Ferguson Wellman Capital Management Inc. Increases Visa Inc. Holdings

Institutional investor adds to position in credit card processor's stock

Mar. 28, 2026 at 8:07am

An extreme close-up of the intricate mechanical and electronic components that power Visa's global payment processing network, conveying the secure, industrial infrastructure behind digital transactions.Ferguson Wellman Capital Management's increased stake in Visa reflects the firm's confidence in the long-term growth of digital payments.Ferguson Today

Ferguson Wellman Capital Management Inc., a Portland-based investment management firm, increased its holdings in Visa Inc. (NYSE: V) by 2.0% in the fourth quarter of 2025, according to a recent 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The firm now owns 357,186 shares of the credit card processor's stock, valued at approximately $125.3 million.

Why it matters

Visa is one of the world's largest digital payments companies, processing transactions for consumers, merchants, financial institutions, and governments globally. As digital payments continue to grow, investors are closely watching how major institutional players are positioning themselves in Visa and other fintech leaders.

The details

Ferguson Wellman Capital Management Inc. added 7,162 shares of Visa to its portfolio during the fourth quarter. The firm's total Visa holdings now comprise approximately 2.0% of its overall assets under management. Visa's stock price has fluctuated in recent months amid broader market volatility, closing at $295.23 per share on Friday.

  • Ferguson Wellman Capital Management Inc. filed its 13F report for the fourth quarter of 2025 on March 28, 2026.
  • The firm increased its Visa holdings during the three-month period ending December 31, 2025.

The players

Ferguson Wellman Capital Management Inc.

A Portland, Oregon-based investment management firm that oversees over $6 billion in client assets.

Visa Inc.

A global payments technology company that facilitates electronic funds transfers and digital commerce.

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The takeaway

Ferguson Wellman's increased stake in Visa reflects the firm's confidence in the long-term growth potential of digital payments, even as the stock has faced recent market volatility. As a major institutional investor, Ferguson Wellman's position in Visa provides insight into how some of the savviest money managers are viewing the payments industry.