Mastercard (MA) Stock Forecast & Price Target

$517.46 +4.03 (+0.79%)

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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

Moderate Buy

Based on 31 Analyst Ratings

Sell
0

Hold
6

Buy
25

Based on 31 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 31 analysts, 6 have given a hold rating, 23 have given a buy rating, and 2 have given a strong buy rating for MA.

Consensus Price Target

$607.96
17.49% Upside

According to the 31 analysts' twelve-month price targets for Mastercard, the average price target is $607.96. The highest price target for MA is $685.00, while the lowest price target for MA is $470.00. The average price target represents a forecasted upside of 17.49% from the current price of $517.46.

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MA Analyst Ratings Over Time

Type	Current Forecast 4/17/24 to 4/17/25	1 Month Ago 3/18/24 to 3/18/25	3 Months Ago 1/18/24 to 1/17/25	1 Year Ago 4/18/23 to 4/17/24
Strong Buy	2 Strong Buy rating(s)	2 Strong Buy rating(s)	1 Strong Buy rating(s)	1 Strong Buy rating(s)
Buy	23 Buy rating(s)	24 Buy rating(s)	22 Buy rating(s)	21 Buy rating(s)
Hold	6 Hold rating(s)	4 Hold rating(s)	4 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	$607.96	$606.11	$566.63	$485.91
Forecasted Upside	17.49% Upside	14.31% Upside	7.88% Upside	5.62% Upside
Consensus Rating	Moderate Buy	Moderate Buy	Moderate Buy	Moderate Buy

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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.

MA Price Targets by Month

The chart below shows how a company's share price and consensus price target have changed over time. The dark blue line represents the company's actual price. The lighter blue line represents the stock's consensus price target. The even lighter blue range in the background of the two lines represents the low price target and the high price target for each stock.

Mastercard Stock vs. The Competition

Type	Mastercard	Business Services Companies	S&P 500
Consensus Rating Score	2.87	2.72	2.54
Consensus Rating	Moderate Buy	Moderate Buy	Moderate Buy
Predicted Upside	18.68% Upside	465.58% Upside	27.67% Upside
News Sentiment Rating	Positive News See Recent MA News	Positive News	Positive News

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Recent Analyst Forecasts and Stock Ratings

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Date	Brokerage	Analyst Name	Action	Rating	Price Target	Upside/Downside on Report Date
4/9/2025	Evercore ISI 2 of 5 stars	Adam Frisch Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Initiated Coverage	In-Line	$550.00	+15.03%
4/9/2025	Monness Crespi & Hardt 4 of 5 stars	G. Gala Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Downgrade	Buy ➝ Neutral
4/2/2025	The Goldman Sachs Group 3 of 5 stars	Will Nance Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Reiterated Rating	Buy ➝ Buy	$633.00	+34.53%
3/10/2025	Tigress Financial Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Reiterated Rating	Strong-Buy ➝ Strong-Buy
2/4/2025	Wells Fargo & Company Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Donald Fandetti Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Boost Target	Overweight ➝ Overweight	$585.00 ➝ $625.00	+11.58%
2/4/2025	DZ Bank Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Upgrade	Hold ➝ Buy	$620.00	+9.84%
2/3/2025	Barclays Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Ramsey El-Assal Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Boost Target	Overweight ➝ Overweight	$595.00 ➝ $650.00	+16.99%
1/31/2025	Citigroup Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Andrew Schmidt Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Boost Target	Buy ➝ Buy	$584.00 ➝ $650.00	+16.23%
1/31/2025	Macquarie Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Paul Golding Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Boost Target	Outperform ➝ Outperform	$565.00 ➝ $645.00	+15.33%
1/31/2025	UBS Group Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Timothy Chiodo Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Boost Target	Buy ➝ Buy	$600.00 ➝ $660.00	+18.06%
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1/31/2025	Royal Bank of Canada Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Daniel Perlin Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Boost Target	Outperform ➝ Outperform	$572.00 ➝ $650.00	+16.20%
1/31/2025	JPMorgan Chase & Co. Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Tien-Tsin Huang Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Boost Target	Overweight ➝ Overweight	$590.00 ➝ $610.00	+8.29%
1/31/2025	Piper Sandler Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Arvind Ramnani Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Reiterated Rating	Overweight ➝ Overweight	$591.00 ➝ $635.00	+12.73%
1/31/2025	Keefe, Bruyette & Woods Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Sanjay Sakhrani Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Boost Target	Outperform ➝ Outperform	$618.00 ➝ $665.00	+18.03%
1/31/2025	William Blair Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	A. Jeffrey Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Reiterated Rating	Outperform
1/31/2025	Raymond James Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	John Davis Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Reiterated Rating	Outperform ➝ Outperform	$614.00 ➝ $640.00	+13.87%
1/31/2025	KeyCorp Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Eric Gonzalez Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Boost Target	Overweight ➝ Overweight	$600.00 ➝ $630.00	+11.90%
1/31/2025	Morgan Stanley Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	James Faucette Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Lower Target	Overweight ➝ Overweight	$654.00 ➝ $644.00	+14.68%
1/31/2025	Susquehanna Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	James Friedman Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Boost Target	Positive ➝ Positive	$605.00 ➝ $670.00	+19.31%
1/14/2025	Seaport Res Ptn Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	J. Cantwell Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Downgrade	Strong-Buy ➝ Hold
12/19/2024	Oppenheimer Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Lower Target	Outperform ➝ Outperform	$591.00 ➝ $588.00	+11.87%
12/9/2024	Jefferies Financial Group Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Boost Target	Buy ➝ Buy	$590.00 ➝ $610.00	+16.35%
11/15/2024	TD Cowen Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Boost Target	Buy ➝ Buy	$533.00 ➝ $567.00	+8.78%
11/14/2024	BMO Capital Markets Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Boost Target	Outperform ➝ Outperform	$550.00 ➝ $565.00	+8.34%
11/1/2024	Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Boost Target	Buy ➝ Buy	$510.00 ➝ $580.00	+13.92%
11/1/2024	Mizuho Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Boost Target	Outperform ➝ Outperform	$496.00 ➝ $532.00	+4.49%
10/16/2024	Robert W. Baird Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Boost Target	Outperform ➝ Outperform	$545.00 ➝ $575.00	+13.36%
9/17/2024	Bank of America Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Boost Target	Neutral ➝ Neutral	$480.00 ➝ $509.00	+1.85%
9/4/2024	Compass Point Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	D. Gabriele Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Initiated Coverage	Neutral	$525.00	+8.85%
9/3/2024	BNP Paribas Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	A. Faure Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Downgrade	Outperform ➝ Neutral	$470.00	-2.76%
8/1/2024	Argus Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	S. Biggar Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Upgrade	Strong-Buy
10/13/2023	HSBC Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Initiated Coverage	Hold	$424.00	+6.03%
9/25/2023	Truist Financial Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Boost Target	Buy ➝ Buy	$450.00 ➝ $475.00	+18.09%
7/28/2023	Credit Suisse Group Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Boost Target	Outperform	$400.00 ➝ $430.00	+8.98%
6/30/2023	888 Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Reiterated Rating	Reiterates

