Mastercard (NYSE:MA) Stock Sale Disclosed by Rep. Pete Sessions

Key Points

• Rep. Pete Sessions sold Mastercard shares valued between $15,001 and $50,000 on October 2 from his “TRUST ONE” account, amid several other reported stock sales.
• Mastercard shares opened at $610.57 and were up 0.1%, while the company reported quarterly earnings and revenue above analyst expectations and declared a quarterly dividend of $0.87 per share.
• Analysts maintain a broadly positive view, with a consensus “Moderate Buy” rating and a $683.94 price target, though Mastercard faces valuation concerns and potential UK litigation over card-payment fees.

Representative Pete Sessions (Republican-Texas) recently sold shares of Mastercard Incorporated NYSE: MA. In a filing disclosed on October 27th, the Representative disclosed that they had sold between $15,001 and $50,000 in Mastercard stock on October 2nd. The trade occurred in the Representative's "TRUST ONE" account.

Representative Pete Sessions also recently made the following trade(s):

• Sold $1,001 - $15,000 in shares of Walt Disney NYSE: DIS on 10/28/2026.
• Sold $15,001 - $50,000 in shares of Amazon.com NASDAQ: AMZN on 10/27/2026.
• Sold $1,001 - $15,000 in shares of McDonald's NYSE: MCD on 10/27/2026.
• Sold $15,001 - $50,000 in shares of Lowe's Companies NYSE: LOW on 10/22/2026.
• Sold $1,001 - $15,000 in shares of Home Depot NYSE: HD on 10/22/2026.
• Sold $1,001 - $15,000 in shares of Solstice Advanced Mat NASDAQ: SOLS on 10/21/2026.
• Sold $1,001 - $15,000 in shares of PepsiCo NASDAQ: PEP on 10/21/2026.
• Sold $0 - $1,000 in shares of Resideo Technologies NYSE: REZI on 10/21/2026.
• Sold $1,001 - $15,000 in shares of International Business Machines NYSE: IBM on 10/20/2026.
• Sold $15,001 - $50,000 in shares of Berkshire Hathaway NYSE: BRK.B on 10/15/2026.

Mastercard Stock Up 0.1%

MA stock opened at $610.57 on Thursday. Mastercard Incorporated has a one year low of $464.52 and a one year high of $633.29. The firm has a market cap of $534.86 billion, a PE ratio of 33.58, a PEG ratio of 1.78 and a beta of 0.76. The firm's 50 day moving average price is $584.26 and its 200-day moving average price is $535.55. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 3.96, a quick ratio of 1.06 and a current ratio of 1.06.

Mastercard (NYSE:MA - Get Free Report) last issued its quarterly earnings data on Thursday, July 30th. The credit services provider reported $5.04 earnings per share for the quarter, topping the consensus estimate of $4.77 by $0.27. The company had revenue of $9.28 billion during the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $9.08 billion. Mastercard had a return on equity of 239.99% and a net margin of 46.34%. The firm's revenue for the quarter was up 14.1% compared to the same quarter last year. During the same period in the prior year, the business posted $4.15 earnings per share. On average, equities research analysts anticipate that Mastercard Incorporated will post 19.91 EPS for the current year.

Mastercard Announces Dividend

The company also recently declared a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Monday, November 9th. Stockholders of record on Friday, October 9th will be issued a dividend of $0.87 per share. The ex-dividend date is Friday, October 9th. This represents a $3.48 dividend on an annualized basis and a dividend yield of 0.6%. Mastercard's dividend payout ratio (DPR) is currently 19.14%.

Mastercard News Summary

Here are the key news stories impacting Mastercard this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Favorable earnings setup: JPMorgan analysts see potential upside from durable consumer spending, accelerating international transactions and demand for cybersecurity services, particularly after Visa’s solid results. Analyst Signals Favorable Earnings Setup for Mastercard After Visa's Results
• Positive Sentiment: Expectations for another beat: Analysts and market coverage point to expanding cross-border activity and growth in value-added services as potential drivers of revenue and earnings above consensus, although higher expenses remain a consideration. Mastercard Looks Poised for a Q3 Earnings Beat
• Positive Sentiment: Expansion of payment capabilities: Mastercard is extending its reach through Google Pay in Nigeria, embedded B2B payments with Tech Mahindra, and Mastercard Max, a platform designed to help Asia-Pacific issuers promote card benefits. These initiatives could support longer-term transaction and services growth. Mastercard and Interswitch Bring Google Pay to Nigeria
• Neutral Sentiment: Stablecoin opportunity remains developing: Mastercard’s Global Money Platform and stablecoin-related initiatives broaden its addressable market, but the company acknowledges that conversions between fiat currencies and stablecoins can limit the speed and benefits of these payments. The Stablecoin Sandwich
• Neutral Sentiment: Valuation raises the bar: Mastercard’s recent rally and record-level trading mean the upcoming report must demonstrate sustained double-digit growth to justify the stock’s premium valuation. Management is also scheduled to participate in two November investor conferences. What Mastercard's Quarter Has to Prove
• Negative Sentiment: Legal overhang: Mastercard and Visa face potential UK class actions seeking approximately £5 billion over alleged excessive card-payment fees. While the financial impact and outcome remain uncertain, the litigation could pressure future interchange economics. Visa and Mastercard Face UK Lawsuit Over Card Fees

