Litigation provision

Operating Expenses

Visa Litigation provision increased by 1952.3% to $903.00M in Q4 2025 compared to the prior quarter. Year-over-year, this metric grew by 1952.3%, from $44.00M to $903.00M. Over 4 years (FY 2021 to FY 2025), Litigation provision shows an upward trend with a 103.3% CAGR. This is a positive signal — lower values indicate better performance for this metric.

Analysis

StatementIncome Statement
SectionOperating Expenses
CategoryRisk
SignalLower is better
VolatilityVolatile
First reportedQ1 2014
Last reportedQ4 2025

How to read this metric

High or increasing provisions signal elevated legal or regulatory risk, which can negatively impact earnings and investor sentiment.

Detailed definition

This metric reflects the estimated financial impact of legal settlements, regulatory fines, and ongoing litigation reser...

Peer comparison

Comparable to 'Legal Reserves' or 'Litigation Charges' at other large financial institutions facing regulatory scrutiny.

Metric ID: is_v_litigation_provision

Historical Data

19 periods
 Q2 '21Q3 '21Q4 '21Q1 '22Q2 '22Q3 '22Q4 '22Q1 '23Q2 '23Q3 '23Q4 '23Q1 '24Q2 '24Q3 '24Q4 '24Q1 '25Q2 '25Q3 '25Q4 '25
Value-$2.00M$1.00M$148.00M$0.00$717.00M$148.00M$341.00M$0.00$457.00M$341.00M$9.00M$430.00M$13.00M$9.00M$44.00M$1.00B$615.00M$44.00M$903.00M
QoQ Change+150.0%>999%-100.0%-79.4%+130.4%-100.0%-25.4%-97.4%>999%-97.0%-30.8%+388.9%>999%-38.5%-92.8%>999%
YoY Change>999%>999%+130.4%-36.3%+130.4%-97.4%-97.2%-97.4%+388.9%+132.6%>999%+388.9%>999%
Range-$2.00M$1.00B
CAGR+289.0%
Avg YoY Growth>999%
Median YoY Growth+132.6%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Visa's litigation provision?
Visa (V) reported litigation provision of $903.00M in Q4 2025.
How has Visa's litigation provision changed year-over-year?
Visa's litigation provision increased by 1952.3% year-over-year, from $44.00M to $903.00M.
What is the long-term trend for Visa's litigation provision?
Over 4 years (2021 to 2025), Visa's litigation provision has grown at a 103.3% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), from $150.00M to $2.56B.
What does litigation provision mean?
The money set aside to cover the costs of legal disputes and settlements.

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