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Mastercard (NYSE: MA) Q2 2026 EPS jumps 22% on 14% revenue growth

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Mastercard Incorporated reported strong second quarter 2026 results, with net revenue of $9.3 billion, up 14% year-over-year (12% on a currency-neutral basis). Net income was $4.4 billion, up 19%, and diluted EPS rose 22% to $4.97. Adjusted net income reached $4.5 billion and adjusted diluted EPS $5.04, both growing around 20%. Operating margin expanded to 60.2% (61.1% adjusted), supported by a 10% increase in operating expenses and lower effective tax rate of 20.0%.

Business activity stayed robust, with gross dollar volume up 8% on a local currency basis to $2.9 trillion, cross-border volume up 12% and switched transactions up 9%. Year-to-date 2026 net revenue was $17.7 billion (up 15%), net income $8.3 billion and diluted EPS $9.32, each up 18–22%. The company’s customers had issued 3.7 billion Mastercard and Maestro cards as of June 30, 2026. Mastercard returned substantial capital in Q2, repurchasing 9.8 million shares for $4.9 billion and paying $771 million in dividends, with $7.8 billion remaining under share repurchase programs, alongside higher long-term debt.

Positive

  • Q2 2026 net revenue grew 14% to $9.3 billion, while diluted EPS climbed 22% to $4.97, reflecting strong operating leverage and higher operating margin.
  • Payment volumes were robust, with gross dollar volume reaching $2.9 trillion (up 8% locally) and cross-border volume up 12%, supporting double-digit payment network and services revenue growth.
  • Capital returns were substantial: Mastercard repurchased 9.8 million shares for $4.9 billion and paid $771 million in dividends in Q2, with $7.8 billion buyback capacity remaining.

Negative

  • Balance sheet leverage increased, with long-term debt rising to $22,184 million from $18,251 million and total stockholders’ equity falling to $5,606 million from $7,746 million since December 31, 2025.

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Item 2.02 Results of Operations and Financial Condition Financial
Disclosure of earnings results, typically an earnings press release or preliminary financials.
Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits Exhibits
Financial statements, pro forma financial information, and exhibit attachments filed with this report.
Q2 2026 Net Revenue $9,277 million Three months ended June 30, 2026; up 14% versus Q2 2025 (12% currency-neutral)
Q2 2026 Net Income $4,388 million Three months ended June 30, 2026; 19% higher than Q2 2025
Q2 2026 Diluted EPS $4.97 Quarter ended June 30, 2026; 22% growth from $4.07 in Q2 2025
Q2 2026 Gross Dollar Volume $2.9 trillion Local currency basis; 8% growth versus the year-ago quarter
Cards Issued 3.7 billion Mastercard and Maestro-branded cards outstanding as of June 30, 2026
Q2 2026 Share Repurchases 9.8 million shares; $4.9 billion Shares repurchased and total cost during the second quarter of 2026
Q2 2026 Dividends Paid $771 million Dividends paid to stockholders during the second quarter of 2026
Long-term Debt $22,184 million Long-term debt outstanding at June 30, 2026
gross dollar volume financial
"Gross dollar volume growth of 8% on a local currency basis to $2.9 trillion."
Gross dollar volume is the total dollar value of all shares or securities traded on an exchange or platform over a given period, calculated by multiplying each trade’s share count by its price and adding them up. Think of it like the total sales dollars at a busy store: higher gross dollar volume shows more trading activity and liquidity, which matters to investors because it affects how easily positions can be bought or sold and signals market interest in a security.
currency-neutral financial
"Net revenue increased 14%, or 12% on a currency-neutral basis versus the comparable period."
Currency-neutral means measuring a company’s sales, profits or growth as if exchange rates between currencies had not changed, so movements in foreign money don’t distort the result. It matters to investors because it isolates the company’s underlying business performance from swings in foreign exchange—like comparing two measurements using the same ruler—making trends and comparisons across periods or companies clearer.
value-added services and solutions financial
"Value-added services and solutions net revenue increased 20%, or 18% on a currency-neutral basis."
payment network rebates and incentives financial
"Payment network rebates and incentives increased 22%, or 20% on a currency-neutral basis."
adjusted diluted EPS financial
"Adjusted diluted EPS was $5.04, up 21% versus $4.15 in Q2 2025."
Adjusted diluted EPS is a company’s profit per share after adding back or removing one-time items (like restructuring costs or gains) and dividing by the number of shares including potential shares from options and convertible securities. Investors use it as a cleaner view of ongoing earnings—like looking at a car’s regular fuel efficiency rather than a trip boosted by downhill coasting—to judge underlying performance and compare companies without temporary distortions.
Q2 2026 net revenue $9.3 billion up 14% reported and 12% on a currency-neutral basis versus Q2 2025
Q2 2026 diluted EPS $4.97 up 22% versus $4.07 in Q2 2025
Q2 2026 adjusted diluted EPS $5.04 up 21% versus $4.15 in Q2 2025
Year-to-date 2026 net revenue $17.7 billion up 15% reported and 12% on a currency-neutral basis versus 2025
Year-to-date 2026 diluted EPS $9.32 up 22% versus $7.66 in the prior-year period
Year-to-date 2026 adjusted diluted EPS $9.64 up 22% versus $7.87 in the prior-year period

