NASDAQ · MA
Financial Services · Financial - Credit Services
$609.85
Down-$3.65 (-0.59%)
Updated Oct 28, 2026, 9:47 AM
SID Score
7.3/10
Composite research score
Smart Money
43/100
Neutral
Price performance · MA
1M range · 21 trading sessions · Daily adjusted prices
Prices through Oct 27, 2026
MA closed at $609.85 after 21 trading sessions, up 8.21% for the selected period.
| Date | Open | High | Low | Close | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 27, 2026 | $611.49 | $613.21 | $605.81 | $609.85 | 3.46M |
| Oct 26, 2026 | $622.20 | $622.76 | $611.37 | $613.50 | 2.79M |
| Oct 23, 2026 | $628.76 | $631.12 | $619.59 | $623.60 | 2.7M |
| Oct 22, 2026 | $624.44 | $633.2945 | $623.88 | $633.21 | 4.04M |
| Oct 21, 2026 | $620.40 | $624.6599 | $617.365 | $622.62 | 2.75M |
| Oct 20, 2026 | $617.50 | $624.29 | $616.595 | $620.42 | 3M |
| Oct 19, 2026 | $610.00 | $618.00 | $608.5901 | $616.40 | 2.96M |
| Oct 16, 2026 | $619.36 | $622.49 | $613.32 | $617.42 | 3.43M |
| Oct 15, 2026 | $610.00 | $619.80 | $607.055 | $616.32 | 4.24M |
| Oct 14, 2026 | $605.50 | $606.61 | $600.65 | $603.24 | 3.24M |
| Oct 13, 2026 | $599.69 | $605.60 | $597.13 | $604.80 | 3.71M |
| Oct 12, 2026 | $592.86 | $598.95 | $590.21 | $595.09 | 2.91M |
| Oct 9, 2026 | $574.11 | $591.28 | $574.00 | $589.14 | 2.42M |
| Oct 8, 2026 | $568.49 | $581.59 | $568.49 | $574.76 | 3.39M |
| Oct 7, 2026 | $567.49 | $573.71 | $567.00 | $570.06 | 1.86M |
| Oct 6, 2026 | $563.50 | $568.925 | $562.14 | $566.58 | 2.29M |
| Oct 5, 2026 | $552.04 | $565.87 | $551.15 | $564.59 | 2.41M |
| Oct 2, 2026 | $551.32 | $554.68 | $545.405 | $552.26 | 2.45M |
| Oct 1, 2026 | $551.00 | $557.20 | $546.12 | $550.00 | 2.89M |
| Sep 30, 2026 | $562.26 | $563.00 | $551.43 | $551.47 | 5.04M |
| Sep 29, 2026 | $564.00 | $566.9899 | $561.30 | $563.58 | 2.9M |
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Mastercard is the second-largest payment processor in the world, having processed close to $10 trillion in volume during 2024. Mastercard operates in over 200 countries and processes transactions in over 150 currencies.
Visit company websiteConsensus and target data currently published for this company.
| Date | Firm | Rating | Target |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 23, 2026 | Truist Securities | Buy | — |
| Oct 9, 2026 | Baird | Outperform | — |
| Aug 31, 2026 | RBC Capital | Outperform | — |
| Aug 25, 2026 | Wolfe Research | Outperform | — |
| Aug 5, 2026 | Truist Securities | Buy | — |
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Yahoo · Oct 27, 2026
Investor focus on Mastercard (MA) has sharpened after projections for double digit year over year gains in third quarter earnings and revenue, alongside the launch of its Global Money Platform integrating stablecoins. Recent news has been busy for Mastercard, from the Global Money Platform launch with stablecoin support to fresh partnerships in transit and B2B payments. That backdrop has come alongside an 8.1% 30 day share price return and a 67.7% three year total shareholder return,...
