Mastercard (MA) Stock Forecast, Price Target & Predictions
MA Stock Forecast
Mastercard stock forecast is as follows: an average price target of $477.03 (represents a -5.65% downside from MA’s last price of $505.58) and a rating consensus of 'Buy', based on 28 wall street analysts offering a 1-year stock forecast.
MA Price Target
The average price target for Mastercard (MA) is $477.03 based on 1-year price targets from 28 Wall Street analysts in the past 3 months, with a price target range of $580.00 to $298.00. This represents a potential -5.65% downside from MA's last price of $505.58.
MA Analyst Ratings
According to 28 Wall Street analysts, Mastercard's rating consensus is 'Buy'. The analyst rating breakdown for MA stock is 1 'Strong Buy' (3.57%), 24 'Buy' (85.71%), 3 'Hold' (10.71%), 0 'Sell' (0.00%), and 0 'Strong Sell' (0.00%).
Mastercard Price Target by Analyst
| Date | Analyst | Company | Price Target | Price when Published | Price Target/Price when Published | Price Target/Last Closing Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 22, 2024 | Harshita Rawat | Bernstein | $560.00 | $515.01 | 8.74% | 10.76% |
| Oct 14, 2024 | Surinder Thind | Jefferies | $580.00 | $502.26 | 15.48% | 14.72% |
| Oct 10, 2024 | Ramsey El-Assal | Barclays | $576.00 | $499.95 | 15.21% | 13.93% |
| Sep 12, 2024 | Alex Markgraff | KeyBanc | $515.00 | $492.11 | 4.65% | 1.86% |
| Sep 03, 2024 | Dominick Gabriele | Compass Point | $525.00 | $482.12 | 8.89% | 3.84% |
| Aug 01, 2024 | Rufus Hone | Loop Capital Markets | $520.00 | $462.41 | 12.45% | 2.85% |
| Aug 01, 2024 | Will Nance | Goldman Sachs | $540.00 | $462.41 | 16.78% | 6.81% |
| Aug 01, 2024 | Tien-tsin Huang | DNB Markets | $500.00 | $462.41 | 8.13% | -1.10% |
| Aug 01, 2024 | Daniel Perlin | RBC Capital | $526.00 | $459.49 | 14.47% | 4.04% |
| Aug 01, 2024 | James Friedman | Susquehanna | $540.00 | $459.49 | 17.52% | 6.81% |
The latest Mastercard stock forecast, released on Oct 22, 2024 by Harshita Rawat from Bernstein, set a price target of $560.00, which represents a 8.74% increase from the stock price at the time of the forecast ($515.01), and a 10.76% increase from MA last price ($505.58).
Mastercard Price Target by Period
| 1M | 3M | 12M | |
|---|---|---|---|
| # Anlaysts | 3 | 5 | 24 |
| Avg Price Target | $572.00 | $551.20 | $522.96 |
| Last Closing Price | $505.58 | $505.58 | $505.58 |
| Upside/Downside | 13.14% | 9.02% | 3.44% |
In the current month, the average price target of Mastercard stock is $572.00, according to 3 Wall Street analysts offering twelve months forecast. The average price target represents a 13.14% increase as opposed to Mastercard's last price of $505.58. This month's average price target is up 3.77% compared to last quarter, and up 9.38% compared to last year.
Analyst Ratings Upgrades/Downgrades
| Date | Company | Previous Rating | New Rating | Rating Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 22, 2024 | Bernstein | Outperform | Outperform | Hold |
| Oct 14, 2024 | Jefferies | Buy | Buy | Hold |
| Oct 10, 2024 | Susquehanna | Buy | Buy | Hold |
| Oct 10, 2024 | Barclays | Overweight | Overweight | Hold |
| Sep 12, 2024 | Cowen & Co. | Buy | Buy | Hold |
| Sep 12, 2024 | KeyBanc | Overweight | Overweight | Hold |
| Sep 03, 2024 | Compass Point | - | Neutral | Initialise |
| Sep 03, 2024 | Exane BNP Paribas | - | Neutral | Downgrade |
| Aug 05, 2024 | Barclays | Overweight | Overweight | Hold |
| Aug 02, 2024 | Piper Sandler | Overweight | Overweight | Hold |
Mastercard's last stock rating was published by Bernstein on Oct 22, 2024. The company gave MA a "Outperform" rating, the same as its previous rate.
