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NYSE:MA 26 January 2026 - 3 February 2026

Visa and AmEx wobble, Warsh looms: what financial services stocks face into Monday

Visa and AmEx wobble, Warsh looms: what financial services stocks face into Monday

U.S. financial services stocks slipped Friday, with the XLF ETF down 0.2% and Visa dropping 3%. Investors reacted to Donald Trump’s nomination of Kevin Warsh as Fed chair and awaited key jobs data. Yields on 10-year Treasuries rose to 4.251%. Visa and American Express both reported higher revenues but saw shares fall on operating expense concerns and a slight profit miss.
Mastercard stock price: MA slips after earnings pop as Wall Street braces for jobs report and shutdown risk

Mastercard stock price: MA slips after earnings pop as Wall Street braces for jobs report and shutdown risk

Mastercard shares fell 0.9% to $538.79 Friday, trimming gains from its recent earnings report. U.S. stocks closed lower after President Trump nominated Kevin Warsh to lead the Federal Reserve and amid renewed government shutdown concerns. American Express shares dropped 2% despite issuing a strong 2026 earnings forecast. Mastercard plans to cut about 4% of its global workforce, incurring a $200 million restructuring charge.
American Express stock price slips after earnings — dividend hike, Trump rate-cap risk and jobs report ahead

American Express stock price slips after earnings — dividend hike, Trump rate-cap risk and jobs report ahead

American Express shares fell 1.8% to $352.17 Friday after forecasting 2026 EPS of $17.30–$17.90 and announcing a dividend hike to 95 cents. Fourth-quarter billed business rose 9% to $445.1 billion, with revenue up 10% to $19 billion. Investors remain focused on Fed policy and the upcoming February 6 U.S. jobs report.
Mastercard stock is down today — what Wall Street is watching after earnings

Mastercard stock is down today — what Wall Street is watching after earnings

Mastercard shares fell 1.2% to $537.26 Friday as payment stocks declined, with Visa down 2.6% and American Express off 3.7%. Mastercard will cut about 4% of staff, incurring a $200 million restructuring charge in Q1. Switched volume rose 9% year over year, but travel-related cross-border growth slowed. Mastercard repurchased $3.6 billion in shares in Q4 and paid $684 million in dividends.
Mastercard stock jumps after earnings beat and 4% job-cut plan; traders eye AmEx next

Mastercard stock jumps after earnings beat and 4% job-cut plan; traders eye AmEx next

Mastercard shares rose 4.2% to $543.73 in after-hours trading after posting quarterly earnings and revenue above estimates and announcing a 4% workforce reduction. The company expects a $200 million restructuring charge in Q1 2026. Gross dollar volume climbed 7%, with cross-border transactions up 14%. Investors now await American Express earnings and January spending data.
Visa crushes earnings estimates on holiday spending — but the stock still slips after hours

Visa crushes earnings estimates on holiday spending — but the stock still slips after hours

Visa reported adjusted earnings of $3.17 per share and revenue of $10.9 billion for its fiscal first quarter, both above analyst estimates. Payments volume rose 8% in constant dollars, while cross-border transactions increased 12%. Shares fell about 1.4% in after-hours trading. Operating expenses jumped 27%, driven by a $707 million litigation reserve.
Capital One stock today: COF near $219 as Fed pause resets rate bets, Visa and AmEx earnings next

Capital One stock today: COF near $219 as Fed pause resets rate bets, Visa and AmEx earnings next

Capital One shares edged up 0.2% to $218.76 Thursday, trading between $217.44 and $223.00 on 2.3 million shares. Mastercard jumped 3.9% after beating profit forecasts and announcing job cuts. The Fed held rates steady, with traders watching for a possible cut in June. Capital One remains 16% below its January high.
Visa stock price ticks higher ahead of earnings as Mastercard results set the tone

Visa stock price ticks higher ahead of earnings as Mastercard results set the tone

Visa shares rose 0.9% to $329.82 by late morning Thursday, ahead of its fiscal Q1 earnings release after the bell. Mastercard reported better-than-expected profit and announced plans to cut 4% of its workforce, sending its shares up over 1.7%. Rothschild Redburn upgraded Visa to “buy” and raised its price target to $385. Visa also filed amendments restricting some officer liabilities under Delaware law.
Mastercard stock price ticks up after-hours as earnings near; AI “Agent Suite” lands in the mix

Mastercard stock price ticks up after-hours as earnings near; AI “Agent Suite” lands in the mix

Mastercard shares edged up 0.2% to $521.37 in after-hours trading Wednesday ahead of Thursday’s earnings report. Analysts expect quarterly earnings of $4.20 per share. The company announced its “Agent Suite” AI tools, set to launch in the second quarter, and completed Australia’s first authenticated agentic transactions. Visa rose 0.5%, while American Express slipped 0.7%.
Mastercard stock price slips today as MA heads into earnings after Agent Suite AI rollout

Mastercard stock price slips today as MA heads into earnings after Agent Suite AI rollout

Mastercard shares slipped 0.1% to $519.71 by midday Wednesday, trailing Visa’s gains ahead of Thursday’s earnings report. The company unveiled a new AI-driven “Agent Suite” Tuesday, aiming for a Q2 2026 launch. Cantor Fitzgerald initiated coverage with an Overweight rating and a $650 price target. Mastercard stock remains about 13.5% below its 52-week high.
Mastercard stock price slips after Agent Suite AI launch as earnings near

Mastercard stock price slips after Agent Suite AI launch as earnings near

Mastercard shares fell 1.3% to $520.41 Tuesday, underperforming the S&P 500, as investors awaited Thursday’s earnings report. The company launched “Mastercard Agent Suite,” a set of AI-powered business tools, set for release in the second quarter. Trading volume was above average. Cantor Fitzgerald began coverage with an “Overweight” rating.
Visa stock price slips after-hours as Senate swipe-fee amendment chatter meets earnings countdown

Visa stock price slips after-hours as Senate swipe-fee amendment chatter meets earnings countdown

Visa shares fell about 1% in after-hours trading as the Senate Agriculture Committee prepares to discuss a credit-card routing amendment on Jan. 29. Reports indicate the amendment may not advance at the markup, but it remains listed on the agenda. Visa’s fiscal first-quarter earnings call is also set for Jan. 29. Mastercard and American Express shares also slipped late Tuesday.
Why Mastercard stock is down today: MA earnings loom after new Agent Suite rollout

Why Mastercard stock is down today: MA earnings loom after new Agent Suite rollout

Mastercard shares fell 0.4% to $525.09 in late-morning trading Tuesday ahead of its Jan. 29 earnings release. The company launched “Agent Suite,” a new AI tool for banks and merchants, set for rollout in the second quarter. Cantor Fitzgerald began coverage with an Overweight rating and a $650 price target. Investors await Mastercard’s results and the Federal Reserve’s policy decision this week.
Mastercard stock price edges higher after hours as MA earnings take center stage

Mastercard stock price edges higher after hours as MA earnings take center stage

Mastercard shares closed Monday up 0.5% at $527.36 and were flat after hours, with options markets pricing in a 3.9% swing ahead of Thursday’s earnings. Wall Street expects quarterly earnings of $4.20 per share on $8.74 billion revenue. Investors are watching cross-border volumes and spending trends. Mastercard’s annual outlook cited easing inflation in Sub-Saharan Africa but flagged risks from trade tensions.
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