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FAQ

How did Mastercard (MA) perform financially in Q2 2026?

Mastercard delivered strong Q2 2026 results, with net revenue of $9.3 billion and net income of $4.4 billion. Diluted EPS rose 22% to $4.97, and operating margin improved to 60.2%, indicating solid profitability and cost discipline.

What were Mastercard (MA)'s key business drivers in Q2 2026?

Growth was driven by higher payment activity, with gross dollar volume up 8%, cross-border volume up 12% and switched transactions up 9%. Payment network net revenue rose 10% and value-added services and solutions revenue increased 20% year-over-year.

What are Mastercard (MA)'s year-to-date 2026 results?

For the first half of 2026, Mastercard generated net revenue of $17.7 billion and net income of $8.3 billion. Diluted EPS reached $9.32, up 22% versus 2025, while adjusted diluted EPS was $9.64, reflecting strong earnings momentum.

How much capital did Mastercard (MA) return to shareholders in Q2 2026?

In Q2 2026, Mastercard repurchased 9.8 million shares for $4.9 billion and paid $771 million in dividends. Quarter-to-date through July 27, it bought another 1.3 million shares, leaving $7.8 billion authorized for future repurchases.

How many Mastercard (MA) cards were in circulation as of June 30, 2026?

As of June 30, 2026, customers had issued 3.7 billion Mastercard and Maestro-branded cards. This figure includes physical and virtual cards across credit, charge, debit and prepaid programs, highlighting the scale of Mastercard’s global payments network.

Which non-GAAP metrics does Mastercard (MA) highlight for Q2 2026?

Mastercard emphasizes adjusted net income of $4.5 billion and adjusted diluted EPS of $5.04 for Q2 2026. These exclude equity investment gains/losses, special items such as litigation and restructuring, and certain currency impacts to clarify underlying operating performance.
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UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
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FORM 8-K
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CURRENT REPORT
Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d)
of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported):July 30, 2026
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Mastercard Incorporated
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
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Delaware001-3287713-4172551
(State or other jurisdiction
of incorporation)
(Commission File
Number)
(IRS Employer
Identification No.)
2000 Purchase Street10577
Purchase,NY
(Address of principal executive offices)(Zip Code)
(914)249-2000
(Registrant's telephone number, including area code)
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(Former name or former address, if changed since last report)
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Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:
Title of each classTrading SymbolName of each exchange of which registered
Class A Common StockMANew York Stock Exchange
2.1% Notes due 2027MA27New York Stock Exchange
1.0% Notes due 2029
MA29A
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2.5% Notes due 2030MA30New York Stock Exchange
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1933 (§230.405 of this chapter) or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (§240.12b-2 of this chapter).

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Item 2.02 Results of Operations and Financial Condition

On July 30, 2026, Mastercard Incorporated issued an earnings release announcing financial results for its second quarter 2026.

