MasterCard (MA) might move higher on growing optimism about its earnings prospects, which is reflected by its upgrade to a Zacks Rank #2 (Buy).
When deciding whether to buy, sell, or hold a stock, investors often rely on analyst recommendations. Media reports about rating changes by these brokerage-firm-employed (or sell-side) analysts often influence a stock's price, but are they really important?
MasterCard (MA) has an impressive earnings surprise history and currently possesses the right combination of the two key ingredients for a likely beat in its next quarterly report.
![]() M4I 2 months ago | Other | €0.65 Per Share |
![]() M4I 5 months ago | Other | €0.65 Per Share |
![]() M4I 8 months ago | Other | €0.56 Per Share |
![]() M4I 11 months ago | Other | €0.56 Per Share |
![]() M4I 8 Apr 2024 | Other | €0.56 Per Share |
6 Aug 2025 (In 1 month) Date | | 4.02 Cons. EPS | - EPS |
29 Jul 2025 (In 3 weeks) Date | | - Cons. EPS | - EPS |
29 Apr 2025 Date | | - Cons. EPS | - EPS |
29 Jan 2025 Date | | - Cons. EPS | - EPS |
31 Oct 2024 Date | | - Cons. EPS | 3.21 EPS |
![]() M4I 2 months ago | Other | €0.65 Per Share |
![]() M4I 5 months ago | Other | €0.65 Per Share |
![]() M4I 8 months ago | Other | €0.56 Per Share |
![]() M4I 11 months ago | Other | €0.56 Per Share |
![]() M4I 8 Apr 2024 | Other | €0.56 Per Share |
6 Aug 2025 (In 1 month) Date | | 4.02 Cons. EPS | - EPS |
29 Jul 2025 (In 3 weeks) Date | | - Cons. EPS | - EPS |
29 Apr 2025 Date | | - Cons. EPS | - EPS |
29 Jan 2025 Date | | - Cons. EPS | - EPS |
31 Oct 2024 Date | | - Cons. EPS | 3.21 EPS |
Financial - Credit Services Industry | Financial Services Sector | Michael Miebach CEO | XETRA Exchange | US57636Q1040 ISIN |
US Country | 35,300 Employees | 9 Apr 2025 Last Dividend | 22 Jan 2014 Last Split | 25 May 2006 IPO Date |
Mastercard Incorporated, headquartered in Purchase, New York, and founded in 1966, positions itself as a leading technology company within the global payments industry. The company is dedicated to processing transactions and offering a comprehensive suite of payment-related products and services not only in the United States but also on an international scale. Mastercard stands out for its ability to facilitate seamless payment experiences for a diverse array of stakeholders, including account holders, merchants, financial institutions, digital partners, businesses, and governmental organizations. Through innovative solutions, the company aims to connect and power an inclusive, digital economy that benefits everyone, everywhere by making transactions safe, simple, smart, and accessible.