Mastercard shares declined 1.24% to $494.76 on Wednesday, ending a seven-day winning streak. Over the last 12 months, the stock has risen 18.93%, though its year-to-date (YTD) gain of 16.77% lags behind the S&P 500’s 18.13% rise. Despite this, analysts remain positive: 23 out of 40 rate the stock a Strong Buy. The stock is seen as having growth potential due to strong EBITDA margins, dividend payouts, and share buybacks, especially as it continues to outperform Visa in revenue growth.
