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Calculated Shard: 88 (from laksa028)

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curl -X POST \
  'http://laksa088.int.ahrefs:8124/' \
  -H 'Content-Type: text/plain' \
  -H 'X-ClickHouse-Database: crawler3' \
  -H 'Authorization: Basic YXBpOg==' \
  -d 'SELECT getAhrefsURLFromUnparsed(src_unparsed) AS found_url, ifNull(toUnixTimestamp(download_stamp), 0) AS crawl_time, ifNull(toUnixTimestamp(props_url_first_seen), 0) AS first_indexed_time, download_http_code AS http_code, src_unparsed AS src_unparsed, src_root_hash AS src_root_hash, history_drop_reason AS history_drop_reason, meta_title AS meta_title, meta_descriptions AS meta_descriptions, attrs_boilerpipe_text AS attrs_boilerpipe_text, attrs_markdown AS attrs_markdown, attrs_readable_markdown AS attrs_readable_markdown, meta_canonical AS meta_canonical FROM crawler3.page_info_local FINAL PREWHERE (src_root_hash, src_unparsed) IN ((getAhrefsRootHashFromUnparsed(getAhrefsUnparsedNoserviceFromURL(\'https://www.fool.com/investing/2026/03/19/1-inflation-resistant-stock-to-buy-and-hold-foreve/\')), getAhrefsUnparsedNoserviceFromURL(\'https://www.fool.com/investing/2026/03/19/1-inflation-resistant-stock-to-buy-and-hold-foreve/\'))) FORMAT JSONEachRow'

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{"found_url":"https:\/\/www.fool.com\/investing\/2026\/03\/19\/1-inflation-resistant-stock-to-buy-and-hold-foreve\/","crawl_time":1775570755,"first_indexed_time":1773954993,"http_code":200,"src_unparsed":"com,fool!www,\/investing\/2026\/03\/19\/1-inflation-resistant-stock-to-buy-and-hold-foreve\/ s443","src_root_hash":"16263700115757751488","history_drop_reason":null,"meta_title":"1 Inflation-Resistant Stock to Buy and Hold Forever | The Motley Fool","meta_descriptions":["Rising prices won't rattle this company's business."],"attrs_boilerpipe_text":"Is inflation about to rise? Amid geopolitical tensions, soaring oil prices, and persistent tariffs, many analysts and government officials are worried inflation will spike. This concerns investors, too. The relationship between inflation and equity markets is complex, but generally, stocks tend not to perform as well when prices rise, as this also leads to higher business expenses, lower consumer activity, among other problems.\nThankfully, some corporations can do just fine -- or even better than fine -- even in such environments. One of them is\nVisa\n(\nV\n+0.21%\n)\n. And not only is the financial services specialist a great stock to have in your portfolio when inflation rises, but it is also an excellent buy-and-hold forever option. Let me explain.\nImage source: Getty Images.\nVisa's business can handle inflation\nVisa makes money by facilitating credit and debit card transactions through its payment network. The company charges a fee for each transaction -- as a percentage of it -- that runs through its system. As prices rise for any reason, even if Visa's fees remain the same, the total dollar amount it pockets for its services increases. So, in a way, the company benefits from inflation. True, a price rise may also harm the business by dampening consumer spending and leading to fewer transactions overall. These two forces somewhat offset one another, but Visa should still perform better than most in an inflationary period.\nAs the company's former CEO, Al Kelly, once said: \"Historically, inflation has been positive for us.\"\nBut Visa isn't worth investing in just because of this aspect of its business. The company leads its niche of the\nfinancial services industry\n, benefits from a wide moat due to network effects, and still has a massive addressable market to tap into. Visa estimates that there are still trillions in cash and check (and other types of) transactions that can be brought into its ecosystem.\nV\nToday's Change\n(0.21%) $0.64\nCurrent Price\n$303.97\nBeyond that, the continued growth of the\ne-commerce market\n-- where digital payment methods are a necessity -- should provide an important long-term tailwind for the company. And then, there is Visa's excellent dividend program. The company's forward yield looks unimpressive at 0.9%.\nThat's lower than the 1.2% average for the\nS&P 500\n(which is itself nothing to boast about).\nHowever, Visa has increased its payouts by 378.6% over the past decade, and it clearly has much more room for dividend hikes, given its modest cash payout ratio of 21.5%.