10 Companies That Are Buying Back Their Stock in 2025

6. Visa Inc. (NYSE:V)

Q3 2024 buybacks: $5.87 billion

Number of Hedge Fund Holders: 181

Visa Inc. (NYSE:V) is a global leader in digital payments, facilitating secure and seamless transactions across more than 200 countries and territories. As a payments technology company, V operates one of the world’s largest electronic payment networks, connecting consumers, businesses, financial institutions, and governments. Its innovative solutions, including contactless payments, digital wallets, and AI-driven fraud prevention, drive financial inclusion and enhance the global commerce ecosystem.

Visa Inc. (NYSE:V) repurchased $5.87 billion of its own shares in 3Q 2024, which coincides with the start of a strong rally which extends into 2025 as well – the company’s stock price is currently at an all-time high, 23% higher than it was a year ago. During a recent investors’ day, management mentioned that it sees enormous opportunities across three key areas: $41 trillion in addressable consumer spend with over 55% currently underserved, $200 trillion in commercial and money movement solutions, and $520 billion in potential revenue opportunity from value-added services. The company’s strategy focuses on four clear actions: strengthening card-based consumer payments, expanding reach in consumer payments including noncard payments, driving penetration of commercial payments and money movement, and delivering innovative value-added services. As one of the widest moats in the universe, V operates a business model which is perfectly scalable organically, meaning that it does not require significant Capex spending and does not rely on M&A transactions. With that being said, we believe the company’s large capital returns to shareholders represent the most reasonable form of capital allocation, which also significantly supports the stock price and contributes to its below-average volatility.