Mastercard delivered robust Q1 2026 results, with net revenue up 15.8% and adjusted EPS up 23.3% year-over-year, beating consensus for the 20th consecutive quarter. MA's global business model, high margins, and expanding partnerships—such as with CIB in Egypt and Westpac in Australia—support sustained growth and resilience. At a forward P/E of 23.9, MA trades below its 10-year average, offering a potential 34% upside through June 2027 if it reverts to a fair value multiple of 31.

Mastercard's advantageous position in the global payments space points to continued high dividend growth in the years ahead. It's unclear how long Microsoft's AI growth catalyst will last, but don't rule out its potential to keep on raising its dividend.

Mastercard is asking some of Brazil's largest payment processors to pay half the cost of its losses from the failure of Banco Master, Bloomberg reported Friday (May 22).

Munich-based mobility technology company ryd has collaborated with Mastercard to launch a digital-first payment operating system for fleets across Europe. The system, ryd fleet, is powered by a combination of ryd's digital mobility platform and Mastercard's global acceptance network and virtual card technology, Mastercard said in a Thursday (May 21) press release.

V and MA face growing U.K. and European scrutiny as regulators push for more fee transparency and regional payment alternatives.

In his first quarter as the new CEO of Berkshire Hathaway (NYSE:BRK) (NYSE:BRK), Greg Abel made his presence felt. The new CEO, who replaced long time leader Warren Buffett, made multiple changes to the conglomerate's investment portfolio, including selling off stakes in two credit card companies.

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V edges out MA with a stronger balance sheet, lower valuation and growth in AI commerce, stablecoins and value-added services.

Mastercard Incorporated (MA) Presents at J.P. Morgan 54th Annual Global Technology, Media and Communications Conference Transcript

Mastercard wants to help banks and payment companies separate legitimate merchants and scammers. That's the goal of Merchant Trust Services, a new strategy that uses Mastercard's intelligence, cyber and identity capabilities, and analytics to distinguish real merchants from risky ones, both on and offline, according to a Tuesday (May 19) Mastercard trend story.