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- symbol MA
- Rev/Share 33.3051
- Book/Share 8.6718
- PB 64.6889
- Debt/Equity 2.4092
- CurrentRatio 1.1635
- ROIC 0.4297
- MktCap 503343892267.0
- FreeCF/Share 18.0496
- PFCF 30.7123
- PE 37.4916
- Debt/Assets 0.3688
- DivYield 0.0054
- ROE 1.9088
- 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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
3 Warren Buffett Stocks to Hold Forever
Published: October 21, 2025 by: The Motley Fool
Sentiment: Neutral
It sometimes seems like billionaire investor Warren Buffett has been around forever. He's been at the helm of Berkshire Hathaway since 1970, and he's only just now planning to step down.
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Why MasterCard (MA) is Poised to Beat Earnings Estimates Again
Published: October 20, 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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Can Mastercard & U.S. Bank Simplify the Subscription Overload?
Published: October 16, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Neutral
MA deepens its digital role through a U.S. Bank partnership that simplifies subscription tracking for cardholders.
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Mastercard Incorporated (MA) Is a Trending Stock: Facts to Know Before Betting on It
Published: October 16, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive
MasterCard (MA) has received quite a bit of attention from Zacks.com users lately. Therefore, it is wise to be aware of the facts that can impact the stock's prospects.
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Mastercard Debuts POP to Improve Merchant Approval Rates
Published: October 13, 2025 by: PYMNTS
Sentiment: Positive
Mastercard has introduced a service aimed at improving approval rates for merchants. The Payment Optimization Platform (POP) uses data to make “intelligent decisions about transactions,” the company said in a Monday (Oct. 13) announcement.
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CPAY vs. MA: Which Stock Is the Better Value Option?
Published: October 13, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Neutral
Investors interested in stocks from the Financial Transaction Services sector have probably already heard of Corpay (CPAY) and MasterCard (MA). But which of these two stocks offers value investors a better bang for their buck right now?
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Can Mastercard's Recorded Future Redefine Cyber Defense With AI?
Published: October 09, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Negative
MA's Recorded Future debuts an AI-powered system to automate threat detection, aiming to redefine real-time cyber defense for the financial world.
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Mastercard Delivers $63 Bil To Shareholders Over The Last 10 Years
Published: October 09, 2025 by: Forbes
Sentiment: Positive
Over the past ten years, Mastercard (MA) stock has returned an impressive $63 Bil to its shareholders in the form of cash through dividends and share repurchases. Let's analyze some data and see how this payout capability measures up against the largest capital-return corporations in the market.
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Should You Buy Mastercard Despite Its Rich Valuation of 31.54X P/E?
Published: October 08, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive
MA trades at a premium, but strong growth, cash flow and digital expansion support its long-term leadership in the payments space.
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5 Mobile Payment Stocks to Buy Now and Hold for Long-Term Gains
Published: October 08, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive
Five mobile payment stocks, namely, MA, V, PYPL, COF and GDOT are poised to gain as digital transactions surge worldwide.
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Can Predictive Intelligence Future-Proof Mastercard's Business Model?
Published: October 06, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Neutral
MA is turning transaction data into predictive intelligence, using AI to power fraud detection and smarter commerce.
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Wall Street Bulls Look Optimistic About MasterCard (MA): Should You Buy?
Published: October 06, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive
Investors often turn to recommendations made by Wall Street analysts before making a Buy, Sell, or Hold decision about a stock. While media reports about rating changes by these brokerage-firm employed (or sell-side) analysts often affect a stock's price, do they really matter?
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Mastercard Teams Up With Smile ID to Advance Secure Digital Identity
Published: September 30, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive
MA partners with Smile ID to strengthen digital ID verification, combat fraud and power Africa's digital economy.
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Mastercard: I See Stablecoins As A Tailwind
Published: September 30, 2025 by: Seeking Alpha
Sentiment: Positive
Mastercard (MA) stands out as a capital-light, compounding business at the core of financial infrastructure, making it a key 'rails and tollbooths' portfolio holding. MA's international growth and infrastructure role often justify its premium over Visa (V), though recent returns have lagged the broader market. The current bull market's AI focus and premium valuations have sidelined MA and V, but these factors don't fully explain their underperformance.
