Mastercard stock slides after New Year kickoff; jobs data and dividend date in focus
Mastercard shares fell 1.36% to $563.13 on Friday, marking a fourth consecutive decline and closing about 6% below their 52-week high. Trading volume rose above average as Treasury yields climbed and investors reset positions for 2026. The stock underperformed the broader U.S. market, with traders eyeing upcoming economic data, Mastercard’s Jan. 9 dividend record date, and late-January earnings.