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MAMastercard Incorporated
$531.62$470.6B
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MA logoMastercard Incorporated(MA)Earnings, Financials & Key Ratios

MA•NYSE
$531.62
32.2× P/E·Price updated Jul 7, 2026
SectorFinancial ServicesIndustryCredit ServicesSub-IndustryPayment Networks and Merchant Acquiring
AboutMastercard 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.Show more
  • EBITDA$20.54B+24.7%
  • Net Income$14.97B+16.3%
  • EPS (Diluted)16.52+18.9%
  • Gross Margin83.43%+9.3%
  • EBITDA Margin62.65%+7.1%
  • Operating Margin59.17%+7.0%
  • Net Margin45.65%-0.1%
  • ROE209.92%+10.2%

MA Price & Volume

Mastercard Incorporated (MA) stock price & volume — 10-year historical chart

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Scalable Payment Infrastructure Faces Regulatory Margin Headwinds

Investment Thesis • Updated 2026Q1

VerdictNeutral
Growth:Accelerating
Profitability:Strong
Financial:Mixed
Cash Flow:Mixed
Primary Risk:Regulatory interchange fee caps

Key Thesis Takeaways

  • Mastercard demonstrates significant earnings power with EPS growing from $3.22 in 2024Q1 to $4.35 in 2026Q1, driven by the inherent scalability of its global payment network.
  • However, the firm's aggressive capital return strategy, evidenced by $4.0 billion in share repurchases in 2026Q1, has constrained the equity base and elevated the debt-to-equity ratio to 2.82.
  • Investors should monitor the potential impact of legislative interchange fee caps on the company's ability to sustain its current operating margins, which have consistently remained between 52% and 61%.

Verdict Logic

while the firm maintains a strong 46.2% net margin, the current P/E of 30.21 and the narrow 0.98 current ratio suggest limited room for error amidst mounting regulatory risks.

MA Growth Metrics

Mastercard Incorporated (MA) revenue, earnings & EPS growth — 3, 5 & 10-year CAGR

Revenue CAGR

10 Years12.99%
5 Years16.47%
3 Years13.82%
TTM-

Profit CAGR

10 Years14.67%
5 Years18.48%
3 Years14.66%
TTM18.47%

EPS CAGR

10 Years17.3%
5 Years21%
3 Years17.32%
TTM21.18%

Return on Capital

10 Years53.97%
5 Years53.97%
3 Years58.74%
Last Year64.4%

MA Recent Earnings

Mastercard Incorporated (MA) EPS & revenue vs analyst estimates — last 4 quarters

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●Beat EPS 12/12 qtrs (100%)●Beat Revenue 12/12 qtrs (100%)
Q2 2026Latest
Apr 30, 2026
Metric
Actual
Est
EPS
$4.60+4.3%
$4.41
Rev
$8.4B+1.7%
$8.3B
Q1 2026
Jan 29, 2026
Metric
Actual
Est
EPS
$4.76+12.3%
$4.24
Rev
$8.8B+0.4%
$8.8B
Q4 2025
Oct 30, 2025
Metric
Actual
Est
EPS
$4.38+1.4%
$4.32
Rev
$8.6B+0.8%
$8.5B
Q3 2025
Jul 31, 2025
Metric
Actual
Est
EPS
$4.15+3.0%
$4.03
Rev
$8.1B+2.6%
$7.9B
QuarterDateEPS (Act vs Est)Revenue (Act vs Est)
Q2 2026LatestApr 30, 2026
$4.60vs $4.41+4.3%
$8.4Bvs $8.3B+1.7%
Q1 2026Jan 29, 2026
$4.76vs $4.24+12.3%
$8.8Bvs $8.8B+0.4%
Q4 2025Oct 30, 2025
$4.38vs $4.32+1.4%
$8.6Bvs $8.5B+0.8%
Q3 2025Jul 31, 2025
$4.15vs $4.03+3.0%
$8.1Bvs $7.9B+2.6%
Based on last 12 quarters of dataView full earnings history →

Latest MA News

Recent stock market news and headlines for Mastercard Incorporated (MA)

Fool - Investing News·1 day ago
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Seeking Alpha·1 day ago
Mastercard: The Moat Justifies The Markup

Mastercard underperformed the benchmark, remaining flat over the past 7 months while the benchmark gained 9%. Despite recent underperformance, MA's long-term investment thesis has improved due to several emerging tailwinds. My previous neutral stance was justified, but evolving factors now support a more constructive outlook on MA.

