Gradient Investments Reduces Visa Inc. Stake

Investment firm sells 23,129 shares of credit card processor

Mar. 24, 2026 at 10:07am

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Gradient Investments LLC lowered its stake in Visa Inc. (NYSE:V) by 15.6% during the 4th quarter, according to a disclosure with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The fund now owns 124,825 shares of the credit-card processor's stock, down from 147,954 shares previously.

Why it matters

Visa is one of the world's largest payment networks, processing trillions of dollars in transactions annually. Changes in major institutional investors' holdings can signal broader market sentiment around the company's performance and future prospects.

The details

Gradient Investments sold 23,129 shares of Visa stock during the fourth quarter, reducing its total position to 124,825 shares. The firm cited unspecified portfolio management reasons for the sale. Other large investors have also adjusted their Visa holdings recently, with some adding to their positions and others reducing exposure.

  • Gradient Investments sold the Visa shares during the 4th quarter of 2025.

The players

Gradient Investments LLC

An investment management firm that previously held a sizable stake in Visa Inc.

Visa Inc.

A global payments technology company that operates one of the world's largest electronic funds transfer networks.

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The takeaway

This transaction highlights the ongoing shifts in institutional ownership of Visa stock, which remains a closely watched bellwether for the broader digital payments industry. Investors will likely continue to monitor Visa's performance and any further changes in major shareholders' positions.