Metis Global Partners LLC Cuts Holdings in Mastercard Incorporated $MA

Metis Global Partners LLC lowered its stake in Mastercard Incorporated (NYSE:MA) by 2.8% during the third quarter, according to its most recent 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The institutional investor owned 58,966 shares of the credit services provider’s stock after selling 1,671 shares during the period. Mastercard comprises 0.8% of Metis Global Partners LLC’s investment portfolio, making the stock its 18th biggest position. Metis Global Partners LLC’s holdings in Mastercard were worth $33,540,000 as of its most recent filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC).

Several other hedge funds and other institutional investors have also made changes to their positions in MA. LGT Financial Advisors LLC purchased a new position in Mastercard in the second quarter worth approximately $25,000. Evolution Wealth Management Inc. acquired a new stake in shares of Mastercard in the 2nd quarter valued at $29,000. Robbins Farley raised its holdings in shares of Mastercard by 50.0% in the 3rd quarter. Robbins Farley now owns 54 shares of the credit services provider’s stock valued at $31,000 after purchasing an additional 18 shares in the last quarter. IMG Wealth Management Inc. purchased a new stake in shares of Mastercard during the 2nd quarter worth $31,000. Finally, Tacita Capital Inc grew its stake in shares of Mastercard by 50.0% during the third quarter. Tacita Capital Inc now owns 57 shares of the credit services provider’s stock worth $32,000 after purchasing an additional 19 shares in the last quarter. Hedge funds and other institutional investors own 97.28% of the company’s stock.

Mastercard Trading Down 1.8%

NYSE:MA opened at $527.65 on Friday. The company has a market capitalization of $473.83 billion, a PE ratio of 31.94, a P/E/G ratio of 1.74 and a beta of 0.83. Mastercard Incorporated has a 52-week low of $465.59 and a 52-week high of $601.77. The stock’s 50 day moving average price is $554.39 and its 200 day moving average price is $563.50. The company has a quick ratio of 1.12, a current ratio of 1.03 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 2.36.

Mastercard (NYSE:MA) last issued its quarterly earnings data on Thursday, January 29th. The credit services provider reported $4.76 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, topping the consensus estimate of $4.24 by $0.52. Mastercard had a net margin of 45.65% and a return on equity of 203.92%. The company had revenue of $8.81 billion for the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $8.80 billion. During the same period last year, the firm posted $3.82 EPS. Mastercard’s revenue for the quarter was up 17.5% on a year-over-year basis. On average, research analysts anticipate that Mastercard Incorporated will post 15.91 EPS for the current year.

Mastercard Dividend Announcement

The business also recently announced a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Friday, May 8th. Shareholders of record on Thursday, April 9th will be paid a $0.87 dividend. This represents a $3.48 annualized dividend and a dividend yield of 0.7%. The ex-dividend date is Thursday, April 9th. Mastercard’s dividend payout ratio (DPR) is 21.07%.

Analyst Upgrades and Downgrades

Several equities analysts recently commented on MA shares. Morgan Stanley increased their target price on Mastercard from $665.00 to $678.00 and gave the company an “overweight” rating in a report on Friday, January 30th. Daiwa Securities Group set a $610.00 target price on Mastercard and gave the stock an “outperform” rating in a research note on Monday, February 2nd. Raymond James Financial decreased their target price on Mastercard from $707.00 to $631.00 and set an “outperform” rating for the company in a research note on Thursday, January 29th. TD Cowen increased their price target on shares of Mastercard from $668.00 to $671.00 and gave the company a “buy” rating in a research note on Friday, January 30th. Finally, Wall Street Zen raised shares of Mastercard from a “hold” rating to a “buy” rating in a report on Saturday, January 31st. Six equities research analysts have rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, seventeen have given a Buy rating and two have issued a Hold rating to the stock. According to data from MarketBeat, the stock presently has an average rating of “Buy” and a consensus target price of $669.27.

Trending Headlines about Mastercard

Here are the key news stories impacting Mastercard this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Zacks raised Mastercard’s FY2026 outlook (now $19.03 from $18.80) and issued higher long‑range FY2028 EPS forecasts ($25.10), implying stronger medium‑term earnings growth and supporting valuation. (Zacks estimate revisions reported 2/12–2/13)
• Positive Sentiment: Recent coverage notes Mastercard’s revenue beat as customers continue to spend — this reinforces the company’s underlying transaction volume strength and supports upside to revenue and fee growth. Mastercard Incorporated (MA) revenue beats forecasts as customers continue to spend
• Neutral Sentiment: Mastercard announced participation in two March investor conferences — gives management chances to update guidance and reassure investors but is routine. Mastercard to Participate in Upcoming Investor Conferences
• Neutral Sentiment: Industry/strategy coverage discusses Mastercard’s positioning around stablecoins and crypto rails — signals strategic focus on future payments infrastructure but not an immediate earnings swing. Visa and Mastercard Bet Stablecoins Are the Future of Payments
• Neutral Sentiment: Mastercard launched knowledge‑sharing exchanges with the Central Bank of Syria under a strategic collaboration framework — a geopolitical / compliance angle to monitor; immediate financial impact appears limited. Mastercard and Central Bank of Syria launch knowledge-sharing exchanges under strategic collaboration framework
• Negative Sentiment: Zacks trimmed a handful of 2027 quarterly EPS estimates (Q1, Q2, Q3 2027 and a small FY2027 cut to $21.70 from $21.77), which may pressure short‑term sentiment as investors reassess near‑term margin/timing assumptions. (Zacks estimate revisions reported 2/12–2/13)
• Neutral Sentiment: Zacks also ran a broader piece highlighting Mastercard as a growth stock (style/score discussion) — supportive for longer‑term investor interest but not an immediate catalyst. Here’s Why MasterCard (MA) is a Strong Growth Stock

Mastercard Profile

Mastercard Incorporated is a global payments technology company that operates a network connecting consumers, financial institutions, merchants, governments and businesses in more than 200 countries and territories. The company facilitates electronic payments and transaction processing for credit, debit and prepaid card products carrying the Mastercard brand, while also providing a range of payment-related services to issuers, acquirers and merchants. Its technology and network enable authorization, clearing and settlement of payments and support a broad set of use cases including point-of-sale, e-commerce and mobile payments.

Beyond core transaction processing, Mastercard offers a suite of value-added services such as fraud and risk management, identity and authentication tools, tokenization and digital wallet support, cross-border and commercial payment solutions, and data analytics and consulting services for merchants and financial partners.