Chesley Taft & Associates Boosts Visa Holdings by 7.6%

Investment firm increases stake in credit card processor to $46.6 million

Mar. 31, 2026 at 8:04am

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Chesley Taft & Associates LLC, a financial advisory firm, grew its position in Visa Inc. (NYSE:V) by 7.6% during the fourth quarter, according to a recent SEC filing. The firm now owns 132,858 shares of the credit card processor's stock, valued at $46,595,000.

Why it matters

Visa is one of the world's largest payment networks, facilitating electronic funds transfers and digital commerce globally. The increase in Chesley Taft's Visa holdings signals continued confidence in the company's growth prospects among institutional investors.

The details

Chesley Taft & Associates purchased an additional 9,416 shares of Visa during the quarter, bringing its total stake to 132,858 shares. Visa accounts for 1.8% of the firm's overall portfolio, making it the 10th largest position. Other notable Visa investors include Brighton Jones LLC, which added 6,883 shares, and Revolve Wealth Partners LLC, which acquired 4,817 additional shares.

  • Chesley Taft & Associates increased its Visa holdings during the 4th quarter of 2025.

The players

Chesley Taft & Associates LLC

A financial advisory firm that manages investments for institutional and individual clients.

Visa Inc.

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

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The takeaway

Chesley Taft & Associates' increased stake in Visa reflects the firm's confidence in the credit card processor's long-term growth potential, even as the broader market faces economic uncertainty. This investment signals that institutional investors see Visa as a reliable and resilient player in the digital payments space.