About Mastercard Incorporated (MA)
Mastercard Incorporated is a Credit Services company operating in the Financial Services sector.
MA trades on the US stock exchanges (NYSE/NASDAQ) and is classified as a large-cap stock .
Key Statistics
- Current Price
- $500.38
- Market Cap
- $446.56B
- 52-Week High
- $601.77
- 52-Week Low
- $465.59
- Sector
- Financial Services
- Industry
- Credit Services
$1,000 Invested in Mastercard Incorporated (MA)
How much would $1,000 invested in MA be worth today?
What would $1,000 invested in MA 1 year ago be worth today?
A $1,000 investment in Mastercard Incorporated (MA) in 2025 would be worth $939 as of May 2026, representing a -6.0% total return.
What would $1,000 invested in MA 3 years ago be worth today?
A $1,000 investment in Mastercard Incorporated (MA) in 2023 would be worth $1,456 as of May 2026, representing a +45.6% total return.
What would $1,000 invested in MA 5 years ago be worth today?
A $1,000 investment in Mastercard Incorporated (MA) in 2021 would be worth $1,360 as of May 2026, representing a +36.0% total return.
What would $1,000 invested in MA 10 years ago be worth today?
A $1,000 investment in Mastercard Incorporated (MA) in 2016 would be worth $5,944 as of May 2026, representing a +494.4% total return.
What would $1,000 invested in MA at IPO be worth today?
A $1,000 investment in Mastercard Incorporated (MA) at IPO would be worth $119,884 as of May 2026, representing a +11888.4% total return.
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Monthly Returns Heatmap
Over the past 19+ years (238 months), Mastercard Incorporated (MA) has averaged a monthly return of +2.36% with a median return of +2.21%. The stock had 148 positive months (62%) and 90 negative months (38%). The best month in MA's history was November 2006 with a +37.3% return, while the worst was September 2008 at -26.9%. Historically, November tends to be the strongest month (averaging +5.6%), and June the weakest (-0.2%).
MA's longest winning streak was 8 consecutive months of gains, while its longest losing streak was 8 consecutive months of losses. The best full year was 2007 with a cumulative return of +90.3%, and the worst was 2008 at -28.2%.
Annual Returns
Over 20 years of trading history, Mastercard Incorporated (MA) has delivered an average annual return of +27.13% with a median return of +21.80%. The compound annual growth rate (CAGR) is +22.29%. The stock posted gains in 16 years (80%) and losses in 4 years (20%).
MA's best year was 2007 with a +119.40% gain, while the worst was 2008 at -33.39%. The longest streak of consecutive positive years was 11, and the longest losing streak was 1 years. MA achieved double-digit gains (10%+) in 12 years. It suffered double-digit losses in 3 years.
| Year | Return | Start | End |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | -12.22% | $570.02 | $500.38 |
| 2025 | +9.04% | $522.78 | $570.02 |
| 2024 | +24.17% | $421.00 | $522.78 |
| 2023 | +23.40% | $341.16 | $421.00 |
| 2022 | -2.66% | $350.48 | $341.16 |
| 2021 | +1.16% | $346.45 | $350.48 |
| 2020 | +20.19% | $288.26 | $346.45 |
| 2019 | +59.16% | $181.12 | $288.26 |
| 2018 | +25.31% | $144.53 | $181.12 |
| 2017 | +47.69% | $97.87 | $144.53 |
| 2016 | +6.91% | $91.54 | $97.87 |
| 2015 | +13.81% | $80.43 | $91.54 |
| 2014 | +3.73% | $77.54 | $80.43 |
| 2013 | +70.68% | $45.43 | $77.54 |
| 2012 | +32.09% | $34.40 | $45.43 |
| 2011 | +66.72% | $20.63 | $34.40 |
| 2010 | -12.22% | $23.50 | $20.63 |
| 2009 | +79.72% | $13.08 | $23.50 |
| 2008 | -33.39% | $19.63 | $13.08 |
| 2007 | +119.40% | $8.95 | $19.63 |
Frequently Asked Questions: MA
What sector is MA in? ▼
MA operates in the Financial Services sector, specifically in the Credit Services industry. This sector includes banks, insurance companies, asset managers, and fintech companies.
How has MA performed historically? ▼
Over 20 years of trading history, MA has posted gains in 16 years (80% of the time). The best year was 2007 with a +119.4% return. Past performance does not guarantee future results.
How can I invest in MA? ▼
You can invest in MA through any brokerage account that offers access to US stock exchanges. Popular options include commission-free brokers like Fidelity, Charles Schwab, or Robinhood (US), or international brokers like Interactive Brokers. You can buy individual shares or invest through ETFs that hold MA.
Last updated: 3/24/2026