Visa Goes Deeper Into Stablecoins as Q4 Results Beat Expectations
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Visa is doubling down on stablecoins. CEO Ryan McInerney announced that the company will soon support four stablecoins across four separate blockchains.
These tokens will represent two fiat currencies and can be converted into 25 traditional currencies across Visa’s global network.
McInerney revealed that spending on stablecoin-linked Visa cards quadrupled in Q4 compared to the same period last year, a surge supported by growing US regulatory clarity around stablecoins.
Visa’s move follows a broader trend of traditional players exploring blockchain-based settlement options.
On the financial side, Visa posted $5.09 billion in net income for Q4 2025 — a 4% year-over-year decline — but still beat analyst expectations with adjusted EPS of $2.98 versus the projected $2.97.
Revenue rose 12%, reaching $10.72 billion, driven by a 9% increase in payment volume and strong cross-border activity. For the full fiscal year, the company reported $20.1 billion in net income and $40 billion in revenue.
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