Mastercard
NYSE: MA
Stock price
498.66 USD
(+31.2%) 5 years
Financial Performance
5Y price score: 47
against the S&P 500 Index over a five-year period.
A score of 100 indicates that the stock did as well as the S&P 500 Index.
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10Y return: 450.1%
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480.5
52-week range
601.7
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Free Cash Flow Yield
3.8 %
Dividend Yield TTM
0.7 %
Market cap $
$ 445,023
Price / Earnings TTM
30.2
Price / Book TTM
57.7
PEG TTM
1.6
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Total return (price & dividends)
0.5 %
34.3 %
450.1 %
Free cash flow per share growth
22 %
190.8 %
478.6 %
Earnings per share growth
18.9 %
159.3 %
393.1 %
Founded: 1,966
Employees: 29,900
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Latest Earnings Call Takeaways
2025 Q4 (Jan 29, 2026)
1) Strategy & Leadership
- Mastercard's CEO, Michael Miebach, emphasized a strong performance in 2025, with net revenues up 15% in Q4.
- The company is focused on executing its clear strategy and has completed a strategic review that will lead to some role reductions but increased investments in other areas.
- The diversification of Mastercard's business across geographies and payment adjacencies enhances resilience against macroeconomic uncertainties.
- Significant new partnerships were highlighted, including renewals with Capital One and expansions in various regions such as Turkey and Latin America.
2) Financial & Segment Results
- Q4 2025 net revenue growth was 15%, with value-added services and solutions up 22% year-over-year on a currency-neutral basis.
- Operating income rose 17%, with net income and EPS increasing by 17-20%. EPS was reported at $4.76, aided by share repurchases totaling $3.6 billion.
- Worldwide gross dollar volume (GDV) increased by 7%, with cross-border volume up 14%.
- Switch transactions grew 10% year-over-year, and contactless transactions accounted for 77% of in-person switched purchases.
3) Operational & Product Plans
- Mastercard is innovating in digital commerce, with a focus on stablecoins and agentic commerce, aiming to enhance consumer payment experiences.
- The company is expanding its value-added services, which now include advanced analytics, security solutions, and consulting services, contributing to strong revenue growth.
- Mastercard's Move platform for disbursements and remittances is expanding, with transaction growth exceeding 35% year-over-year.
- The company is actively engaging in partnerships to enhance its offerings, including collaborations with banks and digital players.
4) Guidance & Outlook
- For 2026, Mastercard expects net revenue growth at the high end of a low double-digit range, with a foreign exchange tailwind of approximately 1-1.5 percentage points.
- Operating expenses are anticipated to grow at the low end of a low double-digit range, with a headwind from foreign exchange.
- The company is prepared for potential geopolitical and macroeconomic challenges, maintaining a disciplined capital planning approach.
- A one-time restructuring charge of approximately $200 million is expected in Q1 2026, impacting about 4% of full-time employees.
5) Problems / Headwinds
- Geopolitical and macroeconomic uncertainties persist, which could impact consumer spending and overall business performance.
- The Credit Card Competition Act (CCCA) remains a concern, with ongoing discussions around its implications for the industry.
- The company is monitoring the competitive landscape closely, particularly regarding pricing pressures and the impact of regulatory changes on its operations.
Bottom line: Mastercard demonstrated strong financial performance in 2025, driven by strategic partnerships and innovation in payment solutions. Despite facing geopolitical uncertainties and regulatory challenges, the company remains optimistic about its growth trajectory and is well-positioned for continued success in 2026.
Mastercard — Financial Overview, Stock Price, Market Cap
Mastercard is a company. Founded in 1966. As of April 13, 2026, the company's market capitalization is $445022968522 with a current stock price of $498.66.