PURCHASE, N.Y. - Mastercard Incorporated (NYSE:MA), a global payments technology company with a market capitalization of $517 billion, has declared a quarterly cash dividend and scheduled its annual stockholders’ meeting for 2025. The Board of Directors announced a dividend of 76 cents per share, payable on May 9, 2025, to shareholders recorded as of April 9, 2025. According to InvestingPro data, Mastercard has maintained dividend payments for 20 consecutive years, with 13 consecutive years of dividend increases.
In addition, the annual meeting for stockholders is set for June 24, 2025, at 8:30 a.m. Eastern Time. Eligibility to vote at the meeting requires stockholders to be on record by the close of business on April 25, 2025. The definitive proxy statement, yet to be filed, will provide details on the meeting’s format and location. The company’s stock is currently trading near its 52-week high of $576.94, with analysts maintaining a bullish consensus.
Mastercard, known for its role in facilitating digital payments worldwide, operates in over 200 countries and territories. The company focuses on creating a sustainable economy by offering secure and accessible payment solutions, leveraging its technology, partnerships, and networks. With revenue of $28.2 billion in the last twelve months and a gross profit margin of 100%, Mastercard continues to demonstrate strong financial performance.
The press release also contained forward-looking statements under the safe harbor provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, which are not historical facts but predictions based on current expectations. These statements involve potential future purchases by Mastercard under its share repurchase program and its overall business strategies.
It should be noted that forward-looking statements are based on circumstances as of their original date, and Mastercard does not commit to updating these predictions in relation to actual future events or changes in expectations.
This news article is based on a press release statement from Mastercard Incorporated.
In other recent news, MasterCard (MA) has seen its stock price target raised by three separate financial firms. RBC Capital Markets increased their target to $650, while UBS raised theirs to $660, and BMO Capital Markets boosted their target to $600. These adjustments reflect MasterCard’s robust financial performance and positive future revenue projections. Analysts from these firms have highlighted MasterCard’s strong growth prospects, resilience, and ability to navigate complexities such as foreign exchange impacts and strategic acquisitions.
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