MASTERCARD INC - A (MA) Forecast, Price Target & Analyst Ratings
NYSE:MA • US57636Q1040
515.64 USD
-7.28 (-1.39%)
Last: Mar 5, 2026, 10:48 AM
View the latest analyst price targets, stock forecast, EPS estimates, revenue projections, revisions, full estimates, rating distribution and upgrades/downgrades for MASTERCARD INC - A (MA).
Forecast Snapshot
Consensus Price Target
$674.91
+ 30.89% Upside
Next Earnings Forecast
Release DateApr 29, 2026
PeriodQ1 / 2026
EPS Estimate$4.53
Revenue Estimate8.49B
ChartMill Buy Consensus
82.00%
Weighted Analyst Rating Score
Price Target Details & History
Consensus Price Target and Range
Mean target
$674.91
Upside
+ 30.89%
From current price of $515.64 to mean target of $674.91, Based on 50 analyst forecasts
Low
$533.39
Median
$679.32
High
$793.80
Price Target Revisions
1 Month
-0.11%
3 Months
1.18%
Price Target Summary
50 analysts have analysed MA and the average price target is 674.91 USD. This implies a price increase of 30.89% is expected in the next year compared to the current price of 515.64.
The average price target has been revised upward by 1.18% in the past 3 months.
Analyst Ratings & History
Current Analyst Ratings
Analyst Ratings History
Analyst Ratings Consensus
ChartMill Buy Consensus
82.00%
MA was analyzed by 50 analysts. The buy percentage consensus is at 82. So analysts seem to be very confident about MA.
In the previous month the buy percentage consensus was at a similar level.
MA was analyzed by 50 analysts, which is quite many. So the average rating should be quite meaningful.
Recent Upgrades & Downgrades
| Date | Firm | Action | From → To |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-01-30 | TD Cowen | Maintains | Buy -> Buy |
| 2026-01-30 | Macquarie | Maintains | Outperform -> Outperform |
| 2026-01-30 | RBC Capital | Reiterate | Outperform -> Outperform |
| 2026-01-30 | Wells Fargo | Maintains | Overweight -> Overweight |
| 2026-01-30 | Raymond James | Maintains | Outperform -> Outperform |
| 2026-01-30 | JP Morgan | Maintains | Overweight -> Overweight |
| 2026-01-30 | Morgan Stanley | Maintains | Overweight -> Overweight |
| 2026-01-27 | Cantor Fitzgerald | Initiate | Overweight |
| 2026-01-13 | Compass Point | Upgrade | Neutral -> Buy |
| 2025-12-08 | HSBC | Upgrade | Hold -> Buy |
| 2025-11-06 | Tigress Financial | Maintains | Strong Buy -> Strong Buy |
| 2025-11-04 | Truist Securities | Maintains | Buy -> Buy |
| 2025-10-31 | Macquarie | Maintains | Outperform -> Outperform |
| 2025-10-31 | UBS | Maintains | Buy -> Buy |
| 2025-10-31 | RBC Capital | Maintains | Buy -> Buy |
| 2025-10-31 | Wells Fargo | Maintains | Overweight -> Overweight |
| 2025-10-22 | Wells Fargo | Initiate | Overweight |
| 2025-10-22 | Citigroup | Initiate | Buy |
| 2025-10-06 | Baird | Maintains | Outperform -> Outperform |
| 2025-08-01 | Keybanc | Maintains | Overweight -> Overweight |
| 2025-08-01 | RBC Capital | Maintains | Outperform -> Outperform |
| 2025-08-01 | Wells Fargo | Maintains | Overweight -> Overweight |
| 2025-08-01 | Morgan Stanley | Maintains | Overweight -> Overweight |
| 2025-07-17 | Deutsche Bank | Reiterate | Buy |
| 2025-07-17 | Truist Securities | Maintains | Buy -> Buy |
Next Earnings Forecast Details
Next Earnings Details
Release DateApr 29, 2026
PeriodQ1 / 2026
EPS Estimate$4.53
Revenue Estimate8.49B
Revenue Q2Q17.10%
EPS Q2Q21.33%
Number of Analysts33
Next Earnings Revisions
Revenue (1 Month)
-0.61%
Revenue (3 Months)
-0.62%
EPS (1 Month)
2.67%
EPS (3 Months)
2.54%
Next Earnings Summary
MA is expected to report earnings on 4/29/2026. The consensus EPS estimate for the next earnings is 4.53 USD and the consensus revenue estimate is 8.49B USD.
