Mastercard is a global technology company that facilitates digital payments by connecting consumers, financial institutions, and merchants through its secure transaction processing networks. The company provides a range of payment solutions, including credit and debit card services, contactless payments, and mobile payment applications. Mastercard's platform aims to enhance the payment experience by offering innovative technologies and insights that help businesses and consumers make transactions easier, safer, and more efficient. Through partnerships with various stakeholders in the financial ecosystem, Mastercard continuously works to promote financial inclusion and empower people to transact in a digital world. Read More
Wall Street pushed higher in midday trading, with the S&P 500 on track for its eighth consecutive gain — its longest winning streak since November 2023. The index rose about 1% to 5,560, fully recovering the losses sustained after former President Donald Trump announced trade tariffs on April 2.
Mastercard Inc reported Q1 results, with net revenues of $7.25B (+14% Y/Y), exceeding estimates of $7.12B. Adjusted EPS also beat estimates at $3.73. Company expects mid-teen digit net revenue growth for Q2 and FY25.
Mastercard Incorporated (NYSE: MA) today announced its first quarter 2025 financial results through an earnings release available on the company’s Investor Relations website at investor.mastercard.com. The earnings release will be furnished with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) on a Form 8-K and available here.
Visa and Mastercard are the top players in the finance world, but Visa has been steady while Mastercard is more volatile. Investors should choose based on risk tolerance.
Mastercard and Corpay expand partnership to offer improved cross-border payment solutions, with Mastercard investing $300 million in Corpay's business.
Mastercard is advancing the future of payments, finance and technology with new, global end-to-end stablecoin acceptance and payments capabilities. With increasing global regulatory clarity, stablecoins are evolving from crypto trading tools to essential solutions that bring efficiency and programmability to payments, disbursements, and remittances. Harnessing this potential, Mastercard is ensuring that people and businesses can make and receive stablecoin payments – anytime, anywhere.
American Express continues to show spending growth of 6% YoY for its affluent customer base in Q1 2025, which is better equipped to weather economic volatility.
