Transaction Details
Kirkpatrick Linda Pistecchia, of Mastercard Incorporated (NYSE:MA), purchased 35,459 shares of company stock on August 04, 2026, according to a Form 4 filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission.
The shares were acquired at an average price of $173.49 per share, for a total transaction value of $742.5K. Following this transaction, Kirkpatrick Linda Pistecchia now owns 35,459 shares of Mastercard Incorporated stock.
About Mastercard Incorporated
Mastercard Incorporated's stock currently trades at $575.95, giving the company a market capitalization of $506.0B.
Insider purchases are widely considered one of the most reliable bullish indicators in equity markets. Unlike selling — which can happen for personal financial reasons — buying requires the insider to commit their own capital, suggesting genuine confidence in the company's future. When a buys shares, they're betting their own money on outcomes they have direct visibility into.
This $743K transaction is a notable data point for investors tracking insider sentiment at Mastercard Incorporated. While any single trade should be viewed in context, patterns of insider activity over time can provide valuable directional signals.
Insider transaction data is reported to the SEC via Form 4 filings, typically within two business days of the trade. Investors can track insider activity alongside other metrics — such as institutional flows, short interest, and technical indicators — to build a more complete picture of market sentiment around Mastercard Incorporated.
Recent Insider Transactions at Mastercard Incorporated
| Date | Insider | Type | Shares | Value |
| Aug 04, 2026 | Kirkpatrick Linda Pistecchia | Sell | 0 | |
| Aug 04, 2026 | Kirkpatrick Linda Pistecchia | Sell | 31,179 | $69K |
| Aug 04, 2026 | Kirkpatrick Linda Pistecchia | Sell | 31,299 | $503K |
| Aug 04, 2026 | Kirkpatrick Linda Pistecchia | Sell | 32,179 | $960K |
| Aug 04, 2026 | Kirkpatrick Linda Pistecchia | Sell | 33,859 | $228K |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does insider insider_buy mean for Mastercard Incorporated stock?
Insider insider_buys at Mastercard Incorporated (NYSE:MA) are reported to the SEC via Form 4 filings. While a single transaction doesn't predict future stock performance, patterns of insider buying can signal management confidence.
How can I track insider trades for MA?
Monitor all insider transactions on the MA insider trades page or the Insider Trades Tracker.