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Mastercard: A Dividend Growth All-Star To Buy Now
Published: September 30, 2025 by: Seeking Alpha
Sentiment: Positive
In November, Mastercard is likely to announce a mid-teens percentage hike in its quarterly dividend per share. The payment processor topped analysts' expectations for net revenue and adjusted diluted EPS in Q2 2025. Mastercard sports an A+ S&P credit rating with a stable outlook.
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Mastercard Deepens Corpay Alliance to Boost Cross-Border Flows
Published: September 29, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive
With $250 trillion market on the horizon, MA dives deeper into global payments with the Corpay partnership expansion.
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Mastercard and Corpay Expand Near Real-Time Payments Partnership
Published: September 29, 2025 by: PYMNTS
Sentiment: Positive
Mastercard is expanding its longtime partnership with corporate payments firm Corpay. The two companies now allow corporations, small businesses and financial institutions to make near real-time payments to 22 new markets throughout Asia, Europe, the Middle East, Africa and Latin America, according to a Monday (Sept.
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PYPL or MA: Which Is the Better Value Stock Right Now?
Published: September 25, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive
Investors with an interest in Financial Transaction Services stocks have likely encountered both Paypal (PYPL) and MasterCard (MA). But which of these two companies is the best option for those looking for undervalued stocks?
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Investors Heavily Search Mastercard Incorporated (MA): Here is What You Need to Know
Published: September 25, 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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Visa vs. Mastercard: Which Payments Giant is the Smarter Buy Today?
Published: September 22, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive
MA's faster growth, higher capital efficiency and stronger exposure to high-yield areas give it the edge over Visa today.
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Tariffs, Tinsel & Tight Budgets: Mastercard's Holiday Spend Forecast
Published: September 19, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Negative
MA sees U.S. holiday sales up 3.6% as tariffs, inflation and price-conscious shoppers reshape the 2025 season.
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Mastercard Expects Holiday Spending Growth to Slow to 3.6%
Published: September 18, 2025 by: PYMNTS
Sentiment: Neutral
The Mastercard Economics Institute expects holiday spending to increase at a lower rate than last year as consumers navigate a slowdown in hiring in the labor market and uncertainty around the impact of tariffs. Retail sales excluding autos will grow by 3.6% year over year during the Nov. 1 to Dec.
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US holiday shopping growth to cool this year, Mastercard forecasts
Published: September 18, 2025 by: Reuters
Sentiment: Negative
U.S. holiday sales growth is expected to temper this year, a Mastercard forecast showed on Thursday, as consumers seek discounts and promotions amid inflation and broader macroeconomic uncertainty.
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My Magnificent Seven Of Dividend Growth (2022-2025)
Published: September 17, 2025 by: Seeking Alpha
Sentiment: Positive
I screened dividend growth stocks for factors like high revenue, EPS, and free cash flow growth. Only seven companies met my strict criteria. Comfort Systems has been the top overall performer, benefiting from tech-related infrastructure spending with long project timelines and high margins. Texas Roadhouse offers the highest dividend yield among the group. It has seen positive same-store sales and higher average check sizes.
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Mastercard Up 10.7% YTD, Valuation Stretched: How to Play the Stock?
Published: September 16, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive
MA's 10.7% YTD gain, stretched valuation, strong growth drivers and regulatory hurdles leave investors weighing their next move.
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Wall Street Analysts Think MasterCard (MA) Is a Good Investment: Is It?
Published: September 15, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive
Investors often turn to recommendations made by Wall Street analysts before making a Buy, Sell, or Hold decision about a stock. While media reports about rating changes by these brokerage-firm employed (or sell-side) analysts often affect a stock's price, do they really matter?
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Mastercard Launches AI-Powered Tools to Shape the Future of Commerce
Published: September 11, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Neutral
MA unveils AI-powered tools, partnerships and consulting services to shape secure, intelligent commerce for the future.
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Mastercard Unveils On-Demand Decisioning Tool for Smart Authorizations
Published: September 10, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive
MA launches On-Demand Decisioning, a global tool giving issuers more control over approvals and boosting its digital payments strategy.
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Mastercard and Entrust Expand Ties to Strengthen Identity Verification
Published: September 09, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive
MA aims to control the rising incidence of identity fraud as Entrust integrates Mastercard Identity insights, offering smarter, risk-based verification tools.
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PYPL vs. MA: Which Stock Is the Better Value Option?
Published: September 09, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive
Investors looking for stocks in the Financial Transaction Services sector might want to consider either Paypal (PYPL) or MasterCard (MA). But which of these two companies is the best option for those looking for undervalued stocks?
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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