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Analysts expressed views on Mastercard Incorporated&nbsp;(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MA#NYSE">MA</a>) following its <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/ma/analyst-ratings" rel="noreferrer noopener">investor day event this week</a>.
The company anticipates a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) in the mid-teens for EPS over the next three years, down from its prior expectation of <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/calendars/guidance" rel="noreferrer noopener">low-20s growth for 2022-2024</a>.
BMO Capital Markets analyst Rufus Hone raised the price target to $565 from $550 and reaffirmed the Outperform rating.
The analyst writes that Mastercard outlined its 2025-2027E financial targets, addressing concerns about consumer payment growth potential, commercial payment acceleration, and the sustainability of VAS growth, with its market share in VAS under 7%.
The analyst views the targets as conservative, suggesting a 2-3 percentage point deceleration in payment network revenue growth by 2027E, down from ~10% year-over year growth this year.
Hence, the analyst revised the EPS estimates downward by -2% for 2025E and -1% for 2026E, reflecting slightly higher investment spending.
Goldman Sachs analyst Will Nance says that they believe Mastercard&#8217;s message will be well-received, as the company reaffirmed its commitment to mid-teens EPS growth over time and double-digit net revenue growth.
From a stock performance perspective, the modest underperformance appears to be a result of strong year-to-date performance and the realization of some tax-related headwinds for 2025, as discussed during earnings, adds the analyst.
However, looking past these factors, the analyst continues to view Mastercard as a core holding for long-term investors, offering a compelling combination of strong competitive advantages and capital-efficient earnings growth.
The analyst revised the EPS estimates for 2025 and 2026 from $14.49 to $15.82 and $18.29 to $18.23, respectively. Also, the analyst introduced the 2027 EPS estimate of $20.91.
RBC Capital Markets analyst Daniel R. Perlin reiterated the Outperform rating with a price target of $572.
The analyst writes that Mastercard delivered a well-executed investor day, emphasizing that the secular shift in the industry still has substantial room for growth.
The company highlighted the importance of Value-Added Services (VAS) as a key differentiator, playing a pivotal role in driving its virtuous cycle, adds the analyst.
Perlin says that Mastercard also stressed that data assets are crucial in an AI-driven world and pointed out significant commercial opportunities on the horizon.
JP Morgan analyst Tien-tsin Huang maintains an Overweight rating and says that Investment Community Meeting reinforced its position as a core holding in payments, with a focus on capturing a large market through new capabilities and channels, driving transaction growth and share gains.
The medium-term outlook suggests stable premium growth and mid-teens EPS growth, adds the analyst.
The analyst writes that if execution remains strong, Mastercard is well-positioned to deliver double-digit growth with 55%+ margins.
Investors can gain exposure to the stock via iShares U.S. Financial Services ETF&nbsp;(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/IYG#NYSE">IYG</a>) and&nbsp;BlackRock Long-Term U.S. Equity ETF&nbsp;(NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BELT#NASDAQ">BELT</a>).
Price Action: MA shares are down 0.61% at $518.72 at the last check Thursday.
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RBC Capital analyst Daniel Perlin reiterates Mastercard (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MA#NYSE">MA</a>) with a Outperform and maintains $572 price target.

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Mastercard Incorporated (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MA#NYSE">MA</a>) shares are trading higher on Thursday after the company unveiled on Wednesday its vision to transform online shopping by 2030, aiming to eliminate the need for physical card numbers, passwords, and one-time codes to <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/pressreleases/24/11/b41952965/mastercard-reinvents-checkout-with-password-and-number-free-payments">streamline the checkout experience.</a>
By 2030, Mastercard plans to eliminate manual card entry and static passwords, using tokenization and biometric authentication for secure, seamless online checkout.
Tokenization, introduced a decade ago to safeguard sensitive data, will be integrated with biometric authentication to ensure that every online transaction across Mastercard&#8217;s network is both tokenized and authenticated, enhancing both convenience and security.
This transformation is already underway in major markets and is expected to become widespread in the near future.
Notably, over 30% of Mastercard transactions globally are currently tokenized through Mastercard Digital Enablement Service (MDES), with markets like India approaching 100% tokenization for e-commerce.
Jorn Lambert, chief product officer at Mastercard, said, &#8220;Just like the transition from signing and swiping to tapping cards, we&#8217;re now moving from manual entry and passwords to seamless and secure payments in just a few clicks. With this shift we are protecting sensitive data through advanced encryption and tokenization technologies,&#8221;
&#8220;As payments continue to be embedded across a range of commerce experiences, we&#8217;re leading the way to a global economy that empowers everyone – providing consumers with greater control, convenience and peace-of-mind while unlocking new sales for merchants, and lowering fraud for issuers,&#8221; he added.
On Wednesday, Mastercard stated that it expects slower net revenue growth, projecting &#8220;low-double-digits&#8221; CAGR for 2025-2027, down <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/analyst-ratings/analyst-color/24/11/41948028/mastercard-lowers-financial-forecast-signals-slower-eps-revenue-growth-ahead" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">from prior high-teens forecast</a>.
The company anticipates mid-teens EPS growth over the next three years, lowering expectations from earlier low-20s guidance.
Investors can gain exposure to the stock via&nbsp;iShares U.S. Financial Services ETF&nbsp;(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/IYG#NYSE">IYG</a>) and&nbsp;BlackRock Long-Term U.S. Equity ETF&nbsp;(NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BELT#NASDAQ">BELT</a>).
Price Action: MA shares were down 0.09% at $521.39 at last check Thursday.
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UBS analyst Timothy Chiodo maintains Mastercard (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MA#NYSE">MA</a>) with a Buy and raises the price target from $590 to $610.

