Stock Analysis on Net
Stock Analysis on Net

Visa Inc. (NYSE:V)

This company has been moved to the archive! The financial data has not been updated since April 27, 2023.

Common-Size Income Statement 
Quarterly Data

Visa Inc., common-size consolidated income statement (quarterly data)

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3 months ended: Mar 31, 2023 Dec 31, 2022 Sep 30, 2022 Jun 30, 2022 Mar 31, 2022 Dec 31, 2021 Sep 30, 2021 Jun 30, 2021 Mar 31, 2021 Dec 31, 2020 Sep 30, 2020 Jun 30, 2020 Mar 31, 2020 Dec 31, 2019 Sep 30, 2019 Jun 30, 2019 Mar 31, 2019 Dec 31, 2018 Sep 30, 2018 Jun 30, 2018 Mar 31, 2018 Dec 31, 2017 Sep 30, 2017 Jun 30, 2017 Mar 31, 2017 Dec 31, 2016
Net revenues 100.00 100.00 100.00 100.00 100.00 100.00 100.00 100.00 100.00 100.00 100.00 100.00 100.00 100.00 100.00 100.00 100.00 100.00 100.00 100.00 100.00 100.00 100.00 100.00 100.00 100.00
Personnel -18.97 -16.85 -17.41 -17.64 -17.05 -15.94 -15.96 -17.91 -19.44 -17.25 -18.07 -19.45 -16.06 -16.22 -14.19 -14.93 -16.27 -14.66 -15.00 -16.26 -16.24 -13.97 -13.49 -15.29 -15.72 -12.80
Marketing -3.87 -4.18 -5.51 -4.30 -4.37 -3.97 -6.97 -4.37 -3.60 -3.60 -5.65 -3.60 -4.01 -4.53 -4.99 -4.83 -4.39 -5.01 -4.86 -4.58 -5.14 -4.59 -5.97 -4.84 -4.31 -4.89
Network and processing -2.24 -2.24 -2.38 -2.45 -2.64 -2.69 -2.93 -3.03 -3.12 -3.04 -3.74 -3.56 -3.13 -2.99 -3.14 -3.15 -3.11 -3.14 -3.46 -3.23 -3.33 -3.29 -3.44 -3.46 -3.35 -3.25
Professional fees -1.63 -1.37 -2.09 -1.61 -1.74 -1.42 -1.98 -1.76 -1.43 -1.46 -2.04 -1.96 -1.76 -1.75 -2.43 -1.93 -1.84 -1.65 -2.47 -2.14 -2.13 -1.89 -2.97 -2.23 -1.85 -1.79
Depreciation and amortization -2.93 -2.86 -2.90 -3.16 -2.88 -2.80 -3.08 -3.33 -3.51 -3.46 -3.84 -4.07 -3.28 -3.01 -2.80 -2.83 -2.91 -2.89 -3.00 -2.90 -3.02 -2.98 -3.03 -2.89 -2.93 -3.27
General and administrative -3.53 -4.06 -4.34 -3.97 -4.52 -3.43 -3.28 -3.33 -6.34 -3.57 -5.02 -5.33 -4.60 -5.17 -5.56 -5.39 -4.81 -5.01 -8.41 -4.39 -4.38 -4.85 -4.90 -5.04 -9.07 -4.17
Litigation provision 0.00 -4.30 -0.04 -9.86 0.00 -2.10 -0.02 0.03 -0.05 -0.02 -0.04 -0.02 -0.14 0.00 -6.03 -0.02 -0.40 -0.13 -0.13 -11.45 0.00 0.00 -0.04 0.00 -0.04 -0.34
Operating expenses -33.17% -35.86% -34.67% -42.98% -33.20% -32.34% -34.21% -33.70% -37.49% -32.41% -38.40% -38.00% -32.97% -33.66% -39.14% -33.08% -33.73% -32.49% -37.32% -44.94% -34.24% -31.57% -33.84% -33.76% -37.28% -30.51%
Operating income 66.83% 64.14% 65.33% 57.02% 66.80% 67.66% 65.79% 66.30% 62.51% 67.59% 61.60% 62.00% 67.03% 66.34% 60.86% 66.92% 66.27% 67.51% 62.68% 55.06% 65.76% 68.43% 66.16% 66.24% 62.72% 69.49%
Interest expense -1.78 -1.73 -2.04 -1.53 -1.86 -1.90 -1.91 -2.14 -2.11 -2.39 -2.84 -2.94 -2.02 -1.83 -1.96 -2.19 -2.55 -2.63 -2.76 -2.96 -3.02 -3.17 -3.05 -3.07 -3.02 -3.14
Investment income (expense) and other 1.05 0.30 -0.77 -2.86 -1.75 3.61 1.65 7.44 2.93 0.70 1.14 1.55 0.39 1.14 1.56 1.47 3.20 1.05 5.19 1.56 0.67 1.36 0.72 0.66 0.65 0.43
Non-operating income (expense) -0.73% -1.42% -2.81% -4.38% -3.62% 1.71% -0.26% 5.30% 0.82% -1.69% -1.71% -1.39% -1.62% -0.69% -0.39% -0.72% 0.66% -1.58% 2.43% -1.39% -2.35% -1.81% -2.33% -2.41% -2.37% -2.71%
Income before income taxes 66.10% 62.71% 62.51% 52.63% 63.18% 69.37% 65.53% 71.60% 63.33% 65.90% 59.89% 60.62% 65.41% 65.64% 60.47% 66.20% 66.93% 65.93% 65.11% 53.66% 63.41% 66.62% 63.83% 63.83% 60.35% 66.78%
Income tax provision -12.79 -10.06 -11.92 -5.75 -12.45 -13.29 -10.89 -29.59 -10.51 -10.94 -18.00 -11.56 -12.73 -11.60 -11.18 -13.10 -12.74 -11.86 -12.75 -9.22 -12.06 -14.75 -19.75 -18.73 -50.75 -20.38
Net income 53.31% 52.66% 50.60% 46.89% 50.73% 56.08% 54.64% 42.01% 52.82% 54.97% 41.89% 49.06% 52.68% 54.05% 49.29% 53.10% 54.19% 54.07% 52.36% 44.45% 51.35% 51.87% 44.08% 45.10% 9.60% 46.40%

