Executive Summary
Visa Inc reported strong financial results for the second quarter of fiscal year 2024, with net revenue reaching $8.8 billion, an increase of 10% from the prior year. This growth was driven by a stable increase in payment volumes, which grew 8% year-over-year in constant dollars. Notably, cross-border payment volumes excluding intra-Europe increased by 16%, reflecting resilience in travel and e-commerce sectors. Management emphasized significant growth opportunities in consumer payments and new flows, supported by innovative payment technologies and strategic partnerships. The company reaffirmed its guidance for the full fiscal year, underscoring confidence in its long-term growth strategy and operational stability. Investors are encouraged by Visa's disciplined approach to expense management and its utilization of technology to enhance transaction security and efficiency.
Key Performance Indicators
Key Insights
1. Revenue: $8.8 billion (up 10% YoY)
2. Gross Profit: $6.98 billion, Gross Margin Ratio: 79.6%
3. Operating Income: $5.35 billion, Operating Margin Ratio: 61.0%
4. Net Income: $4.66 billion, Net Margin Ratio: 53.1%
5. Earnings Per Share: $2.29 (up 12% YoY)
6. Cash Flow: Net cash provided by operating activities was $4.54 billion, with a free cash flow of $4.26 billion.
7. Total Assets: $92.4 billion, Total Liabilities: $51.9 billion, Total Stockholders' Equity: $40.5 billion.
Key insights:...
Financial Highlights
1. Revenue: $8.8 billion (up 10% YoY)
2. Gross Profit: $6.98 billion, Gross Margin Ratio: 79.6%
3. Operating Income: $5.35 billion, Operating Margin Ratio: 61.0%
4. Net Income: $4.66 billion, Net Margin Ratio: 53.1%
5. Earnings Per Share: $2.29 (up 12% YoY)
6. Cash Flow: Net cash provided by operating activities was $4.54 billion, with a free cash flow of $4.26 billion.
7. Total Assets: $92.4 billion, Total Liabilities: $51.9 billion, Total Stockholders' Equity: $40.5 billion.
Key insights: Visa's consistent revenue growth is underpinned by strategic execution in payments volume and value-added services. Total payments volume continued to show steady growth across various geographies.
Income Statement
| Metric |
Value |
YoY Change |
QoQ Change |
| Revenue |
8.78B |
9.89% |
1.63% |
| Gross Profit |
6.98B |
11.00% |
0.13% |
| Operating Income |
5.35B |
0.34% |
-10.08% |
| Net Income |
4.66B |
9.54% |
-4.64% |
| EPS |
2.29 |
12.25% |
-4.18% |
Key Financial Ratios
operatingProfitMargin
61%
operatingCashFlowPerShare
$2.87
freeCashFlowPerShare
$2.7
dividendPayoutRatio
22.7%
Management Commentary
"We delivered strong second quarter results with $8.8 billion in net revenue, up 10%. Overall payments volume grew 8% year-over-year in constant dollars..." - Ryan McInerney
"There is a very long runway ahead, and I remain excited about Visa's future growth opportunity in consumer payments." - Ryan McInerney
"Value-added services revenue grew 23% in the second quarter in constant dollars to $2.1 billion, driven primarily by issuing and acceptance solutions and advisory services." - Chris Suh
"We achieved significant growth in cross-border volumes, particularly in travel and e-commerce, which demonstrated resilience against macroeconomic headwinds."
â Ryan McInerney
"Our e-commerce segment continues to show strength, outpacing face-to-face spend growth, as consumers increasingly rely on digital transactions."
â Chris Suh
Forward Guidance
Visa reaffirmed its guidance for the full year, projecting adjusted net revenue and operating expense growth in the low-double-digits, and expects EPS growth in the low-teens. Management noted that the outlook for payment volumes remains in the high-single-digits range due to some macroeconomic pressures, particularly in Asia. However, strong growth in e-commerce and new flow initiatives is anticipated to bolster performance, supported by the upcoming Paris Olympics and strategic partnerships.