5 Best Stocks to Buy While the Market Is Down

​4. Visa Inc. (NYSE:V)

Analyst Upside Potential: 26.18%

Number of Hedge Fund Holders: 184

​Visa Inc. (NYSE:V) is one of the Best Stocks to Buy While the Market Is Down.

The Street has a bullish sentiment on Visa Inc. (NYSE:V) as 93% of the 40 analysts covering the stock have a Buy rating on the stock. Moreover, analysts’ 12-month average price target on the stock represents more than 26% upside from the current level.

​Recently, on April 14, Citi maintained a Buy rating on the stock but lowered the price target from $450 to $400. The firm noted that, regardless of the ongoing macroeconomic uncertainties, the fundamentals of Visa remain intact. The firm also highlighted stable consumer spending trends, which support Visa’s business. However, despite the overall positive sentiment and strong fundamentals, the price target was lowered due to lower multiples in the group.

​That said, earlier on April 7, Baird lowered the price target on Visa Inc. (NYSE:V) from $425 to $375 and maintained an Outperform rating on the stock. The firm noted updating its valuation model ahead of the company’s FQ2 2026 earnings. Visa is expected to release its earnings on April 28. The Street anticipates revenue around $10.75 billion along with a GAAP EPS of $3.05.

​Visa Inc. (NYSE:V) is a payment technology company operating in the United States and internationally. It operates VisaNet, a transaction processing network that handles the clearing, authorization, and settlement of payments. The company offers its services under different brands such as PLUS, Visa, V PAY, Visa Electron, and Interlink.