A copy of the earnings release is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1. All information in the earnings release is furnished but not filed.

Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits

(d) Exhibits.

Exhibit NumberExhibit Description
99.1
Earnings Release issued by Mastercard Incorporated, dated July 30, 2026
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SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.

MASTERCARD INCORPORATED
Date:July 30, 2026By:
/s/ Gina Accordino
Gina Accordino
Corporate Secretary



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Earnings Release
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Mastercard Incorporated Reports Second Quarter 2026 Financial Results

Second quarter net income of $4.4 billion, and diluted earnings per share (EPS) of $4.97
Second quarter adjusted net income of $4.5 billion, and adjusted diluted EPS of $5.04
Second quarter net revenue of $9.3 billion, an increase of 14%, or 12% on a currency-neutral basis
Second quarter gross dollar volume up 8% and purchase volume up 10%, on a local currency basis
Purchase, NY - July 30, 2026 - Mastercard Incorporated (NYSE: MA) today announced financial results for the second quarter 2026.

“We delivered above expectations with net revenue growth at 14% year-over-year, or 12% on a currency-neutral basis in the second quarter. These results reflect our role in powering more ways to shop, pay and do business. From new partnerships in Mexico and the UAE to our market-first Agentic Payment capability, we’re unlocking opportunities unique to Mastercard and shaping what’s next in commerce.” said Michael Miebach, Mastercard CEO.

Quarterly Results
Second Quarter Operating Results
Increase / (Decrease)
$ in billions, except per share data
Q2 2026Q2 2025Reported GAAPCurrency-neutral
Net revenue$9.3$8.114%12%
Operating expenses$3.7$3.410%9%
Operating income$5.6$4.817%14%
Operating margin60.2%58.7%1.5 ppt1.1 ppt
Effective income tax rate20.0%20.8%(0.8) ppt(0.9) ppt
Net income$4.4$3.719%16%
Diluted EPS$4.97$4.0722%19%
Key Second Quarter Non-GAAP Results 1
Increase / (Decrease)
$ in billions, except per share data
Q2 2026Q2 2025As adjustedCurrency-neutral
Net revenue$9.3$8.114%12%
Adjusted operating expenses$3.6$3.311%10%
Adjusted operating margin61.1%59.9%1.2 ppt0.8 ppt
Adjusted effective income tax rate20.0%20.9%(0.8) ppt(0.9) ppt
Adjusted net income$4.5$3.818%16%
Adjusted diluted EPS$5.04$4.1521%19%
1 The Key Second Quarter Non-GAAP Results exclude the impact of gains and losses on the company’s equity investments, special items as described on page 11 (“Second Quarter Special Items”) and/or the translational and transactional impact of currency and the related impact of the company’s foreign exchange derivative contracts designated as cash flow hedging instruments (specifically those that manage the impact of foreign currency variability on anticipated revenues and expenses). See page 11 for the company’s non-GAAP adjustments and the reconciliation to GAAP reported amounts.