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<li>Morgan Stanley boosted the price target for Cisco Systems, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CSCO#NASDAQ">CSCO</a>) from $58 to $62. Morgan Stanley analyst Meta Marshall maintained an Overweight rating. Cisco shares closed at $59.18 on Wednesday. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/CSCO/analyst-ratings">See how other analysts view this stock</a>.</li>
<li>BMO Capital raised Mastercard Incorporated (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MA#NYSE">MA</a>) price target from $550 to $565. BMO Capital analyst Rufus Hone maintained an Outperform rating. Mastercard shares settled at $521.88 on Wednesday. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/MA/analyst-ratings">See how other analysts view this stock</a>.</li>
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Mastercard (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MA#NYSE">MA</a>) has been analyzed by 17 analysts in the last three months, revealing a diverse range of perspectives from bullish to bearish.
The following table provides a quick overview of their recent ratings, highlighting the changing sentiments over the past 30 days and comparing them to the preceding months.
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<thead>
<tr>
<th></th>
<th align="right">Bullish</th>
<th align="right">Somewhat Bullish</th>
<th align="right">Indifferent</th>
<th align="right">Somewhat Bearish</th>
<th align="right">Bearish</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>Total Ratings</td>
<td align="right">2</td>
<td align="right">13</td>
<td align="right">2</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Last 30D</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">2</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>1M Ago</td>
<td align="right">2</td>
<td align="right">9</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>2M Ago</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>3M Ago</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
The 12-month price targets assessed by analysts reveal further insights, featuring an average target of $564.71, a high estimate of $605.00, and a low estimate of $509.00. Observing a 5.97% increase, the current average has risen from the previous average price target of $532.88. 
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1731589271_0.png" alt="price target chart" />
<h2>Analyzing Analyst Ratings: A Detailed Breakdown</h2>
An in-depth analysis of recent analyst actions unveils how financial experts perceive Mastercard. The following summary outlines key analysts, their recent evaluations, and adjustments to ratings and price targets.
<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Analyst</th>
<th>Analyst Firm</th>
<th>Action Taken</th>
<th>Rating</th>
<th>Current Price Target</th>
<th>Prior Price Target</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>Rufus Hone</td>
<td>BMO Capital</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Outperform</td>
<td>$565.00</td>
<td>$550.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>James Faucette</td>
<td>Morgan Stanley</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Overweight</td>
<td>$564.00</td>
<td>$544.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>James Faucette</td>
<td>Morgan Stanley</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Overweight</td>
<td>$544.00</td>
<td>$540.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Andrew Schmidt</td>
<td>Citigroup</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$572.00</td>
<td>$566.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Paul Golding</td>
<td>Macquarie</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Outperform</td>
<td>$565.00</td>
<td>$505.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Dan Dolev</td>
<td>Mizuho</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Outperform</td>
<td>$532.00</td>
<td>$496.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Bryan Keane</td>
<td>Deutsche Bank</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$580.00</td>
<td>$510.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>James Friedman</td>
<td>Susquehanna</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Positive</td>
<td>$605.00</td>
<td>$540.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Alex Markgraff</td>
<td>Keybanc</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Overweight</td>
<td>$580.00</td>
<td>$515.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Tien-Tsin Huang</td>
<td>JP Morgan</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Overweight</td>
<td>$580.00</td>
<td>$593.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Arvind Ramnani</td>
<td>Piper Sandler</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Overweight</td>
<td>$565.00</td>
<td>$536.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Tien-Tsin Huang</td>
<td>JP Morgan</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Overweight</td>
<td>$593.00</td>
<td>$570.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>David Koning</td>
<td>Baird</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Outperform</td>
<td>$575.00</td>
<td>$545.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Ramsey El-Assal</td>
<td>Barclays</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Overweight</td>
<td>$576.00</td>
<td>$536.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Jason Kupferberg</td>
<td>B of A Securities</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Neutral</td>
<td>$509.00</td>
<td>$480.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Dominick Gabriele</td>
<td>Compass Point</td>
<td>Announces</td>
<td>Neutral</td>
<td>$525.00</td>
<td>-</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Tien-Tsin Huang</td>
<td>JP Morgan</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Overweight</td>
<td>$570.00</td>
<td>$500.00</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
<h3>Key Insights:</h3>
<ul>
<li>Action Taken: In response to dynamic market conditions and company performance, analysts update their recommendations. Whether they 'Maintain', 'Raise', or 'Lower' their stance, it signifies their reaction to recent developments related to Mastercard. This insight gives a snapshot of analysts' perspectives on the current state of the company.</li>
<li>Rating: Offering a comprehensive view, analysts assess stocks qualitatively, spanning from 'Outperform' to 'Underperform'. These ratings convey expectations for the relative performance of Mastercard compared to the broader market.</li>
<li>Price Targets: Analysts gauge the dynamics of price targets, providing estimates for the future value of Mastercard's stock. This comparison reveals trends in analysts' expectations over time.</li>
</ul>
Understanding these analyst evaluations alongside key financial indicators can offer valuable insights into Mastercard's market standing. Stay informed and make well-considered decisions with our Ratings Table.
<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/MA/analyst-ratings?utm_source=Benzinga Insights">Stay up to date on Mastercard analyst ratings.</a>
<h2>Delving into Mastercard's Background</h2>
Mastercard is the second-largest payment processor in the world, having processed close to over $9 trillion in volume during 2023. Mastercard operates in over 200 countries and processes transactions in over 150 currencies.
<h3>Financial Insights: Mastercard</h3>
Market Capitalization Analysis: Above industry benchmarks, the company's market capitalization emphasizes a noteworthy size, indicative of a strong market presence.
Revenue Growth: Mastercard displayed positive results in 3 months. As of 30 September, 2024, the company achieved a solid revenue growth rate of approximately 12.8%. This indicates a notable increase in the company's top-line earnings. As compared to competitors, the company encountered difficulties, with a growth rate lower than the average among peers in the Financials sector.
Net Margin: Mastercard's net margin surpasses industry standards, highlighting the company's exceptional financial performance. With an impressive 44.28% net margin, the company effectively manages costs and achieves strong profitability.
Return on Equity (ROE): Mastercard's financial strength is reflected in its exceptional ROE, which exceeds industry averages. With a remarkable ROE of 43.91%, the company showcases efficient use of equity capital and strong financial health.
Return on Assets (ROA): Mastercard's ROA excels beyond industry benchmarks, reaching 7.29%. This signifies efficient management of assets and strong financial health.
Debt Management: Mastercard's debt-to-equity ratio surpasses industry norms, standing at 2.47. This suggests the company carries a substantial amount of debt, posing potential financial challenges.
<h2>How Are Analyst Ratings Determined?</h2>
Analysts are specialists within banking and financial systems that typically report for specific stocks or within defined sectors. These people research company financial statements, sit in conference calls and meetings, and speak with relevant insiders to determine what are known as analyst ratings for stocks. Typically, analysts will rate each stock once a quarter. 
Analysts may enhance their evaluations by incorporating forecasts for metrics like growth estimates, earnings, and revenue, delivering additional guidance to investors. It is vital to acknowledge that, although experts in stocks and sectors, analysts are human and express their opinions when providing insights.
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Key Takeaways From Mastercard Analyst Ratings

