Mastercard Incorporated (MA)

US — Financial Services Sector
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Key Metrics & Ratings

  • symbol MA
  • Rev/Share 34.8549
  • Book/Share 8.7697
  • PB 65.2511
  • Debt/Equity 2.3971
  • CurrentRatio 1.1223
  • ROIC 0.4454

 

  • MktCap 513839207894.0
  • FreeCF/Share 18.835
  • PFCF 30.2116
  • PE 36.2613
  • Debt/Assets 0.3562
  • DivYield 0.0053
  • ROE 1.969

 

  • Rating B
  • Score 3
  • Recommendation Neutral
  • P/E Score 1
  • DCF Score 4
  • 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
Upgrade MA HSBC Securities Hold Buy -- $633 Dec. 8, 2025
Initiation MA Citigroup -- Buy -- $735 Oct. 23, 2025
Initiation MA Wells Fargo -- Overweight -- $669 Oct. 22, 2025
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

News

Fiserv and Mastercard Partner to Advance Trusted Agentic Commerce For Merchants
FISV, MA
Published: December 22, 2025 by: Business Wire
Sentiment: Neutral

MILWAUKEE--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Fiserv, Inc. (NASDAQ: FISV) and Mastercard (NYSE: MA) are extending their partnership to advance agentic commerce for merchants. Fiserv will be one of the first major payment processors to leverage Mastercard's Agent Pay Acceptance Framework at scale, raising the bar for secure, intelligent and interoperable agentic commerce and empowering merchants to confidently embrace the era of AI-driven payments. Supporting Merchant Acceptance Through Agent Pay As commerce beco.

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Visa and Mastercard Settle ATM Fee Lawsuit for $167 Million
MA
Published: December 21, 2025 by: PYMNTS
Sentiment: Negative

Visa and Mastercard will reportedly pay $167.5 million to settle a long-running ATM fee lawsuit. That's according to a report Friday (Dec. 19) from Reuters, citing court documents in a case that had accused the payment giants of conspiring to artificially boost ATM access fees.

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MasterCard (MA) Rises Higher Than Market: Key Facts
MA
Published: December 19, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Neutral

In the most recent trading session, MasterCard (MA) closed at $572.23, indicating a +1.06% shift from the previous trading day.

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EVTC vs. MA: Which Stock Should Value Investors Buy Now?
EVTC, MA
Published: December 19, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

Investors interested in stocks from the Financial Transaction Services sector have probably already heard of Evertec (EVTC) and MasterCard (MA). But which of these two stocks presents investors with the better value opportunity right now?

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Pass through of tariff costs to consumer has been slow, says Mastercard's Meyer
MA
Published: December 16, 2025 by: CNBC Television
Sentiment: Neutral

CNBC's “Power Lunch” team discusses consumer spending and its resilience with Michelle Meyer, chief economist at Mastercard.

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Mastercard and LoanPro to Enable Delivery of Installment Loans Through Cards
MA
Published: December 16, 2025 by: PYMNTS
Sentiment: Positive

Mastercard and LoanPro plan to launch a program that will enable lenders to deliver installment loans through virtual and physical cards. The Loan on Card program is set to launch in 2026, the companies said in a Tuesday (Dec. 16) press release.

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Mastercard Teams With TerraPay to Expand Digital Wallet Use
MA
Published: December 11, 2025 by: PYMNTS
Sentiment: Positive

Mastercard has launched a digital wallet partnership with money movement company TerraPay. This collaboration is designed to provide the latest in digital payment capabilities to Mastercard's wallet partners, which include mobile money wallets, FinTechs and banks, the companies said in a Thursday (Dec. 11) news release.

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Mastercard Turns on the Cash Tap: Buybacks Boom, Dividends Bloom
MA
Published: December 10, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

MA boosts shareholder rewards with a new $14B buyback and a 14% dividend hike as strong cash flow fuels continued capital returns.

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Mastercard Trading Below 50-Day & 200-Day SMA: How to Play the Stock
MA
Published: December 09, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Negative

Mastercard Inc. MA is trading below its 50-day and 200-day simple moving average (SMA), signaling a bearish trend. The 50-day and 200-day SMAs are key indicators for traders and analysts to identify support and resistance levels.

