Mastercard (NYSE:MA) Price Target Raised to $695.00

Mastercard (NYSE:MA) had its price objective increased by equities research analysts at Cantor Fitzgerald from $650.00 to $695.00 in a research report issued to clients and investors on Monday,Benzinga reports. The brokerage currently has an “overweight” rating on the credit services provider’s stock. Cantor Fitzgerald’s price objective would suggest a potential upside of 21.16% from the company’s current price.

MA has been the topic of several other reports. Morgan Stanley raised their target price on Mastercard from $679.00 to $681.00 and gave the company an “overweight” rating in a report on Friday. Piper Sandler initiated coverage on Mastercard in a report on Monday, June 29th. They set an “overweight” rating and a $597.00 price objective on the stock. Wall Street Zen downgraded Mastercard from a “buy” rating to a “hold” rating in a research note on Saturday, May 2nd. Susquehanna reduced their target price on Mastercard from $670.00 to $665.00 and set a “positive” rating for the company in a report on Friday, May 1st. Finally, TD Cowen upped their target price on Mastercard from $664.00 to $667.00 and gave the stock a “buy” rating in a research report on Friday. Five equities research analysts have rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, twenty-four have assigned a Buy rating, one has given a Hold rating and one has issued a Sell rating to the stock. Based on data from MarketBeat, the company has a consensus rating of “Buy” and a consensus price target of $659.00.

Mastercard Trading Up 0.1%

Shares of NYSE MA opened at $573.64 on Monday. Mastercard has a one year low of $464.52 and a one year high of $601.77. The firm has a market capitalization of $506.86 billion, a PE ratio of 31.55, a PEG ratio of 1.78 and a beta of 0.73. The company has a current ratio of 1.06, a quick ratio of 1.06 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 3.96. The business has a 50-day moving average price of $514.87 and a two-hundred day moving average price of $514.27.

Mastercard (NYSE:MA) last posted its quarterly earnings results on Thursday, July 30th. The credit services provider reported $5.04 EPS for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $4.77 by $0.27. Mastercard had a net margin of 46.34% and a return on equity of 239.99%. The business had revenue of $9.28 billion for the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $9.08 billion. During the same period in the previous year, the company posted $4.15 EPS. Mastercard’s revenue was up 14.1% on a year-over-year basis. As a group, analysts predict that Mastercard will post 19.72 earnings per share for the current fiscal year.

Insider Transactions at Mastercard

In other Mastercard news, insider Raj Seshadri sold 4,828 shares of the firm’s stock in a transaction dated Wednesday, July 1st. The shares were sold at an average price of $525.00, for a total transaction of $2,534,700.00. Following the completion of the transaction, the insider owned 16,429 shares in the company, valued at $8,625,225. This trade represents a 22.71% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The sale was disclosed in a document filed with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is available at this link. The transaction was executed under a pre-arranged Rule 10b5-1 trading plan. Also, insider Sandra A. Arkell sold 200 shares of the business’s stock in a transaction on Monday, July 6th. The shares were sold at an average price of $540.00, for a total value of $108,000.00. Following the completion of the sale, the insider directly owned 3,322 shares in the company, valued at approximately $1,793,880. This represents a 5.68% decrease in their position. Additional details regarding this sale are available in the official SEC disclosure. The transaction was executed under a pre-arranged Rule 10b5-1 trading plan. Insiders have sold a total of 7,005 shares of company stock valued at $3,689,976 over the last ninety days. 0.09% of the stock is owned by insiders.

Institutional Trading of Mastercard

Hedge funds have recently modified their holdings of the stock. Robinswood Financial LLC acquired a new position in Mastercard in the first quarter valued at approximately $25,000. E Fund Management Hong Kong Co. Ltd. lifted its stake in Mastercard by 820.0% in the fourth quarter. E Fund Management Hong Kong Co. Ltd. now owns 46 shares of the credit services provider’s stock valued at $26,000 after buying an additional 41 shares during the period. Strive Financial Group LLC bought a new position in Mastercard during the fourth quarter worth about $27,000. Hyposwiss Advisors SA bought a new stake in shares of Mastercard in the 4th quarter valued at about $29,000. Finally, First Pacific Financial boosted its stake in Mastercard by 113.8% during the 1st quarter. First Pacific Financial now owns 62 shares of the credit services provider’s stock worth $31,000 after acquiring an additional 33 shares during the last quarter. 97.28% of the stock is owned by institutional investors.

Trending Headlines about Mastercard

Here are the key news stories impacting Mastercard this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Strong earnings and buybacks support the investment case. Mastercard’s second-quarter net revenue increased 14% to approximately $9.3 billion, while the company repurchased $4.9 billion of stock during the quarter. These results reinforce expectations for continued earnings growth and provide support for the shares. Where Will Mastercard Stock Be in 5 Years?
• Positive Sentiment: Analyst sentiment remains bullish. Mastercard received an average “Buy” rating, while reported price-target increases to $680 and $685 indicate analysts see additional upside based on the company’s growth outlook and resilient payments business. Mastercard Receives Average Rating of Buy Mastercard Price Target Raised to $680 Mastercard Price Target Raised to $685
• Positive Sentiment: New payment partnerships could expand transaction volumes. Mastercard is working with Bahrain-based INFINIOS on stablecoin settlement, a first for issuers in Bahrain. It also announced a tourism collaboration with Saudi Arabia’s Tourism Authority and enabled direct Mastercard card linking for GCash users in the Philippines. These initiatives strengthen Mastercard’s presence in faster-growing digital-payment and travel markets. INFINIOS Stablecoin Settlement Partnership STA and Mastercard Tourism Collaboration GCash Direct Card Linking
• Neutral Sentiment: Fundsmith argues that Mastercard is relatively insulated from AI disruption. The investment manager’s thesis is that Mastercard’s global network, trusted brand and transaction infrastructure are difficult for AI competitors to replicate, although the fund itself underperformed during the first half of 2026. Why Mastercard Remains Immune to AI Disruption Challenges
• Neutral Sentiment: Six senior appointments across Asia Pacific and the upcoming Bilt 2.0 transition reflect ongoing regional and partnership activity, but the reports provide limited evidence of an immediate financial impact. Mastercard Asia Pacific Appointments Bilt 2.0 Transition

Mastercard Company Profile

Mastercard Incorporated is a global payments technology company that operates a network connecting consumers, financial institutions, merchants, governments and businesses in more than 200 countries and territories. The company facilitates electronic payments and transaction processing for credit, debit and prepaid card products carrying the Mastercard brand, while also providing a range of payment-related services to issuers, acquirers and merchants. Its technology and network enable authorization, clearing and settlement of payments and support a broad set of use cases including point-of-sale, e-commerce and mobile payments.

Beyond core transaction processing, Mastercard offers a suite of value-added services such as fraud and risk management, identity and authentication tools, tokenization and digital wallet support, cross-border and commercial payment solutions, and data analytics and consulting services for merchants and financial partners.