Based on: 10-Q (reporting date: 2023-03-31), 10-Q (reporting date: 2022-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2022-09-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2022-06-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2022-03-31), 10-Q (reporting date: 2021-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2021-09-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2021-06-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2021-03-31), 10-Q (reporting date: 2020-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2020-09-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2020-06-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2020-03-31), 10-Q (reporting date: 2019-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2019-09-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2019-06-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2019-03-31), 10-Q (reporting date: 2018-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2018-09-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2018-06-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2018-03-31), 10-Q (reporting date: 2017-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2017-09-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2017-06-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2017-03-31), 10-Q (reporting date: 2016-12-31).

Operating Expenses
Operating expenses as a percentage of net revenues show notable fluctuations, with peaks around early 2018 and mid-2022, reaching nearly -45%. Generally, the range sits between approximately -30% to -44%, indicating variability but a tendency for elevated operating costs in certain quarters.
Personnel Expenses
Personnel costs consistently represent a significant portion of net revenues, mostly ranging from -13% to nearly -19%. There is a clear upward trend during 2020, peaking at -19.45%, indicating increased spending on human resources during that period, possibly related to external factors impacting workforce management.
Marketing Expenses
Marketing expenditures fluctuate moderately, mostly between -3.5% and -5.5%. A notable exception occurs in late 2021 with a sharp increase to nearly -7%, followed by a rapid decrease thereafter. This suggests concentrated marketing efforts in specific periods rather than a steady expenditure.
Network and Processing
Network and processing costs maintain a relatively stable and declining trend from around -3.5% in early periods to about -2.2% by early 2023. This trend points to improved efficiency or cost control in payment processing-related expenses over time.
Professional Fees
Professional fees show periodic spikes, notably reaching above -2.5% in some quarters but generally remaining between -1.3% and -2.5%. These fluctuations may correspond with irregular consulting, legal, or advisory services engagements.
Depreciation and Amortization
Depreciation and amortization expenses as a percentage of revenues are stable around -2.8% to -3.3%, with a temporary increase above -4% during the mid-2020 period. This peak could relate to changes in asset base or impairment considerations.
General and Administrative
General and administrative expenses exhibit varied behavior, spanning from about -3.3% up to beyond -9% in isolated quarters. High spikes in early 2017 and late 2018 suggest episodic expenses, possibly relating to restructuring, compliance, or administrative overhead.
Litigation Provision
Litigation provision percentages are generally minimal or negligible but show a few quarters with substantial negative spikes (for example, -11.45% in mid-2018) or significant negative impacts at other times. These suggest episodic legal costs or settlements impacting profitability sporadically.
Operating Income
Operating income as a proportion of net revenues generally ranges between 55% and 70%, indicating strong operational profitability. There is a noticeable dip around mid-2018 and mid-2022, correlating with peaks in operating expenses. Despite fluctuations, operating margins remain robust.
Interest Expense
Interest expense steadily declines from just over -3% to under -2% by 2023, which may reflect debt reduction, refinancing, or decreased interest rates contributing to lower financing costs relative to revenues.
Investment Income and Other
Investment income and related items exhibit high volatility, including a significant positive spike in late 2018 (over 5%) and a few quarters with negative values, particularly in 2022. Such variation indicates variable gains or losses from investments and other non-core financial activities.
Non-Operating Income (Expense)
Non-operating income percentages fluctuate widely, ranging from approximately -4% to positive levels over 5%. This variability reflects gains or losses from activities outside core operations and contributes to overall income volatility in certain quarters.
Income Before Income Taxes
Income before taxes closely mirrors operating income trends, generally maintaining strong percentages above 60%, peaking over 70% in late 2021. However, there is a downward trend in some quarters during 2022, likely influenced by increased operating expenses and non-operating losses.
Income Tax Provision
The income tax provision as a percentage of net revenues shows considerable variability, ranging from about -5.7% to -50.7% in early 2017. Most values are clustered between -10% and -15%, but sharp spikes suggest occasional one-off tax impacts or adjustments.
Net Income
Net income as a percentage of net revenues generally remains strong, frequently above 50%, with some notable dips such as from 46.4% to 9.6% in early 2017. After initial volatility, net income stabilizes and consistently hovers between high 40s to mid-50s percent, evidencing sustained profitability despite expense fluctuations.