Q2 2026 Key Business Drivers
(YoY growth)
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Gross dollar volume
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Cross-border volume
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Switched transactions
(local currency basis)(local currency basis)
up 8%
up 12%
up 9%
The following information is provided to aid in understanding Mastercard’s second quarter 2026 results, versus the year ago period.
Net revenue increased 14%, or 12% on a currency-neutral basis versus the comparable period in 2025. The increase was attributable to growth in our payment network and value-added services and solutions.
Payment network net revenue increased 10%, or 8% on a currency-neutral basis. Primary drivers of the increase were as follows:
Gross dollar volume growth of 8% on a local currency basis to $2.9 trillion.
Cross-border volume growth of 12% on a local currency basis.
Switched transactions growth of 9%.
This increase in payment network net revenue includes growth in payment network rebates and incentives provided to customers. Payment network rebates and incentives increased 22%, or 20% on a currency-neutral basis, primarily due to an increase in our key drivers, as well as new and renewed deals.
Value-added services and solutions net revenue increased 20%, or 18% on a currency-neutral basis. The growth was driven primarily by our underlying key drivers, security solutions, consumer acquisition and engagement services, digital and authentication solutions and business and market insights and pricing. This includes a minimal decrease from acquisitions and dispositions.
Total operating expenses increased 10% as compared to the same period in 2025, primarily due to higher general and administrative expenses. Excluding the impact of Second Quarter Special Items, adjusted operating expenses increased 11%, or 10% on a currency-neutral basis. This includes a 1 percentage point benefit from acquisitions and dispositions. The remaining increase was primarily due to higher general and administrative expenses.
Other income (expense) was favorable by $4 million versus the year ago period. Excluding the impact of net gains and losses on our equity investments, adjusted other income (expense) was favorable by $9 million.
The effective tax rate for the second quarter of 2026 was 20.0%, versus 20.8% for the comparable period in 2025. The adjusted effective tax rate for the second quarter of 2026 was 20.0%, versus 20.9% for the comparable period in 2025. Both as-reported and as-adjusted income tax rates were lower versus the comparable period in 2025 due to partially offsetting tax impacts in 2026, including discrete tax benefits in the periods.
As of June 30, 2026, the company’s customers had issued 3.7 billion Mastercard and Maestro-branded cards.