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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 Tuesday, April 15, 2025. Please send any questions or comments about these Mastercard pros and cons to contact@marketbeat.com.

Mastercard
Bull Case

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

Mastercard has received multiple upgrades from analysts, with price targets raised to as high as $665.00, indicating strong confidence in the company's growth potential.
The stock is currently trading at $509.66, which is below its 1-year high of $582.23, suggesting potential for price appreciation as the market recognizes its value.
Mastercard's market capitalization stands at $464.66 billion, reflecting its strong position in the financial services sector and its ability to leverage economies of scale.
Recent insider transactions show that executives are actively managing their holdings, which can indicate confidence in the company's future performance.
With a price-to-earnings (P/E) ratio of 36.69, Mastercard is positioned for growth, as this ratio suggests that investors are willing to pay a premium for its earnings potential compared to the broader market.

Mastercard
Bear Case

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

Insider selling has occurred, with CEO Michael Miebach selling 15,775 shares, which may raise concerns about the company's short-term outlook.
The stock has a relatively high debt-to-equity ratio of 2.68, indicating that Mastercard relies significantly on debt financing, which can be risky in volatile market conditions.
Despite positive analyst ratings, six analysts have rated the stock as a hold, suggesting that there may be uncertainty about its near-term performance.
Mastercard's price-to-earnings-growth (P/E/G) ratio of 2.37 indicates that the stock may be overvalued relative to its growth rate, which could deter value-focused investors.
Market fluctuations and economic uncertainties can impact consumer spending and, consequently, transaction volumes, which are critical for Mastercard's revenue growth.

MA Forecast - Frequently Asked Questions

: According to the research reports of 31 Wall Street equities research analysts, the average twelve-month stock price forecast for Mastercard is $607.96, with a high forecast of $685.00 and a low forecast of $470.00.
: 31 Wall Street equities research analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Mastercard in the last twelve months. There are currently 6 hold ratings, 23 buy ratings and 2 strong buy ratings 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 17.49% based on their 12-month stock forecasts.
: Over the previous 90 days, Mastercard's stock had 2 upgrades and 1 downgrade by analysts.
: Mastercard has been rated by research analysts at Barclays, Citigroup, DZ Bank, Evercore ISI, JPMorgan Chase & Co., Keefe, Bruyette & Woods, KeyCorp, Macquarie, Monness Crespi & Hardt, Morgan Stanley, Piper Sandler, Raymond James, Royal Bank of Canada, Susquehanna, The Goldman Sachs Group, Tigress Financial, UBS Group, Wells Fargo & Company, and William Blair in the past 90 days.
: Analysts like Mastercard more than other "business services" companies. The consensus rating score for Mastercard is 2.87 while the average consensus rating score for "business services" companies is 2.72. Learn more on how MA compares to other companies.

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Mastercard (MA) Stock Forecast & Price Target