Pictet North America Advisors 13F: Adds $731K to Visa (V) Stake

Pictet North America Advisors boosted its stake in Visa Inc. V by 2,035 shares during the quarter, according to a Form 13F filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on October 21, 2026. The purchase grew the firm's position by 3.49% to 60,403 shares, with a reported value of $21.7 million at the end of the period. Visa closed at $407.85 on the day the filing was made public.

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What Changed in Pictet North America Advisors's Visa Inc. Position

The firm expanded its footprint in the credit services provider by raising its total share count from 58,368 to 60,403. The added shares brought the portfolio value to roughly $21.7 million. This filing covers portfolio adjustments made over the course of the quarter leading up to the October report.

Other Institutional Activity in Visa Inc.

Other large funds also made adjustments to their Visa holdings during the period. Sustainable Growth Advisers trimmed its stake by 259,473 shares, ending with 1,183,233 shares worth $425.2 million. Bell Bank cut its position by 3,848 shares to hold 13,665 shares valued at about $4.9 million. Banque Pictet & Cie raised its holdings by 13,197 shares for a total of 352,527 shares worth $126.7 million. AlphaStar Capital Management grew its stake by 13.7% by adding 1,740 shares, ending with 14,414 shares worth $5.2 million. Meanwhile, PFG Advisors opened a new position with 20,529 shares valued at $7.4 million.

Visa Inc. Stock Up 2.1%

Visa shares recently traded around $406.57 as of October 22, 2026, down slightly by 0.3% from the filing-day close of $407.85. The stock trades above its 50-day moving average of $373.31 and sits comfortably above its 200-day moving average of $339.45. Shares have traded within a 52-week range of $293.89 to $404.74.

Recent Earnings

For its trailing twelve months, Visa reported $44.5 billion in revenue and an earnings per share of $11.75. The business pulled in a net margin of 50.8% alongside a return on equity of 61.2%. The next quarterly earnings report is scheduled for release on October 27, 2026.

Dividend

Visa distributes an annual dividend rate of $2.68 per share, giving it a dividend yield of 0.67%. The payout ratio sits at 22.1%, reflecting the portion of earnings allocated to dividend payments.

Insider Buying and Selling at Visa Inc.

Company insiders completed several transactions prior to the filing. Chief Executive Officer Ryan McInerney and General Counsel Julie B Rottenberg executed share sales between August and September 2026.

Analysts Set New Price Targets

Wall Street firms maintain an upbeat outlook on the credit services giant. Cantor Fitzgerald, Truist Securities, Wolfe Research, RBC Capital, and Baird all reiterated positive ratings with price targets ranging from $406 to $466 earlier in the autumn. The stock holds a consensus strong buy rating and a mean price target of $422.77 across 37 analyst opinions.

About Visa Inc.

Visa operates as a global payment technology connecting consumers, merchants, financial institutions, and government entities across more than 200 countries and territories. The enterprise runs VisaNet to handle authorization, clearing, and settlement of electronic payments. Institutional backing from firms like Pictet reflects continued confidence in the company's payment processing network.

Bottom Line

Investors are keeping a close watch on the upcoming earnings report on October 27, 2026, for fresh updates on transaction volumes and revenue growth. Institutional filings will continue to offer visibility into how large asset managers position themselves heading into the final stretch of the year.