Mastercard Incorporated (MA)

US — Financial Services Sector
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Key Metrics & Ratings

  • symbol MA
  • Rev/Share 36.5563
  • Book/Share 8.6355
  • PB 64.0986
  • Debt/Equity 2.4529
  • CurrentRatio 1.035
  • ROIC 0.4863

 

  • MktCap 494535590869.0
  • FreeCF/Share 19.0546
  • PFCF 28.9337
  • PE 33.1713
  • Debt/Assets 0.3508
  • DivYield 0.0057
  • ROE 1.9819

 

  • 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 Daiwa Securities Neutral Outperform -- $610 Feb. 3, 2026
Initiation MA Cantor Fitzgerald -- Overweight -- $650 Jan. 27, 2026
Upgrade MA Compass Point Neutral Buy -- $735 Jan. 13, 2026
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

News

Mastercard and MoneyGram Join to Revolutionize Cross-Border Payments
MA
Published: April 03, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

MA partners with MoneyGram to enhance digital payments, driving revenue growth, financial inclusion, and seamless cross-border transactions.

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Mastercard Revolutionizes Commercial Payments With Modern Technology
MA
Published: April 01, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

MA reshapes B2B transactions with embedded VCN technology, enhancing smooth, scalable, and user-friendly payment experiences for businesses.

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MoneyLion and Mastercard ‘Health is Wealth' Report Reveals Hidden Physical Costs of Financial Stress
MA, ML
Published: April 01, 2025 by: Business Wire
Sentiment: Neutral

NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--MoneyLion (“MoneyLion”) (NYSE: ML), the financial platform that has made money easy for over 18 million Americans, and Mastercard (NYSE: MA) have released findings from their new Health is Wealth Report,1 based on a survey they commissioned and conducted by The Harris Poll. The report, part of the broader MoneyLion x Mastercard Health is Wealth campaign, coincides with Financial Literacy Month and Physical Wellness Month (April), underscoring the connection between fi.

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Why the Market Dipped But MasterCard (MA) Gained Today
MA
Published: March 26, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

MasterCard (MA) closed at $549.07 in the latest trading session, marking a +0.72% move from the prior day.

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Strategically Building A $100,000 Dividend Portfolio For Attractive Income And Strong Risk-Adjusted Returns
AAPL, AMZN, ARCC, BAC, BBSEY, BEP, BHP, BLK, BTI, CNQ, GOOG, GOOGL, HDV, JNJ, JPM, KO, LIN, MA, MAIN, MO, MSFT, NEE, NKE, O, PBR
Published: March 26, 2025 by: Seeking Alpha
Sentiment: Positive

The Dividend Income Accelerator Portfolio focuses on financially healthy companies with strong balance sheets, aiming to generate sustainable dividend income and reduce portfolio volatility. Recent additions like Canadian Natural Resources and NextEra Energy enhance dividend growth potential and diversify sector allocation, reducing Financials Sector concentration. The portfolio boasts a Weighted Average Dividend Yield [FWD] of 3.98% and a 5-Year Weighted Average Dividend Growth Rate [CAGR] of 7.82%, ensuring attractive income and growth.

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Mastercard Joins BMO and Porter Airlines to Enhance Travel Rewards
MA
Published: March 25, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

MA partners with BMO and Porter Airlines to launch innovative credit cards, offering instant airline loyalty perks and enhanced travel rewards.

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Porter Airlines, BMO and Mastercard Launch First Canadian Credit Card Program Granting Immediate Airline Loyalty Benefits
MA
Published: March 24, 2025 by: Business Wire
Sentiment: Neutral

TORONTO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Porter Airlines, BMO and Mastercard are announcing the launch of two new BMO VIPorter Mastercard credit cards – creating the first and only travel credit card program in Canada that grants immediate frequent flyer benefits for cardholders in an airline's loyalty program, while enabling accelerated travel rewards. More than 30,000 people have joined the pre-launch waitlist since the program was announced in January 2025 as Canadians seek more choice and benefits from th.

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Visa Vs. Mastercard: The Battle For Payment Supremacy Heats Up
MA, V
Published: March 21, 2025 by: Benzinga
Sentiment: Neutral

Visa Inc V remains the undisputed scale leader in the payments industry, but Mastercard Inc MA has been outpacing its rival in growth.

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Economic fundamentals supportive of a strong consumer, says Mastercard's Michelle Meyer
MA
Published: March 20, 2025 by: CNBC Television
Sentiment: Positive

CNBC's Steve Liesman and Michelle Meyer, Mastercard Economics Institute US chief economist, joins 'The Exchange' to discuss why Meyer believes the consumer is still holding up, if sentiment is still a leading indicator, and much more.

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Should You Avoid Mastercard Stock As Wall Street Cuts Earnings View?
MA
Published: March 17, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Negative

MA invests heavily in meeting the growing demand for its service offerings, such as cybersecurity and data analytics, facilitating its diversification efforts.

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Hedge Fund Founder Puts His Faith in These 3 Stocks to Deliver Market-Beating Returns
FICO, MA, SPGI
Published: March 17, 2025 by: 24/7 Wall Street
Sentiment: Positive

Valley Forge Capital Management is a very patriotic name for a hedge fund, don't you think?

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PYPL or MA: Which Is the Better Value Stock Right Now?
MA, PYPL
Published: March 14, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

Investors interested in stocks from the Financial Transaction Services sector have probably already heard of 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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Mastercard & CredibleX to Transform SME Financing in the UAE
MA
Published: March 14, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Neutral

MA integrates Small Business Credit Analytics with CredibleX's embedded lending platform, enhancing access to financing.

