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V drives growth with global partnership renewals and targeted incentives, but rising costs may test margins in a shifting payments market.

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Next month, Visa is likely to reward shareholders with yet another double-digit percentage dividend hike. Visa is working to capture the $23 trillion annual opportunity in noncard payments, which should power further net revenue and adjusted diluted EPS growth. The company carries a minimal net debt balance on its balance sheet.

Visa: Rising Beyond Stablecoin/ BNPL/ Digital Wallet Risks - Bright Prospects Ahead

Visa's consistent growth and dominant market position have been consistent for over a decade. Recent fintech acquisitions make the company more than a simple payment platform and enable it to compete alongside emerging technologies like stablecoins. Visa is less expensive than Mastercard, but both companies deserve their high valuation due to competitive moats.

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Entry period opens Wednesday, 10 September 2025 at 11:00 ET (17:00 CET) for Visa Presale Draw Tickets will start at USD 60 for group-stage matches Information on additional phases also now available TORONTO, Sept. 03, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- This time next week, the first phase of ticket sales for the FIFA World Cup 26™ will open with the Visa Presale Draw – giving fans their first chance to take action to experience the greatest FIFA World Cup™ yet.

Visa has launched a partnership with U.K.-based climate FinTech Ample Earth. The collaboration is designed to incorporate sustainability data into digital banking apps and loyalty programs and help banks better segment customers and discover new ways to “engage, empower, and reward sustainability,” the companies said in a Tuesday (Sept.

Mastercard's robust double-digit revenue and EPS growth, driven by international expansion and higher transaction volumes, outpaces Visa and supports its premium valuation. The company demonstrates margin improvement by controlling operating expense growth, while strong card and transaction growth highlight its competitive positioning. Consistent share repurchases and modest dividends reinforce Mastercard's commitment to shareholder returns, underpinned by sustained earnings growth.

The Financial Transaction Services industry is gaining on the widespread adoption of digital means, strong consumer spending and pursuit of M&A activities. Companies like V, MA, FI, PYPL and WEX are well-positioned to thrive on the back of these favorable trends.