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May 5, 2026 · Industry Insights

Why Visa’s Q1 Net Profit Jumped 31%: The Power of Network Effects in the Global Payments Duopoly

Visa’s Q1 2026 report shows revenue up 17% to $112.3 B while net profit surged 31.5% to $60.2 B, driven by strong data‑processing growth, expanding value‑added services, lower litigation provisions, and the reinforcing network effects of a near‑monopoly payments market.