Broad diversification and lower costs favor Vanguard, but First Trust's concentrated banking bet delivered 24% returns over the past year.
Mastercard Incorporated (MA) stock price & volume — 10-year historical chart
Investment Thesis • Updated 2026Q1
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.
Mastercard Incorporated (MA) revenue, earnings & EPS growth — 3, 5 & 10-year CAGR
Mastercard Incorporated (MA) EPS & revenue vs analyst estimates — last 4 quarters
| Quarter | Date | EPS (Act vs Est) | Revenue (Act vs Est) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Q2 2026Latest | Apr 30, 2026 | $4.60vs $4.41+4.3% | $8.4Bvs $8.3B+1.7% |
| Q1 2026 | Jan 29, 2026 | $4.76vs $4.24+12.3% | $8.8Bvs $8.8B+0.4% |
| Q4 2025 | Oct 30, 2025 | $4.38vs $4.32+1.4% | $8.6Bvs $8.5B+0.8% |
| Q3 2025 | Jul 31, 2025 | $4.15vs $4.03+3.0% | $8.1Bvs $7.9B+2.6% |
Recent stock market news and headlines for Mastercard Incorporated (MA)
Broad diversification and lower costs favor Vanguard, but First Trust's concentrated banking bet delivered 24% returns over the past year.
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.
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.
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MasterCard (MA) reached $499.02 at the closing of the latest trading day, reflecting a +2.07% change compared to its last close.

Key metrics vs top competitors for Mastercard Incorporated (MA)
| Company | Price | Market Cap | P/E Ratio | Rev Growth (1Y) | Net Margin | ROE | Div Yield |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $531.62 | $470.6B | 32.18 | 16.42% | 45.65% | 209.92% | 0.58% | |
| $352.20 | $675.68B | 34.53 | 11.34% | 51.68% | 58.9% | — | |
| $349.58 | $239.74B | 22.73 | 8.44% | 13.61% | 33.95% | — | |
| $45.65 | $40.27B | 8.44 | 4.32% | 15% | 25.08% | — | |
| $42.60 | $22.02B | 56.80 | 5.43% | 22.91% | 18.45% | — | |
| $52.71 | $28.19B | 8.31 | 3.6% | 15.17% | 12.43% | — |
Mastercard Incorporated (MA) vs competitors — business, growth, and fundamentals comparison against the closest industry rivals.
Mastercard Incorporated (MA) SEC filings — annual & quarterly reports (10-K, 10-Q)
Apr 30, 2026·SEC
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Mastercard Incorporated (MA) stock FAQ — growth, dividends, profitability & financials explained
Mastercard Incorporated (MA) reported $33.94B in revenue for fiscal year 2025.
Mastercard Incorporated (MA) grew revenue by 16.4% over the past year. This is strong growth.
Yes, Mastercard Incorporated (MA) is profitable, generating $15.57B in net income for fiscal year 2025 (45.6% net margin).
Yes, Mastercard Incorporated (MA) pays a dividend with a yield of 0.58%. This makes it attractive for income-focused investors.
Mastercard Incorporated (MA) has a return on equity (ROE) of 209.9%. This is excellent, indicating efficient use of shareholder capital.
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.