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- symbol MA
- Rev/Share 31.8739
- Book/Share 7.3421
- PB 77.0121
- Debt/Equity 2.8185
- CurrentRatio 1.1108
- ROIC 0.4398
- MktCap 507699473160.0
- FreeCF/Share 16.7204
- PFCF 33.294
- PE 39.0891
- Debt/Assets 0.3879
- DivYield 0.0052
- ROE 1.8764
- Rating B
- Score 3
- Recommendation Neutral
- P/E Score 1
- DCF Score 3
- P/B Score 1
- D/E Score 1
Recent Analyst Ratings
| Type | Ticker | Analyst Firm | Previous Rating | Current Rating | Previous Price Target | Current Price Target | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Resumed | MA | Deutsche Bank | -- | Buy | -- | -- | July 17, 2025 |
| Upgrade | MA | Seaport Research Partners | Neutral | Buy | -- | $616 | July 14, 2025 |
| Initiation | MA | Truist | -- | Buy | -- | $640 | June 2, 2025 |
| Downgrade | MA | Monness Crespi & Hardt | Buy | Neutral | -- | -- | April 9, 2025 |
| Upgrade | MA | DZ Bank | Hold | Buy | -- | $620 | Feb. 4, 2025 |
| Upgrade | MA | Monness Crespi & Hardt | Neutral | Buy | -- | $640 | Jan. 31, 2025 |
| Downgrade | MA | Seaport Research Partners | Buy | Neutral | -- | -- | Jan. 14, 2025 |
| Resumed | MA | Oppenheimer | -- | Outperform | -- | $591 | Oct. 1, 2024 |
| Downgrade | MA | Exane BNP Paribas | Outperform | Neutral | -- | $470 | Sept. 3, 2024 |
News
Mastercard Q2 Earnings Incoming: Hold the Card or Fold the Hand?
Published: July 29, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive
MA eyes a Q2 earnings beat with strong cross-border volumes and rising demand for services, despite higher costs.
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Why Investors Need to Take Advantage of These 2 Business Services Stocks Now
Published: July 28, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive
The Zacks Earnings ESP is a great way to find potential earnings surprises. Why investors should take advantage now.
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These 3 Stocks Could Help You Compound Wealth for Years to Come
Published: July 28, 2025 by: MarketBeat
Sentiment: Neutral
There are typically two participants in the stock market, those who enter and end each day on a flat note for their portfolios (meaning no positions) and rely on short-term intraday trading strategies to grow their capital, and then those who are out there hunting for the sort of businesses that will allow for a less volatile path forward for wealth creation. Those who focus on the long-term usually care about two things in their search for their next investment.
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Disagree with stablecoin disruption thesis for Visa and Mastercard, says Mizuho's Dan Dolev
Published: July 25, 2025 by: CNBC Television
Sentiment: Neutral
Dan Dolev, Mizuho senior fintech analyst, joins 'Power Lunch' to discuss changes to the payment space with the passage of the GENIUS Act, stablecoin's use cases and much more.
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Mastercard Q2 Preview: All Eyes On Stablecoins
Published: July 24, 2025 by: Seeking Alpha
Sentiment: Positive
Mastercard is evolving into a hybrid digital-traditional finance infrastructure, with 40% of revenue from high-margin, value-added services like AI, cybersecurity, and digital identity. My investment thesis: Mastercard's optionality in stablecoins, AI, and real-time payments is underappreciated, offering rerating potential beyond its 'boring' premium reputation. Risks include regulatory scrutiny and stablecoin disruption, but Mastercard's proactive partnerships and adaptability position it to turn threats into growth opportunities.
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Mastercard vs. PayPal: Which Payments Innovator is the Better Buy Now?
Published: July 24, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Neutral
PayPal's lower valuation, direct commerce and lower leverage could make it the better buy over Mastercard now.
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Mastercard: The Rally Has Come To An End, Time To Trim
Published: July 24, 2025 by: Seeking Alpha
Sentiment: Positive
Mastercard remains a strong, brand-driven business with consistent double-digit revenue and earnings growth, outpacing Visa in growth dynamics. Recent results disappointed some, but seasonality explains quarter-over-quarter declines; year-over-year growth remains robust across all segments. Valuation has outpaced growth, making the risk/reward less attractive; I trimmed my position by 40% to lock in gains.
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Will Mastercard Stock Gain On Approaching Earnings?
Published: July 22, 2025 by: Forbes
Sentiment: Neutral
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American Airlines and Mastercard Renew Partnership for Even More Rewarding Travel Experiences
Published: July 21, 2025 by: Business Wire
Sentiment: Neutral
FORT WORTH, Texas & PURCHASE, N.Y.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--American Airlines and Mastercard today announced an extension of their decades-long partnership, reinforcing a shared commitment to delivering more rewarding travel experiences and value through advanced payments technology and services. “American is proud to collaborate with Mastercard to deliver best-in-class travel solutions for our AAdvantage® co-branded credit cardmembers,” said American's CEO Robert Isom. “Together, we are rewarding our.
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PYPL vs. MA: Which Stock Is the Better Value Option?
Published: July 18, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Neutral
Investors interested in Financial Transaction Services stocks are likely familiar with Paypal (PYPL) and MasterCard (MA). But which of these two stocks offers value investors a better bang for their buck right now?
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Are Business Services Stocks Lagging Mastercard (MA) This Year?
Published: July 18, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Negative
Here is how MasterCard (MA) and Paysign, Inc. (PAYS) have performed compared to their sector so far this year.
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Is It Worth Investing in MasterCard (MA) Based on Wall Street's Bullish Views?
