8 Most Profitable Dividend Stocks To Buy Now

3. Visa Inc. (NYSE:V)

Net Profit Margin: 54.27%

Visa Inc. (NYSE:V) is an American payment card service company, based in California. The company is currently undergoing a major transformation, shifting from being a payments leader to a more comprehensive financial infrastructure provider. By breaking down its platform and adopting open networks, Visa aims to become the foundation of the digital economy, enabling fintechs, banks, and businesses to leverage its capabilities. This flexible approach allows Visa to branch out into new payment systems, such as account-to-account (A2A) transfers, while maintaining the strength of its core business. The company sees a vast market opportunity in consumer payments, with $23 trillion still tied up in cash, checks, and outdated ACH systems.

Visa Inc. (NYSE:V) reported strong earnings for fiscal Q1 2025, with revenue reaching $9.5 billion, a 10% increase compared to the previous year. For the quarter ending December 31, 2024, Visa processed 63.8 billion transactions, an 11% rise year-over-year. Payment volume also grew by 9% on a constant-dollar basis compared to the same period last year.

Visa Inc. (NYSE:V) closed the quarter with a strong cash position, holding over $16 billion in cash and cash equivalents. Operating cash flow rose to $5.4 billion, up from $3.6 billion in the same quarter the previous year. The company also returned $5.1 billion to shareholders through dividends and stock buybacks. Currently, Visa pays a quarterly dividend of $0.59 per share, yielding 0.75% as of April 7. The company has been increasing its dividend payments to shareholders for the past 16 years, which makes it one of the most profitable stocks on our list.