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Visa Inc. (V) closed at $301.62 as of 2026-03-20, trading 11.1% above its 200-week moving average of $271.58. The stock is currently moving closer to the line, down from 13.3% last week. With a 14-week RSI of 27, V is in oversold territory.
Trading volume is running at 1.5x of its 14-week average, which is in the normal range. The balance between buying and selling volume (0.80 ratio) is neutral — neither side is clearly dominating.
Over the past 891 weeks of data, V has crossed below its 200-week moving average 6 times. On average, these episodes lasted 4 weeks. Historically, investors who bought V at the start of these episodes saw an average one-year return of +37.6%.
With a market cap of $581.5 billion, V is a large-cap stock. The company generates a free cash flow yield of 3.8%. Return on equity stands at 54.0%, indicating strong profitability. The stock trades at 15.1x book value.
The company has been aggressively buying back shares, reducing its share count by 7.3% over the past three years.
Over the past 17.2 years, a hypothetical investment of $100 in V would have grown to $2402, compared to $1200 for the S&P 500. That represents an annualized return of 20.3% vs 15.6% for the index — confirming V as a market-beating investment and the kind of quality company where buying during 200-week moving average touches has historically been rewarded.
Free cash flow has been growing at a 6.5% compound annual rate, with 4 consecutive years of positive cash generation.
Business Health
Annual financials — how the underlying business has performed over the past several years.
Cash Flow Free cash flow & net income ($M)
Revenue Annual revenue ($M) — business growth proxy
Total Debt Balance sheet debt ($M)
ROIC Return on invested capital (%)
FCF Yield Free cash flow / market cap (%) — Yartseva signal
Gross Margin Pricing power & competitive moat (%)
Shares Outstanding Buybacks vs dilution (millions)
Growth of $100: V vs S&P 500
Monthly data normalized to $100 at start. Vertical dashed lines mark 200-week MA touches.
What Happens After V Crosses Below the Line?
Across 6 historical episodes, buying V when it crossed below its 200-week moving average produced an average return of +36.0% after 12 months (median +45.0%), compared to +16.2% for the S&P 500 over the same periods. 100% of those episodes were profitable after one year. After 24 months, the average return was +78.8% vs +45.5% for the index.
Each line shows $100 invested at the moment V crossed below its 200-week MA. Bold blue = stock average. Gray dashed = S&P 500 average over same periods.
Historical Touches
V has crossed below its 200-week MA 6 times with an average 1-year return of +37.6% after recovery.
| Crossed Below | Recovered | Weeks | Max Depth | 1-Year Return | Return Since Touch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2009 | Apr 2009 | 9 | 22.0% | +51.3% | +2302.4% |
| Jun 2009 | Jul 2009 | 4 | 5.8% | +26.3% | +2116.4% |
| Sep 2010 | Sep 2010 | 2 | 2.8% | +27.8% | +1882.2% |
| Dec 2010 | Jan 2011 | 3 | 5.1% | +46.8% | +1913.5% |
| Jan 2011 | Jan 2011 | 2 | 1.4% | +44.5% | +1820.2% |
| Sep 2022 | Oct 2022 | 5 | 8.3% | +28.8% | +68.4% |
| Average | 4 | — | +37.6% | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is V below its 200-week moving average?
No. Visa Inc. (V) is currently 11.1% above its 200-week moving average of $271.58. It would need to fall to $271.58 to cross below the line.
What is V's 200-week moving average price?
Visa Inc.'s 200-week moving average is $271.58 as of 2026-03-20. This is the average weekly closing price over roughly the last 4 years, and it acts as a long-term trend line. When a stock drops below this level, it can signal that the price has fallen far enough from the long-term trend to attract value-oriented investors.
What happens when V drops below its 200-week moving average?
V has crossed below its 200-week moving average 6 times in our data. On average, buying at that moment produced a one-year return of +37.6%. These dips have historically been decent entry points. These episodes lasted 4 weeks on average.
Is V a good value right now?
Here's what our data says about V as of 2026-03-20: The stock is above its 200-week moving average, so it doesn't currently meet our primary signal. The 14-week RSI is 27 (oversold). Free cash flow yield is 3.8%. Return on equity is 54.0%. Price-to-book is 15.1x. This is not a buy or sell recommendation — always do your own research.
How does V compare to the S&P 500?
Over the past 17.2 years, $100 invested in V would have grown to $2402, compared to $1200 for the S&P 500. That's 20.3% annualized vs 15.6% for the index. V has outperformed the broader market over this period.
Does V pay a dividend?
Yes. Visa Inc. currently pays a dividend yield of 89.00%.
Not financial advice. This is an educational tool. Past performance does not guarantee future results. Do your own research before making investment decisions.
Data as of week of 2026-03-20