Visa hits record highs as Berkshire exits large Visa stake in Q1 2026
Oct 13, 2026, 3:58 PM EDT1 sourcesAI-analyzed
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All-time highs suggest ongoing positive momentum for V; Berkshire’s exit reduces a perceived anchor buyer, but the lack of timing/price details and Visa’s strong price action imply limited negative impact and potential near-term upside.
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Visa shares advanced to record highs this week, signaling continued investor confidence in the payments leader. Berkshire Hathaway disclosed in its Q1 2026 filing that Greg Abel sold the entire Visa stake, reducing the holding from prior levels. Despite the sale, Visa’s price trajectory suggests demand remains strong, leaving the near-term outlook tied to market momentum and broader payments trends.
Visa hits new all-time highs this week.
Berkshire sold 8.3 million Visa shares in Q1 2026.
Abel sold the entire Visa stake; Berkshire's 13th-largest holding.
Visa Q1 2026 price range: $294.32-$358.62; ended at $302.24.
Today, Berkshire's Visa stake would be worth about $3.264B.
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