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Mastercard Unveils Co-Branded Debit and Prepaid Cards in the UAE
MA
Published: March 13, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

MA collaborates with AEP to launch Jaywan-Mastercard debit and prepaid cards, enhancing UAE's digital payments ecosystem with secure, seamless domestic and global transactions.

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Mastercard Incorporated (MA) Presents at Wolfe Research FinTech Forum (Transcript)
MA
Published: March 11, 2025 by: Seeking Alpha
Sentiment: Neutral

Mastercard Incorporated (NYSE:MA ) Wolfe Research FinTech Forum March 11, 2025 12:20 PM ET Company Participants Sachin Mehra - Chief Financial Officer Conference Call Participants Darrin Peller - Wolfe Research Darrin Peller Okay, guys, why don't we go on and get started. Again, I'm Darrin Peller, payments IT services analyst here at Wolfe Research.

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Mastercard: Global Growth Machine
MA
Published: March 10, 2025 by: Seeking Alpha
Sentiment: Positive

Mastercard Incorporated is a global payment company facilitating transactions without issuing cards or extending credit, focusing on providing robust payment networks. The company demonstrates strong growth potential and a solid financial structure, positioning it well for future performance. The 2025 outlook remains positive, though MA investors should be mindful of potential risks associated with the payment industry.

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Visa and Mastercard Accused of Card Monopoly by UK Watchdog
MA, V
Published: March 06, 2025 by: PYMNTS
Sentiment: Negative

Visa and Mastercard face regulatory action in the United Kingdom following a payments watchdog's investigation. The Payment Systems Regulator (PSR) is considering “remedies” for the two companies after uncovering a lack of competition in the card payment market, according to a Thursday (March 6) press release.

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Mastercard Incorporated (MA) Morgan Stanley Technology, Media & Telecom Conference (Transcript)
MA
Published: March 05, 2025 by: Seeking Alpha
Sentiment: Neutral

Mastercard Incorporated (NYSE:MA ) Morgan Stanley Technology, Media & Telecom Conference March 5, 2025 11:30 AM ET Company Participants Johan Gerber - Executive Vice President, Security Solutions Conference Call Participants James Faucette - Morgan Stanley James Faucette Good morning, everybody. Great to see everybody here to kick-off the third day of the 2025 Morgan Stanley TMT Conference.

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Mastercard & Whistic Partner to Enhance Third-Party Risk Management
MA
Published: March 05, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

MA collaborates with Whistic to help clients manage third-party risk.

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Mastercard Ties Up to Strengthen Digital Payments Across EEMEA
MA
Published: March 03, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

MA partners with MTN, Emirates NBD, Sadad and Checkout.com to leverage its technology and promote the widespread uptake of digital payments across EEMEA.

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PYPL vs. MA: Which Stock Is the Better Value Option?
MA, PYPL
Published: February 26, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Neutral

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 stocks is more attractive to value investors?

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Mastercard Promotes Administrative Chief Tim Murphy to Vice Chair
MA
Published: February 26, 2025 by: PYMNTS
Sentiment: Positive

Longtime Mastercard executive Tim Murphy has been appointed as the company's vice chair. In his new role, Murphy — Mastercard's chief administrative officer since 2021 — will oversee a number of initiatives, including the company's relationship with regulators, the payments giant said in a news release Wednesday (Feb. 26).

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UK Court Approves Settlement in Class Action Targeting Mastercard
MA
Published: February 21, 2025 by: PYMNTS
Sentiment: Positive

A London court approved a settlement in a class action lawsuit brought against Mastercard over its swipe fees. By approving the deal, the Competition Appeal Tribunal rejected a challenge by the litigation funder, Innsworth Advisors, which alleged that the settlement undervalued the claim, Bloomberg reported Friday (Feb. 21).

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KONA I granted Mastercard Letter of Approval for IDEX Pay biometric cards
MA
Published: February 19, 2025 by: GlobeNewsWire
Sentiment: Neutral

Oslo, Norway - 19 February 2025 – Global smart card and technology platform company KONA I, has obtained the Letter of Approval from Mastercard for biometric plastic (PVC) payment cards built on the IDEX Pay platform, allowing the issuance and deployment of biometric cards globally.

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Mastercard Debuts Accelerator For Middle-Market Companies
MA
Published: February 18, 2025 by: PYMNTS
Sentiment: Positive

Mastercard has unveiled a tool to help financial providers service their middle-market customers. The company's Middle Market Accelerator, announced Tuesday (Feb. 18), combines Mastercard's digital payments technology with services to provide transparency, automation and security, Mastercard said in a news release.

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The consumer is nimble, says Mastercard Economics Institute's Michelle Meyer
MA
Published: February 14, 2025 by: CNBC Television
Sentiment: Positive

Michelle Meyer, Mastercard Economics Institute U.S. chief economist, joins 'The Exchange' to discuss consumer spending and trends.

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Mastercard Launches Tool to Help Firms Trace Money Laundering
MA
Published: February 13, 2025 by: PYMNTS
Sentiment: Positive

Mastercard is bringing its TRACE financial crime-fighting and anti-money-laundering tool to the Asia-Pacific region. TRACE uses “timely and large-scale payments data from multiple financial institutions” to provide intelligence beyond a “financial institution's siloed view,” allowing financial crime tracing across payment networks, according to a Thursday (Feb. 13) news release.

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Mastercard's Q4 Win & Services Boom: Time to Buy or Take Profits?
MA
Published: February 11, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

MA's security, digital authentication and pricing strategies continue to strengthen its value-added services segment.

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Mastercard Board of Directors Announces Quarterly Dividend
MA
Published: February 10, 2025 by: Business Wire
Sentiment: Neutral

PURCHASE, N.Y.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Mastercard (NYSE: MA) announced that its Board of Directors has declared a quarterly cash dividend of 76 cents per share.

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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.