Mastercard Hits Record After Volatile Year, But Analyst Upside Narrows
Mastercard closed at a record $617.42 on October 16 and is up 12.3% over the past year. Earlier in 2026, shares fell below $500 amid swipe-fee legislation and Middle East travel weakness, then recovered after second-quarter revenue growth and gains in value-added services. Analysts' average target is $673.12, only about 9% above the close, with third-quarter results due October 29.
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Mastercard shares ended October 16 at $617.42, a record, and were 12.3% higher year over year. The path included a March close of $499.66 and an early-June low in the $470s, pressured by proposed swipe-fee rules and Middle East travel softness. A first
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