Visa Inc gold card-by hatchpong via iStockVisa (V) stock is ripping higher on Tuesday after the NYSE-listed credit card company announced plans to lay off roughly 7% of its global workforce. Following today's gains, Visa shares are up about 25% versus their year-to-date low. Investors are bidding V shares up because improved operating leverage should expand operating margin and secure durable long-term profitability. Visa to Report Earnings After Market CloseThe layoffs news lands as Visa prepares to release its fiscal Q3 earnings today after market close. Note that Wall Street analysts also share options traders' optimism on V stock for the back half of 2026.