Mastercard Financial Forecast
Mastercard Revenue Forecast
| Dec 27 | Sep 27 | Jun 27 | Mar 27 | Dec 26 | Sep 26 | Jun 26 | Mar 26 | Dec 25 | Sep 25 | Jun 25 | Mar 25 | Dec 24 | Sep 24 | Jun 24 | Mar 24 | Dec 23 | Sep 23 | Jun 23 | Mar 23 | Dec 22 | Sep 22 | Jun 22 | Mar 22 | Dec 21 | Sep 21 | Jun 21 | Mar 21 | Dec 20 | Sep 20 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | $6.55B | - | $6.27B | $5.75B | $5.82B | $5.76B | $5.50B | $5.17B | $5.22B | $4.99B | $4.53B | $4.16B | $4.12B | $3.84B |
| Avg Forecast | $10.44B | $10.28B | $9.71B | $8.92B | $9.34B | $9.14B | $8.67B | $8.00B | $8.37B | $8.18B | $7.75B | $7.15B | $7.41B | $7.27B | $6.85B | $6.34B | $6.48B | $6.53B | $6.18B | $5.64B | $5.79B | $5.65B | $5.27B | $4.91B | $5.17B | $4.95B | $4.37B | $4.00B | $4.00B | $3.95B |
| High Forecast | $10.74B | $10.57B | $9.99B | $9.18B | $9.61B | $9.40B | $8.92B | $8.23B | $8.61B | $8.42B | $7.98B | $7.32B | $7.57B | $7.27B | $6.85B | $6.34B | $6.54B | $6.58B | $6.35B | $5.81B | $5.96B | $5.65B | $5.27B | $4.91B | $5.17B | $4.95B | $4.37B | $4.00B | $4.00B | $3.95B |
| Low Forecast | $10.26B | $10.11B | $9.55B | $8.78B | $9.19B | $8.98B | $8.53B | $7.87B | $8.23B | $8.05B | $7.63B | $7.08B | $7.32B | $7.26B | $6.85B | $6.34B | $6.24B | $6.45B | $6.07B | $5.55B | $5.70B | $5.65B | $5.27B | $4.91B | $5.17B | $4.95B | $4.37B | $4.00B | $4.00B | $3.95B |
| # Analysts | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 12 | 11 | 10 | 9 | 8 | 13 | 17 | 15 | 6 | 6 | 13 | 23 | 13 | 12 | 19 | 18 | 17 | 16 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 22 | 11 | 7 |
| Surprise % | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 1.01% | - | 1.02% | 1.02% | 1.00% | 1.02% | 1.04% | 1.05% | 1.01% | 1.01% | 1.04% | 1.04% | 1.03% | 0.97% |
Mastercard's average Quarter revenue forecast for Mar 24 based on 6 analysts is $6.34B, with a low forecast of $6.34B, and a high forecast of $6.34B. MA's average Quarter revenue forecast represents a -3.20% decrease compared to the company's last Quarter revenue of $6.55B (Dec 23).
Mastercard EBITDA Forecast
| Dec 27 | Sep 27 | Jun 27 | Mar 27 | Dec 26 | Sep 26 | Jun 26 | Mar 26 | Dec 25 | Sep 25 | Jun 25 | Mar 25 | Dec 24 | Sep 24 | Jun 24 | Mar 24 | Dec 23 | Sep 23 | Jun 23 | Mar 23 | Dec 22 | Sep 22 | Jun 22 | Mar 22 | Dec 21 | Sep 21 | Jun 21 | Mar 21 | Dec 20 | Sep 20 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| # Analysts | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 12 | 11 | 10 | 9 | 8 | 13 | 17 | 15 | 6 | 6 | 13 | 23 | 13 | 12 | 19 | 18 | 17 | 16 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 22 | 11 | 7 |
| EBITDA | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | $3.88B | - | $3.75B | $3.54B | $3.39B | $3.55B | $3.38B | $3.18B | $3.01B | $2.96B | $2.60B | $2.37B | $2.25B | $2.27B |
| Avg Forecast | $6.19B | $6.10B | $5.76B | $5.30B | $5.54B | $5.42B | $5.15B | $4.75B | $4.97B | $4.86B | $4.60B | $4.24B | $4.40B | $4.31B | $4.07B | $3.58B | $3.85B | $3.87B | $3.67B | $2.83B | $3.21B | $3.35B | $3.13B | $2.24B | $3.07B | $2.94B | $2.59B | $2.19B | $2.37B | $2.35B |
| High Forecast | $6.37B | $6.27B | $5.93B | $5.45B | $5.70B | $5.58B | $5.29B | $4.88B | $5.11B | $5.00B | $4.73B | $4.35B | $4.49B | $4.31B | $4.07B | $4.30B | $3.88B | $3.90B | $3.77B | $3.40B | $3.86B | $3.35B | $3.13B | $2.69B | $3.07B | $2.94B | $2.59B | $2.63B | $2.37B | $2.35B |
| Low Forecast | $6.09B | $6.00B | $5.67B | $5.21B | $5.45B | $5.33B | $5.06B | $4.67B | $4.89B | $4.78B | $4.53B | $4.20B | $4.34B | $4.31B | $4.07B | $2.87B | $3.70B | $3.83B | $3.60B | $2.27B | $2.57B | $3.35B | $3.13B | $1.79B | $3.07B | $2.94B | $2.59B | $1.75B | $2.37B | $2.35B |
| Surprise % | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 1.01% | - | 1.02% | 1.25% | 1.06% | 1.06% | 1.08% | 1.42% | 0.98% | 1.01% | 1.00% | 1.08% | 0.95% | 0.97% |
6 analysts predict MA's average Quarter EBITDA for Mar 24 to be $3.58B, with a high of $4.30B and a low of $2.87B. This is -7.78% lower than Mastercard's previous annual EBITDA (Dec 23) of $3.88B.
