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Mastercard (MA) Stock Forecast & Price Target

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$528.03 +4.75 (+0.91%)
(As of 12/20/2024 05:31 PM ET)

Mastercard - Analysts' Recommendations and Stock Price Forecast (2025)

MarketBeat calculates consensus analyst ratings for stocks using the most recent rating from each Wall Street analyst that has rated a stock within the last twelve months. Each analyst's rating is normalized to a standardized rating score of 1 (sell), 2 (hold), 3 (buy) or 4 (strong buy). Analyst consensus ratings scores are calculated using the mean average of the number of normalized sell, hold, buy and strong buy ratings from Wall Street analysts. Each stock's consensus analyst rating is derived from its calculated consensus ratings score (0 to .5 = Strong Sell, .5 to 1 = Sell, 1 to 1.5 = Reduce, 1.5 to 2.5 = Hold, 2.5 to 3.0 = Moderate Buy, 3.0 to 3.5 = Buy, >3.5 = Strong Buy). MarketBeat's consensus price targets are a mean average of the most recent available price targets set by each analyst that has set a price target for the stock in the last twelve months. MarketBeat's consensus ratings and consensus price targets may differ from those calculated by other firms due to differences in methodology and available data.

Consensus Rating

Sell
0
Hold
3
Buy
24

Based on 27 Wall Street analysts who have issued ratings for Mastercard in the last 12 months, the stock has a consensus rating of "Moderate Buy." Out of the 27 analysts, 3 have given a hold rating, 23 have given a buy rating, and 1 has given a strong buy rating for MA.

Consensus Price Target

$562.76
6.58% Upside
According to the 27 analysts' twelve-month price targets for Mastercard, the average price target is $562.76. The highest price target for MA is $654.00, while the lowest price target for MA is $470.00. The average price target represents a forecasted upside of 6.58% from the current price of $528.03.
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MA Analyst Ratings Over Time

TypeCurrent Forecast
12/22/23 to 12/21/24
1 Month Ago
11/22/23 to 11/21/24
3 Months Ago
9/23/23 to 9/22/24
1 Year Ago
12/22/22 to 12/22/23
Strong Buy
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
3 Strong Buy rating(s)
3 Strong Buy rating(s)
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
Buy
23 Buy rating(s)
21 Buy rating(s)
20 Buy rating(s)
17 Buy rating(s)
Hold
3 Hold rating(s)
4 Hold rating(s)
5 Hold rating(s)
2 Hold rating(s)
Sell
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Sell rating(s)
Consensus Price Target$562.76$549.16$512.08$451.81
Forecasted Upside6.58% Upside6.61% Upside3.93% Upside6.53% Upside
Consensus Rating
Moderate Buy
Moderate Buy
Moderate Buy
Moderate Buy

MA Analyst Recommendations By Month

The chart below shows how a company's ratings by analysts have changed over time. Each bar represents the previous year of ratings for that month. Within each bar, the sell ratings are shown in red, the hold ratings are shown in yellow, the buy ratings are shown in green, and the strong buy ratings are shown in dark green.
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MA Price Targets by Month

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Mastercard Stock vs. The Competition

