Discontinued — last reported Q2 '26
Litigation provision
Visa Litigation provision decreased by 53.5% to $329.00M in Q1 2026 compared to the prior quarter. Year-over-year, this metric declined by 67.1%, from $1.00B to $329.00M. Over 4 years (FY 2021 to FY 2025), Litigation provision shows an upward trend with a 440.6% CAGR. This increase may warrant attention — for this metric, lower values are generally preferred.
Analysis
How to read this metric
An increase signals heightened legal or regulatory risk, which can negatively impact short-term profitability and investor sentiment.
Detailed definition
Reflects charges taken during the period for potential legal settlements, regulatory fines, or other contingent liabilit...
Peer comparison
Often found in 'Other Operating Expenses' or 'Legal Reserves' for peers facing similar regulatory environments.
operating_expenses_loss_contingency_loss_in_periodHistorical Data
| Q3 '21 | Q4 '21 | Q1 '22 | Q2 '22 | Q3 '22 | Q4 '22 | Q1 '23 | Q2 '23 | Q3 '23 | Q4 '23 | Q1 '24 | Q2 '24 | Q3 '24 | Q4 '24 | Q1 '25 | Q2 '25 | Q3 '25 | Q4 '25 | Q1 '26 | Q2 '26 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Value | -$2.00M | $1.00M | $148.00M | $0.00 | $717.00M | $3.00M | $341.00M | $0.00 | $457.00M | $129.00M | $9.00M | $430.00M | $13.00M | $10.00M | $44.00M | $1.00B | $615.00M | $903.00M | $708.00M | $329.00M |
| QoQ Change | — | +150.0% | >999% | -100.0% | — | -99.6% | >999% | -100.0% | — | -71.8% | -93.0% | >999% | -97.0% | -23.1% | +340.0% | >999% | -38.5% | +46.8% | -21.6% | -53.5% |
| YoY Change | — | — | — | — | >999% | +200.0% | +130.4% | — | -36.3% | >999% | -97.4% | — | -97.2% | -92.2% | +388.9% | +132.6% | >999% | >999% | >999% | -67.1% |
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Visa's litigation provision?
- Visa (V) reported litigation provision of $329.00M in Q1 2026.
- How has Visa's litigation provision changed year-over-year?
- Visa's litigation provision decreased by 67.1% year-over-year, from $1.00B to $329.00M.
- 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 440.6% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), from $3.00M to $2.56B.
- What does litigation provision mean?
- Costs recognized for legal settlements or potential future liabilities.