MA stock forecast: what analysts expect
Wall Street analysts covering Mastercard Incorporated currently rate the stock a Strong Buy on average, with a mean 12-month price target of $665.26 — +18.9% versus the last price of $559.73. Targets reflect analyst opinion, not a guarantee.
MA historical returns
Based on monthly dividend-adjusted prices. See the full breakdown on what if you had invested in MA.
MA annual returns by year
Congress trading in MA
32 members of Congress have disclosed trading MA — 47 purchases and 27 sales worth an estimated $1.7M. Most recent disclosure: Nov 18, 2025.
See who in Congress traded MA →Insider activity in MA
MA's own executives and directors have made 0 open-market purchases ($0) and 33 sales ($54.1M) in the last 90 days, per SEC Form 4 filings. Most recent: Aug 5, 2026.
| Aug 5, 2026 | Sachin J. Mehra | Chief Business Officer | Sell | $136,602 |
| Aug 5, 2026 | Sachin J. Mehra | Chief Business Officer | Sell | $501,959 |
| Aug 5, 2026 | Sachin J. Mehra | Chief Business Officer | Sell | $502,817 |
| Aug 5, 2026 | Sachin J. Mehra | Chief Business Officer | Sell | $160,352 |
| Aug 5, 2026 | Sachin J. Mehra | Chief Business Officer | Sell | $252,451 |
About Mastercard Incorporated
Mastercard Incorporated, a technology company, provides transaction processing and other payment-related products and services in the United States and internationally. The company offers products and services for account holders, merchants, financial institutions, digital partners, businesses, governments, and other organizations, such as programs that enable issuers to provide consumers with credits to defer payments; payment products and solutions that allow its customers to access funds in deposit and other accounts; prepaid programs services; consumer bill payment services; and commercial credit, debit, and prepaid payment products and solutions. It also provides solutions that enable businesses or governments to make payments to businesses, including Virtual Card Number, which is generated dynamically from an existing account and leverages the credit limit of the funding account; and a platform to optimize supplier payment enablement campaigns for financial institutions. In addition, the company offers Mastercard Move, which partners with digital messaging and payment platforms to enable consumers to send money directly within applications to other consumers; and partners with central banks, fintechs, and financial institutions, as well as enables various cross-border payment flows. Further, it provides security solutions; marketing, personalization, and issuer and merchant loyalty services; business and operational intelligence, advanced analytics and AI, consulting and agentic solutions, and payments and portfolio optimization; digital and authentication; processing and gateway solutions; and other solutions. The company offers payment solutions and services under the MasterCard, Maestro, and Cirrus names. Mastercard Incorporated was founded in 1966 and is headquartered in Purchase, New York.
MA Key Statistics
MA in plain English
- P/E ratio (30.9) — how many dollars you pay for each $1 of MA's yearly profit. That's a fairly normal range.
- ROE (241.20%) — how efficiently the company turns shareholders' money into profit. Above ~20% is considered strong.
- Profit margin (46.34%) — of every $1 in sales, this is what's left as profit after all costs.
- Dividend yield (0.62%) — the cash payout you'd earn per year as a % of the share price, on top of any price gains.
MA stock: frequently asked questions
What is Mastercard Incorporated's stock price today?
Mastercard Incorporated (MA) last traded at $559.73 on the NYSE. Over the past 52 weeks the stock has traded between $464.52 and $601.77.
Is MA stock a buy or a sell?
Wall Street analysts' consensus rating on MA is "Strong Buy", with an average 12-month price target of $665.26 — about +18.9% versus the current price of $559.73. Analyst targets are opinions, not guarantees; always do your own research.
How much would $1,000 invested in MA 10 years ago be worth today?
A $1,000 investment in Mastercard Incorporated made 10 years ago would be worth about $6,144 today (dividends reinvested) — a total return of 514%, or 19.9% per year.
Does MA pay a dividend?
Yes. Mastercard Incorporated currently pays a dividend yielding about 0.62% per year at today's share price.
What is MA's P/E ratio?
MA trades at a trailing price-to-earnings ratio of 30.9, and 24.3 times expected forward earnings. The P/E ratio tells you how many dollars investors pay for each $1 of the company's annual profit.
Do members of Congress trade MA stock?
Yes — 32 members of Congress have disclosed trades in MA under the STOCK Act, totaling 47 purchases and 27 sales worth an estimated $1.7M.
What is Mastercard Incorporated's ticker symbol?
Mastercard Incorporated trades under the ticker symbol MA on the NYSE.
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