12 Best Monopoly Stocks to Buy According to Hedge Funds

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6. Visa Inc. (NYSE:V)

Number of Hedge Fund Holders: 181

Visa Inc. (NYSE:V) is one of the Best Monopoly Stocks to Buy According to Hedge Funds. On July 6, Baird lifted the price objective on the company’s stock to $412 from $370, and maintained an “Outperform” rating. The firm believes that Visa Inc. (NYSE:V) is a long-term compounder possessing robust secular trends. The company’s stock is expected to take a breather post the recent rally, with investors considering FY 2027 guidance.

There are concerns based on the potentially difficult comparisons for value-added services and pricing. As per the firm, ~25x NTM earnings demonstrates a good entry point for the long-term. The firm believes that Visa Inc. (NYSE:V) will report a Q3 2026 revenue and earnings per share beat. Also, it expects a marginal increase to the company’s fiscal 2026 revenue guidance.

In a different update, Barclays analyst Nik Cremo initiated coverage of Visa Inc. (NYSE:V)’s stock with an “Overweight” rating and a price objective of $420. The analyst stated that, after the broader sector reset, stock selection as well as identifying the durable franchises that are well-positioned for long-term growth matters.

Visa Inc. (NYSE:V) operates as a payment technology company.

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