Mastercard Net Income Forecast
| Dec 27 | Sep 27 | Jun 27 | Mar 27 | Dec 26 | Sep 26 | Jun 26 | Mar 26 | Dec 25 | Sep 25 | Jun 25 | Mar 25 | Dec 24 | Sep 24 | Jun 24 | Mar 24 | Dec 23 | Sep 23 | Jun 23 | Mar 23 | Dec 22 | Sep 22 | Jun 22 | Mar 22 | Dec 21 | Sep 21 | Jun 21 | Mar 21 | Dec 20 | Sep 20 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| # Analysts | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 12 | 11 | 10 | 9 | 8 | 13 | 17 | 15 | 6 | 6 | 13 | 23 | 13 | 12 | 19 | 18 | 17 | 16 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 22 | 11 | 7 |
| Net Income | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | $2.79B | - | $2.85B | $2.36B | $2.52B | $2.50B | $2.27B | $2.63B | $2.38B | $2.41B | $2.07B | $1.83B | $1.78B | $1.51B |
| Avg Forecast | $5.07B | $5.18B | $4.85B | $4.41B | $4.68B | $4.62B | $4.36B | $3.98B | $4.00B | $3.97B | $3.76B | $3.42B | $3.43B | $3.46B | $3.25B | $3.07B | $2.85B | $2.97B | $2.62B | $2.42B | $2.45B | $2.40B | $2.20B | $1.92B | $2.06B | $2.03B | $1.62B | $1.63B | $1.41B | $1.54B |
| High Forecast | $5.26B | $5.37B | $5.03B | $4.58B | $4.85B | $4.79B | $4.52B | $4.13B | $4.14B | $4.12B | $3.90B | $3.52B | $3.53B | $3.47B | $3.25B | $3.68B | $2.90B | $3.02B | $2.72B | $2.91B | $2.94B | $2.40B | $2.20B | $2.30B | $2.06B | $2.03B | $1.62B | $1.96B | $1.41B | $1.54B |
| Low Forecast | $4.96B | $5.07B | $4.74B | $4.32B | $4.58B | $4.52B | $4.27B | $3.89B | $3.91B | $3.89B | $3.68B | $3.29B | $3.30B | $3.46B | $3.25B | $2.45B | $2.80B | $2.75B | $2.56B | $1.94B | $1.96B | $2.40B | $2.20B | $1.53B | $2.06B | $2.03B | $1.62B | $1.30B | $1.41B | $1.54B |
| Surprise % | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 0.98% | - | 1.09% | 0.97% | 1.03% | 1.04% | 1.04% | 1.37% | 1.16% | 1.19% | 1.27% | 1.12% | 1.26% | 0.98% |
Mastercard's average Quarter net income forecast for Mar 24 is $3.07B, with a range of $2.45B to $3.68B. MA's average Quarter net income forecast represents a 9.83% increase compared to the company's last Quarter net income of $2.79B (Dec 23).