\nNot only is Visa's business well-positioned to perform relatively well in inflationary periods, but the company's growing dividend can significantly boost returns over the long run as it is reinvested, helping investors outpace inflation. So, Visa is an excellent stock to buy now because it could navigate the current storm better than most while also maintaining its solid dividend program and delivering excellent returns over the next few decades.","attrs_markdown":"[Accessibility Menu](https:\/\/www.fool.com\/investing\/2026\/03\/19\/1-inflation-resistant-stock-to-buy-and-hold-foreve\/)\n\nSearch for a company\n\n[Accessibility](https:\/\/www.fool.com\/investing\/2026\/03\/19\/1-inflation-resistant-stock-to-buy-and-hold-foreve\/)\n\nLog In\n\n[Help](https:\/\/support.fool.com\/)\n\n[![The Motley Fool](https:\/\/g.foolcdn.com\/misc-assets\/logo-tmf-primary-1-magenta-purple-reversed.svg?_w=320)![The Motley Fool](https:\/\/g.foolcdn.com\/image\/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fg.foolcdn.com%2Fmisc-assets%2Ftmf_holdingco_logo_stacked_magenta_royalpurple_rev.png&w=96&op=resize)](https:\/\/www.fool.com\/)\n\n- Our Services\n  [All Services](https:\/\/www.fool.com\/services\/)[Stock 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Losers](https:\/\/www.fool.com\/markets\/top-stock-losers\/)\n\nFree Article[Explore Premium Services](https:\/\/www.fool.com\/services\/)\n\n# 1 Inflation-Resistant Stock to Buy and Hold Forever\nRising prices won't rattle this company's business.\n\nBy [Prosper Junior Bakiny](https:\/\/www.fool.com\/author\/20111\/) – Mar 19, 2026 at 5:15PM EST\n\n[Follow us](https:\/\/profile.google.com\/cp\/CgkvbS8wNTc4bWs)\n\nShare\n\nSummarize with AI\n\n## Key Points\n- Visa's business can actually benefit from inflation.\n- The company has a massive addressable market and a fantastic dividend track record.\n\nIs inflation about to rise? Amid geopolitical tensions, soaring oil prices, and persistent tariffs, many analysts and government officials are worried inflation will spike. This concerns investors, too. The relationship between inflation and equity markets is complex, but generally, stocks tend not to perform as well when prices rise, as this also leads to higher business expenses, lower consumer activity, among other problems. Thankfully, some corporations can do just fine -- or even better than fine -- even in such environments. One of them is **Visa** ([V](https:\/\/www.fool.com\/quote\/nyse\/v\/) \\+0.21%). And not only is the financial services specialist a great stock to have in your portfolio when inflation rises, but it is also an excellent buy-and-hold forever option. Let me explain.\n\n![Person paying for a transaction with a card. ](https:\/\/g.foolcdn.com\/image\/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fg.foolcdn.com%2Feditorial%2Fimages%2F861341%2Fperson-paying-with-a-card.jpg&w=3840&op=resize)\n\nImage source: Getty Images.\n## Visa's business can handle inflation\nVisa makes money by facilitating credit and debit card transactions through its payment network. The company charges a fee for each transaction -- as a percentage of it -- that runs through its system. As prices rise for any reason, even if Visa's fees remain the same, the total dollar amount it pockets for its services increases. So, in a way, the company benefits from inflation. True, a price rise may also harm the business by dampening consumer spending and leading to fewer transactions overall. These two forces somewhat offset one another, but Visa should still perform better than most in an inflationary period.\n\nAs the company's former CEO, Al Kelly, once said: \"Historically, inflation has been positive for us.\" But Visa isn't worth investing in just because of this aspect of its business. The company leads its niche of the [financial services industry](https:\/\/www.fool.com\/investing\/stock-market\/market-sectors\/financials\/), benefits from a wide moat due to network effects, and still has a massive addressable market to tap into. Visa estimates that there are still trillions in cash and check (and other types of) transactions that can be brought into its ecosystem.\n\nCollapse\n\nV\n\n## [NYSE: V](https:\/\/www.fool.com\/quote\/nyse\/v\/)\nVisa\n\nToday's Change\n\n(0.21%) \\$0.64\n\nCurrent Price\n\n\\$303.97\n\nUnable to reach the data service. Please check your connection.