TypeMastercardBusiness Services CompaniesS&P 500
Consensus Rating Score
2.93
2.69
2.51
Consensus RatingModerate BuyModerate BuyModerate Buy
Predicted Upside6.58% Upside169.91% Upside14.54% Upside
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DateBrokerageAnalyst NameActionRatingPrice TargetUpside/Downside on Report DateDetails
12/19/2024Oppenheimer
3 of 5 stars
 Lower TargetOutperform ➝ Outperform$591.00 ➝ $588.00+11.87%
12/18/2024Morgan Stanley
3 of 5 stars
 Boost TargetOverweight ➝ Overweight$564.00 ➝ $654.00+23.16%
12/9/2024Jefferies Financial Group
2 of 5 stars
 Boost TargetBuy ➝ Buy$590.00 ➝ $610.00+16.35%
12/9/2024Keefe, Bruyette & Woods
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 Boost TargetOutperform ➝ Outperform$580.00 ➝ $618.00+17.73%
11/25/2024William Blair
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A. Jeffrey
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Reiterated RatingOutperform
11/15/2024TD Cowen
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 Boost TargetBuy ➝ Buy$533.00 ➝ $567.00+8.78%
11/15/2024Piper Sandler
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 Reiterated RatingOverweight ➝ Overweight$565.00 ➝ $575.00+10.49%
11/14/2024Royal Bank of Canada
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 Reiterated RatingOutperform ➝ Outperform$572.00 ➝ $572.00+9.81%
11/14/2024UBS Group
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 Boost TargetBuy ➝ Buy$590.00 ➝ $610.00+16.95%
11/14/2024BMO Capital Markets
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 Boost TargetOutperform ➝ Outperform$550.00 ➝ $565.00+8.34%
11/4/2024Citigroup
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 Boost TargetBuy ➝ Buy$566.00 ➝ $572.00+13.31%
11/1/2024Macquarie
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 Boost TargetOutperform ➝ Outperform$505.00 ➝ $565.00+10.91%
11/1/2024Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft
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 Boost TargetBuy ➝ Buy$510.00 ➝ $580.00+13.92%
11/1/2024Mizuho
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 Boost TargetOutperform ➝ Outperform$496.00 ➝ $532.00+4.49%
11/1/2024Susquehanna
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 Boost TargetPositive ➝ Positive$540.00 ➝ $605.00+19.49%
11/1/2024JPMorgan Chase & Co.
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 Lower TargetOverweight ➝ Overweight$593.00 ➝ $580.00+15.34%
11/1/2024KeyCorp
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 Boost TargetOverweight ➝ Overweight$515.00 ➝ $580.00+15.34%
10/16/2024Robert W. Baird
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 Boost TargetOutperform ➝ Outperform$545.00 ➝ $575.00+13.36%
10/10/2024Barclays
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 Boost TargetOverweight ➝ Overweight$536.00 ➝ $576.00+15.29%
9/17/2024Bank of America
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 Boost TargetNeutral ➝ Neutral$480.00 ➝ $509.00+1.85%
9/4/2024Compass Point
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D. Gabriele
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Initiated CoverageNeutral$525.00+8.85%
9/3/2024BNP Paribas
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A. Faure
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DowngradeOutperform ➝ Neutral$470.00-2.76%
8/1/2024Argus
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S. Biggar
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UpgradeStrong-Buy
6/25/2024Evercore ISI
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 Lower TargetOutperform ➝ Outperform$540.00 ➝ $525.00+15.12%
3/6/2024Wells Fargo & Company
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 Boost TargetOverweight ➝ Overweight$490.00 ➝ $530.00+12.60%
2/1/2024Raymond James
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 Boost TargetOutperform ➝ Outperform$452.00 ➝ $504.00+9.57%
1/11/2024The Goldman Sachs Group
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 Boost TargetBuy ➝ Buy$433.00 ➝ $482.00+12.54%
12/20/2023Monness Crespi & Hardt
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 Initiated CoverageNeutral
12/7/2023Tigress Financial
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 Boost TargetStrong-Buy ➝ Strong-Buy$476.00 ➝ $495.00+19.91%
10/13/2023HSBC
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 Initiated CoverageHold$424.00+6.03%
10/12/2023Seaport Res Ptn
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J. Cantwell
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Reiterated RatingBuy
9/25/2023Truist Financial
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 Boost TargetBuy ➝ Buy$450.00 ➝ $475.00+18.09%
7/28/2023Credit Suisse Group
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 Boost TargetOutperform$400.00 ➝ $430.00+8.98%
6/30/2023888
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 Reiterated RatingReiterates
1/5/2023Wolfe Research
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 Boost Target$395.00 ➝ $415.00+16.85%

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Should I Buy Mastercard Stock? MA Pros and Cons Explained

These pros and cons were generated based on recent news and financial data from MarketBeat in order to provide readers with the fastest and most accurate insights. They were last updated on Sunday, December 15, 2024. Please send any questions or comments about these Mastercard pros and cons to contact@marketbeat.com.

Mastercard
Bull Case

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Here are some ways that investors could benefit from investing in Mastercard:

  • Mastercard has received multiple analyst upgrades recently, with target prices set as high as $610.00, indicating strong market confidence in its growth potential.
  • The stock is currently trading at $534.45, reflecting a solid performance and a significant increase from its 12-month low of $411.60, showcasing its resilience in the market.
  • Institutional investors own 97.28% of Mastercard's stock, suggesting strong backing from major financial entities, which can provide stability and confidence to retail investors.
  • Mastercard's recent acquisition of new shares by various institutional investors, including Conway Capital Management, indicates a growing interest and belief in the company's future prospects.
  • The company has a consensus rating of "Moderate Buy" from analysts, with 23 buy ratings, which reflects a positive outlook on its performance and potential for appreciation.

Mastercard
Bear Case

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Investors should be bearish about investing in Mastercard for these reasons:

  • Despite its strong performance, Mastercard has a high debt-to-equity ratio of 2.36, which may indicate a reliance on debt financing that could pose risks in a rising interest rate environment.
  • The stock's price-to-earnings (P/E) ratio is 40.28, which is relatively high, suggesting that the stock may be overvalued compared to its earnings, potentially limiting future price appreciation.
  • Market volatility could impact Mastercard's stock price, as seen in the fluctuations around its 12-month high of $535.89, which may deter risk-averse investors.
  • With a beta of 1.10, Mastercard's stock is slightly more volatile than the market, which could lead to larger price swings and increased risk for investors.
  • Recent changes in consumer spending habits and economic conditions could affect Mastercard's transaction volumes, impacting revenue growth and profitability.

MA Forecast - Frequently Asked Questions

According to the research reports of 27 Wall Street equities research analysts, the average twelve-month stock price forecast for Mastercard is $562.76, with a high forecast of $654.00 and a low forecast of $470.00.

27 Wall Street equities research analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Mastercard in the last twelve months. There are currently 3 hold ratings, 23 buy ratings and 1 strong buy rating for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street equities research analysts is that investors should "moderate buy" MA shares.

According to analysts, Mastercard's stock has a predicted upside of 6.58% based on their 12-month stock forecasts.

Analysts like Mastercard more than other "business services" companies. The consensus rating score for Mastercard is 2.93 while the average consensus rating score for "business services" companies is 2.69. Learn more on how MA compares to other companies.


This page (NYSE:MA) was last updated on 12/21/2024 by MarketBeat.com Staff
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