Mastercard (MA) Stock: Dividend Hike, $14 Billion Buyback – What Investors Need to Know Before the December 10 Open
Mastercard Incorporated (NYSE: MA) ended Tuesday, December 9, 2025, as one of the more interesting stories in large-cap financials. After the closing bell, the company’s board dropped a double announcement: a 14% dividend increase and authorization for a hefty new $14 billion share repurchase program.investor.mastercard.com+1 Here’s what happened after hours on December 9 – and the key things traders and long-term investors should have on their radar before the U.S. market opens on Wednesday, December 10, 2025. How Mastercard Stock Traded After the Bell Mastercard shares closed Tuesday around $537.55, down roughly 0.5% on the day.MarketScreener That mild decline came