increase of 10.3% [4] - Other revenues reached $937 million, surpassing the average estimate of $894.31 million, with a year-over-year change of 23.9% [4] - Client incentives were reported at -$3.73 billion, better than the estimate of -$3.76 billion, showing a year-over-year change of 14.7% [4] Stock Performance - Visa's shares have returned -3.7% over the past month, compared to a -0.8% change in the Zacks S&P 500 composite [3] - The stock currently holds a Zacks Rank 3 (Hold), indicating potential performance in line with the broader market in the near term [3]

Market Overview - The S&P 500 experienced its sixth consecutive day of gains, with no negative impact from economic data or earnings reports [1] - The Dow increased by 300 points (+0.75%), the S&P 500 rose by 32 points (+0.58%), and the Nasdaq grew by 95 points (+0.55%) [2] - Bond yields decreased, with the 10-year yield at 4.17% and the 2-year yield at 3.65% [2] Housing Market - The Case Shiller Home Price Index for February showed a headline increase of +3.9%, which is 20 basis points lower than the previous month [3] - The 10-City survey reported a +5.2% increase, down from +5.7%, while the 20-City index showed a +4.5% increase, down from +4.7% [3] - Notable cities for rising home prices included New York City (+7.7%), Chicago (+7.0%), and Cleveland (+6.6%) [3] Labor Market - The JOLTS report for March indicated job openings at 7.19 million, below the expected 7.5 million, with the previous month revised down to 7.5 million [5] - Job quits remained stable at 3.3 million, with a quits rate of +2.1% [6] - Layoffs in the retail sector decreased by 66,000, and federal government layoffs fell by 11,000 [6] Consumer Confidence - The Consumer Confidence Index (CCI) for April dropped to 86.0, below the expected 87.3 and down 7.9 points from the previous month [7] - The Expectations Index fell to 54.4, a decrease of -12.5 month over month, marking the lowest level since October 2011 [8] - 32.1% of consumers expect fewer jobs in the next six months, the highest rate since April 2009 [8] Company Earnings - Visa reported fiscal Q2 earnings of $2.76 per share, exceeding expectations of $2.68 and the previous year's $2.51, with revenues of $9.59 billion slightly above the anticipated $9.56 billion [10] - Starbucks missed both earnings and revenue expectations for fiscal Q2, reporting earnings of 41 cents per share and revenues of $8.76 billion, below the expected $8.79 billion [12] - Booking Holdings posted strong Q1 results with earnings of $24.81 per share and revenues of $4.76 billion, surpassing expectations [13] - Seagate Technologies exceeded estimates with fiscal Q3 earnings of $1.90 per share and revenues of $2.16 billion, raising guidance for the next quarter to $2.40 per share [14]

Group 1: Earnings Performance - Visa reported quarterly earnings of $2.76 per share, exceeding the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $2.68 per share, and up from $2.51 per share a year ago, representing an earnings surprise of 2.99% [1] - The company posted revenues of $9.59 billion for the quarter ended March 2025, surpassing the Zacks Consensus Estimate by 0.34%, compared to $8.78 billion in the same quarter last year [2] - Over the last four quarters, Visa has consistently surpassed consensus EPS estimates four times and topped revenue estimates three times [2] Group 2: Stock Performance and Outlook - Visa shares have increased approximately 6.8% since the beginning of the year, contrasting with a -6% decline in the S&P 500 [3] - The company's earnings outlook is crucial for investors, as it includes current consensus earnings expectations for upcoming quarters and any recent changes to those expectations [4] - The current consensus EPS estimate for the upcoming quarter is $2.83 on revenues of $9.86 billion, and for the current fiscal year, it is $11.30 on revenues of $39.6 billion [7] Group 3: Industry Context - The Financial Transaction Services industry, to which Visa belongs, is currently ranked in the top 28% of over 250 Zacks industries, indicating a favorable outlook [8] - Empirical research suggests a strong correlation between near-term stock movements and trends in earnings estimate revisions, which can impact Visa's stock performance [5][6]

