Mastercard Inc (MA)

Mastercard Incorporated is a U.S.-based financial technology company whose common shares trade on the New York Stock Exchange under the ticker MA. The company focuses on transaction processing and a broad range of payment-related products and services in the United States and abroad. Its offerings support account holders, merchants, financial institutions, digital partners, businesses, governments, and other organizations through payment programs, account access solutions, prepaid services, consumer bill payment tools, and commercial credit, debit, and prepaid products. Mastercard also provides business payment capabilities such as Virtual Card Number technology, supplier payment enablement tools, cross-border transfer services through Mastercard Move, and a range of security, digital authentication, analytics, consulting, and loyalty-related solutions. Its payment products and services are marketed under the Mastercard, Maestro, and Cirrus names. The company was founded in 1966 and is headquartered in Purchase, New York.


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Ticker Fair Value Fair Value Upside/Downside Fair Value Rating Analyst Price Target Analyst Target Upside/Downside Analyst Target Rating Overall Financial Health Upcoming Dividend Ex-Date Dividend Payment Date Upcoming Dividend Dividend Yield Next Earnings Date P/E Ratio Price-to-Book Ratio Price-to-Sales Ratio Market Cap Enterprise Value Total Debt / Total Capital Free Float / Shares Outstanding Altman Z-Score Payout Ratio Free Cash Flow / Net Income
NYSE-MA
$568.64
4.9% Upside
Fair
$644.24
18.9% Upside
Undervalued
Great
July 9, 2026
August 7, 2026
3.48
0.6%
July 30, 2026
30.7x
71.2x
14.1x
483.7 B
489.2 B
3.8%
99.1%
12.3
18.2%
114.2%
Valuation • Fair Value

Mastercard Inc (NYSE-MA) Fair Value by Valuation Model

Compare the primary fair value estimate for Mastercard Inc (NYSE-MA) with model-based valuation references such as DCF, Ben Graham, DDM, EPV and comparable-company valuation.

Primary Valuation Read

Fair Value

$568.64

Estimated upside of 4.9% versus the current market price.

Fair Value Confidence

High

Confidence level for the primary fair value estimate.

DCF Fair Value

$599.70

Discounted cash flow valuation reference.

Ben Graham Formula Value

$195.52

Classic Ben Graham valuation formula reference.

DDM Fair Value

$559.93

Dividend discount model valuation reference.

EPV Fair Value

NM

Earnings power value estimate.

Comps Fair Value

$540.47

Comparable-company valuation reference.

Analyst Price Target

$644.24

Analysts imply upside of 18.9%.

How to read these valuation models

Use this section to compare the primary fair value estimate for Mastercard Inc (NYSE-MA) with several model-based valuation references. Different models can produce different outputs because each method relies on a different set of assumptions, so the primary fair value estimate should be read alongside the model spread rather than in isolation.

Profitability • Growth

Profitability & Growth for Mastercard Inc (NYSE-MA)

A compact read on revenue, forward revenue expectations, EBITDA and operating profitability trends.

Revenue

33.939 B

Current operating scale indicator.

Revenue Forecast

37.09 B

Forward revenue estimate.

EBITDA

21.377 B

Current operating profitability reference.

EBITDA Forecast

23.446 B

Forward operating profitability estimate.

How to read profitability and growth

This section helps investors review Mastercard Inc (NYSE-MA) from an operating perspective by combining current scale, forward revenue expectations and EBITDA-related profitability measures.

Quality • Risk

Quality & Financial Risk for Mastercard Inc (NYSE-MA)

Review financial health, earnings quality and balance-sheet risk through Piotroski, Beneish, Altman and cash conversion metrics.

Financial Health

Great

Positive financial-health read.

Piotroski Score

7

Relatively strong quality score.

Beneish M-Score

-2.59

No elevated caution signal from this screen.

Altman Z-Score

12.3

Relatively strong balance-sheet zone.

FCF / Net Income

114.2%

Cash conversion quality indicator.

How to read quality and risk

This section combines quality, balance-sheet and accounting-risk indicators for Mastercard Inc (NYSE-MA). Read the metrics together: no single score is a complete investment conclusion, but the combined view can highlight financial strength, earnings quality and areas that may deserve closer review.

Events • Dividends

Upcoming Events & Dividends for Mastercard Inc (NYSE-MA)

Track the next earnings date, ex-dividend date, dividend payment date, dividend yield and upcoming distribution details where available.

Next Earnings Date

July 30, 2026

Days to Earnings

9

Dividend Payment Date

August 7, 2026

Ex-Dividend Date

July 9, 2026

Dividend Yield

0.6%

Income yield reference.

Upcoming Dividend

3.48

Upcoming distribution amount.

Payment Type

Cash

Distribution type as reported in the data.

