Gross Profit, Operating Income, and Net Income as a percentage of Revenue

Operating Margin

Profit Margin

Margins

An operating expense is an expense a business incurs through its normal business operations. Often abbreviated as OPEX.

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Year over year growth in Revenue and Operating Expenses.

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Shares outstanding refer to a company's stock currently held by all its shareholders, including share blocks held by institutional investors and restricted shares owned by the company's officers and insiders.

Outstanding Shares

Market Cap

Also known as Price/Sales Ratio. Calculated using Average market cap for the quarter / Annualized quarterly revenue.

Revenue Multiple

Mastercard

Mastercard, Inc. operates as a technology company. The firm engages in the payments industry that connects consumers, financial institutions, merchants, governments and business. It offers payment solutions for the development and implementation of credit, debit, prepaid, commercial and payment programs. The company was founded in November 1966 and is headquartered in Purchase, NY.

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Mastercard reports robust Q1 earnings, eyes growth in emerging markets

Mastercard's Q1 performance reflects strong revenue and earnings growth, driven by resilient consumer spending and strategic partnerships. The company faces challenges from regulatory uncertainties and lapping-related issues in certain regions. However, opportunities in emerging markets and the digital economy position Mastercard for future growth.

Mastercard reports robust Q2 earnings, eyes growth in China

Mastercard's Q2 performance reflects strong revenue and income growth, driven by consumer spending and strategic partnerships. While facing challenges from inflation and FX volatility, the company is leveraging opportunities in expanding services and tapping into new markets like China. By focusing on value-added services and diversification, Mastercard aims to sustain growth and innovation.

MA reports strong Q3 results, sees growth in value-added services

MA's Q3 performance reflects strong revenue and income growth, driven by resilient consumer spending and demand for value-added services. However, slower growth rates in certain solutions and global events pose challenges. The company remains optimistic about growth opportunities and is actively engaging in discussions on data privacy and regulation.

Mastercard reports robust Q4 earnings, eyes growth in digital solutions

Mastercard's strong Q4 performance reflects growth in revenues and operating income, driven by strategic priorities and healthy consumer spending. The company is focused on innovation, partnerships, and market expansion to capture growth opportunities. Despite macroeconomic challenges, Mastercard is leveraging digital solutions and global partnerships for continued success.

Mastercard reports robust Q1 earnings, eyes global growth opportunities

Mastercard's Q1 2024 performance reflects strong revenue and income growth, driven by success in key strategic areas like consumer payments and value-added services.
While facing challenges such as economic uncertainties and market-specific issues, the company is well-positioned to leverage growth opportunities through partnerships and digital payment trends.
With a focus on operational efficiency, strategic priorities, and market expansion, Mastercard aims to maintain its positive outlook and capitalize on emerging trends in the payments industry.

Mastercard posts robust Q2 results, eyes growth in emerging markets

Mastercard's Q2 2024 earnings call highlighted strong financial performance, strategic organizational changes, and a positive outlook on consumer spending trends. The company's emphasis on growth priorities, investments in technology, and expansion into new markets position it well for future success.

Mastercard reports robust Q3 growth, eyes further expansion opportunities

Mastercard's Q3 2024 earnings call highlighted strong financial performance, strategic focus on digital innovation, and expansion in key areas like commercial payments and disbursements. The company remains committed to delivering differentiated services, investing in cybersecurity, and driving value for customers.

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Current liabilities

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Non-current liabilities

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Stockholders equity

Minority interest

Total liabilities & equity

Total debt

Net debt

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Cash from investing

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Cash from financing

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Cash from other sources

Net change in cash

Free cash flow

Mastercard, Inc. is a technology company, which engages in the provision of payment solutions for the development and implementation of credit, debit, prepaid, commercial, and payment programs through its brands including Mastercard, Maestro, and Cirrus. It also offers cyber and intelligence solutions. The company was founded in November 1966 and is headquartered in Purchase, NY.

Visa

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Global payments firms are spending billions of dollars on fintechs around the continent as e-commerce growth picks up.

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Shares in Visa and Mastercard took a hit on Wednesday (Oct. 18) as news broke that the Federal Reserve is expected to propose a reduction in the fees banks can charge retailers for processing debit card transactions.

Visa and Mastercard Shares Take a Hit as Fed Weighs Fee Reduction

Apple

American Express

Bank of America

Comcast

Home Depot

McDonald's

Royal Bank of Canada

Charles Schwab

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Shares in Visa and Mastercard slid on Wednesday on news the U.S. Federal Reserve is expected to propose lowering the fees banks can charge retailers for processing debit-card transactions.

Shares in Visa, Mastercard slide on expected Federal Reserve fee cap proposal

The move would reduce the fees that banks receive when consumers shop with debit cards.

