10 Best Stocks to Buy for the Next 3 Months

7. Visa Inc. (NYSE:V)

No. of Hedge Fund Holders: 181

Upside Potential: 11.37%

Visa Inc. (NYSE:V) is a global payment technology company facilitating electronic payment transactions. Its brands include Visa, Visa Electron, and PLUS. At the core of its operations is VisaNet, a network that handles authorization, clearing, and settlement for various payment types. The company offers a diverse portfolio of products, including credit, debit, and prepaid cards, alongside modern payment solutions like tap-to-pay, tokenization, and click-to-pay. Separately, it also provides acceptance solutions through Cybersource and Authorize.net, risk and identity solutions through Visa Advanced Authorization and Visa Secure, and advisory services via the brands Visa Consulting and Analytics.

Visa Inc. (NYSE:V) continues to expand its global operations with strategic partnerships in different markets, including Mainland China, India, New Zealand, Argentina & Uruguay. The company’s Q1 2025 earnings reports stated a revenue of $9.51 billion, a 10.15% rise YoY, beating analysts’ estimates by $170.7 million. The company’s CFO Chris Suh attributed the rise to a rising trend in seasonal shopping in the US, which lasts from November 1 up to December 31. Meanwhile, EPS missed estimates by -$0.06 at $2.58.

Visa Inc.’s (NYSE:V) share price has fallen by over 5% in March. Analysts, however, remain confident in the company despite the recent market sell-off, as technical analysis reveals a strong uptrend with more support than resistance. Analysts consider this a short-term weakness compared to their long-term view. With an upside of over 11%, V is one of the best stocks to buy.