BMO Capital analyst Rufus Hone maintains Mastercard (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MA#NYSE">MA</a>) with a Outperform and raises the price target from $550 to $565.

BMO Capital Maintains Outperform on Mastercard, Raises Price Target to $565

Morgan Stanley analyst James Faucette maintains Mastercard (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MA#NYSE">MA</a>) with a Overweight and raises the price target from $544 to $564.

Morgan Stanley Maintains Overweight on Mastercard, Raises Price Target to $564

Deep-pocketed investors have adopted a bullish approach towards Mastercard (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MA#NYSE">MA</a>), and it's something market players shouldn't ignore. Our tracking of public options records at Benzinga unveiled this significant move today. The identity of these investors remains unknown, but such a substantial move in MA usually suggests something big is about to happen.
We gleaned this information from our observations today when Benzinga's options scanner highlighted 31 extraordinary options activities for Mastercard. This level of activity is out of the ordinary.
The general mood among these heavyweight investors is divided, with 58% leaning bullish and 19% bearish. Among these notable options, 5 are puts, totaling $247,017, and 26 are calls, amounting to $2,093,393.
<h3>Expected Price Movements</h3>
Analyzing the Volume and Open Interest in these contracts, it seems that the big players have been eyeing a price window from $500.0 to $560.0 for Mastercard during the past quarter. 
<h3>Analyzing Volume &amp; Open Interest</h3>
Examining the volume and open interest provides crucial insights into stock research. This information is key in gauging liquidity and interest levels for Mastercard's options at certain strike prices. Below, we present a snapshot of the trends in volume and open interest for calls and puts across Mastercard's significant trades, within a strike price range of $500.0 to $560.0, over the past month.
<h3>Mastercard Option Volume And Open Interest Over Last 30 Days</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1731524429_0.png" alt="Options Call Chart" />
<h3>Largest Options Trades Observed:</h3>

