Should you buy Mastercard stock now?
The technical signal for Mastercard is currently Hold. Mastercard trades at $566.58 as of Oct 7, 2026. The technical analysis shows the following: MACD is negative (bearish trend) at -3.189 with falling momentum (signal: -2.817); RSI is at 50.9 (neutral zone); the stock is in a short-term uptrend (price above the 20-day average); the analyst price target of $666.71 points to 17.7% upside. This is a technical observation based on current data, not investment advice.
What is the price target for Mastercard stock?
The average analyst price target for Mastercard is $666.71. The current price is $566.58, which gives an upside of 17.7%. Based on this, the stock is considered undervalued. The fair value range (±10% of the price target) is between $600.04 and $733.38.
Is Mastercard a dividend stock?
Yes, Mastercard is a dividend stock with a dividend yield of 0.61%. The latest dividend was $0.87 per share. The latest ex-dividend date (traded without the dividend) was Oct 9, 2026. The payout ratio is 18.5%, which is considered sustainable.
When does Mastercard pay a dividend in 2026?
The next dividend date for Mastercard has not been set yet. The latest ex-dividend date (last trading day with dividend rights) was Oct 9, 2026. The latest dividend was $0.87 per share with an ex-dividend date of Oct 9, 2026. The dividend yield is 0.61%. The payout ratio of 18.5% points to a sustainable dividend with room to grow.
What is the risk of Mastercard stock?
Mastercard is rated as a stock in the risk category Conservative. the annual standard deviation is 22.5%, which classifies the stock as Conservative.
Is Mastercard overvalued?
No, Mastercard is considered undervalued based on the analyst price target (17.7% upside). Mastercard has the following valuation ratios: a P/E ratio of 30.4 (highly valued), a P/S ratio of 13.8, a P/B ratio of 87.4. The analyst price target suggests that the stock is undervalued by 17.7%.
Is Mastercard overbought?
No, Mastercard is not overbought. RSI is at 50.9 (neutral zone). The technical indicators show: RSI is at 50.9 (neutral zone between 30-70), which signals neither overbought nor oversold. In addition, the price is 0.4% above the 20-day average (short-term uptrend). In addition, MACD is negative with falling momentum (bearish).
When is the next Mastercard earnings report?
Mastercard reports its next earnings on October 29, 2026. The stock currently trades at $566.58. With a P/E ratio of 30.4, the market will be watching closely whether earnings meet expectations.
Is Mastercard shorted?
Mastercard has minimal short interest of 0.83% of the free float, which is insignificant and points to very limited bearish sentiment.
Are insiders buying Mastercard stock?
No, insiders are not buying Mastercard shares – they are net sellers. Over the last 3 months, insiders have made 0 purchases and 12 sales. On a net basis, 45,317,600 $ worth of shares were sold. Across the last 20 reported transactions, the split is 0 purchases and 20 sales, with a net 77,523,819 $ sold. Active sellers include SACHIN J. MEHRA, Kirkpatrick Linda Pistecchia, Miebach Michael and others. Insider selling can have several explanations (e.g. planned 10b5-1 sales, portfolio diversification or taxes), but sustained selling by several insiders is worth watching closely.
Is Mastercard a good stock?
Based on our total score, Mastercard is rated as a good stock with a total score of 61 out of 100. The stock scores above average on value, quality and momentum. The score is made up of Value: 15/100, Quality: 95/100, Momentum: 75/100. In addition: analysts see 17.7% upside to the price target; a dividend of 0.61%; technical signal: Hold. Whether Mastercard is a good investment depends on your time horizon, risk profile and portfolio. This is a data-driven observation, not investment advice.
What is the outlook for Mastercard stock?
The outlook for Mastercard based on current data: the average analyst price target is $666.71 (+17.7%); the next earnings report is due on Oct 29, 2026, which can move the price; the P/E ratio is 30.4 (high – the market expects growth). Keep in mind that stock prices are affected by many factors, including earnings reports, the economy and market sentiment. Past returns are no guarantee of future returns.
Why is Mastercard stock moving?
Mastercard is stable right now. The technical indicators show: the price is close to the 20-day average; MACD is negative with falling momentum (bearish signal); insiders have mostly been selling the stock recently. For the latest context, see our technical analysis and insider section above.
How high can Mastercard go?
The average analyst price target for Mastercard is $666.71, which corresponds to a potential gain of 17.7% from the current price of $566.58. The stock has traded between $463.74 and $601.23 over the last 52 weeks. Keep in mind that price targets are estimates, not guarantees. Actual price moves depend on earnings, market conditions and unexpected events.
How low can Mastercard fall?
The stock has traded as low as $463.74 over the last 52 weeks — that is 18.2% below the current price of $566.58. The biggest decline (drawdown) in the same period was 22.9% from high to low. Within a year, the price typically swings about ±22.5% (standard deviation — a measure of price swings). A difficult year could therefore mean a further decline of that size. Remember: past price swings are no guarantee for the future — a stock can fall further than the last 52 weeks suggest, especially on profit warnings, sector crises or a market crash. Use stop-loss orders and spread your portfolio to limit losses in single stocks.
What does Mastercard do?
Mastercard is a global technology company. It runs the systems that make electronic payments possible.
The company makes money by processing transactions for banks, shops and governments around the world. This includes authorising payments (checking they are valid), clearing ... The company belongs to the Financial Services sector, more specifically the Credit Services industry, is headquartered in United States, and is traded on the USA Stocks. See the key figures, earnings history and price development above to evaluate Mastercard as an investment.
Did Mastercard raise or lower its guidance?
Over the last 60 days we have not registered a guidance raise or cut from Mastercard. The company can still adjust its guidance at quarterly reports or between reports — see the earnings history above.
Is Mastercard making money or losing money?
Yes, Mastercard is making money, not losing it. The company has a profit margin (the share of revenue left over as profit) of 46.3% — which is excellent. The operating margin (profit before interest and taxes) is 61.1%. At a P/E ratio of 30.4, you currently pay 30.4 dollars for every dollar of the company's annual earnings. A consistently profitable company is usually more resilient than growth stocks that are not yet making money.
Can Mastercard go bankrupt?
Altman Z2 is not used for banks and financial companies — their balance sheet is built on debt (that is the business model), so the model would wrongly classify a healthy bank as distressed. For Mastercard, look instead at the capital base (e.g. the core capital ratio), loan losses and earnings power.
Does Mastercard have a lot of debt?
Yes, Mastercard has elevated debt relative to equity. The debt-to-equity ratio (D/E — interest-bearing debt to equity) is 641%. For the financial services sector, anything above 400% counts as elevated — that raises the financial risk, especially if interest rates rise or earnings fall. Banks take in deposits (debt) as their raw material and lend it out — which naturally gives a high D/E. 200-400% is typical; only above 400% counts as elevated. Note: D/E levels are highly sector-specific — a bank at 300% debt is normal, a tech stock at 300% is extremely leveraged. Always compare with similar companies in the same sector. Can Mastercard service its debt? Can service its debt without problems — the interest coverage ratio (how many times earnings can cover interest payments) is 26.2x, and net debt equals 0.6 years of earnings (EBITDA).
