MA News
Latest updates and analysis for Mastercard Incorporated
January 2026
NewsJan 29
Mastercard Beat Q1 Expectations
EPS +15% YoY, revenue +15% YoY; cross-border +14%; reducing headcount 4% via efficiencies (AI?); green in red market.
@TerryLennox_ on X
NewsJan 29
Mastercard Q1 Earnings
Down -1.7% premarket despite beat; analysts positive on VAS growth and AI tools.
The Street
NewsJan 28
Mastercard Dipping 2% After Hours
Despite double beat, credit card rate cap fears linger—good numbers not enough.
@marketsnackapp on X
NewsJan 27
Mastercard at Lowest Valuation in 2 Years
More interesting than Visa; 59% ROIC, 57% ROCE, 15.6% revenue growth—top fundamentals.
@BramVGenechten on X
NewsJan 26
Mastercard Up 4%
Gapped up on earnings beat; cross-border +14%, services growth; solid guide.
@TrendSpider on X
NewsJan 22
Mastercard: The Payments King
Investment deep dive; operates with 67% margins, zero credit risk, processes $14T+ volume.
MoneyFlow Research
NewsJan 18
Payments Industry 101, 102 and Beyond
Outsourced work to Visa/Mastercard for fees.
The Reservist