PART I. FINANCIAL INFORMATION This section covers Visa Inc.'s unaudited consolidated financial statements, management's analysis, market risks, and internal controls [ITEM 1. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (UNAUDITED)](index=4&type=section&id=Item%201.%20Financial%20Statements%20(Unaudited)) This section presents Visa Inc.'s unaudited consolidated financial statements, including balance sheets, income, equity, cash flows, and key notes [Consolidated Balance Sheets](index=4&type=section&id=Consolidated%20Balance%20Sheets) This section details Visa's financial position, presenting assets, liabilities, and equity at specific reporting dates | Metric | March 31, 2025 (in millions) | September 30, 2024 (in millions) | | :-------------------------------- | :----------------------------- | :------------------------------- | | **Assets** | | | | Total current assets | $32,934 | $34,033 | | Total assets | $92,853 | $94,511 | | **Liabilities** | | | | Total current liabilities | $30,381 | $26,517 | | Long-term debt | $16,814 | $20,836 | | Total liabilities | $54,823 | $55,374 | | **Equity** | | | | Total equity | $38,030 | $39,137 | | Total liabilities and equity | $92,853 | $94,511 | - Total assets decreased from **$94,511 million** as of September 30, 2024, to **$92,853 million** as of March 31, 2025. Total equity also decreased from **$39,137 million** to **$38,030 million** over the same period[13](index=13&type=chunk) [Consolidated Statements of Operations](index=5&type=section&id=Consolidated%20Statements%20of%20Operations) This section outlines Visa's financial performance, detailing revenues, expenses, operating income, and net income | Metric | Three Months Ended March 31, 2025 (in millions) | Three Months Ended March 31, 2024 (in millions) | Six Months Ended March 31, 2025 (in millions) | Six Months Ended March 31, 2024 (in millions) | | :-------------------------- | :-------------------------------------------- | :-------------------------------------------- | :------------------------------------------ | :------------------------------------------ | | Net revenue | $9,594 | $8,775 | $19,104 | $17,409 | | Total operating expenses | $4,159 | $3,421 | $7,435 | $6,101 | | Operating income | $5,435 | $5,354 | $11,669 | $11,308 | | Income before income taxes | $5,438 | $5,513 | $11,638 | $11,555 | | Net income | $4,577 | $4,663 | $9,696 | $9,553 | | Basic EPS (Class A) | $2.32 | $2.29 | $4.90 | $4.68 | | Diluted EPS (Class A) | $2.32 | $2.29 | $4.90 | $4.68 | - Net revenue increased by **9%** for the three months ended March 31, 2025, and by **10%** for the six months ended March 31, 2025, compared to the prior-year periods. However, net income slightly decreased by **2%** for the three-month period but increased by **1%** for the six-month period[15](index=15&type=chunk) [Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income](index=6&type=section&id=Consolidated%20Statements%20of%20Comprehensive%20Income) This section presents Visa's comprehensive income, including net income and other comprehensive income (loss) components | Metric | Three Months Ended March 31, 2025 (in millions) | Three Months Ended March 31, 2024 (in millions) | Six Months Ended March 31, 2025 (in millions) | Six Months Ended March 31, 2024 (in millions) | | :-------------------------------- | :-------------------------------------------- | :-------------------------------------------- | :------------------------------------------ | :------------------------------------------ | | Net income | $4,577 | $4,663 | $9,696 | $9,553 | | Other comprehensive income (loss) | $420 | $(343) | $(519) | $319 | | Comprehensive income | $4,997 | $4,320 | $9,177 | $9,872 | - Other comprehensive income (loss) significantly improved from a loss of **$343 million** in Q1 2024 to a gain of **$420 million** in Q1 2025, primarily driven by foreign currency translation adjustments. However, for the six-month period, it shifted from a gain of **$319 million** in 2024 to a loss of **$519 million** in 2025[17](index=17&type=chunk) [Consolidated Statements of Changes in Equity](index=7&type=section&id=Consolidated%20Statements%20of%20Changes%20in%20Equity) This section details changes in Visa's total equity, including net income, dividends, share repurchases, and other equity adjustments | Metric | Three Months Ended March 31, 2025 (in millions) | Six Months Ended March 31, 2025 (in millions) | | :-------------------------------- | :-------------------------------------------- | :------------------------------------------ | | Balance as of December 31, 2024 / September 30, 2024 | $38,296 / $39,137 | $39,137 | | Net income | $4,577 | $9,696 | | Other comprehensive income (loss) | $420 | $(519) | | Cash dividends declared and paid | $(1,164) | $(2,334) | | Repurchases of class A common stock | $(4,473) | $(8,413) | | Balance as of March 31, 2025 | $38,030 | $38,030 | - Total equity decreased from **$39,137 million** as of September 30, 2024, to **$38,030 million** as of March 31, 2025, primarily due to significant share repurchases (**$8.4 billion**) and cash dividends paid (**$2.3 billion**) over the six-month period, partially offset by net income[22](index=22&type=chunk) [Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows](index=11&type=section&id=Consolidated%20Statements%20of%20Cash%20Flows) This section presents Visa's cash inflows and outflows from operating, investing, and financing activities | Activity | Six Months Ended March 31, 2025 (in millions) | Six Months Ended March 31, 2024 (in millions) | | :--------------------------------------- | :------------------------------------------ | :------------------------------------------ | | Net cash provided by operating activities | $10,091 | $8,152 | | Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities | $660 | $(3,065) | | Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities | $(11,135) | $(8,253) | | Increase (decrease) in cash, cash equivalents, restricted cash and restricted cash equivalents | $(627) | $(3,042) | | Cash, cash equivalents, restricted cash and restricted cash equivalents as of end of period | $19,136 | $18,948 | - Net cash provided by operating activities increased significantly to **$10,091 million** for the six months ended March 31, 2025, from **$8,152 million** in the prior-year period. Investing activities shifted from a net cash outflow of **$3,065 million** to a net inflow of **$660 million**, primarily due to the absence of investment security purchases in the current period[33](index=33&type=chunk)[126](index=126&type=chunk)[127](index=127&type=chunk) [Note 1—Summary of Significant Accounting Policies](index=12&type=section&id=Note%201%E2%80%94Summary%20of%20Significant%20Accounting%20Policies) This section outlines Visa's core business and the significant accounting policies used in preparing its financial statements - Visa Inc. is a global payments technology company facilitating commerce and money movement across over 200 countries, operating VisaNet for transaction processing services. The company is not a financial institution and does not issue cards or extend credit[36](index=36&type=chunk) - The unaudited consolidated financial statements are prepared in accordance with U.S. GAAP and SEC requirements for Form 10-Q, including all normal recurring adjustments necessary for fair presentation[37](index=37&type=chunk)[38](index=38&type=chunk)[39](index=39&type=chunk) [Note 2—Acquisitions](index=12&type=section&id=Note%202%E2%80%94Acquisitions) This section details Visa's recent acquisition activities, including the purchase of Featurespace Limited - In December 2024, Visa acquired Featurespace Limited, an AI payments protection technology developer, for **$946 million**. Of this, **$794 million** was allocated to goodwill[41](index=41&type=chunk)[103](index=103&type=chunk) [Note 3—Revenue](index=13&type=section&id=Note%203%E2%80%94Revenue) This section provides a detailed breakdown of Visa's revenue streams by category and geographic segment | Revenue Category | Three Months Ended March 31, 2025 (in millions) | Three Months Ended March 31, 2024 (in millions) | Six Months Ended March 31, 2025 (in millions) | Six Months Ended March 31,

Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - Visa reported net revenue of $9.6 billion, an increase of 9% year over year, with EPS up 10% [5][30] - Overall payments volume grew by 8% year over year in constant dollars, with U.S. payments volume increasing by 6% and international payments volume by 9% [5][30] - Cross-border volume, excluding intra-Europe, rose by 13% in constant dollars, while processed transactions grew by 9% year over year [5][30] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - In Consumer Payments, total credentials grew by 7%, with nearly 50% of e-commerce transactions globally being tokenized [7][8] - Commercial volume increased by 6% in constant dollars, and Visa Direct transactions surged by 28% year over year [15][30] - Value-added services revenue grew by 22% in constant dollars, driven by strong performance across all portfolios [18][30] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - U.S. e-commerce growth outpaced face-to-face spending, with credit up 5% and debit up 7% [31] - Cross-border e-commerce volume increased by 14%, while travel volume rose by 12% [34][30] - The overall growth in cross-border volume was in line with Q4 2024 levels and above pre-COVID trends [27][34] Company Strategy and Development Direction - Visa's strategy focuses on enhancing consumer payments, commercial solutions, and value-added services, with a strong emphasis on innovation and product development [6][15] - The company is expanding its presence in key markets, such as India, Mexico, and Brazil, to drive greater acceptance of digital payments [8][9] - Visa is also investing in interoperability and programmability in its stablecoin offerings, aiming to attract affluent and cross-border travelers [13][14] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management noted that consumer spending remains resilient despite economic uncertainties, with no signs of overall spending weakening in the U.S. [26][28] - The company anticipates continued strong performance in the second half of the fiscal year, with adjusted net revenue growth expected in the low double digits [44][46] - Visa's diverse business model has proven resilient in various economic environments, positioning the company for future growth [28][46] Other Important Information - Visa repurchased approximately $4.5 billion in stock and distributed $1.2 billion in dividends during the quarter [40] - The Board of Directors authorized a new $30 billion multi-year share repurchase program [40] Q&A Session Summary Question: Changes in client decision-making and pipelines - Management emphasized that they have been focusing on sharing data and solutions with clients to help them navigate the current environment [49][51] Question: Outlook on international travel and bookings - Management acknowledged the fluid situation in travel and cross-border business, highlighting the importance of diversification in their operations [53][56] Question: Incentives outlook and growth rates - Management indicated that incentives grew 15% in Q2, lower than expected, but they anticipate higher growth in the second half of the year due to client performance adjustments and deal timing [80][82] Question: Delta between nominal cross-border volumes and international revenue - Management explained that FX volatility, client mix, and pricing dynamics contributed to the differences between volume growth and revenue growth [87][90] Question: Entertainment weakness and future expectations - Management noted that while there were some weaknesses in travel and entertainment, overall discretionary and non-discretionary spending remained strong [108][110] Question: Geopolitical impacts on investment strategies - Management stated that geopolitical factors are being monitored, but they remain focused on long-term strategies and opportunities [112]

Core Insights - Visa reported Q2 revenue of $9.6 billion for fiscal year 2025, exceeding market expectations of $9.55 billion and up from $8.78 billion in the same period last year [1] Financial Performance - The revenue of $9.6 billion represents a year-over-year increase of approximately 9.3% from $8.78 billion [1] - The company outperformed market expectations by $0.05 billion, indicating strong demand and effective business strategies [1]

Q2 2025 Ryan McInerney, Chief Executive Officer, Visa, commented on the "Visa's strong 9% fiscal second quarter net revenue growth was driven by healthy trends in payments volume, cross-border volume and processed transactions. Consumer spending remained resilient, even with macroeconomic uncertainty. Our strategy across consumer payments, commercial and money movement solutions and value-added services, our diversified business model, and our focus on innovation position us well for the rest of the fiscal ...