Mastercard Incorporated (MA) Stock
NYSEMA has an Alpha Score of 52 out of 100 (weak), computed on Oct 28, 2026 from 3 of 4 sub-scores. 42 members of Congress disclosed 132 trades in MA since 2014: 72 purchases and 60 sales, most recently Pete Sessions (sale, Oct 2, 2026). 9 of the hedge funds AlphaScala tracks reported MA in 13F filings for the quarter ended Jun 30, 2026; the largest reported position is Pershing Square's at $1.09B. Company insiders reported 0 open-market buys and 34 sales on SEC Form 4 in the 90 days to Oct 30, 2026. Its trailing P/E ratio is 33.5 and its net margin 46.3% (key statistics as of Oct 22, 2026).
What is MA's Alpha Score?
How it works →Alpha Score of 52 reflects moderate overall profile with strong momentum, poor value, strong quality. Based on 3 of 4 signals – score is capped at 90 until remaining data ingests.
Computed from 3 of 4 sub-scores; a sub-score is left out when its inputs are missing, and the composite is capped accordingly.
Computed Oct 28, 2026
A rules-based research rating, not a recommendation to buy or sell.
Which members of Congress traded Mastercard Incorporated (MA)?
Most recent: Pete Sessions (sale, Oct 2, 2026); records start Jan 21, 2014.
| Politician | Trade date | Type | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pete Sessions R-TX · House | 2026-10-02 | sale | $15k – $50k |
| Tommy Tuberville R-AL · Senate | 2026-06-08 | sale | $15k – $50k |
| Gil Cisneros D-CA · House | 2026-06-05 | partial sale | $1k – $15k |
| Shelley Moore Capito R-WV · Senate | 2026-03-28 | purchase | $1k – $15k |
| Alan Armstrong R-OK · Senate | 2026-03-27 | sale | $15k – $50k |
| Sheldon Whitehouse D-RI · Senate | 2026-02-23 | partial sale | $1k – $15k |
| Markwayne Mullin R-OK · Senate | 2025-12-29 | purchase | $50k – $100k |
| Gil Cisneros D-CA · House | 2025-11-18 | purchase | $1k – $15k |
From STOCK Act periodic transaction reports. House filings as of Oct 29, 2026. Senate records here end Oct 21, 2026; later Senate trades are not included.
Every member of Congress who traded MA, with filing lags →Which hedge funds own MA?
From 13F filings| Fund | Shares Held | Position Value | Change vs prior Q |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pershing Square Bill Ackman | 2.12M | $1.09B | NEW |
| D.E. Shaw David Shaw | 1.99M | $1.02B | +75% |
| Citadel Ken Griffin | 1.47M | $753.85M | +30% |
| Fundsmith Terry Smith | 1.25M | $639.46M | NEW |
| Valley Forge Capital Dev Kantesaria | 1.07M | $547.46M | -28% |
| Millennium Management Israel Englander | 776K | $398.68M | -5% |
| Point72 Steve Cohen | 464K | $238.29M | +504% |
| Marshall Wace | 121K | $62.35M | +724% |
| Atreides Management Gavin Baker | 94K | $48.09M | +89% |
13F holdings as of Jun 30, 2026
Explore all tracked funds →Are Mastercard Incorporated insiders buying or selling?
SEC Form 4 filings| Date | Insider | Role | Type | Shares | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 16, 26 | Ling Hai | Chief Financial Officer | SELL | 4.3K | $2.7M |
| Oct 12, 26 | Genachowski Julius | Director | SELL | 370 | $218K |
| Oct 9, 26 | Genachowski Julius | Director | SELL | 370 | $216K |
| Oct 9, 26 | Genachowski Julius | Director | SELL | 1 | $590 |
| Sep 2, 26 | Sachin J. Mehra | Chief Business Officer | SELL | 3.3K | $1.9M |
| Aug 31, 26 | Kirkpatrick Linda Pistecchia | Chief Services Officer | SELL | 923 | $548K |
| Aug 20, 26 | Sachin J. Mehra | Chief Business Officer | SELL | 1.0K | $572K |
| Aug 19, 26 | Sachin J. Mehra | Chief Business Officer | SELL | 120 | $69K |
| Aug 19, 26 | Sachin J. Mehra | Chief Business Officer | SELL | 966 | $554K |
| Aug 19, 26 | Sachin J. Mehra | Chief Business Officer | SELL | 1.1K | $661K |
SEC Form 4 filings as of Oct 30, 2026
See cluster-buy signals across all tickers →What are MA's key statistics?
