Fintel reports that on March 31, 2026, Loop Capital initiated coverage of Mastercard (NYSE:MA) with a Buy recommendation.
Analyst Price Forecast Suggests 36.55% Upside
As of March 26, 2026, the average one-year price target for Mastercard is $674.54/share. The forecasts range from a low of $533.39 to a high of $775.95. The average price target represents an increase of 36.55% from its latest reported closing price of $494.00 / share.
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The projected annual revenue for Mastercard is 32,140MM, a decrease of 1.99%. The projected annual non-GAAP EPS is 20.62.
What is the Fund Sentiment?
There are 3,737 funds or institutions reporting positions in Mastercard. This is an decrease of 1,435 owner(s) or 27.75% in the last quarter. Average portfolio weight of all funds dedicated to MA is 0.77%, an increase of 24.55%. Total shares owned by institutions decreased in the last three months by 6.69% to 851,397K shares. 
The put/call ratio of MA is 1.16, indicating a bearish outlook.
What are Other Shareholders Doing?
J. Stern & Co. LLP holds 72,597K shares representing 8.20% ownership of the company. In its prior filing, the firm reported owning 135K shares , representing an increase of 99.81%. The firm increased its portfolio allocation in MA by 6.20% over the last quarter.
Mastercard Foundation Asset Management holds 70,122K shares representing 7.92% ownership of the company. In its prior filing, the firm reported owning 70,308K shares , representing a decrease of 0.27%. The firm increased its portfolio allocation in MA by 5.55% over the last quarter.
Jpmorgan Chase holds 31,214K shares representing 3.53% ownership of the company. In its prior filing, the firm reported owning 31,405K shares , representing a decrease of 0.61%. The firm increased its portfolio allocation in MA by 4.53% over the last quarter.
Geode Capital Management holds 20,687K shares representing 2.34% ownership of the company. In its prior filing, the firm reported owning 20,337K shares , representing an increase of 1.69%. The firm decreased its portfolio allocation in MA by 1.23% over the last quarter.
Price T Rowe Associates holds 19,041K shares representing 2.15% ownership of the company. In its prior filing, the firm reported owning 19,884K shares , representing a decrease of 4.42%. The firm decreased its portfolio allocation in MA by 50.69% over the last quarter.
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