Visa Expands Stablecoin Adoption Ahead of Fiscal Results
Visa Inc. has strengthened its position in the stablecoin market ahead of its upcoming fiscal results, according to a report on October 1, 2026. The payment network now boasts over 160 card programs linked to stablecoins, with business and commercial activity accounting for 17% of fiscal 2026 volume to date. Visa's stock (ISIN US92826C8394) closed at USD 360.66 on October 2, 2026, following a USD 0.81 gain.
The company is expanding stablecoin use beyond crypto trading, applying it to settlement, treasury management, payouts, and cross-border commerce. Payments volume across these linked programs has surged more than 100% year over year. Visa aims to position its network as key infrastructure for business money movement, broadening its addressable market beyond traditional card purchases.
Visa's stablecoin push follows a robust fiscal third quarter, reported on July 28, 2026. Net revenue rose 14% year over year to USD 11.6 billion, while earnings per share increased 11%. Quarterly payments volume grew 10% in constant dollars, exceeding USD 4 trillion for the first time. Processed transactions rose 10% to 72 billion, with value-added services revenue growing 34% in constant dollars to USD 3.8 billion.
Analysts remain bullish on Visa, with 37 rating it Buy or Strong Buy and an average price target of USD 425.21, a 17.9% premium over its October 2 closing price. However, CEO Ryan McInerney sold 5,875 shares at an average USD 358.81 on October 1, 2026, under a pre-arranged plan. Visa's next fiscal-year results are scheduled for October 27, 2026.