Key statistics as of Oct 22, 2026
How does MA's valuation compare with the Financials sector?
| Metric | MA | Financials median | Companies in median |
|---|---|---|---|
| P/E ratio | 33.5 | 13.3 | 196 |
| Net margin | 46.34% | 20.11% | 186 |
| Return on equity | 232.48% | 12.61% | 207 |
| Dividend yield (payers) | 0.55% | 3.28% | 157 |
Medians over the Financials stocks whose key statistics were refreshed in the last 35 days (newest Nov 2, 2026). P/E excludes loss-making companies.
What did Mastercard Incorporated's latest SEC filings say?
Latest 5Mastercard Incorporated Files 2025 Annual Report Detailing Financial Position and Debt Structure
Mastercard Incorporated filed its 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2025. The filing provides a comprehensive overview of the company's financial standing, including its capital structure, debt obligations, and operational segments. Mastercard continues to organize its business around two primary reporting segments: Payment Network and Value-Added Services and Solutions. The company maintains a global footprint, with financial results categorized by geographic regions including the Americas and International Markets. The filing details a complex array of senior notes and debt instruments, with various maturity dates ranging from 2026 through 2051. Notable debt activity includes the issuance of senior notes in 2023, 2024, and 2025, alongside specific term loan facilities denominated in Indian Rupees. The company utilizes various derivative instruments, including foreign exchange and interest rate contracts, to manage financial risks associated with its global operations. Balance sheet disclosures highlight the company's investment in property, plant, and equipment, as well as intangible assets such as developed technology and customer relationships, which were bolstered by acquisitions made during the 2024 fiscal year. The company also maintains defined benefit pension plans and other post-retirement benefit plans. The report confirms the company's ongoing commitment to its dual-class common stock structure, consisting of Class A and Class B shares, and provides detailed reconciliations of equity movements over the three-year period ending December 31, 2025. No specific management outlook quotes or EPS figures were provided in the initial filing excerpt.
- ›Maintained dual-segment reporting structure: Payment Network and Value-Added Services and Solutions.
- ›Continued reliance on a diverse portfolio of senior notes with maturities extending to 2051.
- ›Reported ongoing use of derivative instruments to hedge foreign exchange and interest rate exposure.
- ›Integrated intangible assets from 2024 acquisitions, including developed technology and customer relationships.
- ›Maintained defined benefit pension and post-retirement benefit obligations.
- ›Confirmed continued dual-class common stock structure with Class A and Class B shares.
Mastercard Announces Compensation Adjustments for Chief Financial Officer and Chief Services Officer
On February 2, 2026, the Human Resources and Compensation Committee of the Mastercard Incorporated Board of Directors approved adjustments to the base salary and target annual incentive bonus opportunities for two key executive officers. These changes are scheduled to take effect on March 1, 2026. Sachin Mehra, serving as Chief Financial Officer, will see his base salary increase from $825,000 to $875,000. Additionally, his target annual incentive bonus opportunity will increase from 150% to 175% of his new base salary. Craig Vosburg, serving as Chief Services Officer, will receive a base salary increase from $800,000 to $825,000. His target annual incentive bonus opportunity will increase from 135% to 150% of his new base salary. The filing confirms these adjustments were made through the company's standard compensation review process for named executive officers.
- ›CFO Sachin Mehra base salary increased to $875,000 effective March 1, 2026.
- ›CFO Sachin Mehra target annual incentive bonus increased to 175% of base salary.
- ›Chief Services Officer Craig Vosburg base salary increased to $825,000 effective March 1, 2026.
- ›Chief Services Officer Craig Vosburg target annual incentive bonus increased to 150% of base salary.
Mastercard Incorporated Reports Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2025 Financial Results
On January 29, 2026, Mastercard Incorporated filed an 8-K report to announce the release of its financial results for the fourth quarter and full year ending December 31, 2025. The filing serves as a formal notification that the company has provided its earnings release to the public. The specific financial data, including revenue, earnings per share, and management commentary, are contained within Exhibit 99.1, which was furnished as part of the report. The company confirmed that the information provided in the earnings release is furnished for informational purposes and is not considered filed under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. No other material events, executive changes, or operational shifts were disclosed in the body of the 8-K filing.
- ›Mastercard released financial results for the fourth quarter and full year 2025.
