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Vanguard (NYSE: V) holds 123.7M Visa shares, a 7.35% stake

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SCHEDULE 13G

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Visa Inc ownership disclosure: Vanguard Capital Management reports beneficial ownership of 123,699,316 shares of Visa common stock, representing 7.35% of the class as of 03/31/2026. The filing lists 16,694,148 shares with sole voting power and 123,699,316 shares with sole dispositive power. The Schedule 13G identifies Vanguard-affiliated investment vehicles and managed accounts as the holders and is signed by a Vanguard official on 04/30/2026.

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Vanguard holds a notable passive stake in Visa, reported at 7.35%.

Vanguard Capital Management reports beneficial ownership of 123,699,316 shares, with sole dispositive power over the full amount and sole voting power over 16,694,148 shares. The filing attributes holdings to Vanguard-managed funds and affiliates, consistent with pooled investment management.

Because this is a Schedule 13G, the stake is disclosed as passive ownership rather than an activist position. Future Forms 13D or amendments would be the signal of active engagement; timing and cash-flow treatment are not specified in the excerpt.

Beneficial ownership 123,699,316 shares as of 03/31/2026
Percent of class 7.35% Visa common stock
Sole voting power 16,694,148 shares number with sole vote authority
Sole dispositive power 123,699,316 shares ability to direct disposition
Signature date 04/30/2026 filing signed by Vanguard official
Schedule 13G regulatory
"Vanguard Capital Management reports beneficial ownership on a Schedule 13G"
A Schedule 13G is a formal document that investors file with the government when they acquire a large ownership stake in a company, usually for investment purposes rather than control. It helps keep the public informed about who owns significant parts of a company's shares, which can influence how the company is managed and how investors make decisions. Filing this schedule is important for transparency and understanding the ownership landscape of publicly traded companies.
Beneficially owned regulatory
"this reflects the securities beneficially owned, or deemed to be beneficially owned"
Beneficially owned describes securities or assets where a person has the economic rights and control—such as the right to receive dividends and to direct voting—even if legal title is held in another name. Think of it like having the keys and using a car that’s registered to someone else: you get the benefits and make decisions. Investors care because beneficial ownership reveals who truly controls value and voting power, affecting corporate decisions and takeover dynamics.
Sole dispositive power regulatory
"Sole power to dispose or to direct the disposition of: 123699316"
Sole dispositive power is the exclusive legal authority to decide what happens to a security — for example, whether to sell, transfer, or retain shares — without needing anyone else’s permission. Investors care because it signals who truly controls the economic outcome of an investment: like holding the only key to a safe, the holder can realize gains or losses and may trigger regulatory reporting, insider rules, or influence over corporate ownership.





92826C839

(CUSIP Number)
03/31/2026

(Date of Event Which Requires Filing of this Statement)


Check the appropriate box to designate the rule pursuant to which this Schedule is filed:
Rule 13d-1(b)
Rule 13d-1(c)
Rule 13d-1(d)




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SCHEDULE 13G




Comment for Type of Reporting Person: In accordance with SEC Release No. 34-39538 (January 12, 1998), this Schedule 13G reflects the securities beneficially owned, or deemed to be beneficially owned, by Vanguard Capital Management LLC and the following affiliates of Vanguard Capital Management LLC or business divisions of such affiliates: Vanguard Asset Management Limited, Vanguard Fiduciary Trust Company, Vanguard Global Advisers, LLC and Vanguard Investments Australia Ltd. This Schedule 13G includes securities held by Vanguard funds, or sleeves thereof, over which Vanguard Capital Management LLC exercises dispositive power, in addition to securities held by clients over which the affiliates or business divisions of such affiliates indicated above exercise dispositive and/or voting power. This Schedule 13G does not include securities, if any, beneficially owned by other subsidiaries or affiliates of Vanguard Capital Management LLC, or business divisions of such subsidiaries, whose ownership of securities is disaggregated from that of the reporting business unit in accordance with such release.


SCHEDULE 13G



Vanguard Capital Management
Signature:Ashley Grim
Name/Title:Head of Global Fund Administration
Date:04/30/2026

FAQ

What stake does Vanguard report in Visa (V)?

Vanguard reports beneficial ownership of 123,699,316 shares of Visa common stock, representing 7.35% of the class as of 03/31/2026. The filing attributes holdings to Vanguard-managed funds and affiliates.

Who at Vanguard signed the Schedule 13G for Visa (V)?

Ashley Grim, Head of Global Fund Administration, signed the filing on 04/30/2026. The signature accompanies the Schedule 13G reporting the holdings as of 03/31/2026.

How much voting power does Vanguard have in Visa (V)?

Vanguard reports 16,694,148 shares with sole voting power. The filing shows no shared voting power and lists dispositive power over 123,699,316 shares.

Does the Schedule 13G indicate Vanguard is an activist in Visa (V)?

No. The Schedule 13G format reports passive beneficial ownership. The filing lists holdings across Vanguard-managed accounts and affiliates; it does not assert active control or an intent to influence management.

Are the reported Visa (V) shares held on behalf of other parties?

Yes. The filing states Vanguard Capital Management exercises dispositive power over securities held by Vanguard funds and other managed accounts and names affiliated business divisions as participants in the reported ownership.