PYMNTS·4 days ago
ZEN.COM Launches Mastercard Click to Pay Across Europe and Singapore

European FinTech ZEN.COM has expanded its financial platform to include Mastercard Click to Pay. This feature joins a platform that already includes multicurrency accounts, foreign exchange, instant cashback, purchase protection and everyday payments, ZEN.COM said in a Friday (July 3) press release.

Zacks Investment Research·4 days ago
Why MasterCard (MA) is a Top Momentum Stock for the Long-Term

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Zacks Investment Research·Jun 26, 2026
MasterCard (MA) Increases Despite Market Slip: Here's What You Need to Know

MasterCard (MA) reached $499.02 at the closing of the latest trading day, reflecting a +2.07% change compared to its last close.

Peers Comparison

Key metrics vs top competitors for Mastercard Incorporated (MA)

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CompanyPriceMarket CapP/E RatioRev Growth (1Y)Net MarginROEDiv Yield
MA logoMAMastercard IncorporatedCurrent
$531.62$470.6B32.1816.42%45.65%209.92%0.58%
V logoVVisa Inc.
$352.20$675.68B34.5311.34%51.68%58.9%—
AXP logoAXPAmerican Express Company
$349.58$239.74B22.738.44%13.61%33.95%—
PYPL logoPYPLPayPal Holdings, Inc.
$45.65$40.27B8.444.32%15%25.08%—
FIS logoFISFidelity National Information Services, Inc.
$42.60$22.02B56.805.43%22.91%18.45%—
FISV logoFISVFiserv, Inc.
$52.71$28.19B8.313.6%15.17%12.43%—

Compare MA vs Peers

Mastercard Incorporated (MA) vs competitors — business, growth, and fundamentals comparison against the closest industry rivals.

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MA SEC Filings & Documents

Mastercard Incorporated (MA) SEC filings — annual & quarterly reports (10-K, 10-Q)

8-K Announcements

6
Material company update

Apr 30, 2026·SEC

Material company update

Feb 5, 2026·SEC

Material company update

Jan 29, 2026·SEC

10-K Annual Reports

2
FY 2026

Feb 11, 2026·SEC

FY 2025

Feb 12, 2025·SEC

10-Q Quarterly Reports

6
FY 2026

Apr 30, 2026·SEC

FY 2025

Oct 30, 2025·SEC

FY 2025

Jul 31, 2025·SEC

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MA Frequently Asked Questions

Mastercard Incorporated (MA) stock FAQ — growth, dividends, profitability & financials explained

Growth & Financials
What is Mastercard Incorporated's revenue?

Mastercard Incorporated (MA) reported $33.94B in revenue for fiscal year 2025.

How fast is Mastercard Incorporated growing?

Mastercard Incorporated (MA) grew revenue by 16.4% over the past year. This is strong growth.

Is MA profitable?

Yes, Mastercard Incorporated (MA) is profitable, generating $15.57B in net income for fiscal year 2025 (45.6% net margin).

Dividend & Returns
Does MA pay dividends?

Yes, Mastercard Incorporated (MA) pays a dividend with a yield of 0.58%. This makes it attractive for income-focused investors.

What is MA's return on equity?

Mastercard Incorporated (MA) has a return on equity (ROE) of 209.9%. This is excellent, indicating efficient use of shareholder capital.

What is Mastercard Incorporated's free cash flow?

Mastercard Incorporated (MA) generated $17.72B in free cash flow for fiscal year 2025. Positive FCF indicates the company can fund dividends, buybacks, or reinvestment.

What if you invested $1,000 in MA back in 2001?

Total return calculator · dividends reinvested · 25+ years of data

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