Institutional Trading of Mastercard

A number of institutional investors and hedge funds have recently added to or reduced their stakes in MA. Robinswood Financial LLC acquired a new stake in shares of Mastercard during the 1st quarter worth about $25,000. First Pacific Financial lifted its stake in Mastercard by 113.8% during the first quarter. First Pacific Financial now owns 62 shares of the credit services provider's stock worth $31,000 after purchasing an additional 33 shares during the last quarter. Allied Private Wealth LLC purchased a new stake in Mastercard during the second quarter worth approximately $34,000. IMG Wealth Management Inc. boosted its holdings in Mastercard by 58.7% in the third quarter. IMG Wealth Management Inc. now owns 73 shares of the credit services provider's stock valued at $40,000 after purchasing an additional 27 shares in the last quarter. Finally, Premier Financial Group acquired a new position in Mastercard in the second quarter valued at approximately $39,000. Hedge funds and other institutional investors own 97.28% of the company's stock.

Insider Buying and Selling

In other news, CEO Michael Miebach sold 16,628 shares of the business's stock in a transaction that occurred on Friday, July 31st. The shares were sold at an average price of $567.68, for a total transaction of $9,439,383.04. Following the completion of the sale, the chief executive officer owned 115,921 shares in the company, valued at approximately $65,806,033.28. The trade was a 12.54% decrease in their position. The sale was disclosed in a filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which can be accessed through this link. The transaction was executed under a pre-arranged Rule 10b5-1 trading plan. Also, insider Linda Kirkpatrick sold 4,280 shares of the company's stock in a transaction on Tuesday, August 4th. The shares were sold at an average price of $570.31, for a total transaction of $2,440,926.80. Following the completion of the transaction, the insider owned 31,179 shares of the company's stock, valued at approximately $17,781,695.49. The trade was a 12.07% decrease in their position. The disclosure for this sale is available in the SEC filing. The transaction was executed under a pre-arranged Rule 10b5-1 trading plan. Insiders sold a total of 72,676 shares of company stock valued at $41,966,586 over the last three months. 0.09% of the stock is currently owned by insiders.

Analyst Ratings Changes

Several equities analysts have recently commented on the company. KeyCorp upped their price target on Mastercard from $670.00 to $680.00 and gave the company an "overweight" rating in a research note on Friday, July 31st. UBS Group increased their price target on Mastercard from $640.00 to $670.00 and gave the stock a "buy" rating in a report on Friday, July 31st. TD Cowen raised their price objective on Mastercard from $664.00 to $667.00 and gave the stock a "buy" rating in a research report on Friday, July 31st. Weiss Ratings upgraded shares of Mastercard from a "buy (b-)" rating to a "buy (b)" rating in a report on Friday, October 2nd. Finally, Loop Capital upped their target price on shares of Mastercard from $631.00 to $647.00 and gave the company a "buy" rating in a research report on Friday, July 31st. Two equities research analysts have rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, thirty have given a Buy rating, one has given a Hold rating and one has given a Sell rating to the stock. According to MarketBeat.com, the stock currently has an average rating of "Moderate Buy" and a consensus target price of $683.94.

About Representative Sessions

Pete Sessions (Republican Party) is a member of the U.S. House, representing Texas' 17th Congressional District. He assumed office on January 3, 2021. His current term ends on January 3, 2027. Sessions (Republican Party) ran for re-election to the U.S. House to represent Texas' 17th Congressional District. He won in the general election on November 5, 2024. On October 20, 2023, Sessions announced he was running to replace Kevin McCarthy (R) as speaker of the U.S. House in the 118th Congress. Sessions lost the first round of nomination voting on October 24, 2023. Pete Sessions was born and lives in Waco, Texas. Sessions earned a B.S. from Southwestern University in 1978. Sessions' career experience includes working as an executive with AT&T.

About Mastercard

Mastercard Incorporated NYSE: MA is a global payments technology company that operates a network connecting consumers, financial institutions, merchants, governments and businesses. The company facilitates electronic payments and provides technology that supports transactions conducted through credit, debit, prepaid and commercial payment products.

In addition to operating its payments network, Mastercard offers services in areas such as payment security, fraud prevention, authentication, cybersecurity, data and analytics, loyalty programs, digital identity and open banking.

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