\n\nYTD\n\n1w\n\n1m\n\n3m\n\n6m\n\n1y\n\n5y\n\nPrice\n\nVS S\\&P\n\n### Key Data Points\nMarket Cap\n\n\\$578B\n\nDay's Range\n\n\\$302.00 - \\$304.90\n\n52wk Range\n\n\\$293.89 - \\$375.51\n\nVolume\n\n26K\n\nAvg Vol\n\n8\\.1M\n\nGross Margin\n\n78\\.02%\n\nDividend Yield\n\n0\\.83%\n\nBeyond that, the continued growth of the [e-commerce market](https:\/\/www.fool.com\/investing\/stock-market\/market-sectors\/consumer-discretionary\/top-ecommerce-companies\/) -- where digital payment methods are a necessity -- should provide an important long-term tailwind for the company. And then, there is Visa's excellent dividend program. The company's forward yield looks unimpressive at 0.9%. That's lower than the 1.2% average for the **S\\&P 500** (which is itself nothing to boast about).\n\nHowever, Visa has increased its payouts by 378.6% over the past decade, and it clearly has much more room for dividend hikes, given its modest cash payout ratio of 21.5%. Not only is Visa's business well-positioned to perform relatively well in inflationary periods, but the company's growing dividend can significantly boost returns over the long run as it is reinvested, helping investors outpace inflation. 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Take a Look at These 2 Warren Buffett Stocks.](https:\/\/www.fool.com\/investing\/2026\/03\/30\/worried-about-inflation-2-warren-buffett-stocks\/)\n\n### About the Author\n![Prosper Junior Bakiny](https:\/\/g.foolcdn.com\/avatar\/2046108619\/large.ashx?_w=3840)\n\nProsper Junior Bakiny is a contributing Motley Fool healthcare analyst covering biotechnology, pharmaceuticals, and healthcare stocks. Before The Motley Fool, Prosper wrote about investing topics ranging from stock market news to private equity for various companies. He holds a master’s degree in corporate finance from the University of Maryland Global Campus.\n\n[TMFPBakiny](https:\/\/www.fool.com\/author\/20111\/)\n\n*[Prosper Junior Bakiny](https:\/\/www.fool.com\/author\/20111\/) has positions in Visa. The Motley Fool has positions in and recommends Visa. The Motley Fool has a [disclosure policy](https:\/\/www.fool.com\/legal\/fool-disclosure-policy\/).*\n\n### Stocks Mentioned\n[V Visa NYSE: V\\$304.07 (+0.24%)+\\$0.74](https:\/\/www.fool.com\/quote\/nyse\/v\/)\n\n\\*Average returns of all recommendations since inception. Cost basis and return based on previous market day close.\n\n## Premium Investing Services\nInvest better with The Motley Fool. 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Amid geopolitical tensions, soaring oil prices, and persistent tariffs, many analysts and government officials are worried inflation will spike. This concerns investors, too. The relationship between inflation and equity markets is complex, but generally, stocks tend not to perform as well when prices rise, as this also leads to higher business expenses, lower consumer activity, among other problems. Thankfully, some corporations can do just fine -- or even better than fine -- even in such environments. One of them is **Visa** ([V](https:\/\/www.fool.com\/quote\/nyse\/v\/) \\+0.21%). And not only is the financial services specialist a great stock to have in your portfolio when inflation rises, but it is also an excellent buy-and-hold forever option. Let me explain.\n\n![Person paying for a transaction with a card. ](https:\/\/g.foolcdn.com\/image\/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fg.foolcdn.com%2Feditorial%2Fimages%2F861341%2Fperson-paying-with-a-card.jpg&w=3840&op=resize)\n\nImage source: Getty Images.\n## Visa's business can handle inflation\nVisa makes money by facilitating credit and debit card transactions through its payment network. The company charges a fee for each transaction -- as a percentage of it -- that runs through its system. As prices rise for any reason, even if Visa's fees remain the same, the total dollar amount it pockets for its services increases. So, in a way, the company benefits from inflation. True, a price rise may also harm the business by dampening consumer spending and leading to fewer transactions overall. These two forces somewhat offset one another, but Visa should still perform better than most in an inflationary period.\n\nAs the company's former CEO, Al Kelly, once said: \"Historically, inflation has been positive for us.\" But Visa isn't worth investing in just because of this aspect of its business. The company leads its niche of the [financial services industry](https:\/\/www.fool.com\/investing\/stock-market\/market-sectors\/financials\/), benefits from a wide moat due to network effects, and still has a massive addressable market to tap into. Visa estimates that there are still trillions in cash and check (and other types of) transactions that can be brought into its ecosystem.