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Pershing Square Buys Mastercard in Q2 2026
19 Aug
Summary
- Pershing Square initiated a new position in Mastercard in Q2 2026.
- Mastercard is a global payment technology leader with a $503.1 billion market cap.
- Pershing Square views Mastercard as a high-quality, capital-light business.
Pershing Square Holdings initiated a new position in Mastercard Incorporated (NYSE:MA) during the second quarter of 2026. This investment in the leading global payment technology company aligns with Pershing Square's long-term investment strategy, which focuses on acquiring high-quality businesses at opportune price points.
Mastercard, with a market capitalization of $503.1 billion as of August 18, 2026, operates dominant global payment networks. Pershing Square considers it a high-quality, capital-light enterprise that benefits from transaction fees without assuming significant risk and is well-positioned to capitalize on inflation.
The fund's Q2 2026 investor letter also noted a new position in Visa. Pershing Square aims for significant annual EPS growth of 15% or more, leveraging capital permanency for sustainable competitive advantages and substantial market returns since 2018.
