Mastercard Inc (MA)

Currency in USD
647.18
-10.92(-1.66%)
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646.27-0.91(-0.14%)
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Fair Value
Day's Range
645.50654.39
52 wk Range
464.52661.34
Key Statistics
Prev. Close
658.1
Open
652.84
Day's Range
645.5-654.39
52 wk Range
464.52-661.34
Volume
2.44M
Average Volume (3m)
2.93M
1-Year Change
17.0837%
Book Value / Share
7.71
Fair Value
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Company’s Health
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Fair Price
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Price Target
706.04
Upside
+9.09%
Members' Sentiments
Bearish
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ProTips
18 analysts have revised their earnings downwards for the upcoming period

Mastercard Inc News & Analysis

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Technical Analysis

Summary
Strong Sell
Sell
Neutral
Buy
Strong Buy
Neutral
Technical Indicators
Strong Sell
Moving Averages
Buy

Analyst Ratings

36 Buy
3 Hold
1 Sell
Ratings:
40 analysts
Overall Consensus
Strong Buy

Analysts 12-Month Price Target:

Average 706.04
(+9.09% Upside)
Firm
ArticlePositionPrice TargetUpside / DownsideFrom Price TargetActionDate
Cantor Fitzgerald
Buy765.00+18.21%695.00Maintain02/11/2026
TD Cowen
Buy726.00+12.18%667.00Maintain30/10/2026
BMO Capital
Buy702.00+8.47%665.00Maintain30/10/2026
UBS
Buy750.00+15.89%670.00Maintain30/10/2026
RBC Capital
Buy742.00+14.65%696.00Maintain30/10/2026

Mastercard Inc SWOT Analysis


AI-Driven Innovation
Explore Mastercard's strategic focus on agentic commerce and AI integration, poised to revolutionize consumer experiences and boost Value-Added Services growth.
Financial Resilience
Mastercard's robust financial health, with impressive profit margins and consistent EPS growth, underpins its strong market position and future prospects.
Market Expansion
Delve into Mastercard's efforts to capture new revenue streams through commercial payments expansion and strategic integration of emerging technologies.
Analyst Optimism
Learn about the bullish outlook from top analysts, with price targets ranging from $600 to $655, reflecting confidence in Mastercard's growth trajectory.
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Mastercard Inc Earnings Call Summary for Q3/2026

  • Mastercard Q3 2026 EPS of $5.31 beat estimates of $5.16; revenue of $9.8B topped forecast of $9.65B, driving shares up 4.97% to near 52-week high.
  • Net revenue rose 14% YoY, net income up 18%; value-added services revenue surged 19%, outpacing 11% payment network growth with cross-border volume up 11%.
  • Company guides Q4 and full-year 2026 revenue growth at high end of low double digits, with operating expenses also rising at similar pace and tax rate of 20-21%.
  • CEO Miebach emphasized agentic commerce strategy and BVNK acquisition for stablecoin integration, rejecting temporary virtual card solutions in favor of tokenized payments.
  • Management noted Q3 strength partly due to timing shifts from Q4; expects higher rebates and incentives in Q4 may offset momentum, but remains constructive on growth outlook.
Last Updated: 29/10/2026, 14:14
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Earnings

Latest Release
29/10/2026
EPS / Forecast
5.31 / 5.16
Revenue / Forecast
9.8B / 9.65B
EPS Revisions
Last 90 days

Dividends

Payout Ratio
Payout ratio (TTM)
Earnings retained
EPS 19.13
Dividend Yield
0.53%
Industry Median 0.69%
Annualised payout
3.48
Paid quarterly
5-Years Growth
+14.61%
Growth Streak

