- Mastercard (MA, Financial) shares declined by 4.9% amid Amazon and Walmart's potential shift to stablecoin payment systems.
- Wall Street's average price target suggests an 11.01% upside, while GuruFocus estimates a 9.77% increase.
- Brokerage firms maintain an "Outperform" status for Mastercard with a consensus recommendation of 2.0.
Shares of Mastercard (MA) experienced a 4.9% drop following news that retail giants Amazon and Walmart are investigating the use of stablecoins for transactions, potentially circumventing traditional financial networks. This development, combined with existing geopolitical tensions, has intensified scrutiny among investors throughout the financial sector.
Wall Street Analysts Forecast
According to projections from 37 analysts, Mastercard Inc (MA, Financial) is expected to reach an average price target of $622.88 over the next year, with predictions ranging from a high of $690.00 to a low of $507.34. This average target indicates a potential upside of 11.01% from the current stock price of $561.11. For a more comprehensive look at the estimates, please visit the Mastercard Inc (MA) Forecast page.
Broker Recommendations
Mastercard Inc (MA, Financial) has received an average brokerage recommendation of 2.0 from 41 brokerage firms, signifying an "Outperform" status. The rating scale used spans from 1 to 5, where 1 indicates a Strong Buy and 5 suggests a Sell.
GuruFocus Value Assessment
As per GuruFocus estimates, Mastercard Inc (MA, Financial) is anticipated to have a GF Value of $615.91 within a year, which implies an expected upside of 9.77% from the current share price of $561.11. The GF Value is GuruFocus' assessment of the fair price at which the stock should trade, based on its historical multiples, past business growth, and future performance projections. For further details, explore the Mastercard Inc (MA) Summary page.
