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Mastercard (MA)

Financial Services · Credit Services · NYSE

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Mastercard (MA) is a Financial Services company in the Credit Services industry. It has a market capitalization of $568.62B and a trailing price-to-earnings ratio of 33.1. Over the most recent reported fiscal year, revenue grew 16.4%. Nama's AI scorecard rates it Strong Buy, 8.7 out of 10. On 12-month momentum it ranks in the middle band of its market.
AI scorecard
Strong Buy · 8.7/10
The top band of the Fundamental Verdict (8.6–10). As of Nov 7, 2026.
Momentum
Middle · +3.0% over 12 months ex. last
Middle fifth of its market on the past year's move.
Shariah screen
Shariah Compliant
Passes our debt, cash and income screen; not a scholar's ruling.
Off its high
-4.3%
How far the last close sits under the highest price of the past five years.
Market cap$568.62B
Trailing P/E33.1
Price / book84.3
Price / sales15.7
FCF yield—
Dividend yield0.5%
Gross margin78.4%
Operating margin60.1%
Net margin46.7%
Revenue growth (YoY)+16.4%
Revenue growth (3-yr annual)+13.8%
EPS growth (YoY)+16.5%
FCF/share growth (YoY)—
Beta0.8
ExchangeNYSE
SectorFinancial Services
IndustryCredit Services

MA earnings

Next report: Jan 28, 2027 (Q4 2026, EPS estimate $5.12). Beat the EPS estimate in 4 of 4 recent quarters.

QuarterReportedEPSEstimateSurpriseRevenue
Q3 2026 Oct 29, 2026 $5.31 $5.17 +2.7% $9.81B
Q2 2026 Jul 30, 2026 $5.04 $4.78 +5.4% $9.28B
Q1 2026 Apr 30, 2026 $4.60 $4.41 +4.3% $8.40B
Q4 2025 Jan 29, 2026 $4.76 $4.24 +12.3% $8.81B

MA analyst price target

Median target $725.00 from 37 analysts, ranging $550.00 – $800.00.

Credit Services peers

TickerCompanyMarket capP/E
V Visa $789.94B 31.8
AXP American Express $215.24B 18.1
COF Capital One Financial $121.43B 9.7
PYPL PayPal $49.21B 11.0
SYF Synchrony Financial $23.99B 7.6
AFRM Affirm $22.98B 9.7
SOFI SoFi Technologies $21.02B 30.0
ALLY Ally Financial $11.45B 8.0
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Recent Congressional trades

Mastercard trades disclosed by members of the US House and Senate under the STOCK Act. See the full Congress trades board →

Member Chamber Trade Amount Disclosed
Pete Sessions House Sell $15,001 - $50,000 Oct 27, 2026
Thomas H Tuberville Senate Sell $15,001 - $50,000 Aug 5, 2026
Thomas H Tuberville Senate Sell $1,001 - $15,000 Aug 5, 2026
Alan Armstrong Senate Sell $15,001 - $50,000 Jul 21, 2026
Thomas H Tuberville Senate Sell $15,001 - $50,000 Jul 16, 2026
Gilbert Cisneros House Sell $1,001 - $15,000 Jul 2, 2026
Gilbert Cisneros House Buy $1,001 - $15,000 Dec 15, 2025
Gilbert Cisneros House Buy $1,001 - $15,000 Nov 18, 2025
Valerie Hoyle House Sell $1,001 - $15,000 Oct 10, 2025
Valerie Hoyle House Buy $1,001 - $15,000 Sep 12, 2025
Lisa McClain House Sell $1,001 - $15,000 Aug 13, 2025
Lisa McClain House Buy $1,001 - $15,000 Aug 13, 2025

MA FAQ

Is MA a buy?
Nama's AI scorecard currently rates Mastercard Strong Buy (8.7 out of 10), a call computed from its profitability, cash generation, growth, valuation and balance sheet. It is a research reading, not investment advice.
What is MA's P/E ratio?
Mastercard trades at a trailing price-to-earnings ratio of 33.1.
When does MA report earnings?
Mastercard's next scheduled report is on Jan 28, 2027. Analysts expect EPS of $5.12.
What is the MA price target?
The median analyst price target from 37 analysts is $725.00, with a range of $550.00 – $800.00.
Is MA Shariah compliant?
Nama's AAOIFI-style screen reads Mastercard as Shariah Compliant. Passes our debt, cash and income screen; not a scholar's ruling.
Does MA pay a dividend?
Yes — Mastercard's dividend yield is 0.5%.