<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Symbol</th>
<th>PUT/CALL</th>
<th>Trade Type</th>
<th>Sentiment</th>
<th>Exp. Date</th>
<th>Ask</th>
<th>Bid</th>
<th>Price</th>
<th>Strike Price</th>
<th>Total Trade Price</th>
<th align="right">Open Interest</th>
<th align="right">Volume</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>MA</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>06/18/26</td>
<td>$71.85</td>
<td>$65.05</td>
<td>$68.0</td>
<td>$530.00</td>
<td>$850.0K</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">125</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>MA</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>11/15/24</td>
<td>$25.95</td>
<td>$24.0</td>
<td>$24.0</td>
<td>$500.00</td>
<td>$312.0K</td>
<td align="right">833</td>
<td align="right">130</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>MA</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>01/16/26</td>
<td>$40.4</td>
<td>$37.5</td>
<td>$40.44</td>
<td>$560.00</td>
<td>$109.2K</td>
<td align="right">284</td>
<td align="right">40</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>MA</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>06/18/26</td>
<td>$70.3</td>
<td>$66.3</td>
<td>$70.3</td>
<td>$530.00</td>
<td>$98.4K</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">139</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>MA</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>01/17/25</td>
<td>$14.45</td>
<td>$14.0</td>
<td>$14.28</td>
<td>$525.00</td>
<td>$57.6K</td>
<td align="right">139</td>
<td align="right">117</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

<h3>About Mastercard</h3>
Mastercard is the second-largest payment processor in the world, having processed close to over $9 trillion in volume during 2023. Mastercard operates in over 200 countries and processes transactions in over 150 currencies.
<h3>Where Is Mastercard Standing Right Now?</h3>
<ul>
<li>With a trading volume of 1,261,354, the price of MA is down by -1.34%, reaching $522.07.</li>
<li>Current RSI values indicate that the stock is may be approaching overbought.</li>
<li>Next earnings report is scheduled for 77 days from now.</li>
</ul>
<h3>What The Experts Say On Mastercard</h3>
In the last month, 5 experts released ratings on this stock with an average target price of $570.8.
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&#x2A; Consistent in their evaluation, an analyst from Macquarie keeps a Outperform rating on Mastercard with a target price of $565. 
&#x2A; An analyst from Citigroup has decided to maintain their Buy rating on Mastercard, which currently sits at a price target of $572. 
&#x2A; Consistent in their evaluation, an analyst from JP Morgan keeps a Overweight rating on Mastercard with a target price of $593. 
&#x2A; An analyst from Keybanc persists with their Overweight rating on Mastercard, maintaining a target price of $580. 
&#x2A; Maintaining their stance, an analyst from Morgan Stanley continues to hold a Overweight rating for Mastercard, targeting a price of $544. 
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Mastercard Unusual Options Activity For November 13