\n\nV\n\nToday's Change\n\n(0.21%) \\$0.64\n\nCurrent Price\n\n\\$303.97\n\nBeyond that, the continued growth of the [e-commerce market](https:\/\/www.fool.com\/investing\/stock-market\/market-sectors\/consumer-discretionary\/top-ecommerce-companies\/) -- where digital payment methods are a necessity -- should provide an important long-term tailwind for the company. And then, there is Visa's excellent dividend program. The company's forward yield looks unimpressive at 0.9%. That's lower than the 1.2% average for the **S\\&P 500** (which is itself nothing to boast about).\n\nHowever, Visa has increased its payouts by 378.6% over the past decade, and it clearly has much more room for dividend hikes, given its modest cash payout ratio of 21.5%. Not only is Visa's business well-positioned to perform relatively well in inflationary periods, but the company's growing dividend can significantly boost returns over the long run as it is reinvested, helping investors outpace inflation. So, Visa is an excellent stock to buy now because it could navigate the current storm better than most while also maintaining its solid dividend program and delivering excellent returns over the next few decades.","meta_canonical":null}

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Boilerpipe Text	Is inflation about to rise? Amid geopolitical tensions, soaring oil prices, and persistent tariffs, many analysts and government officials are worried inflation will spike. This concerns investors, too. The relationship between inflation and equity markets is complex, but generally, stocks tend not to perform as well when prices rise, as this also leads to higher business expenses, lower consumer activity, among other problems. Thankfully, some corporations can do just fine -- or even better than fine -- even in such environments. One of them is Visa ( V +0.21% ) . And not only is the financial services specialist a great stock to have in your portfolio when inflation rises, but it is also an excellent buy-and-hold forever option. Let me explain. Image source: Getty Images. Visa's business can handle inflation Visa makes money by facilitating credit and debit card transactions through its payment network. The company charges a fee for each transaction -- as a percentage of it -- that runs through its system. As prices rise for any reason, even if Visa's fees remain the same, the total dollar amount it pockets for its services increases. So, in a way, the company benefits from inflation. True, a price rise may also harm the business by dampening consumer spending and leading to fewer transactions overall. These two forces somewhat offset one another, but Visa should still perform better than most in an inflationary period. As the company's former CEO, Al Kelly, once said: "Historically, inflation has been positive for us." But Visa isn't worth investing in just because of this aspect of its business. The company leads its niche of the financial services industry , benefits from a wide moat due to network effects, and still has a massive addressable market to tap into. Visa estimates that there are still trillions in cash and check (and other types of) transactions that can be brought into its ecosystem. V Today's Change (0.21%) $0.64 Current Price $303.97 Beyond that, the continued growth of the e-commerce market -- where digital payment methods are a necessity -- should provide an important long-term tailwind for the company. And then, there is Visa's excellent dividend program. The company's forward yield looks unimpressive at 0.9%. That's lower than the 1.2% average for the S&P 500 (which is itself nothing to boast about). However, Visa has increased its payouts by 378.6% over the past decade, and it clearly has much more room for dividend hikes, given its modest cash payout ratio of 21.5%. Not only is Visa's business well-positioned to perform relatively well in inflationary periods, but the company's growing dividend can significantly boost returns over the long run as it is reinvested, helping investors outpace inflation. So, Visa is an excellent stock to buy now because it could navigate the current storm better than most while also maintaining its solid dividend program and delivering excellent returns over the next few decades.
