Visa (V) Stock Could Soar – Crypto Pilots, AI Shopping and Analyst Upgrades Spark Rally (Despite Legal Headwinds)
Visa shares traded near $345 on Oct. 23, 2025, up about 10% year-to-date. Q3 revenue rose 14% to $10.17 billion, beating forecasts, with Q4 results due Oct. 28. The DOJ sued Visa over debit-card practices, and the company agreed to pay $119.7 million in a merchant settlement. Wall Street remains bullish, with an average 12-month price target of $399.