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Mastercard Earnings: Experts Predict Strong Growth
2 Jan
Summary
- Analysts expect Mastercard's Q4 profit to rise 10.2% year-over-year.
- The company has exceeded earnings expectations for four consecutive quarters.
- Wall Street maintains a 'Strong Buy' rating with a 14.3% upside potential.
Mastercard Incorporated (MA), a global financial technology company, is preparing to release its fiscal Q4 2025 earnings. Analysts project a robust profit of $4.21 per share, marking a 10.2% increase from the prior year's quarter. This follows a consistent trend, as MA has surpassed Wall Street's earnings predictions for the last four consecutive quarters.
Looking at the full fiscal year ending December 2025, earnings are forecasted at $16.43 per share, a 12.5% rise from fiscal 2024. Further growth is anticipated, with EPS expected to reach $19.03 in fiscal 2026. Despite a modest 9.9% gain over the past 52 weeks, shares are trading below broader market indices.
Investment sentiment remains overwhelmingly positive, with 38 analysts recommending MA stock as a 'Strong Buy' or 'Moderate Buy.' The consensus price target suggests a potential 14.3% appreciation from current trading levels, underscoring strong confidence in Mastercard's future performance.
