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MA·Mastercard Incorporated

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+. (+.%)
High
$499.35
Open
$493.01
Market Cap
436.22B
52W High
$601.77
Low
$492.25
P. Close
$493.20
P/E
28.02
52W Low
$480.50
Fwd P/E
21.66
Mean Target
-
Technical Score (1D)
14
SELL
News Sentiment
76
BULLISH
Mastercard is deepening its strategic alliances by partnering with JD.com to enhance payment infrastructure and co-develop AI-driven commerce tools in China, signaling a focus on evolving transaction landscapes. Concurrently, the company is launching new Amazon Business credit cards on its network, incorporating advanced spend management and security features. These moves are strategically positioning Mastercard for growth in both consumer and business payment sectors. Earlier, Mastercard's CTO Ed McLaughlin discussed the firm's commitment to innovation and shaping the future of payments, emphasizing a proactive approach to digital transformation. This aligns with the view of Mastercard as a top long-term growth stock, supported by favorable market dynamics. Furthermore, CEO Michael Miebach recently highlighted robust consumer spending trends in the Middle East, with no reported negative impact from the Iran war. Investors should watch for how these international partnerships and product enhancements translate into future transaction volumes and market share gains.
Earnings Summary
Mastercard Incorporated is a global technology company that facilitates financial transactions by providing processing services and a suite of payment solutions, including credit, debit, and prepaid options, as well as value-added services like bill payment and cross-border payment support. Operating in the Financial Services sector, specifically the Credit Services industry, Mastercard's core business involves managing a vast network that connects account holders, merchants, financial institutions, and government entities worldwide. In its recent quarterly performance, Mastercard has shown a consistent ability to meet or exceed analyst expectations. For Q1 2026, the company reported actual EPS of $4.60, surpassing the estimate of $4.4127, with actual revenue of $8.398 billion exceeding the estimated $8.254 billion. This follows a strong Q4 2025 where actual EPS of $4.76 beat the estimate of $4.3756, although actual revenue of $8.806 billion was below the estimate of $9.043 billion. The trend indicates robust earnings growth, with revenue also showing an upward trajectory, albeit with occasional variances against estimates. Historically, Mastercard has demonstrated a strong beat streak, consistently exceeding EPS estimates in the last four reported quarters, including Q4 2024, Q1 2025, Q2 2025, and Q3 2025. Revenue growth has also been a consistent pattern, with actual revenues generally aligning with or surpassing analyst expectations, reinforcing a positive historical performance trend. Recent news indicates Mastercard's strategic expansion into cryptocurrency and artificial intelligence, alongside a partnership with JD.com to foster business growth through payment innovation. However, the company is also facing intensified regulatory scrutiny in the UK regarding its digital wallet services and potential impacts from Brazil's PIX instant payment system bypassing global card networks. Investors should monitor the outcomes of the UK regulatory probe and the progress of collaborations in emerging markets like Nigeria. Additionally, the company's role in powering new Amazon Business credit cards and its positioning within the growing AI sector are key areas to watch, alongside its sustainability initiatives and how they translate into tangible progress.

EPS

EstBeatMiss
$3.38$3.77$4.16$4.55$4.94Q1'25Q2'25Q3'25Q4'25Q1'26Q2'26
QtrEstActual+/−
Q2'26$4.76 - -
Q1'26$4.41$4.60+4.2%
Q4'25$4.38$4.76+8.8%
Q3'25$4.31$4.38+1.5%
Q2'25$4.02$4.15+3.1%
Q1'25$3.56$3.73+4.8%

Revenue

EstBeatMiss
$6.9B$7.6B$8.3B$9.0B$9.6BQ1'25Q2'25Q3'25Q4'25Q1'26Q2'26
QtrEstActual+/−
Q2'26$9.3B - -
Q1'26$8.3B$8.4B+1.7%
Q4'25$9.0B$8.8B-2.6%
Q3'25 - $8.6B -
Q2'25 - $8.1B -
Q1'25 - $7.3B -
Full Earnings BreakdownEstimates, actuals, guidance, and historical context
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Market Data

MA Stock Snapshot

MA is currently trading at $494.21, giving Mastercard Incorporated a market cap of 436.22B and a P/E ratio of 28.0. Today's range spans $492.25–$499.35, with shares opening at $493.01 and moving up $1.01 (0.2%) from the prior close. DailyIQ's technical score sits at 14/100 (SELL) with a news sentiment reading of 76/100.

Over the past year MA has traded between $480.50 and $601.77 - the current price is +2.9% off the 52-week low and -17.9% from the high.

Short sellers have a clear thesis in MA - large-cap, Financial Services, 436.22B market cap. Score: 14/100 (SELL). Sentiment: bullish (76/100). Price: $494.21 (near 52-week lows). The current P/E ratio stands at 28.0. At this capitalization tier, the borrow is relatively easy, the liquidity absorbs the size, and the technical confirmation provides a clean stop-out level. The 52-week range of $480.50–$601.77 establishes the structural target zones - and the SELL signal is the systematic entry trigger.

Analyst coverage for MA becomes a double-edged factor in a SELL phase: at 436.22B in Financial Services market cap, active coverage is high enough that downgrade risk is real and impactful. The 14/100 technical reading and bullish sentiment (76/100) at $494.21 (near 52-week lows) place the stock in the zone where one or two high-profile estimate cuts can convert a grinding decline into a sharper re-rating — the $480.50–$601.77 range establishes where that repricing lands.