Mastercard Stock Target Price and Analyst Consensus

MA Stock  USD 535.69  0.69  0.13%   
The prevalent analyst and expert consensus on Mastercard is Strong Buy with 21 strong buy estimates. The prevailing projected target price is 567.09 with 39 professional opinions. Mastercard buy-or-sell recommendation and consensus module provides average expert sentiment on the projected Mastercard target price to derive its highest and lowest estimates based on target price volatility of 1.1898.
Lowest Forecast
516.05
Highest Forecast
629.47
Target Price
567.09
At present, Mastercard's Gross Profit is projected to increase significantly based on the last few years of reporting. The current year's Operating Profit Margin is expected to grow to 0.58, whereas Pretax Profit Margin is forecasted to decline to 0.30. At present, Mastercard's Total Assets are projected to increase significantly based on the last few years of reporting. The current year's Short and Long Term Debt Total is expected to grow to about 19.1 B, whereas Total Stockholder Equity is forecasted to decline to about 4.7 B.
  
It's important to approach Mastercard's target price projections with caution. While they can be useful as part of a broader investment strategy, they are inherently speculative and subject to various kinds of risk, including market volatility and unforeseen external factors. Always consider multiple aspects and do your own research when making investment decisions.

Mastercard Target Price Consensus

Mastercard target price is determined by taking all analyst projections and averaging them out. There is no one specific way to measure analysts' performance other than comparing it to past results via a very sophisticated attribution analysis. Mastercard's target price projections below should be used in combination with other traditional price prediction techniques such as stock price forecasting, investor sentiment analysis, technical analysis, earnings estimate, and various momentum models.
   39  Strong Buy
Strong BuyBuyHoldStrong Buy53.8%Buy25.6%Hold20.5%Sell0.0%Strong Sell0.0%100%
Most Mastercard analysts issue ratings four times a year, at intervals of three months. Ratings are usually accompanied by a target price to help potential investors understand Mastercard stock's fair price compared to its market value. Analysts arrive at stock ratings after researching the public financial statements of Mastercard, talking to its executives and customers, or listening to those companies' conference calls.
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Mastercard Target Price Projection

Mastercard's current and average target prices are 535.69 and 567.09, respectively. The current price of Mastercard is the price at which Mastercard is currently trading. On the other hand, Mastercard's target price is what analysts think the stock is worth or could sell for in the future. The more significant the discrepancy between the two prices, the more it stimulates investors to act.

Current Price

Mastercard Market Quote on 22nd of March 2025

Low Price530.76Odds
High Price538.05Odds

535.69

Target Price

Analyst Consensus On Mastercard Target Price

Low Estimate516.05Odds
High Estimate629.47Odds

567.0923

Historical Lowest Forecast  516.05 Target Price  567.09 Highest Forecast  629.47
Note that most analysts generally publish their price targets in research reports on specific companies, along with recommendations for the company's stock.Although price targets are often quoted in the financial news media, there could be a delay between the publication of the latest analyst outlook on Mastercard and the information provided on this page.

Mastercard Analyst Ratings

Mastercard's analyst stock recommendations are determined by taking an average estimate of all analysts we track and classifying them as Strong Buy, Buy, Hold, Strong Sell, or Sell. Ratings generally communicate what analysts sense about Mastercard stock, and they use a lot of effort and time to analyze it and arrive at a rating. That suggests that analyst recommendations are the outcome of an objective and thorough examination of Mastercard's financials, market performance, and future outlook by experienced professionals. Mastercard's historical ratings below, therefore, can serve as a valuable tool for investors.

Analyst Consensus Breakdown

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Average Consensus Estimates

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Analysts determine stock price targets through various methods, including financial modeling, peer comparison, and company analysis. The stock price target is the analyst's best estimate of the future price of a stock and is used by investors to make investment decisions. However, it is important to note that stock price targets are not guaranteed, and the actual price of a stock can differ significantly from the target due to various factors such as market conditions, economic events, and company developments.

Steps to utilize Mastercard price targets

Mastercard's stock target price is an estimate of its future price, usually made by analysts. Using Mastercard's target price to determine if it is a suitable investment can be done through the following steps:
  • Look at Mastercard's target prices provided by various analysts and compare them. This can help you gain a more balanced view of the Stock's potential.
  • Look at the analyst's track record to determine if they have a history of accurately predicting stock prices.
  • Look at the Company's financials, including revenue, earnings, and debt, to determine if it is in good financial health.
  • Consider market conditions. For example, take into account the state of the economy, competition, and regulatory environment, to determine if Mastercard's stock is likely to perform well.
  • Diversify your portfolio and do not rely solely on stock target prices to make investment decisions. Invest in a mix of stocks, bonds, and other assets to manage risk.
Remember that stock target prices are just estimates and are subject to change. Therefore, using them as one factor in a larger investment strategy is essential rather than relying solely on them to make decisions.

Additional Mastercard Value Projection Modules

Most investment researchers agree that the mispricing and readjustment of any Stock value happens often and is sometimes even predictable, but there is no strong theory explaining why it happens. The current price of Mastercard is a key component of Mastercard valuation and have some predictive power on the future returns of a Mastercard.
Hype
Prediction
LowEstimatedHigh
534.75535.95537.15
Details
Intrinsic
Valuation
LowRealHigh
482.12552.62553.82
Details
Naive
Forecast
LowNextHigh
545.10546.30547.50
Details
Earnings
Estimates (0)
LowProjected EPSHigh
3.423.553.74
Details
Please note, it is not enough to conduct a financial or market analysis of a single entity such as Mastercard. Your research has to be compared to or analyzed against Mastercard's peers to derive any actionable benefits. When done correctly, Mastercard's competitive analysis will give you plenty of quantitative and qualitative data to validate your investment decisions or develop an entirely new strategy toward taking a position in Mastercard.

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Please note, the presentation of Mastercard's financial position, as portrayed in its financial statements, is often influenced by management's estimates, judgments, and sometimes even manipulations. In the best case, Mastercard's management is honest, while the outside auditors are strict and uncompromising. Please utilize our Beneish M Score to check the likelihood of Mastercard's management manipulating its earnings.