10 Good Stocks to Buy According to Hedge Funds

7. Visa Inc. (NYSE:V)

No of Hedge Fund Holders: 181

Visa Inc. (NYSE:V) is a leading global payments technology company that enables seamless money movement across 200+ countries and territories.

Visa Inc. (NYSE:V) has strengthened its fraud prevention and risk management capabilities with the completion of its acquisition of Featurespace, a leader in AI-driven payments protection technology. This strategic move enhances the company’s ability to provide real-time fraud detection and risk-scoring solutions, reinforcing security for its global client base without adding friction to transactions.

For Q1 2025, Visa Inc. (NYSE:V) had a net revenue rising 10% YoY to $9.5 billion, driven by growth in payments volume up 9%, cross-border transactions up 16%, and processed transactions up 11%. GAAP net income increased 5% to $5.1 billion. EPS grew 8% to $2.58, reflecting Visa’s continued expansion in digital payments. Non-GAAP net income rose 11% to $5.5 billion, with EPS up 14% to $2.75, showcasing solid underlying performance. Operating expenses climbed 22% YoY to $3.3 billion, primarily due to higher personnel and administrative costs. Visa Inc. (NYSE:V) ended the quarter with $16.1 billion in cash and investments, maintaining a strong financial position as it continues to scale its payments infrastructure globally.