Visa Reports Strong Q3 Earnings Amid Resilient Consumer Spending
Visa (NYSE:V) reported better-than-expected third-quarter results, driven by strong consumer spending and increased cross-border payment activity. The company's adjusted earnings per share came in at $3.32 versus the estimated $3.22, while revenue reached $11.6 billion against an expected $11.38 billion. Despite these positive financials, Visa shares dipped slightly pre-market due to a planned workforce reduction of 7% (around 2,600 employees), primarily in technology and product teams. Visa's payment volumes grew by 10%, with cross-border transactions rising 12%. Data processing revenue surged 17% to $6.0 billion, while service revenue increased 14% to $4.9 billion. The company also returned $6.2 billion to shareholders through buybacks and dividends during the quarter. Analysts remain optimistic about Visa's future performance despite higher operating expenses linked to personnel costs and restructuring charges.
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