Fed to Propose Lowering Debit-Card Swipe Fees

Mastercard is leveraging its open banking technology through partnerships announced Tuesday (Oct. 17) to provide flexible and secure lending and payments experiences for consumers and small businesses.

Mastercard Teams with Worldpay and Zip to Scale Open Banking

Microsoft

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Mastercard's network effects are key to its competitive positioning. Huge margins have led to strong free-cash-flow generation.

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Mastercard (NYSE: MA ) boasts one of the world's largest payment networks, ranking third in purchase transactions in 2022. Its extensive scale creates network effects and cost advantages, leading to higher profit margins compared to smaller rivals like American Express and PayPal.

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Realty Income Corp

Philip Morris

Schwab US Dividend Equity ETF

AT&T

The Dividend Income Accelerator Portfolio is well-positioned to pursue multiple objectives such as dividend income, dividend growth, and Total Return while reducing risk. The portfolio is extensively diversified across sectors and industries, with no individual position or industry accounting for more than 7% of the overall portfolio.

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Activision Blizzard

Charter Communications

Globe Life Inc

Markel

Occidental Petroleum

T-Mobile US

Warren Buffett's big-time faith in Apple is hurting Berkshire Hathaway now. Good thing he's got some other S&P 500 winners to count on.

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MasterCard (MA) concluded the recent trading session at $399.90, signifying a +0.02% move from its prior day's close.

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Amazon

Salesforce

CrowdStrike

NVIDIA

Palantir Technologies

Technological breakthroughs were a key theme for the stock market in 2023. From the vigor of AI to the rapid pulses of 5G, augmented reality ( AR ) and the expansive domain of the Internet of Things (IoT), our world is evolving at a breakneck pace.

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In today's analysis, I will show you why I have decided to incorporate Mastercard into The Dividend Income Accelerator Portfolio. I will compare Mastercard with competitors such as Visa, PayPal, Block and Fiserv, and will show the company's superiority in terms of Profitability and Dividend Growth. After the acquisition of Mastercard, we have raised the portfolio's 5-Year Weighted Average Dividend Growth Rate [CAGR] to 10.73% and have further optimized it in terms of risk/reward.

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(Kitco News) - Mastercard has developed a new platform capable of tokenizing CBDCs onto multiple blockchains, enabling cross-blockchain payments.

Mastercard pilot achieves breakthrough in CBDC interoperability

With consumer spending trends likely to remain strong next year, MasterCard's (NYSE: MA ) revenue will probably continue to grow significantly in 2024. Moreover, the company's financial results show that it can indeed perform well in the current economic environment and that it can more than hold its own against its many fintech challengers.

MA Stock Forecast: Where Is MasterCard Heading in 2024?

Cardinal Health

Genuine Parts

Zoetis

As uncertainty seems to dominate, it might be time to look for stocks to own during a downturn. For 10 straight months, investors enjoyed a strong comeback rally in the S&P 500.

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PURCHASE, N.Y.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Mastercard Incorporated (NYSE: MA) will release its third quarter 2023 financial results on Thursday, October 26, 2023.

Mastercard Incorporated to Host Conference Call on Third Quarter 2023 Financial Results

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Costco

Graco

Intuit

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Lowe's

Monolithic Power Systems

Northrop Grumman

Roper Technologies

Sherwin-Williams

Tractor Supply

Vanguard Dividend Appreciation ETF

There are 18 stocks on my dividend growth watchlist for October 2023. More than half of the stocks on my watchlist are undervalued based on dividend yield theory. An equally weighted portfolio of these stocks would have outperformed the Vanguard Dividend Appreciation ETF by nearly 7% year-to-date.

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Mastercard (MA) collaborates with Instacart and Peacock, improving its credit card offerings.

Mastercard (MA) Enhances Offerings With Cost-Effective Rewards

Mastercard has debuted its first streaming subscription offering via a partnership with Peacock. That collaboration is one of two announced Thursday (Oct. 5) by the payments giant, which is also expanding its earlier collaboration with Instacart.

Mastercard Teams With Peacock and Instacart as Consumers Seek Rewards

Instacart (Maplebear Inc.)

PURCHASE, N.Y.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Mastercard announced a new set of consumer rewards credit card benefits with Instacart and Peacock on its World & World Elite Mastercard credit cards.

Mastercard® Announces New Partnerships with Instacart and Peacock to Provide Greater Everyday Value and Convenience Where it Matters Most to Consumers

Novo Nordisk

Novo Nordisk, Mastercard, and Costco provide investors with recurring income and good growth. These businesses have been performing well over the years and have more potential ahead.

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SALT LAKE CITY--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Banks and fintechs working with Galileo can offer installment financing options to SMBs, providing them with more flexibility to manage cash flow.

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