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Are Buyouts and Partnerships Powering Mastercard's Long-Term Growth?
MA
Published: December 05, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

MA's aggressive acquisitions and global partnerships are fueling its shift beyond cards into digital finance infrastructure.

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Why MasterCard (MA) is a Top Growth Stock for the Long-Term
MA
Published: December 05, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

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Mastercard: Rock Solid Amid Macro Jitters
MA
Published: December 03, 2025 by: Seeking Alpha
Sentiment: Positive

Mastercard demonstrates robust fundamentals, with resilient volumes, strong revenue growth, and expanding margins despite macroeconomic headwinds. MA's Q3 revenue grew 17% YoY to $8.6B, with broad-based strength across payment network and value-added services & solutions. Operating efficiency remains high; adjusted operating margin expanded 50 bps YoY, and cash flows hit all-time highs.

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Mastercard Incorporated (MA) Presents at UBS Global Technology and AI Conference 2025 Transcript
MA
Published: December 02, 2025 by: Seeking Alpha
Sentiment: Neutral

Mastercard Incorporated (MA) Presents at UBS Global Technology and AI Conference 2025 Transcript

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CPAY vs. MA: Which Stock Should Value Investors Buy Now?
CPAY, MA
Published: December 01, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

Investors with an interest in Financial Transaction Services stocks have likely encountered both Corpay (CPAY) and MasterCard (MA). But which of these two stocks is more attractive to value investors?

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Delayed Economic Data Due This Week
ADBE, ADP, AEO, CRM, CRWD, DG, DLTR, MA
Published: December 01, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Neutral

Pre-market futures appear seeking some new equilibrium this morning, cascading into the red after a strong showing on the half-day of trading Friday, where the major indexes all grew more than +0.5% on the session. This morning, they're in give-back mode: the Dow is -207 points, -0.43% at this hour, the S&P 500 is -46, -0.67%, the Nasdaq -239, -0.94% and the small-cap Russell 2000 -26 points, -1.06%.

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Holiday Shopping Gets Off to a Good Start
AEO, CRWD, DG, DLTR, M, MA
Published: December 01, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

Today is Cyber Monday, anticipated to be the second-highest shopping day of the inaugural weekend of the holiday season.

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Mastercard's Stability Vs. Affirm's Velocity: Which Has More Upside?
AFRM, MA
Published: November 27, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

AFRM's BNPL-driven surge puts it ahead, while MA's global scale reach keeps it firmly in the race as flexible credit rapidly reshapes spending.

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Is Most-Watched Stock Mastercard Incorporated (MA) Worth Betting on Now?
MA
Published: November 27, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

MasterCard (MA) has been one of the stocks most watched by Zacks.com users lately. So, it is worth exploring what lies ahead for the stock.

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Staying Ahead of Cyber Threats: Mastercard survey reveals emerging concerns among consumers in Latin America and the Caribbean
MA
Published: November 26, 2025 by: Business Wire
Sentiment: Neutral

MIAMI--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Today, Mastercard released the findings of its latest regional survey focused on cybersecurity sentiment across Latin America and the Caribbean. It reveals that as digital payments become mainstream, and convenience grows, a new paradox is emerging across the region: while consumers are becoming increasingly confident in their ability to navigate the digital world, fear of fraud and scams remains their most pressing concern. According to a recent regional survey, eight i.

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Is MA Using Beauty Commerce to Unlock Its Next SME Growth Wave?
MA
Published: November 25, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

Mastercard's beauty-commerce push targets 350,000 salons by digitizing payments, easing credit access and supporting entrepreneurs across the region.

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5 Financial Transaction Stocks to Watch Despite Rising Tech Costs
FISV, GPN, MA, PYPL, V
Published: November 24, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

Rising technology expenses may strain margins, but M&A activities, cross-border volume growth and enhanced digital payment solutions suite offer strong tailwinds for the Financial Transaction Services space. Companies like V, MA, PYPL, FISV and GPN are likely to navigate industry challenges.