- ›The earnings release was provided as Exhibit 99.1 to the 8-K filing.
- ›The filing confirms the company is not an emerging growth company.
- ›The report was signed by Corporate Secretary Gina Accordino.
Mastercard Enters New Five-Year Eight Billion Dollar Unsecured Revolving Credit Facility
On November 7, 2025, Mastercard Incorporated entered into a new five-year, $8 billion unsecured revolving credit facility. This agreement amends and restates the company's previous $8 billion facility, which was scheduled to expire in November 2029. The new facility is set to expire on November 7, 2030. The credit facility allows Mastercard to borrow in both U.S. dollars and Euros for general corporate purposes. Interest rates on borrowings will be determined based on the Secured Overnight Financing Rate (SOFR), the Euro Short Term Rate (€STR), or an alternative base rate, plus margins that fluctuate according to the company's long-term issuer credit rating. The agreement includes provisions for subsidiary borrowing, subject to an unconditional guarantee by Mastercard. It also contains standard restrictive covenants, including limitations on the creation of liens and fundamental corporate changes such as mergers or liquidations. Mastercard retains the option to prepay loans or reduce commitments at any time without penalty, provided minimum threshold amounts are met. The syndicate of lenders includes several major financial institutions that have previously provided commercial and investment banking services to the company.
- ›Executed a new $8 billion unsecured revolving credit facility expiring November 7, 2030.
- ›Amended and restated a prior $8 billion facility that was set to expire in 2029.
- ›Established borrowing capacity in both U.S. dollars and Euros.
- ›Linked interest rates and facility fees to the company's long-term issuer credit rating.
- ›Included restrictive covenants regarding liens and fundamental corporate changes.
Mastercard Enters Settlement Agreement Regarding U.S. Merchant Litigation and Interchange Rates
Mastercard Incorporated announced on November 10, 2025, that it has entered into an updated Class Settlement Agreement with Visa and court-appointed counsel for an injunctive rules relief class of merchants. The agreement aims to resolve pending U.S. merchant litigation concerning network rules and interchange structures. Mastercard does not admit to any improper conduct as part of this settlement. The agreement introduces several operational changes for merchants, including increased flexibility in accepting consumer and commercial credit cards. Merchants will gain the ability to make independent decisions regarding the acceptance of specific credit card types, though they cannot discriminate between cards of the same level issued by different financial institutions. Additionally, the agreement establishes a simplified approach to credit card transaction surcharging and discounting. Financially, the agreement mandates a 10 basis point reduction in the average systemwide effective interchange rate on U.S.-issued consumer and commercial credit transactions. This reduction will function as a cap for a five-year period. The settlement is subject to final approval by the Eastern District Court of New York. If approved, the agreement will resolve all pending U.S. merchant litigations seeking changes to Mastercard's interchange structure and merchant acceptance rules. The company expects the rule changes to take effect following court approval, likely in late 2026 or early 2027.
- ›Mastercard and Visa reached a settlement to resolve pending U.S. merchant litigation.
- ›Agreement includes a 10 basis point reduction in average systemwide effective interchange rates.
- ›Interchange rate reduction will serve as a five-year cap on U.S.-issued credit programs.
- ›Merchants will receive increased flexibility regarding credit card acceptance and surcharging rules.
- ›Settlement is subject to final approval by the Eastern District Court of New York.
- ›Rule changes are expected to be implemented in late 2026 or early 2027.
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Powered by TradingViewWhat does Mastercard Incorporated do?
Mastercard Incorporated is a leading global payments technology company that operates one of the world's largest electronic payment networks. It enables secure and seamless transactions for credit, debit, prepaid, and contactless payments, processing volume across more than 200 countries and over 150 currencies. The company generates revenue primarily through transaction fees charged to merchants and financial institutions, supplemented by value-added services including fraud prevention solutions like Threat Intelligence, data analytics, loyalty programs, and cyber threat collaboration tools. Mastercard Incorporated supports financial institutions, merchants, governments, and consumers with innovative offerings such as mobile, web-based, and blockchain-integrated payment applications, including partnerships for crypto wallet linkages like the MetaMask Card. Its asset-light model facilitates trillions in annual payment volume, advancing digital commerce, fintech innovations, and real-time electronic payments. Founded in 1966 and headquartered in Purchase, New York, Mastercard Incorporated plays a pivotal role in the global financial services sector, particularly in credit services and payment processing.