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By [Prosper Junior Bakiny](https://www.fool.com/author/20111/) – Mar 19, 2026 at 5:15PM EST [Follow us](https://profile.google.com/cp/CgkvbS8wNTc4bWs) Share Summarize with AI ## Key Points - Visa's business can actually benefit from inflation. - The company has a massive addressable market and a fantastic dividend track record. Is inflation about to rise? Amid geopolitical tensions, soaring oil prices, and persistent tariffs, many analysts and government officials are worried inflation will spike. This concerns investors, too. The relationship between inflation and equity markets is complex, but generally, stocks tend not to perform as well when prices rise, as this also leads to higher business expenses, lower consumer activity, among other problems. Thankfully, some corporations can do just fine -- or even better than fine -- even in such environments. One of them is Visa ([V](https://www.fool.com/quote/nyse/v/) \+0.21%). And not only is the financial services specialist a great stock to have in your portfolio when inflation rises, but it is also an excellent buy-and-hold forever option. Let me explain. ![Person paying for a transaction with a card. ](https://g.foolcdn.com/image/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fg.foolcdn.com%2Feditorial%2Fimages%2F861341%2Fperson-paying-with-a-card.jpg&w=3840&op=resize) Image source: Getty Images. ## Visa's business can handle inflation Visa makes money by facilitating credit and debit card transactions through its payment network. The company charges a fee for each transaction -- as a percentage of it -- that runs through its system. As prices rise for any reason, even if Visa's fees remain the same, the total dollar amount it pockets for its services increases. So, in a way, the company benefits from inflation. True, a price rise may also harm the business by dampening consumer spending and leading to fewer transactions overall. These two forces somewhat offset one another, but Visa should still perform better than most in an inflationary period. As the company's former CEO, Al Kelly, once said: "Historically, inflation has been positive for us." But Visa isn't worth investing in just because of this aspect of its business. The company leads its niche of the [financial services industry](https://www.fool.com/investing/stock-market/market-sectors/financials/), benefits from a wide moat due to network effects, and still has a massive addressable market to tap into. Visa estimates that there are still trillions in cash and check (and other types of) transactions that can be brought into its ecosystem. Collapse V ## [NYSE: V](https://www.fool.com/quote/nyse/v/) Visa Today's Change (0.21%) \$0.64 Current Price \$303.97 Unable to reach the data service. Please check your connection. YTD 1w 1m 3m 6m 1y 5y Price VS S\&P ### Key Data Points Market Cap \$578B Day's Range \$302.00 - \$304.90 52wk Range \$293.89 - \$375.51 Volume 26K Avg Vol 8\.1M Gross Margin 78\.02% Dividend Yield 0\.83% Beyond that, the continued growth of the [e-commerce market](https://www.fool.com/investing/stock-market/market-sectors/consumer-discretionary/top-ecommerce-companies/) -- where digital payment methods are a necessity -- should provide an important long-term tailwind for the company. And then, there is Visa's excellent dividend program. The company's forward yield looks unimpressive at 0.9%. That's lower than the 1.2% average for the S\&P 500 (which is itself nothing to boast about). However, Visa has increased its payouts by 378.6% over the past decade, and it clearly has much more room for dividend hikes, given its modest cash payout ratio of 21.5%. Not only is Visa's business well-positioned to perform relatively well in inflationary periods, but the company's growing dividend can significantly boost returns over the long run as it is reinvested, helping investors outpace inflation. So, Visa is an excellent stock to buy now because it could navigate the current storm better than most while also maintaining its solid dividend program and delivering excellent returns over the next few decades. ## Read Next Apr 4, 2026 •By [Lyle Daly](https://www.fool.com/author/20014/) [The Largest Financial Companies by Market Cap in April 2026](https://www.fool.com/research/largest-financial-companies/) Apr 1, 2026 •By [Lyle Daly](https://www.fool.com/author/20014/) [The Largest Companies by Market Cap in April 2026](https://www.fool.com/research/largest-companies-by-market-cap/) Apr 1, 2026 •By [Jack Caporal](https://www.fool.com/author/20393/) [Which Stablecoins Are the Largest and Most Popular in 2026?](https://www.fool.com/research/largest-stablecoins/) Apr 1, 2026 •By [Justin Pope](https://www.fool.com/author/6581/) [The Warren Buffett Stock That Has Compounded at 18.5% Annually for 18 Years](https://www.fool.com/investing/2026/04/01/warren-buffett-stock-compounded-18-visa/) Mar 31, 2026 •By [Sean Williams](https://www.fool.com/author/1813/) [The Dow Jones Industrial Average Is in Correction Territory: 2 Historically Cheap Components That Make for No-Brainer Buys Right Now](https://www.fool.com/investing/2026/03/31/dow-in-correction-territory-2-no-brainer-buys-now/) Mar 30, 2026 •By [Neil Patel](https://www.fool.com/author/20294/) [Worried About Inflation? Take a Look at These 2 Warren Buffett Stocks.](https://www.fool.com/investing/2026/03/30/worried-about-inflation-2-warren-buffett-stocks/) ### About the Author ![Prosper Junior Bakiny](https://g.foolcdn.com/avatar/2046108619/large.ashx?