Mastercard (MA) Stock Outlook December 2025: Earnings Beat, AI ‘Agent Pay’, Swipe‑Fee Deal and 2026 Forecasts
Mastercard opened near $545 per share on December 7, 2025, with a market cap of about $490 billion and a trailing P/E around 35. Q3 earnings showed adjusted EPS of $4.38, beating estimates, and net revenue up in the mid-teens percent year over year. The company’s quarterly dividend stands at $0.76 per share. Shares remain about 9% below their 52-week high.