Mastercard Stock Forecast
NYSE: MAConsumer DiscretionaryBusiness ServicesUSD
At close: Oct 8, 4:00 PM ET · Delayed 15 min
After hours: 575.00 +0.04%
MA analyst consensus
Consensus (40 analysts)
strong_buy
Avg. price target
$666.71+16.00%
- Strong buy 9
- Buy 27
- Hold 4
- Sell 0
- Strong sell 0
Target range
Ratings and targets reflect third-party analyst opinions, not MetaCap recommendations.
What analysts say
According to 40 Wall Street analysts covering Mastercard (2026-10-07), 36 rate the stock a buy or strong buy, 4 rate it a hold and 0 rate it a sell or strong sell, for a consensus rating of "strong_buy". The average 12-month price target is $666.71, with a high estimate of $740.00 and a low estimate of $550.00. The average target implies upside of 16.0% from the current price of $574.76.
The spread between the highest and lowest targets is 34.5%, a relatively narrow range. Price targets and ratings are the opinions of third-party analysts, not MetaCap. They are frequently revised and have a mixed track record, so treat them as one input among many for MA.
Summary generated from market data by MetaCap's automated system. Methodology
Rating distribution
| Rating | Analysts | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Strong buy | 9 | 23% |
| Buy | 27 | 68% |
| Hold | 4 | 10% |
| Sell | 0 | 0% |
| Strong sell | 0 | 0% |
Ratings as of 2026-10-07.
Price target scenarios
| Target | Price | vs. current |
|---|---|---|
| Low target | $550.00 | -4.31% |
| Average target | $666.71 | +16.00% |
| High target | $740.00 | +28.75% |