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Can MA's Cyber Bet Pay Off as Exabeam-Recorded Future Tie-Up Deepens?
MA
Published: November 19, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

Mastercard strengthens its cybersecurity edge as Recorded Future expands its Exabeam partnership for smarter, faster threat defense.

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Mastercard Incorporated (MA) Presents at Citi's 14th Annual FinTech Conference Transcript
MA
Published: November 19, 2025 by: Seeking Alpha
Sentiment: Neutral

Mastercard Incorporated ( MA ) Citi's 14th Annual FinTech Conference November 19, 2025 10:30 AM EST Company Participants Sachin Mehra - Chief Financial Officer Conference Call Participants Bryan Keane - Citigroup Inc. Exchange Research Presentation Bryan Keane Citigroup Inc. Exchange Research We're excited to have Mastercard and CFO, Sachin Mehra, who will go through our fireside chat questions. I'm Bryan Keane.

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Here's Why MasterCard (MA) is a Strong Growth Stock
MA
Published: November 19, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

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Is Mastercard Set to Maintain Mid-Teens Revenue Growth Over Time?
MA
Published: November 17, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Neutral

MA's Q3 2025 results shine as cross-border travel and value-added services drive double-digit revenue growth amid rising costs and regulatory pressures.

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CPAY or MA: Which Is the Better Value Stock Right Now?
CPAY, MA
Published: November 13, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

Investors interested in Financial Transaction Services stocks are likely familiar with Corpay (CPAY) and MasterCard (MA). But which of these two companies is the best option for those looking for undervalued stocks?

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Visa and Mastercard reach proposed settlement with US merchants, ending decades-long fee dispute
MA, V
Published: November 11, 2025 by: Proactive Investors
Sentiment: Positive

Visa Inc (NYSE:V, ETR:3V64) and Mastercard Inc (NYSE:MA) have reached a proposed settlement with US merchants aimed at resolving more than two decades of litigation over credit card interchange fees and merchant rules, a deal that could reshape how retailers manage payment costs and how consumers are charged at checkout. The agreement would reduce the average effective interchange fee merchants pay on US credit card transactions by roughly 10 basis points, or 0.1 percentage point, for five years.

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Visa and Mastercard Reach New ‘Swipe Fees' Settlement
MA, V
Published: November 10, 2025 by: PYMNTS
Sentiment: Positive

Visa and Mastercard have announced an updated settlement in a 20-year legal battle with merchants. The agreement, which still requires approval from the Eastern District Court of New York, was announced by the two payments companies Monday (Nov. 10).

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Visa and MasterCard Strike a Fee Deal. The Winners and Losers.
MA, V
Published: November 10, 2025 by: Barrons
Sentiment: Neutral

The agreement would allow merchants to lower fees and reject certain credit cards. But what does it mean for the stocks—and shoppers.

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Wall Street Ups Mastercard's Earnings View, But the Price Tag Bites
MA
Published: November 10, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

MA's rising earnings outlook and global momentum fuel optimism, but premium valuation and mounting regulatory risks temper enthusiasm.

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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

Mastercard Incorporated, a technology company, provides transaction processing and other payment-related products and services in the United States and internationally. It facilitates the processing of payment transactions, including authorization, clearing, and settlement, as well as delivers other payment-related products and services. The company offers integrated products and value-added services for account holders, merchants, financial institutions, businesses, governments, and other organizations, such as programs that enable issuers to provide consumers with credits to defer payments; prepaid programs and management services; commercial credit and debit payment products and solutions; and payment products and solutions that allow its customers to access funds in deposit and other accounts. It also provides value-added products and services comprising cyber and intelligence solutions for parties to transact, as well as proprietary insights, drawing on principled use of consumer, and merchant data services. In addition, the company offers analytics, test and learn, consulting, managed services, loyalty, processing, and payment gateway solutions for e-commerce merchants. Further, it provides open banking and digital identity platforms services. The company offers payment solutions and services under the MasterCard, Maestro, and Cirrus. Mastercard Incorporated was founded in 1966 and is headquartered in Purchase, New York.