_w=3840) Prosper Junior Bakiny is a contributing Motley Fool healthcare analyst covering biotechnology, pharmaceuticals, and healthcare stocks. Before The Motley Fool, Prosper wrote about investing topics ranging from stock market news to private equity for various companies. He holds a master’s degree in corporate finance from the University of Maryland Global Campus. [TMFPBakiny](https://www.fool.com/author/20111/) [Prosper Junior Bakiny](https://www.fool.com/author/20111/) has positions in Visa. The Motley Fool has positions in and recommends Visa. 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Readable Markdown	Is inflation about to rise? Amid geopolitical tensions, soaring oil prices, and persistent tariffs, many analysts and government officials are worried inflation will spike. This concerns investors, too. The relationship between inflation and equity markets is complex, but generally, stocks tend not to perform as well when prices rise, as this also leads to higher business expenses, lower consumer activity, among other problems. Thankfully, some corporations can do just fine -- or even better than fine -- even in such environments. One of them is Visa ([V](https://www.fool.com/quote/nyse/v/) \+0.21%). And not only is the financial services specialist a great stock to have in your portfolio when inflation rises, but it is also an excellent buy-and-hold forever option. Let me explain. ![Person paying for a transaction with a card. ](https://g.foolcdn.com/image/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fg.foolcdn.com%2Feditorial%2Fimages%2F861341%2Fperson-paying-with-a-card.jpg&w=3840&op=resize) Image source: Getty Images. ## Visa's business can handle inflation Visa makes money by facilitating credit and debit card transactions through its payment network. The company charges a fee for each transaction -- as a percentage of it -- that runs through its system. As prices rise for any reason, even if Visa's fees remain the same, the total dollar amount it pockets for its services increases. So, in a way, the company benefits from inflation. True, a price rise may also harm the business by dampening consumer spending and leading to fewer transactions overall. These two forces somewhat offset one another, but Visa should still perform better than most in an inflationary period. As the company's former CEO, Al Kelly, once said: "Historically, inflation has been positive for us." But Visa isn't worth investing in just because of this aspect of its business. The company leads its niche of the [financial services industry](https://www.fool.com/investing/stock-market/market-sectors/financials/), benefits from a wide moat due to network effects, and still has a massive addressable market to tap into. Visa estimates that there are still trillions in cash and check (and other types of) transactions that can be brought into its ecosystem. V Today's Change (0.21%) \$0.64 Current Price \$303.97 Beyond that, the continued growth of the [e-commerce market](https://www.fool.com/investing/stock-market/market-sectors/consumer-discretionary/top-ecommerce-companies/) -- where digital payment methods are a necessity -- should provide an important long-term tailwind for the company. And then, there is Visa's excellent dividend program. The company's forward yield looks unimpressive at 0.9%. That's lower than the 1.2% average for the S\&P 500 (which is itself nothing to boast about). However, Visa has increased its payouts by 378.6% over the past decade, and it clearly has much more room for dividend hikes, given its modest cash payout ratio of 21.5%. Not only is Visa's business well-positioned to perform relatively well in inflationary periods, but the company's growing dividend can significantly boost returns over the long run as it is reinvested, helping investors outpace inflation. So, Visa is an excellent stock to buy now because it could navigate the current storm better than most while also maintaining its solid dividend program and delivering excellent returns over the next few decades.
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