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Mastercard Incorporated shares closed at $609.85, reflecting a daily decline of approximately 0.88%, per SID market data. Despite the session's pullback, the stock has demonstrated consistent upward momentum across multiple timeframes, posting gains of 8.08% over the past month, 9.02% over the past three months, and 8.94% over the trailing twelve months. The stock currently trades well above both its 50-day moving average of $582.54 and its 200-day moving average of $531.64, indicating sustained bullish technical positioning. However, the 14-day relative strength index registers at 75.6, placing the stock in overbought territory above the conventional 70 threshold. Mastercard's beta of 0.868, according to Massive/Polygon data, suggests lower volatility relative to the broader market. Average daily trading volume stands at approximately 2.77 million shares, supporting the stock's current market capitalization of roughly $506 billion.
Mastercard Incorporated carries a price-to-earnings ratio of 35.71, reflecting a premium valuation relative to the broader Financial Services sector, per SID market data. The PEG ratio stands at 6.55, indicating the stock's elevated earnings multiple is not fully supported by its expected earnings growth rate when measured on a price-to-growth basis. According to SEC filings, Mastercard's price-to-book ratio is 64.25, a figure characteristic of asset-light business models with significant intangible value and high returns on equity. The company offers a dividend yield of approximately 0.54%, consistent with its capital allocation strategy that prioritizes share repurchases alongside modest dividend payments. With a market capitalization of approximately $506 billion, Mastercard remains one of the most richly valued names in the global payments industry. These valuation metrics collectively suggest the market is pricing in sustained revenue growth and margin expansion over the medium to long term.
Mastercard's composite smart money score registers at 43 out of 100, reflecting a neutral overall signal, per SID market data. Institutional ownership sentiment is the strongest component, scoring a perfect 25 out of 25, indicating robust conviction among large asset managers and fund complexes. In contrast, insider activity scores notably lower at 6.9 out of 25. According to SEC Form 4 filings, there have been 20 insider transactions over the past 90 days, all of which were sales with zero insider purchases recorded during that period. This consistent selling pattern warrants monitoring, though insider sales at large-cap companies often reflect pre-planned disposition programs rather than directional conviction. Dark pool activity scores 9.6 out of 25, suggesting moderate but not outsized institutional block trading activity. Congressional trading interest is minimal, registering just 1.6 out of 25 based on available disclosure data. The divergence between strong institutional holdings and persistent insider selling contributes to the overall neutral composite reading.
Mastercard Incorporated has delivered consecutive earnings beats in its two most recently reported quarters, according to company earnings reports. In the quarter reported on April 30, the company posted earnings per share of $4.60, exceeding the consensus analyst estimate of $4.41 by $0.19, representing a 4.3% positive surprise. The subsequent quarter reported on July 30 showed an even stronger beat, with actual EPS of $5.04 compared to the $4.76 estimate, a $0.28 positive surprise of approximately 5.9%. Looking ahead, the next earnings report is scheduled for October 29, with analyst estimates currently projecting EPS of $5.16, per consensus data. An additional report is anticipated on or around February 4, with a preliminary estimate of $4.38 per share. The sequential earnings trajectory reflects steady growth in the company's core payment processing volumes and cross-border transaction revenues across recent reporting periods.
Wall Street consensus on Mastercard Incorporated remains uniformly positive, with all recent analyst actions reaffirming bullish ratings, per SID consensus data. On October 23, Truist Securities reiterated its Buy rating on MA, maintaining its prior constructive stance. Earlier, on October 9, Baird reaffirmed its Outperform rating, while RBC Capital maintained its Outperform designation on August 31. Wolfe Research similarly reiterated an Outperform rating on August 25, and Truist Securities had previously reaffirmed its Buy on August 5. Notably, none of the five most recent analyst actions involved a downgrade or a shift to a neutral or negative posture. According to Wall Street analyst reports, the consistent reiteration of positive ratings across multiple firms reflects broad institutional confidence in Mastercard's competitive positioning within the global digital payments ecosystem. The absence of any dissenting views among recent coverage updates underscores the degree of consensus surrounding the company's growth trajectory and margin profile.
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