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Mastercard

524.70 USD
+1.56
0.30%
At close Jan 17, 4:00 PM EST
After hours
524.56
-0.14
0.03%
1 day
0.30%
5 days
4.73%
1 month
-1.19%
3 months
2.13%
6 months
16.30%
Year to date
0.44%
1 year
22.76%
5 years
62.11%
10 years
522.72%
 

About: Mastercard is the second-largest payment processor in the world, having processed close to over $9 trillion in volume during 2023. Mastercard operates in over 200 countries and processes transactions in over 150 currencies.

Employees: 33,400

0
Funds holding %
of 6,823 funds
0
Analysts bullish %
of 16 analysts

Fund manager confidence

Based on 2024 Q3 regulatory filings by fund managers ($100M+ AUM)

51% more first-time investments, than exits

New positions opened: 184 | Existing positions closed: 122

8% more capital invested

Capital invested by funds: $334B [Q2] → $360B (+$25.7B) [Q3]

6% more funds holding in top 10

Funds holding in top 10: 253 [Q2] → 267 (+14) [Q3]

2% more repeat investments, than reductions

Existing positions increased: 1,227 | Existing positions reduced: 1,205

1% more funds holding

Funds holding: 3,055 [Q2] → 3,075 (+20) [Q3]

1.73% less ownership

Funds ownership: 82.02% [Q2] → 80.3% (-1.73%) [Q3]

16% less call options, than puts

Call options by funds: $2.74B | Put options by funds: $3.27B

Research analyst outlook

16 Wall Street Analysts provided 1 year price targets over the past 3 months

Low target
$532
1%
upside
Avg. target
$587
12%
upside
High target
$654
25%
upside

16 analyst ratings

16 positive
100%
neutral
0%
negative
0%
Citigroup
Andrew Schmidt
75% 1-year accuracy
6 / 8 met price target
11%upside
$584
Buy
Maintained
14 Jan 2025
Oppenheimer
Dominick Gabriele
50% 1-year accuracy
5 / 10 met price target
12%upside
$588
Outperform
Maintained
19 Dec 2024
Morgan Stanley
James Faucette
59% 1-year accuracy
16 / 27 met price target
25%upside
$654
Overweight
Maintained
18 Dec 2024
Jefferies
Trevor Williams
93% 1-year accuracy
13 / 14 met price target
16%upside
$610
Buy
Maintained
9 Dec 2024
Keefe, Bruyette & Woods
Sanjay Sakhrani
74% 1-year accuracy
26 / 35 met price target
18%upside
$618
Outperform
Maintained
9 Dec 2024

Financial journalist opinion

Based on 38 articles about MA published over the past 30 days

Positive
Zacks Investment Research
3 days ago
Mastercard Incorporated (MA) Is a Trending Stock: Facts to Know Before Betting on It
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.
Mastercard Incorporated (MA) Is a Trending Stock: Facts to Know Before Betting on It
Positive
Zacks Investment Research
4 days ago
These 2 Business Services Stocks Could Beat Earnings: Why They Should Be on Your Radar
The Zacks Earnings ESP is a great way to find potential earnings surprises. Why investors should take advantage now.
These 2 Business Services Stocks Could Beat Earnings: Why They Should Be on Your Radar
Positive
Zacks Investment Research
5 days ago
Should You Buy Mastercard at Current Valuation or Hold Off for Now?
MA's digital strategy and expansion in emerging markets like Southeast Asia and Latin America will support its long-term growth.
Should You Buy Mastercard at Current Valuation or Hold Off for Now?
Neutral
Zacks Investment Research
5 days ago
MasterCard (MA) Laps the Stock Market: Here's Why
The latest trading day saw MasterCard (MA) settling at $509.02, representing a +0.81% change from its previous close.
MasterCard (MA) Laps the Stock Market: Here's Why
Neutral
Benzinga
6 days ago
Mastercard Is Fairly Valued And Lacks An Identifiable Catalyst; Analyst Downgrades Stock
Seaport analyst Jeff Cantwell downgraded Mastercard Incorporated MA to Neutral from Buy rating, with a price target of $521.
Mastercard Is Fairly Valued And Lacks An Identifiable Catalyst; Analyst Downgrades Stock
Positive
Benzinga
6 days ago
This Analyst Prefers Visa Over Mastercard In 2025 - Here's Why
Seaport analyst Jeff Cantwell upgraded Visa Inc. V to Buy from Neutral with a price target of $359.
This Analyst Prefers Visa Over Mastercard In 2025 - Here's Why
Positive
Zacks Investment Research
6 days ago
Mastercard Strengthens West African Presence With Accra Office Launch
MA expands its reach in West Africa with a new office in Accra, Ghana, driving digital transformation, financial inclusion, and growth in the region's dynamic economy.
Mastercard Strengthens West African Presence With Accra Office Launch
Negative
Reuters
6 days ago
Mastercard agrees to $26 mln settlement in pay bias lawsuit
Mastercard has agreed to pay $26 million and audit its employment practices to settle claims that it systematically underpaid an estimated 7,500 female, Black, and Hispanic employees across the country, according to a court filing on Tuesday.
Mastercard agrees to $26 mln settlement in pay bias lawsuit
Positive
Schwab Network
6 days ago
AMD's New Bull, KBH Leads Homebuilder Rally, MA Downgrade & V Upgrade
KB Home (KBH) got a much needed rally after posting an earnings beat and better-than-expected outlook. In the credit card space, Seaport Research downgrades Mastercard (MA) but upgrades Visa (V).
AMD's New Bull, KBH Leads Homebuilder Rally, MA Downgrade & V Upgrade
Neutral
Benzinga
6 days ago
Mastercard Vs. Visa: Technical Challenges Ahead Of Earnings Showdown
Both Mastercard Inc MA and Visa Inc V stocks are navigating choppy waters, with bearish trends dominating the technical landscape despite signs of future upside.
Mastercard Vs. Visa: Technical Challenges Ahead Of Earnings Showdown
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