Mastercard Inc (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MA#NYSE">MA</a>) adjusted its financial outlook for 2025-2027, projecting slower net revenue growth <a href="https://investor.mastercard.com/financials-and-sec-filings/sec-filings/sec-filings-details/default.aspx?FilingId=17965214" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">than anticipated</a>.
The new forecast estimates annual net revenue will grow in the &#8220;high-end of low-double-digits,&#8221; a noticeable deceleration compared to the high-teens growth expected for 2022-2024, Bloomberg <a href="https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-11-13/mastercard-predicts-slower-annual-revenue-growth-through-2027?sref=TBDibEcD" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">reports</a>.
The company anticipates a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) in the mid-teens for EPS over the next three years, down from its prior expectation of low-20s growth for 2022-2024.
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The company aims for an annual operating margin of at least 55% during the 2025-2027 timeframe, up from a minimum target of 50% for 2022-2024.
Mastercard reported <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/earnings/24/10/41659697/mastercard-q3-earnings-revenue-and-eps-beat-cross-border-transactions-growth-sees-european-consumer" rel="noreferrer noopener">third-quarter net revenue</a> of $7.37 billion, a 13% increase from the previous year, surpassing the analyst estimate of $7.27 billion. Adjusted earnings per share climbed 15% year-over-year to $3.89, beating the expected $3.74 consensus.
Revenue from the payments network increased by 10% year-over-year (11% on a currency-neutral basis), driven by a 10% rise in gross dollar volume, a 17% growth in cross-border transactions, and an 11% boost in switched transactions. Mastercard anticipates net revenue growth in the low teens for the fourth quarter, above the $7.27 billion analyst forecast.
KeyBanc&#8217;s analyst Alex Markgraff examined credit and debit card volume data from recent <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/10/41364634/citigroup-remains-a-compelling-investment-opportunity-analysts-take-on-q3-performance" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">third-quarter reports</a> by Bank of America Corp (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BAC#NYSE">BAC</a>), Citigroup Inc (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/C#NYSE">C</a>), JPMorgan Chase &amp; Co (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/JPM#NYSE">JPM</a>), and Wells Fargo &amp; Co (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/WFC#NYSE">WFC</a>).
Overall, the combined credit card volume for these banks grew 5% year-over-year, down from 6% in the previous quarter. Debit card volume increased by 4% year-over-year, slightly below the 5% growth seen in the second quarter.
The banks reported slower growth in card spending but noted consumer resilience continues, with stabilized spending patterns. JPMorgan highlighted customers have mostly exhausted their &#8220;cash buffer,&#8221; while Bank of America observed consistent payment growth into October.
This modest decline contrasts with forecasts for Mastercard and Visa Inc (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/V#NYSE">V</a>), for which analysts expected an uptick in card volumes. Despite this, Markgraff believes third-quarter revenue risk remains minimal.
MA Price Action: Mastercard stock is down 1.08% at $523.61 at the last check on Wednesday.
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This whale alert can help traders discover the next big trading opportunities.
Whales are entities with large sums of money and we track their transactions here at Benzinga on our options activity scanner.
Traders often look for circumstances when the market estimation of an option diverges away from its normal worth. Abnormal amounts of trading activity could push option prices to hyperbolic or underperforming levels. 
Below are some instances of options activity happening in the Financials sector: 
<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Symbol</th>
<th>PUT/CALL</th>
<th>Trade Type</th>
<th>Sentiment</th>
<th>Exp. Date</th>
<th>Strike Price</th>
<th>Total Trade Price</th>
<th>Open Interest</th>
<th>Volume</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>COIN</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>11/08/24</td>
<td>$250.00</td>
<td>$107.0K</td>
<td>4.1K</td>
<td>12.4K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>C</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>12/20/24</td>
<td>$72.50</td>
<td>$98.4K</td>
<td>3.7K</td>
<td>7.4K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>BX</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>03/21/25</td>
<td>$180.00</td>
<td>$1.4 million</td>
<td>654</td>
<td>5.5K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>MS</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>01/17/25</td>
<td>$135.00</td>
<td>$70.0K</td>
<td>10</td>
<td>3.2K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>HOOD</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>01/17/25</td>
<td>$29.00</td>
<td>$29.9K</td>
<td>233</td>
<td>2.1K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>KKR</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>09/19/25</td>
<td>$100.00</td>
<td>$131.5K</td>
<td>3.4K</td>
<td>260</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>BLK</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>01/16/26</td>
<td>$1000.00</td>
<td>$407.5K</td>
<td>4</td>
<td>100</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>RJF</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>05/16/25</td>
<td>$170.00</td>
<td>$40.0K</td>
<td>16</td>
<td>100</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>TFC</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>06/20/25</td>
<td>$35.00</td>
<td>$94.5K</td>
<td>2.0K</td>
<td>80</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>MA</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>01/17/25</td>
<td>$500.00</td>
<td>$34.7K</td>
<td>1.6K</td>
<td>31</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