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Year-to-date Results
Year-to-date Operating Results
Increase / (Decrease)
$ in billions, except per share data
20262025Reported GAAPCurrency-neutral
Net revenue$17.7$15.415%12%
Operating expenses$7.2$6.511%10%
Operating income$10.5$8.918%14%
Operating margin59.4%58.0%1.3 ppt0.9 ppt
Effective income tax rate19.7%19.8%(0.1) ppt(0.2) ppt
Net income$8.3$7.018%14%
Diluted EPS$9.32$7.6622%17%
Key Year-to-date Non-GAAP Results 1
Increase / (Decrease)
$ in billions, except per share data20262025As adjustedCurrency-neutral
Net revenue
$17.7$15.415%12%
Adjusted operating expenses$6.9$6.211%9%
Adjusted operating margin61.0%59.6%1.3 ppt0.9 ppt
Adjusted effective income tax rate19.7%20.1%(0.4) ppt(0.4) ppt
Adjusted net income$8.6$7.219%15%
Adjusted diluted EPS$9.64$7.8722%18%
1 The Key Year-to-date Non-GAAP Results exclude the impact of gains and losses on the company’s equity investments, special items as described on page 12 (“Year-to-date Special Items”) and/or the translational and transactional impact of currency and the related impact of the company’s foreign exchange derivative contracts designated as cash flow hedging instruments (specifically those that manage the impact of foreign currency variability on anticipated revenues and expenses). See page 12 for the company’s non-GAAP adjustments and the reconciliation to GAAP reported amounts.
Year-to-date 2026 Key Business Drivers
(YoY growth)
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Gross dollar volume
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Cross-border volume
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Switched transactions
(local currency basis)(local currency basis)
up 8%
up 12%
up 9%
The following information is provided to aid in understanding Mastercard’s year-to-date 2026 results, versus the year ago period.
Net revenue increased 15%, or 12% on a currency-neutral basis. The increase was attributable to growth in our payment network and our value-added services and solutions.
Payment network net revenue increased 11%, as reported and 8% on a currency-neutral basis. Primary drivers of the increase were as follows:
Gross dollar volume growth of 8% on a local currency basis to $5.6 trillion.
Cross-border volume growth of 12% on a local currency basis.
Switched transactions growth of 9%.
This increase in payment network net revenue includes growth in payment network rebates and incentives provided to customers. Payment network rebates and incentives increased 22%, or 19% on a currency-neutral basis, primarily due to an increase in our key drivers, as well as new and renewed deals.
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Value-added services and solutions net revenue increased 21%, or 18% on a currency-neutral basis. The increase was driven primarily by growth in our underlying drivers, security and digital and authentication solutions, consumer acquisition and engagement services, business and market insights and pricing. This includes a minimal decrease from acquisitions and dispositions.
Total operating expenses increased 11% as compared to 2025, primarily due to higher general and administrative expenses which included a restructuring charge in the first quarter of 2026, partially offset by lower litigation provisions. Excluding the impact of Year-to-date Special Items, adjusted operating expenses increased 11%, or 9% on a currency-neutral basis. This includes a minimal benefit from acquisitions and dispositions. The remaining increase was primarily due to higher general and administrative expenses.
Other income (expense) was favorable $27 million versus the year ago period, primarily due to government grant agreements executed in the fourth quarter 2025, partially offset by higher net losses in the current year versus the prior year on our equity investments. Excluding the impact of net gains and losses on our equity investments, adjusted other income (expense) was favorable $70 million versus the prior year primarily due to the government grant agreements.
The effective tax rate for year-to-date 2026 was 19.7%, versus 19.8% for the comparable period in 2025. The adjusted effective tax rate for year-to-date 2026 was 19.7%, versus 20.1% for the comparable period in 2025. Both as-reported and as-adjusted income tax rates were lower versus the comparable period in 2025 due to partially offsetting tax impacts in 2026, including discrete tax benefits in the periods.
Return of Capital to Stockholders
During the second quarter of 2026, Mastercard repurchased 9.8 million shares at a cost of $4.9 billion and paid $771 million in dividends.
Quarter-to-date through July 27, the company repurchased 1.3 million shares at a cost of $0.7 billion, which leaves $7.8 billion remaining under approved share repurchase programs.
Second Quarter 2026 Financial Results Conference Call Details
