Visa, Mastercard profits rise as shoppers keep buying
The two largest global card networks delivered stronger earnings on resilient consumer spending and steady payments volume across key regions.
31 October 2025
31 October 2025
The two largest global card networks delivered stronger earnings on resilient consumer spending and steady payments volume across key regions.
In Q3, sales fell 10.4% on a currency-adjusted basis to €1.95bn.
Operating income totalled $17.4bn, and net income increased to $21.2bn.
Q3 revenue rose to €6.63bn from €6.44bn a year earlier, despite a negative translation effect of €300m from a stronger euro.
UK fashion retailer Superdry achieved an adjusted profit before tax of £33.8m ($44.5m) in FY25 versus its £48.3m loss the previous year, which the retailer attributes to targeted cost reductions.
Nearly two-thirds of Halloween shoppers in the UK are expected to cut back on spending this year due to cost pressures.
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