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Metrics to compare
MA
Peers
Sector
Relationship
P/E Ratio
33.2x12.9x9.1x
PEG Ratio
1.520.880.03
Price/Book
83.5x2.7x1.0x
Price / LTM Sales
15.5x3.9x2.8x
Upside (Analyst Target)
9.1%0.0%18.6%
Fair Value Upside
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Mastercard Incorporated, a technology company, provides transaction processing and other payment-related products and services in the United States and internationally. The company offers products and services for account holders, merchants, financial institutions, digital partners, businesses, governments, and other organizations, such as programs that enable issuers to provide consumers with credits to defer payments; payment products and solutions that allow its customers to access funds in deposit and other accounts; prepaid programs services; consumer bill payment services; and commercial credit, debit, and prepaid payment products and solutions. It also provides solutions that enable businesses or governments to make payments to businesses, including Virtual Card Number, which is generated dynamically from an existing account and leverages the credit limit of the funding account; and a platform to optimize supplier payment enablement campaigns for financial institutions. In addition, the company offers Mastercard Move, which partners with digital messaging and payment platforms to enable consumers to send money directly within applications to other consumers; and partners with central banks, fintechs, and financial institutions, as well as enables various cross-border payment flows. Further, it provides security solutions; marketing, personalization, and issuer and merchant loyalty services; business and operational intelligence, advanced analytics and AI, consulting and agentic solutions, and payments and portfolio optimization; digital and authentication; processing and gateway solutions; and other solutions. The company offers payment solutions and services under the MasterCard, Maestro, and Cirrus names. Mastercard Incorporated was founded in 1966 and is headquartered in Purchase, New York.

Employees
39800

Ownership

Ownership Overview

Type
Common Stock Held% of Shares OutstandingMarket Value
Mutual Funds & ETFs
374.76M42.78%246.63B
Other Institutional Investors
410.28M46.83%270.00B
Public Companies & Retail Investors
90.97M10.38%59.87B
Total
876.01M100.00%576.5B

Top Holders

Holder
% of holding
Shares Held
Date Reported
Value (In 1,000s)
BlackRock, Inc.7.58%66,393,56543,693,605
Mastercard Foundation6.89%60,347,77439,714,870

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FAQ

What Is the Mastercard (NYSE: MA) Share Price Today?

The Mastercard stock price today is 647.18 USD.

What Stock Exchange Does Mastercard (MA) Trade On?

Mastercard is listed and trades on the New York Stock Exchange.

What Is the Ticker (Stock Symbol) for Mastercard?

The stock symbol (also called a 'ticker') for Mastercard is "MA."

Does Mastercard Pay Dividends? What’s The Current MA Dividend Yield?

Yes, MA Pays Dividends to its Shareholders. The current Mastercard dividend yield is 0.5%%.

What Is the Current Mastercard Market Capitalisation?

As of today, Mastercard (NYSE: MA) market cap is 563.81B USD.

What Is Mastercard's (MA) Earnings Per Share (TTM)?

The Mastercard EPS is currently 19.13 (Trailing Twelve Months).

When Is the Next Mastercard Earnings Date?

Mastercard's next earnings report will be released on 28/01/2027.

Is MA a Buy or Sell From a Technical Analyst Perspective?

Based on today's Mastercard moving averages and other technical indicators, the daily buy/sell signal for MA stock is Strong Buy.

How Many Times Has Mastercard Stock Split?

Mastercard has split 1 times. (See the MA stock split history page for full effective split date and price information.)

How Many Employees Does Mastercard Have?

Mastercard has 39800 employees, based on their latest Companies House report.

What is the current trading status of Mastercard (NYSE: MA)?

As of 04/11/2026, Mastercard (MA) is trading at a share price of 647.18 USD, with a previous close of 658.10 USD. The stock has fluctuated within a day range of 645.50 USD to 654.39 USD, while its 52-week range spans from 464.52 USD to 661.34 USD.

What Is Mastercard (MA) Price Target According to Analysts?

The average 12-month price target for Mastercard is 706.04 USD, with a high estimate of 800 USD and a low estimate of 550 USD. 36 analysts recommend buying the stock, while 1 suggest selling, leading to an overall rating of Strong Buy. The stock has an +9.09% Upside potential.

What Is the MA Premarket Price?

MA's last pre-market stock price is 654.60 USD. The pre-market share volume is 19,930.00, and the stock has decreased by -3.50, or -0.53%.

What Is the MA After Hours Price?

MA's last after hours stock price is 646.27 USD, the stock has decreased by -0.91, or -0.14%.
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