The next earnings revenue estimate has been revised downward by 0.62% in the past 3 months.
Full Analyst Estimates
Yearly Earnings Per Share (EPS), Revenue, EBIT, EBITDA and Operating Margin Analyst Estimates
| 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | 2026 | 2027 | 2028 | 2029 | 2030 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue YoY % growth | 25.098B 12.87% | 28.167B 12.23% | 32.791B 16.42% | 38.095B 16.18% | 42.782B 12.30% | 48.065B 12.35% | 52.517B 9.26% | 58.108B 10.65% | |
| EBITDA YoY % growth | 15.429B 13.96% | 17.414B 12.87% | 20.544B 17.97% | 23.826B 15.98% | 26.889B 12.86% | 30.549B 13.61% | 32.026B 4.83% | N/A | |
| EBIT YoY % growth | 14.63B 14.40% | 16.517B 12.90% | 19.401B 17.46% | 22.768B 17.35% | 25.714B 12.94% | 29.085B 13.11% | 30.688B 5.51% | N/A | |
| Operating Margin | 58.29% | 58.64% | 59.17% | 59.77% | 60.10% | 60.51% | 58.43% | N/A | |
| EPS YoY % growth | 12.26 15.12% | 14.61 19.17% | 17.02 16.50% | 20.11 18.13% | 23.29 15.84% | 27.21 16.81% | 29.81 9.57% | N/A |
All data in USD
Quarterly Earnings Per Share (EPS), Revenue, EBIT and EBITDA Analyst Estimates
| Q1 / 26 | Q2 / 26 | Q3 / 26 | Q4 / 26 | Q1 / 27 | Q2 / 27 | Q3 / 27 | Q4 / 27 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EPS Q2Q % growth | 4.53 21.33% | 4.98 19.99% | 5.24 19.63% | 5.16 8.36% | 5.05 11.64% | 5.71 14.67% | 6.07 15.87% | 6.04 17.11% |
| Revenue Q2Q % growth | 8.49B 17.10% | 9.384B 15.38% | 9.945B 15.61% | 10.179B 15.59% | 9.54B 12.37% | 10.529B 12.20% | 11.156B 12.18% | 11.455B 12.54% |
| EBITDA Q2Q % growth | 5.374B 17.44% | 5.951B 8.79% | 6.282B 4.42% | 6.143B -1.35% | 6.102B 13.55% | 6.734B 13.16% | 7.057B 12.34% | 6.97B 13.46% |
| EBIT Q2Q % growth | 5.121B 19.07% | 5.663B 15.24% | 5.94B 14.89% | 5.817B 14.42% | 5.717B 11.64% | 6.336B 11.88% | 6.686B 12.56% | 6.602B 13.49% |
All data in USD
Yearly Earnings Per Share (EPS) and Revenue Trends vs Historical Data
Long Term Forward Growth Forecast Summary
Long Term EPS Growth (CAGR)
EPS Next 3 Year
16.92%
EPS Next 5 Year
15.04%
Long Term Revenue Growth (CAGR)
Revenue Next 3 Year
12.51%
Revenue Next 5 Year
11.48%
Long Term EBIT Growth (CAGR)
EBIT Next 3 Year
15.48%
EBIT Next 5 Year
12.72%
MASTERCARD INC - A / MA Forecast FAQ
Can you provide the average price target for MASTERCARD INC - A stock?
50 analysts have analysed MA and the average price target is 674.91 USD. This implies a price increase of 30.89% is expected in the next year compared to the current price of 515.64.
Can you provide the upcoming earnings date for MASTERCARD INC - A?
MASTERCARD INC - A (MA) will report earnings on 2026-04-29, before the market open.
What are the consensus estimates for MASTERCARD INC - A (MA) next earnings?
The consensus EPS estimate for the next earnings of MASTERCARD INC - A (MA) is 4.53 USD and the consensus revenue estimate is 8.49B USD.
How do analysts rate MASTERCARD INC - A (MA)?
The consensus rating for MASTERCARD INC - A (MA) is 82 / 100 . This indicates that analysts generally have a positive outlook on the stock.