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 62.0287
  • Debt/Equity 2.3971
  • CurrentRatio 1.1223
  • ROIC 0.4454

 

  • MktCap 488462880167.0
  • FreeCF/Share 18.835
  • PFCF 28.7196
  • PE 34.4705
  • Debt/Assets 0.3562
  • DivYield 0.0056
  • 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
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
Resumed MA Oppenheimer -- Outperform -- $591 Oct. 1, 2024

News

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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Visa, Mastercard reach swipe-fee settlement: How it'll affect your wallet
MA, V
Published: November 10, 2025 by: Fox Business
Sentiment: Positive

Visa and Mastercard settlement cuts credit card swipe fees by 0.1%, potentially saving consumers. But the retail advocacy group NRF doesn't believe that's enough.

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Visa, Mastercard Reach Settlement With Merchants to Lower Fees
MA, V
Published: November 10, 2025 by: WSJ
Sentiment: Positive

Visa and Mastercard have reached a settlement with merchants that will provide more flexibility and options to control how they receive payments from customers.

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Mastercard Incorporated (MA) is Attracting Investor Attention: Here is What You Should Know
MA
Published: November 06, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

Recently, Zacks.com users have been paying close attention to MasterCard (MA). This makes it worthwhile to examine what the stock has in store.

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Mastercard Q3 Earnings Beat on Strong Cross-Border Volume Growth
MA
Published: October 30, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

MA's Q3 earnings rose 13% year over year driven by strong cross-border volume and improved value-added services revenues, partly offset by higher general and administrative costs.

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Mastercard Incorporated (MA) Q3 2025 Earnings Call Transcript
MA
Published: October 30, 2025 by: Seeking Alpha
Sentiment: Neutral

Mastercard Incorporated ( MA ) Q3 2025 Earnings Call October 30, 2025 9:00 AM EDT Company Participants Devin Corr - Executive Vice President of Investor Relations Michael Miebach - CEO & Director Sachin Mehra - Chief Financial Officer Conference Call Participants Bryan Bergin - TD Cowen, Research Division Darrin Peller - Wolfe Research, LLC James Faucette - Morgan Stanley, Research Division Jason Kupferberg - Wells Fargo Securities, LLC, Research Division Bryan Keane - Citigroup Inc., Research Division Harshita Rawat - Sanford C. Bernstein & Co., LLC.

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Mastercard CEO Sees ‘Long Runway' for Agentic Commerce
MA
Published: October 30, 2025 by: PYMNTS
Sentiment: Positive

Agentic commerce, stablecoins and steady consumer spending were among the highlights of Mastercard's third-quarter earnings report on Thursday (Oct. 30). CEO Michael Miebach said on the call that “we continue to see healthy consumer and business spending in the quarter with the macroeconomic environment still generally supportive.

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Mastercard Q3 earnings beat estimates on strong consumer and corporate spending
MA
Published: October 30, 2025 by: Proactive Investors
Sentiment: Positive

Mastercard Inc (NYSE:MA) outperformed expectations in Q3, lifted by healthy consumer and business spending. The company reported third-quarter net income of $3.9 billion, or $4.34 per diluted share, while adjusted net income came in at $4.

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MasterCard (MA) Beats Q3 Earnings and Revenue Estimates
MA
Published: October 30, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

MasterCard (MA) came out with quarterly earnings of $4.38 per share, beating the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $4.31 per share. This compares to earnings of $3.89 per share a year ago.

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Will Mastercard Stock Rise On Its Upcoming Earnings?
MA
Published: October 28, 2025 by: Forbes
Sentiment: Positive

Mastercard (NYSE:MA) is scheduled to announce its earnings on Thursday, October 30, 2025. Revenue is projected to increase by approximately 16% year-over-year to reach $8.54 billion, according to consensus estimates, while earnings are expected to grow 11% to $4.32 per share.

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Mastercard's Pre-Earnings Reality Check: Buy, Sell or Hold Before Q3?
MA
Published: October 28, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

MA prepares for its Q3 results with double-digit growth forecasts, rising costs and a premium valuation testing investor confidence.

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MasterCard (MA) Q3 Earnings on the Horizon: Analysts' Insights on Key Performance Measures
MA
Published: October 27, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

Looking beyond Wall Street's top-and-bottom-line estimate forecasts for MasterCard (MA), delve into some of its key metrics to gain a deeper insight into the company's potential performance for the quarter ended September 2025.

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MasterCard (MA) Reports Next Week: Wall Street Expects Earnings Growth
MA
Published: October 23, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

MasterCard (MA) possesses the right combination of the two key ingredients for a likely earnings beat in its upcoming report. Get prepared with the key expectations.

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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.