Mastercard (LIM:MA) Cash Flow for Dividends: $-2,839 Mil (TTM As of Mar. 2026)


LIM:MA Mastercard Inc LIM:MA
91 GF Score
Price $487.54
GF Value $654.48
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
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What is Mastercard Cash Flow for Dividends?

Mastercard LIM:MA 91 Cash Flow for Dividends is $-2,839 Mil as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates LIM:MA with a GF Score™ of 91/100 and a GF Value™ of $654.48 (Modestly Undervalued).

Mastercard's cash flow for dividends for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was $-777 Mil. Its cash flow for dividends for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was $-2,839 Mil.

Note: A negative number here means the payment of dividends. When pays more dividends, the absolute value gets bigger.

Mastercard's quarterly payment of dividends declined from Sep. 2025 ($-687 Mil) to Dec. 2025 ($-684 Mil) but then increased from Dec. 2025 ($-684 Mil) to Mar. 2026 ($-777 Mil).

Mastercard's annual payment of dividends increased from Dec. 2023 ($-2,158 Mil) to Dec. 2024 ($-2,448 Mil) and increased from Dec. 2024 ($-2,448 Mil) to Dec. 2025 ($-2,756 Mil).

Mastercard Cash Flow for Dividends Related Terms

Mastercard Cash Flow for Dividends Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Mastercard's Cash Flow for Dividends can be seen below:

* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD.
* For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.

Mastercard Cash Flow for Dividends Chart

Mastercard Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Cash Flow for Dividends
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only -1,741.00 -1,903.00 -2,158.00 -2,448.00 -2,756.00

Mastercard Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
Cash Flow for Dividends Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only -694.00 -691.00 -687.00 -684.00 -777.00
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Mastercard Cash Flow for Dividends Calculation

Cash flow for dividends refers to the payment of cash to shareholders as dividends when the company generates income.

Cash Flow for Dividends for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was $-2,839 Mil.

* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD.
* For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.

What does a Cash Flow for Dividends of $-2,839 Mil mean?
Mastercard (LIM:MA) has a Cash Flow for Dividends of $-2,839 Mil as of Mar. 2026. Cash Flow for Dividends represent the amount a company pays as dividends for a specific accounting period. View historical data for Mastercard and its competitors.
Is Mastercard's Cash Flow for Dividends too high?
Mastercard's current Cash Flow for Dividends is $-2,839 Mil. Overall, Mastercard has a GF Score™ of 91/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Mastercard's Cash Flow for Dividends compare to V and AXP?
Mastercard's Cash Flow for Dividends of $-2,839 Mil can be compared against companies in the Credit Services industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Cash Flow for Dividends for a Credit Services company?
A good Cash Flow for Dividends depends on the Credit Services industry context. However, Cash Flow for Dividends should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Cash Flow for Dividends mean?
A high Cash Flow for Dividends can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Cash Flow for Dividends represent the amount a company pays as dividends for a specific accounting period. View historical data for Mastercard and its competitors. Mastercard's current Cash Flow for Dividends is $-2,839 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Mastercard stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Mastercard (LIM:MA) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $654.48, compared to a current price of $487.54 — trading 25.5% below its estimated fair value. The current Cash Flow for Dividends is $-2,839 Mil. Mastercard's overall GF Score™ is 91/100. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Cash Flow for Dividends calculated?
Cash Flow for Dividends is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Mastercard (LIM:MA), the current Cash Flow for Dividends is $-2,839 Mil as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus calculates this using data sourced from SEC filings and annual reports. See the calculation section and 30-year financial data on this page for the full breakdown.

Is Mastercard (LIM:MA) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Mastercard stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of $487.54 is trading 25.5% below its estimated GF Value™ of $654.48. GuruFocus considers Mastercard to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for LIM:MA:

  • Cash Flow for Dividends: $-2,839 Mil
  • GF Value™: $654.48 vs. price of $487.54 (25.5% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 91/100

No single metric tells the full story. See the LIM:MA stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.

Mastercard Business Description

Address 2000 Purchase Street, Purchase, NY, USA, 10577
Mastercard is the second-largest payment processor in the world, having processed close to $11 trillion in volume during 2025. Mastercard operates in over 200 countries and processes transactions in over 150 currencies.
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