At 9:00 a.m. ET today, the company will host a conference call to discuss its second quarter and year-to-date 2026 results. The dial-in information for this call is 1-888-330-2508 (Toll-free) and 1-240-789-2735 (Toll dial-in), using passcode 6451878. A replay of the call will be available for 30 days and can be accessed by dialing 1-800-770-2030 (Toll-free) and 1-609-800-9909 (Toll dial-in), using passcode 6451878.
A live audio webcast of this call, along with presentation slides, can also be accessed through the Investor Relations section of the company’s website at investor.mastercard.com.
Forward-Looking Statements
This press release contains forward-looking statements pursuant to the safe harbor provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. All statements other than statements of historical facts may be forward-looking statements. When used in this press release, the words “believe”, “expect”, “could”, “may”, “would”, “will”, “trend” and similar words are intended to identify forward-looking statements. Examples of forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to, statements that relate to the company’s future prospects, developments and business strategies. We caution you to not place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements, as they speak only as of the date they are made. Except for the company’s ongoing obligations under the U.S. federal securities laws, the company does not intend to update or otherwise revise the forward-looking information to reflect actual results of operations, changes in financial condition, changes in estimates, expectations or assumptions, changes in general economic or
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industry conditions or other circumstances arising and/or existing since the preparation of this press release or to reflect the occurrence of any unanticipated events.
Many factors and uncertainties relating to our operations and business environment, all of which are difficult to predict and many of which are outside of our control, influence whether any forward-looking statements can or will be achieved. Any one of those factors could cause our actual results to differ materially from those expressed or implied in writing in any forward-looking statements made by Mastercard or on its behalf, including, but not limited to, the following factors:
regulation related to the payments industry (including regulatory, legislative and litigation activity with respect to interchange rates and surcharging)
the impact of preferential or protective government actions
regulation of privacy, data, AI, information security and the digital economy
regulation that directly or indirectly applies to us based on our participation in the global payments industry (including anti-money laundering, countering the financing of terrorism, economic sanctions and anti-corruption, account-based payments systems, and issuer and acquirer practices regulation)
the impact of changes in tax laws, as well as regulations and interpretations of such laws or challenges to our tax positions
potential or incurred liability and limitations on business related to any litigation or litigation settlements
the impact of competition in the global payments industry (including disintermediation and pricing pressure)
the challenges relating to rapid technological developments and changes
the challenges relating to operating a real-time account-based payments system and to working with new customers and end users
the impact of information security incidents, account data breaches or service disruptions
issues related to our relationships with our stakeholders (including loss of substantial business from significant customers, competitor relationships with our customers, consolidation amongst our customers, merchants’ continued focus on acceptance costs and unique risks from our work with governments)
the impact of global economic, political, financial and societal events and conditions, including adverse currency fluctuations and foreign exchange controls
reputational impact, including impact related to brand perception and lack of visibility of our brands in products and services
the impact of environmental, social and governance matters and related stakeholder reaction
the inability to attract and retain a highly qualified workforce, or maintain our corporate culture
issues related to acquisition integration, strategic investments and entry into new businesses
exposure to loss or illiquidity due to our role as guarantor as well as other contractual obligations and discretionary actions we may take
issues related to our Class A common stock and corporate governance structure
For additional information on these and other factors that could cause the company’s actual results to differ materially from expected results, please see the company’s filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission, including the company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2025 and any subsequent reports on Forms 10-Q and 8-K.