Mastercard SG&A Forecast
| Dec 27 | Sep 27 | Jun 27 | Mar 27 | Dec 26 | Sep 26 | Jun 26 | Mar 26 | Dec 25 | Sep 25 | Jun 25 | Mar 25 | Dec 24 | Sep 24 | Jun 24 | Mar 24 | Dec 23 | Sep 23 | Jun 23 | Mar 23 | Dec 22 | Sep 22 | Jun 22 | Mar 22 | Dec 21 | Sep 21 | Jun 21 | Mar 21 | Dec 20 | Sep 20 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| # Analysts | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 12 | 11 | 10 | 9 | 8 | 13 | 17 | 15 | 6 | 6 | 13 | 23 | 13 | 12 | 19 | 18 | 17 | 16 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 22 | 11 | 7 |
| SG&A | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | $2.66B | - | $2.40B | $2.21B | $2.43B | $831.00M | $803.00M | $808.00M | $2.20B | $868.00M | $796.00M | $683.00M | $1.87B | $628.00M |
| Avg Forecast | $4.25B | $4.18B | $3.95B | $3.63B | $3.80B | $3.72B | $3.53B | $3.26B | $3.41B | $3.33B | $3.16B | $2.91B | $3.02B | $2.96B | $2.79B | $941.43M | $2.64B | $2.66B | $2.51B | $744.22M | $1.13B | $2.30B | $2.14B | $588.31M | $2.11B | $2.02B | $1.78B | $609.04M | $1.63B | $1.61B |
| High Forecast | $4.37B | $4.31B | $4.07B | $3.74B | $3.91B | $3.83B | $3.63B | $3.35B | $3.51B | $3.43B | $3.25B | $2.98B | $3.08B | $2.96B | $2.79B | $1.13B | $2.66B | $2.68B | $2.59B | $893.06M | $1.35B | $2.30B | $2.14B | $705.98M | $2.11B | $2.02B | $1.78B | $730.85M | $1.63B | $1.61B |
| Low Forecast | $4.18B | $4.12B | $3.89B | $3.57B | $3.74B | $3.66B | $3.47B | $3.20B | $3.35B | $3.28B | $3.10B | $2.88B | $2.98B | $2.96B | $2.79B | $753.15M | $2.54B | $2.63B | $2.47B | $595.37M | $902.56M | $2.30B | $2.14B | $470.65M | $2.11B | $2.02B | $1.78B | $487.24M | $1.63B | $1.61B |
| Surprise % | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 1.01% | - | 0.95% | 2.97% | 2.16% | 0.36% | 0.37% | 1.37% | 1.04% | 0.43% | 0.45% | 1.12% | 1.15% | 0.39% |
Mastercard's average Quarter SG&A projection for Mar 24 is $941.43M, based on 6 Wall Street analysts, with a range of $753.15M to $1.13B. The forecast indicates a -64.65% fall compared to MA last annual SG&A of $2.66B (Dec 23).
Mastercard EPS Forecast
| Dec 27 | Sep 27 | Jun 27 | Mar 27 | Dec 26 | Sep 26 | Jun 26 | Mar 26 | Dec 25 | Sep 25 | Jun 25 | Mar 25 | Dec 24 | Sep 24 | Jun 24 | Mar 24 | Dec 23 | Sep 23 | Jun 23 | Mar 23 | Dec 22 | Sep 22 | Jun 22 | Mar 22 | Dec 21 | Sep 21 | Jun 21 | Mar 21 | Dec 20 | Sep 20 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| # Analysts | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 12 | 11 | 10 | 9 | 8 | 13 | 17 | 15 | 6 | 6 | 13 | 23 | 13 | 12 | 19 | 18 | 17 | 16 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 22 | 11 | 7 |
| EPS | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | $2.98 | - | $3.01 | $2.48 | $2.63 | $2.59 | $2.34 | $2.69 | $2.42 | $2.45 | $2.09 | $1.84 | $1.79 | $1.51 |
| Avg Forecast | $5.48 | $5.60 | $5.24 | $4.77 | $5.06 | $5.00 | $4.72 | $4.30 | $4.32 | $4.29 | $4.06 | $3.70 | $3.70 | $3.74 | $3.51 | $3.25 | $3.08 | $3.21 | $2.83 | $2.72 | $2.57 | $2.58 | $2.36 | $2.18 | $2.21 | $2.19 | $1.74 | $1.58 | $1.52 | $1.65 |
| High Forecast | $5.69 | $5.81 | $5.44 | $4.95 | $5.25 | $5.18 | $4.89 | $4.46 | $4.48 | $4.45 | $4.21 | $3.81 | $3.81 | $3.75 | $3.51 | $3.25 | $3.13 | $3.27 | $2.94 | $2.82 | $2.67 | $2.58 | $2.36 | $2.18 | $2.21 | $2.19 | $1.74 | $1.58 | $1.52 | $1.65 |
| Low Forecast | $5.36 | $5.48 | $5.13 | $4.67 | $4.95 | $4.89 | $4.61 | $4.21 | $4.23 | $4.20 | $3.98 | $3.56 | $3.56 | $3.74 | $3.51 | $3.25 | $3.02 | $2.97 | $2.77 | $2.66 | $2.52 | $2.58 | $2.36 | $2.18 | $2.21 | $2.19 | $1.74 | $1.58 | $1.52 | $1.65 |
| Surprise % | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 0.97% | - | 1.06% | 0.91% | 1.02% | 1.01% | 0.99% | 1.24% | 1.09% | 1.12% | 1.20% | 1.17% | 1.18% | 0.91% |
According to 6 Wall Street analysts, Mastercard's projected average Quarter EPS for Mar 24 is $3.25, with a low estimate of $3.25 and a high estimate of $3.25. This represents a 8.92% increase compared to MA previous annual EPS of $2.98 (Dec 23).
