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
- $638.01
- Market Cap
- $555.82B
- 52-Week High
- $644.24
- 52-Week Low
- $464.52
- 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 $1,160 as of November 2026, representing a +16.0% 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 $1,782 as of November 2026, representing a +78.2% 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 $1,822 as of November 2026, representing a +82.2% 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 $6,577 as of November 2026, representing a +557.7% 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 $153,609 as of November 2026, representing a +15260.9% total return.
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Monthly Returns Heatmap
Over the past 20+ years (245 months), Mastercard Incorporated (MA) has averaged a monthly return of +2.41% with a median return of +2.24%. The stock had 153 positive months (62%) and 92 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 (-0.0%).
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 +28.37% with a median return of +21.80%. The compound annual growth rate (CAGR) is +23.81%. The stock posted gains in 17 years (85%) and losses in 3 years (15%).
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 13 years. It suffered double-digit losses in 2 years.
| Year | Return | Start | End |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | +12.48% | $567.23 | $638.01 |
| 2025 | +9.04% | $520.22 | $567.23 |
| 2024 | +24.17% | $418.94 | $520.22 |
| 2023 | +23.40% | $339.49 | $418.94 |
| 2022 | -2.66% | $348.76 | $339.49 |
| 2021 | +1.16% | $344.76 | $348.76 |
| 2020 | +20.19% | $286.85 | $344.76 |
| 2019 | +59.16% | $180.23 | $286.85 |
| 2018 | +25.31% | $143.83 | $180.23 |
| 2017 | +47.69% | $97.39 | $143.83 |
| 2016 | +6.91% | $91.09 | $97.39 |
| 2015 | +13.81% | $80.04 | $91.09 |
| 2014 | +3.73% | $77.17 | $80.04 |
| 2013 | +70.68% | $45.21 | $77.17 |
| 2012 | +32.09% | $34.23 | $45.21 |
| 2011 | +66.72% | $20.53 | $34.23 |
| 2010 | -12.22% | $23.39 | $20.53 |
| 2009 | +79.72% | $13.01 | $23.39 |
| 2008 | -33.39% | $19.54 | $13.01 |
| 2007 | +119.40% | $8.90 | $19.54 |
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 17 years (85% 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: 11/1/2026