Mastercard Stock (NYSE: MA): Key News, Analyst Forecasts, and What to Watch Before the Market Opens on Dec. 26, 2025
U.S. stock markets reopen for a full session on Friday, Dec. 26, after the Christmas holiday. Mastercard shares last traded at $579.45, near their 52-week high, following news of a dividend increase to $0.87 per share and a new $14 billion buyback. The company also faces fresh legal scrutiny over card fees and continues to expand into digital payments and AI-enabled commerce.