Mastercard Peer Comparison by Price Target
| Ticker | Company | Last Closing Price | Avg Price Target | Upside/Downside | Avg Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PYPL | PayPal | $78.13 | $108.78 | 39.23% | Buy |
| ALLY | Ally Financial | $34.25 | $45.47 | 32.76% | Buy |
| COF | Capital One Financial | $161.28 | $169.68 | 5.21% | Hold |
| V | Visa | $291.85 | $295.63 | 1.30% | Buy |
| MA | Mastercard | $505.58 | $477.03 | -5.65% | Buy |
| SOFI | SoFi | $10.91 | $10.07 | -7.70% | Hold |
| AXP | American Express Company | $270.19 | $212.71 | -21.27% | Hold |
| UPST | Upstart | $47.24 | $36.82 | -22.06% | Hold |
MA Forecast FAQ
Is Mastercard a good buy?
Yes, according to 28 Wall Street analysts, Mastercard (MA) is considered a 'Buy'. The rating consensus is based on 1 'Strong Buy' and 24 'Buy' recommendations, accounting for 89.29% of MA's total ratings.
What is MA's price target?
Mastercard (MA) average price target is $477.03 with a range of $298 to $580, implying a -5.65% from its last price of $505.58. The data is based on 28 Wall Street analysts who provided a twelve-month price target estimate in the last three months.
Will Mastercard stock go up soon?
According to Wall Street analysts' prediction for MA stock, the company can go down by -5.65% (from the last price of $505.58 to the average price target of $477.03), up by 14.72% based on the highest stock price target, and down by -41.06% based on the lowest stock price target.
Can Mastercard stock reach $800?
MA's average twelve months analyst stock price target of $477.03 does not support the claim that Mastercard can reach $800 in the near future.
What is Mastercard's current price target trend?
3 Wall Street analysts forecast a $572 price target for Mastercard (MA) this month, up 13.14% from its last price of $505.58. Compared to the last 3 and 12 months, the average price target increased by 9.02% and increased by 3.44%, respectively.
What are Mastercard's analysts' financial forecasts?
Mastercard's analysts financial forecasts for the fiscal year (Dec 2026) are as follows: average revenue is $35.15B (high $36.16B, low $34.57B), average EBITDA is $20.86B (high $21.46B, low $20.51B), average net income is $17.64B (high $18.3B, low $17.26B), average SG&A $14.31B (high $14.72B, low $14.08B), and average EPS is $19.07 (high $19.78, low $18.66). MA's analysts financial forecasts for the fiscal year (Dec 2027) are as follows: average revenue is $39.35B (high $40.48B, low $38.7B), average EBITDA is $23.35B (high $24.02B, low $22.97B), average net income is $19.51B (high $20.24B, low $19.09B), average SG&A $16.02B (high $16.48B, low $15.76B), and average EPS is $21.09 (high $21.88, low $20.64).
Did the MA's actual financial results beat the analysts' financial forecasts?
Based on Mastercard's last annual report (Dec 2023), the company's revenue was $25.1B, beating the average analysts forecast of $24.83B by 1.09%. Apple's EBITDA was $15.35B, beating the average prediction of $14.22B by 7.94%. The company's net income was $11.2B, beating the average estimation of $10.87B by 3.03%. Apple's SG&A was $9.75B, beating the average forecast of $8.56B by 13.98%. Lastly, the company's EPS was $11.86, beating the average prediction of $11.84 by 0.14%. In terms of the last quarterly report (Dec 2023), Mastercard's revenue was $6.55B, beating the average analysts' forecast of $6.48B by 1.00%. The company's EBITDA was $3.88B, beating the average prediction of $3.85B by 0.98%. Mastercard's net income was $2.79B, missing the average estimation of $2.85B by -2.14%. The company's SG&A was $2.66B, beating the average forecast of $2.64B by 0.88%. Lastly, the company's EPS was $2.98, missing the average prediction of $3.08 by -3.35%