Mastercard (MA) Stock Forecast, Price Target & Predictions


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MA Stock Forecast


Mastercard (MA) stock forecast, based on 65 Wall Street analysts, predicts a 12-month average price target of $670.94, with a high of $740.00 and a low of $597.00. This represents a 18.23% increase from the last price of $567.50.

$400 $470 $540 $610 $680 $750 High: $740 Avg: $670.94 Low: $597 Last Closed Price: $567.5

MA Stock Rating


Mastercard stock's rating consensus is Buy, based on 65 Wall Street analysts. The breakdown includes 1 Strong Buy (1.54%), 51 Buy (78.46%), 13 Hold (20.00%), 0 Sell (0.00%), and 0 Strong Sell (0.00%).

Buy
Total 65 13 51 1 Strong Sell Sell Hold Buy Strong Buy

MA Price Target Upside V Benchmarks


TypeNameUpside
StockMastercard18.23%
SectorFinancial Services Stocks 6.88%
IndustryCredit Services Stocks17.11%

Price Target Trends


1M3M12M
# Anlaysts21545
Avg Price Target$718.00$660.07$657.09
Last Closing Price$567.50$567.50$567.50
Upside/Downside26.52%16.31%15.79%
Ratings Trends

DateStrong BuyBuyHoldSellStrong SellTotal
Sep, 269283--40
Aug, 269293--41
Jul, 269292--40
Jun, 267293--39
May, 267293--39
Analyst Price Target Forecasts

DateAnalystCompanyPrice TargetPrice when PublishedPrice Target/Price when PublishedPrice Target/Last Closing Price
Aug 31, 2026Daniel PerlinRBC Capital$696.00$595.3016.92%22.64%
Aug 25, 2026Wolfe Research$740.00$599.8623.36%30.40%
Aug 05, 2026Matthew CoadTruist Financial$633.00$573.5810.36%11.54%
Aug 03, 2026Cantor Fitzgerald$695.00$577.8720.27%22.47%
Jul 31, 2026RBC Capital$642.00$571.7412.29%13.13%
Jul 31, 2026Raymond James$632.00$571.7110.55%11.37%
Jul 31, 2026UBS$670.00$569.5417.64%18.06%
Jul 31, 2026Morgan Stanley$681.00$577.3517.95%20.00%
Jul 31, 2026KeyBanc$680.00$577.3517.78%19.82%
Jul 31, 2026Nik CremoBarclays$660.00$577.3514.32%16.30%
Analyst Rating Forecasts

DateCompanyPrevious RatingNew RatingRating Change
Aug 31, 2026RBC CapitalOutperformOutperformhold
Aug 25, 2026Wolfe ResearchOutperformOutperformhold
Aug 03, 2026Cantor FitzgeraldOverweightOverweighthold
Jul 31, 2026RBC CapitalOutperformOutperformhold
Jul 31, 2026Cowen & Co.BuyBuyhold
Jul 31, 2026Raymond JamesOutperformOutperformhold
Jul 31, 2026UBSBuyBuyhold
Jul 31, 2026Morgan StanleyOverweightOverweighthold
Jul 31, 2026KeyBancOverweightOverweighthold
Jul 31, 2026BarclaysOverweightOverweighthold

Financial Forecast


EPS Forecast

$5 $10 $15 $20 $25 $30 Dec 21 Dec 22 Dec 23 Dec 24 Dec 25 Dec 26 Dec 27 Dec 28
Dec 21Dec 22Dec 23Dec 24Dec 25Dec 26Dec 27Dec 28
Reported$8.79$10.26$11.86$13.92$16.55---
Avg Forecast$8.28$10.54$12.17$14.48$16.22$18.88$22.02$25.54
High Forecast$8.40$10.63$12.24$14.65$16.88$19.77$22.22$26.16
Low Forecast$8.18$10.44$12.10$14.23$15.82$18.33$21.90$24.97
Surprise %6.16%-2.66%-2.55%-3.87%2.03%---

Revenue Forecast

$15B $21B $27B $33B $39B $45B Dec 21 Dec 22 Dec 23 Dec 24 Dec 25 Dec 26 Dec 27 Dec 28
Dec 21Dec 22Dec 23Dec 24Dec 25Dec 26Dec 27Dec 28
Reported$18.88B$22.24B$25.10B$28.17B$32.79B---
Avg Forecast$18.83B$22.19B$25.03B$28.07B$31.44B$35.26B$39.54B$42.61B
High Forecast$19.05B$22.35B$25.09B$28.11B$31.81B$35.28B$39.55B$43.41B
Low Forecast$18.66B$22.03B$24.79B$27.99B$30.98B$35.25B$39.53B$41.89B
Surprise %0.27%0.21%0.25%0.35%4.29%---

Net Income Forecast

$5B $9B $13B $17B $21B $25B Dec 21 Dec 22 Dec 23 Dec 24 Dec 25 Dec 26 Dec 27 Dec 28
Dec 21Dec 22Dec 23Dec 24Dec 25Dec 26Dec 27Dec 28
Reported$8.69B$9.93B$11.20B$12.87B$14.97B---
Avg Forecast$7.86B$8.89B$11.20B$13.66B$15.47B$18.02B$20.87B$24.16B
High Forecast$9.44B$10.66B$13.43B$13.86B$15.97B$18.71B$21.02B$24.75B
Low Forecast$6.29B$7.11B$8.96B$13.46B$14.97B$17.34B$20.71B$23.62B
Surprise %10.47%11.75%--5.77%-3.26%---

MA Forecast FAQ


Is Mastercard stock a buy?

Mastercard stock has a consensus rating of Buy, based on 65 Wall Street analysts. The rating breakdown includes 1 Strong Buy, 51 Buy, 13 Hold, 0 Sell, and 0 Strong Sell, reflecting a consensus that Mastercard is a favorable investment for most analysts.

What is Mastercard's price target?

Mastercard's price target, set by 65 Wall Street analysts, averages $670.94 over the next 12 months. The price target range spans from $597 at the low end to $740 at the high end, suggesting a potential 18.23% change from the previous closing price of $567.5.

How does Mastercard stock forecast compare to its benchmarks?

Mastercard's stock forecast shows a 18.23% upside, outperforming the average forecast for the financial services stocks sector (6.88%) and outperforming the credit services stocks industry (17.11%).

What is the breakdown of analyst ratings for Mastercard over the past three months?

  • September 2026: 22.50% Strong Buy, 70.00% Buy, 7.50% Hold, 0% Sell, 0% Strong Sell.
  • August 2026: 21.95% Strong Buy, 70.73% Buy, 7.32% Hold, 0% Sell, 0% Strong Sell.
  • July 2026: 22.50% Strong Buy, 72.50% Buy, 5.00% Hold, 0% Sell, 0% Strong Sell.

What is Mastercard’s EPS forecast?

Mastercard's average annual EPS forecast for its fiscal year ending in December 2026 is $18.88, marking a 14.08% increase from the reported $16.55 in 2025. Estimates for the following years are $22.02 in 2027, and $25.54 in 2028.

What is Mastercard’s revenue forecast?

Mastercard's average annual revenue forecast for its fiscal year ending in December 2026 is $35.26B, reflecting a 7.54% increase from the reported $32.79B in 2025. The forecast for 2027 is $39.54B, and $42.61B for 2028.

What is Mastercard’s net income forecast?

Mastercard's net income forecast for the fiscal year ending in December 2026 stands at $18.02B, representing an 20.41% increase from the reported $14.97B in 2025. Projections indicate $20.87B in 2027, and $24.16B in 2028.