<h2>Explanation</h2>
These itemized elaborations have been created using the accompanying table. 
• Regarding COIN (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/COIN#NASDAQ">COIN</a>), we observe a call option sweep with bullish sentiment. It expires in 2 day(s) on November 8, 2024. Parties traded 214 contract(s) at a $250.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 18 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $107.0K, with a price of $500.0 per contract. There were 4138 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 12429 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding C (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/C#NYSE">C</a>), we observe a call option sweep with bullish sentiment. It expires in 44 day(s) on December 20, 2024. Parties traded 639 contract(s) at a $72.50 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 28 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $98.4K, with a price of $154.0 per contract. There were 3795 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 7475 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For BX (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BX#NYSE">BX</a>), we notice a call option sweep that happens to be bullish, expiring in 135 day(s) on March 21, 2025. This event was a transfer of 1240 contract(s) at a $180.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 9 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $1.4 million, with a price of $1150.0 per contract. There were 654 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 5551 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For MS (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MS#NYSE">MS</a>), we notice a put option sweep that happens to be bullish, expiring in 72 day(s) on January 17, 2025. This event was a transfer of 100 contract(s) at a $135.00 strike. This particular put needed to be split into 3 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $70.0K, with a price of $700.0 per contract. There were 10 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 3256 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding HOOD (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HOOD#NASDAQ">HOOD</a>), we observe a put option sweep with bearish sentiment. It expires in 72 day(s) on January 17, 2025. Parties traded 113 contract(s) at a $29.00 strike. This particular put needed to be split into 21 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $29.9K, with a price of $265.0 per contract. There were 233 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 2178 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For KKR (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/KKR#NYSE">KKR</a>), we notice a call option sweep that happens to be bearish, expiring in 317 day(s) on September 19, 2025. This event was a transfer of 23 contract(s) at a $100.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 3 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $131.5K, with a price of $5720.0 per contract. There were 3464 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 260 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding BLK (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BLK#NYSE">BLK</a>), we observe a put option trade with bearish sentiment. It expires in 436 day(s) on January 16, 2026. Parties traded 50 contract(s) at a $1000.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $407.5K, with a price of $8150.0 per contract. There were 4 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 100 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding RJF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/RJF#NYSE">RJF</a>), we observe a call option trade with bearish sentiment. It expires in 191 day(s) on May 16, 2025. Parties traded 50 contract(s) at a $170.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $40.0K, with a price of $800.0 per contract. There were 16 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 100 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For TFC (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TFC#NYSE">TFC</a>), we notice a call option trade that happens to be bullish, expiring in 226 day(s) on June 20, 2025. This event was a transfer of 80 contract(s) at a $35.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $94.5K, with a price of $1182.0 per contract. There were 2070 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 80 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding MA (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MA#NYSE">MA</a>), we observe a call option trade with bearish sentiment. It expires in 72 day(s) on January 17, 2025. Parties traded 11 contract(s) at a $500.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $34.7K, with a price of $3162.0 per contract. There were 1606 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 31 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
Options Alert Terminology 
 - Call Contracts: The right to buy shares as indicated in the contract. 
 - Put Contracts: The right to sell shares as indicated in the contract. 
 - Expiration Date: When the contract expires. One must act on the contract by this date if one wants to use it. 
 - Premium/Option Price: The price of the contract. 
For more information, visit our <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/blog/how-to-understand-option-alerts/">Guide to Understanding Options Alerts</a> or read <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/options">more news on unusual options activity</a>. 
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Financial giants have made a conspicuous bullish move on Mastercard. Our analysis of options history for Mastercard (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MA#NYSE">MA</a>) revealed 9 unusual trades.
Delving into the details, we found 33% of traders were bullish, while 33% showed bearish tendencies. Out of all the trades we spotted, 2 were puts, with a value of $98,538, and 7 were calls, valued at $507,653.
<h3>Expected Price Movements</h3>
Analyzing the Volume and Open Interest in these contracts, it seems that the big players have been eyeing a price window from $390.0 to $530.0 for Mastercard during the past quarter. 
<h3>Insights into Volume &amp; Open Interest</h3>
In today's trading context, the average open interest for options of Mastercard stands at 232.62, with a total volume reaching 226.00. The accompanying chart delineates the progression of both call and put option volume and open interest for high-value trades in Mastercard, situated within the strike price corridor from $390.0 to $530.0, throughout the last 30 days.
<h3>Mastercard Option Activity Analysis: Last 30 Days</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1730907070_0.png" alt="Options Call Chart" />
<h3>Largest Options Trades Observed:</h3>

<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Symbol</th>
<th>PUT/CALL</th>
<th>Trade Type</th>
<th>Sentiment</th>
<th>Exp. Date</th>
<th>Ask</th>
<th>Bid</th>
<th>Price</th>
<th>Strike Price</th>
<th>Total Trade Price</th>
<th style="text-align: right;">Open Interest</th>
<th style="text-align: right;">Volume</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>MA</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>01/17/25</td>
<td>$124.65</td>
<td>$121.65</td>
<td>$123.99</td>
<td>$400.00</td>
<td>$99.1K</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">487</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">12</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>MA</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>01/16/26</td>
<td>$133.4</td>
<td>$129.0</td>
<td>$129.0</td>
<td>$420.00</td>
<td>$90.4K</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">183</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">7</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>MA</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>01/16/26</td>
<td>$155.85</td>
<td>$153.5</td>
<td>$153.55</td>
<td>$390.00</td>
<td>$76.7K</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">33</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">12</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>MA</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>01/16/26</td>
<td>$150.35</td>
<td>$145.25</td>
<td>$145.25</td>
<td>$400.00</td>
<td>$72.6K</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">198</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">7</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>MA</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>11/15/24</td>
<td>$7.05</td>
<td>$6.9</td>
<td>$7.05</td>
<td>$520.00</td>
<td>$70.6K</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">801</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">98</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

