AFRM's BNPL-driven surge puts it ahead, while MA's global scale reach keeps it firmly in the race as flexible credit rapidly reshapes spending.
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Mastercard's beauty-commerce push targets 350,000 salons by digitizing payments, easing credit access and supporting entrepreneurs across the region.
Mastercard has launched a coalition that aims to help consumers and small businesses around the world use digital tools to enhance their financial health and resilience. The new Global Financial Health Coalition includes financial institutions, nongovernmental organizations, telcos, wallet providers and others, Mastercard said in a Monday (Nov. 24) press release.
Mastercard strengthens its cybersecurity edge as Recorded Future expands its Exabeam partnership for smarter, faster threat defense.
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MA's Q3 2025 results shine as cross-border travel and value-added services drive double-digit revenue growth amid rising costs and regulatory pressures.
Mastercard Incorporated ( MA ) KBW Fintech Payments Conference 2025 November 12, 2025 1:55 PM EST Company Participants Michael Miebach - CEO & Director Conference Call Participants Sanjay Sakhrani - Keefe, Bruyette, & Woods, Inc., Research Division Presentation Sanjay Sakhrani Keefe, Bruyette, & Woods, Inc., Research Division We're going to get started here. Please join me in welcoming Michael Miebach, CEO of Mastercard.
MA's rising earnings outlook and global momentum fuel optimism, but premium valuation and mounting regulatory risks temper enthusiasm.
Recently, Zacks.com users have been paying close attention to MasterCard (MA). This makes it worthwhile to examine what the stock has in store.
Mastercard remains a strong buy despite stablecoin competition. The company shows consistent 15% annual growth driven by expansion in consumer and commercial payments. While stablecoins pose a long-term threat, their impact should be gradual, leaving Mastercard's core business resilient and undervalued at current prices.
Mastercard is downgraded to "Hold" as its growth premium over Visa has narrowed to multi-year lows. MA's historical advantages in value-added services and payment volumes are now matched or surpassed by Visa. MA trades at a premium valuation, but its growth gap with V is expected to continue shrinking, making the premium less justified.