Dividend Currency

USD

Currency used for the distribution.

Payout Ratio

18.2%

Dividend payout reference.

How to read events and dividends

This section helps investors track time-sensitive items for Mastercard Inc (NYSE-MA), including the next earnings date and dividend-related milestones. These items can matter for short-term volatility, income planning and event-driven positioning.

Stock Forecast • Technical Outlook

Mastercard Inc (NYSE-MA) Stock Forecast & Technical Outlook

Review Mastercard Inc (NYSE-MA) across multiple technical time frames, alongside analyst recommendation data, to form a faster read on market positioning and near-term sentiment.

Technical Signals by Time Frame

Switch between time frames to review the current technical signal for the stock.

Strong Sell Sell Neutral Buy Strong Buy
Time frame: 15-minute • intraday
Strong Sell

The 15-minute technical read for Mastercard Inc (NYSE-MA) is currently Strong Sell. Use it as a timing signal only, and compare it with valuation, fundamentals and upcoming events before drawing a broader view.

Strong Sell Sell Neutral Buy Strong Buy
Time frame: 1-hour • short-term
Neutral

The 1-hour technical read for Mastercard Inc (NYSE-MA) is currently Neutral. Use it as a timing signal only, and compare it with valuation, fundamentals and upcoming events before drawing a broader view.

Strong Sell Sell Neutral Buy Strong Buy
Time frame: daily • daily
Strong Buy

The daily technical read for Mastercard Inc (NYSE-MA) is currently Strong Buy. Use it as a timing signal only, and compare it with valuation, fundamentals and upcoming events before drawing a broader view.

Strong Sell Sell Neutral Buy Strong Buy
Time frame: weekly • weekly
Strong Buy

The weekly technical read for Mastercard Inc (NYSE-MA) is currently Strong Buy. Use it as a timing signal only, and compare it with valuation, fundamentals and upcoming events before drawing a broader view.

Strong Sell Sell Neutral Buy Strong Buy
Time frame: monthly • monthly
Strong Buy

The monthly technical read for Mastercard Inc (NYSE-MA) is currently Strong Buy. Use it as a timing signal only, and compare it with valuation, fundamentals and upcoming events before drawing a broader view.

Analyst Consensus for Mastercard Inc (NYSE-MA)

A consolidated view of buy, hold and sell recommendations based on the currently available analyst data.

Strong Sell Sell Neutral Buy Strong Buy
Consolidated analyst recommendation mix
Strong Buy

Based on the available recommendation mix, Mastercard Inc (NYSE-MA) has a Strong Buy consensus, with 29 buy, 3 hold and 0 sell recommendations in the current data set.

Buy 29
Hold 3
Sell 0
FAQ Fast Investor Answers

Mastercard Inc (NYSE-MA) Stock FAQ

Quick answers about Mastercard Inc (NYSE-MA) stock, including fair value, valuation rating, analyst price target, dividends, earnings dates, market capitalization, financial health and other key stock analysis metrics.

Fair Value
$568.64
Estimated upside 4.9%
Valuation Rating
Undervalued
Estimated upside of 4.9%
Analyst Target
$644.24
Implied upside 18.9%
Financial Health
Great
Current financial-health read

The current fair value estimate for Mastercard Inc (NYSE-MA) is $568.64. This implies an estimated upside of 4.9% versus the current market price.

Based on the current fair value estimate, the stock appears undervalued, with estimated upside of 4.9% versus the current market price.

The available analyst price target for Mastercard Inc (NYSE-MA) is $644.24. The analyst target implies estimated upside of 18.9%.

The current financial health read for Mastercard Inc (NYSE-MA) is Great. This should be reviewed alongside valuation, profitability, debt and cash-flow quality metrics.

The next earnings date currently listed for Mastercard Inc (NYSE-MA) is July 30, 2026.

Based on the current data, dividend yield is 0.6%, upcoming dividend amount is 3.48, ex-dividend date is July 9, 2026, payment date is August 7, 2026.

The current P/E ratio listed for Mastercard Inc (NYSE-MA) is 30.7x. Use it together with growth, margins and sector comparisons rather than as a standalone valuation signal.

The current market capitalization listed for Mastercard Inc is 483.7 B.

The current enterprise value listed for Mastercard Inc is 489.2 B. Enterprise value can provide a broader valuation view than market capitalization alone because it also considers net debt.

The ticker symbol for Mastercard Inc is NYSE-MA, and the stock is listed on NYSE.

Mastercard Inc (NYSE-MA) is listed on NYSE.

The current debt-to-total-capital ratio listed for Mastercard Inc is 3.8%, which helps investors evaluate the company’s financing structure and leverage profile.

The free float listed for Mastercard Inc is 99.1%. Free float helps investors understand how much of the share base is available for public trading.