<h3>About Mastercard</h3>
Mastercard is the second-largest payment processor in the world, having processed close to over $9 trillion in volume during 2023. Mastercard operates in over 200 countries and processes transactions in over 150 currencies.
<h3>Current Position of Mastercard</h3>
<ul>
<li>With a volume of 778,613, the price of MA is up 2.7% at $519.19. </li>
<li>RSI indicators hint that the underlying stock may be approaching overbought.</li>
<li>Next earnings are expected to be released in 84 days.</li>
</ul>
<h3>Professional Analyst Ratings for Mastercard</h3>
Over the past month, 5 industry analysts have shared their insights on this stock, proposing an average target price of $565.2.
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&#x2A; Consistent in their evaluation, an analyst from Macquarie keeps a Outperform rating on Mastercard with a target price of $565. 
&#x2A; An analyst from Keybanc persists with their Overweight rating on Mastercard, maintaining a target price of $580. 
&#x2A; An analyst from Morgan Stanley persists with their Overweight rating on Mastercard, maintaining a target price of $544. 
&#x2A; Maintaining their stance, an analyst from Susquehanna continues to hold a Positive rating for Mastercard, targeting a price of $605. 
&#x2A; Maintaining their stance, an analyst from Mizuho continues to hold a Outperform rating for Mastercard, targeting a price of $532. 
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Mastercard Options Trading: A Deep Dive into Market Sentiment

In the fast-paced and cutthroat world of business, conducting thorough company analysis is essential for investors and industry experts. In this article, we will undertake a comprehensive industry comparison, evaluating Mastercard (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MA#NYSE">MA</a>) in comparison to its major competitors within the Financial Services industry. By analyzing crucial financial metrics, market position, and growth potential, our objective is to provide valuable insights for investors and offer a deeper understanding of company's performance in the industry.
<h3>Mastercard Background</h3>
Mastercard is the second-largest payment processor in the world, having processed close to over $9 trillion in volume during 2023. Mastercard operates in over 200 countries and processes transactions in over 150 currencies.
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<th>Company</th>
<th>P/E</th>
<th>P/B</th>
<th>P/S</th>
<th>ROE</th>
<th>EBITDA (in billions)</th>
<th>Gross Profit (in billions)</th>
<th>Revenue Growth</th>
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<td>Mastercard Inc</td>
<td>38.21</td>
<td>62.37</td>
<td>17.30</td>
<td>43.91%</td>
<td>$4.25</td>
<td>$5.47</td>
<td>12.8%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Visa Inc</td>
<td>29.99</td>
<td>14.87</td>
<td>16.48</td>
<td>13.92%</td>
<td>$6.45</td>
<td>$7.13</td>
<td>8.06%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Fiserv Inc</td>
<td>38.77</td>
<td>4.12</td>
<td>5.89</td>
<td>2.02%</td>
<td>$2.39</td>
<td>$3.21</td>
<td>7.02%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>PayPal Holdings Inc</td>
<td>18.69</td>
<td>3.88</td>
<td>2.62</td>
<td>4.95%</td>
<td>$1.67</td>
<td>$3.65</td>
<td>5.78%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Fidelity National Information Services Inc</td>
<td>92.47</td>
<td>2.95</td>
<td>5.07</td>
<td>1.39%</td>
<td>$0.8</td>
<td>$0.95</td>
<td>2.68%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Block Inc</td>
<td>67.31</td>
<td>2.32</td>
<td>1.95</td>
<td>1.02%</td>
<td>$0.6</td>
<td>$2.23</td>
<td>11.21%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Global Payments Inc</td>
<td>19.84</td>
<td>1.17</td>
<td>2.70</td>
<td>1.39%</td>
<td>$1.01</td>
<td>$1.65</td>
<td>5.08%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Corpay Inc</td>
<td>23.96</td>
<td>8.32</td>
<td>6.32</td>
<td>8.38%</td>
<td>$0.51</td>
<td>$0.77</td>
<td>2.9%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Jack Henry &amp; Associates Inc</td>
<td>35.24</td>
<td>7.29</td>
<td>6.07</td>
<td>5.58%</td>
<td>$0.18</td>
<td>$0.23</td>
<td>4.73%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>WEX Inc</td>
<td>21.86</td>
<td>4.08</td>
<td>2.72</td>
<td>5.95%</td>
<td>$0.28</td>
<td>$0.42</td>
<td>2.16%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Shift4 Payments Inc</td>
<td>54.65</td>
<td>8.60</td>
<td>2.01</td>
<td>5.7%</td>
<td>$0.13</td>
<td>$0.23</td>
<td>29.83%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Euronet Worldwide Inc</td>
<td>14.55</td>
<td>3.23</td>
<td>1.25</td>
<td>11.76%</td>
<td>$0.18</td>
<td>$0.41</td>
<td>11.47%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>The Western Union Co</td>
<td>5.56</td>
<td>5.64</td>
<td>0.90</td>
<td>48.43%</td>
<td>$0.21</td>
<td>$0.38</td>
<td>-5.63%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>StoneCo Ltd</td>
<td>11.23</td>
<td>1.34</td>
<td>1.73</td>
<td>3.29%</td>
<td>$1.13</td>
<td>$2.25</td>
<td>11.86%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Payoneer Global Inc</td>
<td>32.77</td>
<td>4.86</td>
<td>3.64</td>
<td>4.87%</td>
<td>$0.06</td>
<td>$0.2</td>
<td>15.86%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Paymentus Holdings Inc</td>
<td>93.35</td>
<td>6.69</td>
<td>4.40</td>
<td>2.1%</td>
<td>$0.02</td>
<td>$0.06</td>
<td>32.55%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>PagSeguro Digital Ltd</td>
<td>8.26</td>
<td>1.08</td>
<td>1.66</td>
<td>3.59%</td>
<td>$1.83</td>
<td>$-0.02</td>
<td>6.74%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>DLocal Ltd</td>
<td>18.70</td>
<td>5.30</td>
<td>3.53</td>
<td>10.06%</td>
<td>$0.06</td>
<td>$0.07</td>
<td>6.29%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Evertec Inc</td>
<td>31.45</td>
<td>4.37</td>
<td>2.77</td>
<td>6.44%</td>
<td>$0.09</td>
<td>$0.11</td>
<td>26.88%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Average</td>
<td>34.37</td>
<td>5.01</td>
<td>3.98</td>
<td>7.82%</td>
<td>$0.98</td>
<td>$1.33</td>
<td>10.3%</td>
</tr>
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 </style>By analyzing Mastercard, we can infer the following trends: 
<ul>
<li>
Notably, the current Price to Earnings ratio for this stock, 38.21, is 1.11x above the industry norm, reflecting a higher valuation relative to the industry.
</li>
<li>
It could be trading at a premium in relation to its book value, as indicated by its Price to Book ratio of 62.37 which exceeds the industry average by 12.45x.
</li>
<li>
With a relatively high Price to Sales ratio of 17.3, which is 4.35x the industry average, the stock might be considered overvalued based on sales performance.
</li>
<li>
With a Return on Equity (ROE) of 43.91% that is 36.09% above the industry average, it appears that the company exhibits efficient use of equity to generate profits.
</li>
<li>
Compared to its industry, the company has higher Earnings Before Interest, Taxes, Depreciation, and Amortization (EBITDA) of $4.25 Billion, which is 4.34x above the industry average, indicating stronger profitability and robust cash flow generation.
</li>
<li>
Compared to its industry, the company has higher gross profit of $5.47 Billion, which indicates 4.11x above the industry average, indicating stronger profitability and higher earnings from its core operations.
</li>
<li>
The company's revenue growth of 12.8% is notably higher compared to the industry average of 10.3%, showcasing exceptional sales performance and strong demand for its products or services.
</li>
</ul>
<h3>Debt To Equity Ratio</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1730818839_0.png" alt="debt to equity" />
The debt-to-equity (D/E) ratio is a measure that indicates the level of debt a company has taken on relative to the value of its assets net of liabilities.
Considering the debt-to-equity ratio in industry comparisons allows for a concise evaluation of a company's financial health and risk profile, aiding in informed decision-making.
In terms of the Debt-to-Equity ratio, Mastercard can be assessed by comparing it to its top 4 peers, resulting in the following observations:
<ul>
<li>
When considering the debt-to-equity ratio, Mastercard exhibits a stronger financial position compared to its top 4 peers.
</li>
<li>
This indicates that the company has a favorable balance between debt and equity, with a lower debt-to-equity ratio of 2.47, which can be perceived as a positive aspect by investors.
</li>
</ul>
<h3>Key Takeaways</h3>
For Mastercard, the PE, PB, and PS ratios are all high compared to industry peers, indicating potential overvaluation. On the other hand, Mastercard's high ROE, EBITDA, gross profit, and revenue growth suggest strong operational performance and growth prospects within the Financial Services sector. Comparing these metrics with industry peers can provide insights into Mastercard's relative position in the market.
This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and reviewed by an editor.

