Analysts have issued several rating updates for Mastercard Incorporated (NYSE:MA) since the start of the year. On January 13, Citi maintained a Buy rating on the stock and set a price target of $735.
Also on January 13, Compass Point upgraded Mastercard from Neutral to Buy, raising its price target to $735 from $620. The firm indicated a preference for payment networks over other companies in the sector heading into 2026. It stated the sector is "finding a bottom" likely after fiscal Q4 earnings reports. Compass Point expects a stock rebound post-Q4 results and anticipates "superior" net revenue growth for Mastercard, calling its multiple too low.
On January 12, TD Cowen increased its price target on Mastercard to $668 from $654 and reiterated a Buy rating. This update was part of a fiscal Q4 preview, with the firm telling investors it believes Mastercard's fundamental backdrop "remains steady with resilience in consumer spend."
Mastercard Incorporated is a technology company that provides payment solutions through brands including Mastercard, Cirrus, and Maestro. It offers debit, credit, prepaid, commercial, and payment programs, along with intelligence and cyber solutions.