Mastercard Board of Directors Announces Quarterly Dividend

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PURCHASE, N.Y.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Mastercard Incorporated (NYSE: MA) today announced that its Board of Directors has declared a quarterly cash dividend of 87 cents per share. The cash dividend will be paid on August 7, 2026 to holders of record of its Class A common stock and Class B common stock as of July 9, 2026.

About Mastercard (NYSE:MA)

Mastercard powers economies and empowers people in 200+ countries and territories worldwide. Together with our customers, we’re building a resilient economy where everyone can prosper. We support a wide range of digital payments choices, making transactions secure, simple, smart and accessible. Our technology and innovation, partnerships and networks combine to deliver a unique set of products and services that help people, businesses and governments realize their greatest potential.

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Mastercard Investor Relations Contact
Kaitlin Triano, 914-249-4565
investor.relations@mastercard.com

Mastercard Communications Contact
Seth Eisen, 914-249-3153
Seth.Eisen@mastercard.com

Source: Mastercard Investor Relations