Comparing Mastercard With Industry Competitors In Financial Services Industry

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<li>Morgan Stanley raised the price target for Mastercard Incorporated (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MA#NYSE">MA</a>) from $540 to $544. Morgan Stanley analyst James Faucette maintained an Overweight rating. Mastercard shares closed at $508.08 on Friday. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/MA/analyst-ratings">See how other analysts view this stock.</a></li>
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<li>Wedbush cut Super Micro Computer, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SMCI#NASDAQ">SMCI</a>) price target from $62 to $32. Wedbush analyst Matt Bryson maintained a Neutral rating. Super Micro Computer shares closed at $26.05 on Friday. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/SMCI/analyst-ratings">See how other analysts view this stock</a>.</li>
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Mastercard (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MA#NYSE">MA</a>) has outperformed the market over the past 15 years by 10.94% on an annualized basis producing an average annual return of 22.56%. Currently, Mastercard has a market capitalization of $463.44 billion. 
Buying $100 In MA: If an investor had bought $100 of MA stock 15 years ago, it would be worth $2,084.69 today based on a price of $504.93 for MA at the time of writing.
<h3>Mastercard's Performance Over Last 15 Years</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1730743219_0_0.png" alt="comp_fig" />
Finally -- what's the point of all this? The key insight to take from this article is to note how much of a difference compounded returns can make in your cash growth over a period of time.
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