Published: July 18, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive
When deciding whether to buy, sell, or hold a stock, investors often rely on analyst recommendations. Media reports about rating changes by these brokerage-firm-employed (or sell-side) analysts often influence a stock's price, but are they really important?
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Mastercard Incorporated (MA) is Attracting Investor Attention: Here is What You Should Know
Published: July 18, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive
Zacks.com users have recently been watching MasterCard (MA) quite a bit. Thus, it is worth knowing the facts that could determine the stock's prospects.
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Small Biz, Big Roadblocks: Mastercard to Smoothen Cross-Border Ride
Published: July 17, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Neutral
MA is set to leverage its Move platform to ease cross-border pain points and grow transaction volumes to benefit SMEs across Latin America.
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Why Do Merchants Trust Mastercard in a Risky Digital World?
Published: July 16, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Negative
MA's AI-driven fraud tools, partnerships and cybersecurity investments help merchants stay secure in the digital world.
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Top Mobile Payments Stocks to Buy to Ride the Cashless Wave
Published: July 15, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive
Marqeta, Visa, Mastercard and Capital One are riding the mobile payments surge with bold tech moves and growing adoption.
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Can Mastercard Stay Ahead in the Race Toward a Digital Wallet Future?
Published: July 11, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Neutral
MA is accelerating its shift toward a cardless future with tokenization, digital wallets and tech partnerships.
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Apple, Visa and Mastercard Antitrust Lawsuit Tossed by Federal Judge
Published: July 10, 2025 by: PYMNTS
Sentiment: Positive
Apple, Visa and Mastercard reportedly won a legal victory in an antitrust lawsuit. The tech giant and the two payment firms convinced a federal judge to dismiss the lawsuit accusing them of colluding to stifle competition, Reuters reported Thursday (July 10).
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Buy 3 AI-Powered Giant Financial Transaction Services Stocks for 2H25
Published: July 10, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive
V, MA, and PYPL are harnessing AI to boost security, streamline services, and drive payment volume growth.
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Fees, Fines & Gains: Mastercard's 13% 3-Month Rise Laughs at Headlines
Published: July 09, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Neutral
MA's 13% rally shrugs off lawsuits, fee caps and fintech threats as it doubles down on crypto and services.
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Mastercard's Fintech Ties in Emerging Markets: Bold Move or Risky Bet?
Published: July 08, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Negative
MA deepens fintech ties across emerging markets, chasing digital growth while navigating complex regional risks.
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Mastercard and Pay4You Launch European Spend Management Partnership
Published: July 07, 2025 by: PYMNTS
Sentiment: Positive
Mastercard has teamed with self-service payment portal Pay4You on a spend management solution for European companies. The collaboration, announced Monday (July 7), employs Mastercard's Virtual Card Network (VCN) technology, and is designed to guarantee card acceptance, giving corporations a better way to manage their tail spend.
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3 Stocks to Boost Your Portfolio as Nasdaq Hits All-Time High
Published: July 03, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive
Nasdaq's record rally fuels upside in MSFT, V, and MA as easing tariffs and AI momentum lift tech optimism.
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All You Need to Know About MasterCard (MA) Rating Upgrade to Buy
Published: July 02, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive
MasterCard (MA) might move higher on growing optimism about its earnings prospects, which is reflected by its upgrade to a Zacks Rank #2 (Buy).
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Is MasterCard (MA) a Buy as Wall Street Analysts Look Optimistic?
Published: July 02, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive
When deciding whether to buy, sell, or hold a stock, investors often rely on analyst recommendations. Media reports about rating changes by these brokerage-firm-employed (or sell-side) analysts often influence a stock's price, but are they really important?
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Why MasterCard (MA) Could Beat Earnings Estimates Again
Published: July 01, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive
MasterCard (MA) has an impressive earnings surprise history and currently possesses the right combination of the two key ingredients for a likely beat in its next quarterly report.
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PYPL vs. MA: Which Stock Should Value Investors Buy Now?
Published: July 01, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive
Investors interested in Financial Transaction Services stocks are likely familiar with Paypal (PYPL) and MasterCard (MA). But which of these two stocks is more attractive to value investors?
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Mastercard's Legal Woes Are Growing: U.K. Ruling Raises Red Flags
Published: June 30, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Negative
MA faces rising legal risks as a U.K. tribunal rules its card fees unlawful, exposing it to damages and regulatory heat.
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Can Mastercard Outmaneuver The Threat Posed By Stablecoins?
Published: June 27, 2025 by: Seeking Alpha
Sentiment: Neutral
Some think stablecoins are primed to disrupt card networks like MasterCard, due to their lower fees, instant settlement, and programmability. However, this ignores MA's multi-token network (MTN), which looks primed to capture new payment volumes without sacrificing much in the current card business. This could lead to a new revenue opportunity, and as a result, we think the stock looks reasonably priced.
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Mastercard to integrate Fiserv's FIUSD stablecoin across global payments network
Published: June 24, 2025 by: Proactive Investors
Sentiment: Positive
Mastercard Inc (NYSE:MA) has announced an expansion of its partnership with financial technology company Fiserv Inc (NYSE:FI) to accelerate the adoption and use of stablecoins, focusing on the integration of Fiserv's new programmable FIUSD token into Mastercard's products and services. This move aims to enable consumers and businesses to make payments using FIUSD at more than 150 million merchants worldwide through Mastercard's extensive payments network, the company said on Tuesday.
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About Mastercard Incorporated (MA)
- IPO Date 2006-05-25
- Website https://www.mastercard.com
- Industry Financial - Credit Services
- CEO Michael Miebach
- Employees 35300