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About Mastercard (NYSE: MA)
Mastercard powers economies and empowers people in more than 220 countries and territories worldwide. Together with our customers, we are 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.
www.mastercard.com

Contacts:
Investor Relations:Media Relations:
Devin Corr
Seth Eisen
investor.relations@mastercard.comSeth.Eisen@mastercard.com
914-249-4565914-249-3153
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Consolidated Statements of Operations (Unaudited)
Three Months Ended June 30,Six Months Ended June 30,
2026202520262025
(in millions, except per share data)
Net Revenue$9,277 $8,133 $17,675 $15,383 
Operating Expenses:
General and administrative3,082 2,766 6,121 5,289 
Advertising and marketing217 213 370 365 
Depreciation and amortization309 281 608 556 
Provision for litigation82 96 82 247 
Total operating expenses3,690 3,356 7,181 6,457 
Operating income5,587 4,777 10,494 8,926 
Other Income (Expense):
Investment income88 70 169 158 
Gains (losses) on equity investments, net(2)(68)(25)
Interest expense(218)(195)(403)(377)
Other income (expense), net31 16 106 21 
Total other income (expense)(101)(105)(196)(223)
Income before income taxes5,486 4,672 10,298 8,703 
Income tax expense1,098 971 2,028 1,722 
Net Income$4,388 $3,701 $8,270 $6,981 
Basic Earnings per Share$4.98 $4.08 $9.33 $7.67 
Basic weighted-average shares outstanding882 908 887 910 
Diluted Earnings per Share$4.97 $4.07 $9.32 $7.66 
Diluted weighted-average shares outstanding883 909 888 911 
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Consolidated Balance Sheets (Unaudited)
June 30, 2026December 31, 2025
(in millions, except per share data)
Assets
Current assets:
Cash and cash equivalents$11,291 $10,566 
Restricted cash and restricted cash equivalents488 561 
Restricted security deposits held for customers2,196 2,121 
Investments318 332 
Accounts receivable5,047 4,609 
Settlement assets2,371 1,626 
Prepaid expenses and other current assets4,811 3,743 
Total current assets26,522 23,558 
Property, equipment and right-of-use assets, net of accumulated depreciation and amortization of $2,878 and $2,756, respectively
2,541 2,303 
Deferred income taxes1,441 1,567 
Goodwill9,498 9,560 
Other intangible assets, net of accumulated amortization of $3,303 and $3,096, respectively
5,466 5,554 
Other assets12,223 11,615 
Total Assets$57,691 $54,157 
Liabilities and Equity
Current liabilities:
Accounts payable$1,130 $999 
Settlement obligations3,159 2,409 
Restricted security deposits held for customers2,196 2,121 
Accrued litigation296 800 
Accrued expenses13,027 13,272 
Short-term debt2,459 749 
Other current liabilities2,737 2,412 
Total current liabilities25,004 22,762 
Long-term debt22,184 18,251 
Deferred income taxes315 307 
Other liabilities4,582 5,091 
Total Liabilities52,085 46,411 
Commitments and Contingencies
Stockholders’ Equity
Class A common stock, $0.0001 par value; authorized 3,000 shares, 1,406 shares issued and 871 and 887 shares outstanding, respectively
— — 
Class B common stock, $0.0001 par value; authorized 1,200 shares, 7 shares issued and outstanding
— — 
Additional paid-in-capital7,070 6,907 
Class A treasury stock, at cost, 536 and 518 shares, respectively
(92,226)(83,224)
Retained earnings91,771 85,035 
Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)(1,004)(981)
Mastercard Incorporated Stockholders' Equity5,611 7,737 
Non-controlling interests(5)
Total Equity5,606 7,746 
Total Liabilities and Equity$57,691 $54,157 
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Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows (Unaudited)
Six Months Ended June 30,
20262025
(in millions)
Operating Activities
Net income$8,270 $6,981 
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities:
Amortization of customer incentives1,310 993 
Depreciation and amortization608 556 
(Gains) losses on equity investments, net68 25 
Share-based compensation326 308 
Deferred income taxes110 81 
Other84 60 
Changes in operating assets and liabilities:
Accounts receivable(448)(217)
Settlement assets(745)(590)
Prepaid expenses(3,835)(2,238)
Accrued litigation and legal settlements(504)81 
Restricted security deposits held for customers90 125 
Accounts payable124 (168)
Settlement obligations750 356 
Accrued expenses788 (203)
Net change in other assets and liabilities(224)833 
Net cash provided by operating activities6,772 6,983 
Investing Activities
Purchases of investment securities available-for-sale(134)(247)
Purchases of investments held-to-maturity— (22)
Proceeds from sales of investment securities available-for-sale32 126 
Proceeds from maturities of investment securities available-for-sale89 125 
Proceeds from maturities of investments held-to-maturity13 27 
Purchases of property and equipment(445)(199)
Capitalized software(368)(367)
Other investing activities(66)(10)
Net cash used in investing activities(879)(567)
Financing Activities
Purchases of treasury stock(8,933)(4,838)
Dividends paid(1,548)(1,385)
Proceeds from debt, net of discounts
5,596 1,242 
Payment of debt— (750)
Proceeds from (payment of) debt, maturities of 90 days or less, net84 — 
Tax withholdings related to share-based payments(204)(279)
Cash proceeds from employee stock plans73 117 
Other financing activities(108)(100)
Net cash used in financing activities(5,040)(5,993)
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash, cash equivalents, restricted cash and restricted cash equivalents(126)341 
Net increase (decrease) in cash, cash equivalents, restricted cash and restricted cash equivalents727 764 
Cash, cash equivalents, restricted cash and restricted cash equivalents - beginning of period13,248 10,808 
Cash, cash equivalents, restricted cash and restricted cash equivalents - end of period$13,975 $11,572 
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Non-GAAP Financial Information
Non-GAAP financial information is defined as a numerical measure of a company’s performance that excludes or includes amounts so as to be different than the most comparable measure calculated and presented in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States (“GAAP”). Mastercard discloses the following non-GAAP financial measures: adjusted operating expenses, adjusted operating margin, adjusted other income (expense), adjusted effective income tax rate, adjusted net income and adjusted diluted earnings per share (as well as related applicable growth rates versus the comparable period in the prior year). As described more fully below, these non-GAAP financial measures exclude (where applicable) the impact of gains and losses on the company’s equity investments, which includes mark-to-market fair value adjustments, impairments and gains and losses upon disposition, as well as the related tax impacts. These non-GAAP financial measures also exclude (where applicable) the impact of special items, which represent litigation judgments and settlements and/or certain one-time items, as well as the related tax impacts.
In addition, the company presents growth rates adjusted for the impact of currency, which is a non-GAAP financial measure. Currency-neutral growth rates are calculated by remeasuring the prior period’s results using the current period’s exchange rates for both the translational and transactional impacts on operating results. The impact of currency translation represents the effect of translating operating results where the functional currency is different from the company’s U.S. dollar reporting currency. The impact of the transactional currency represents the effect of converting revenue and expenses occurring in a currency other than the functional currency of the entity. The impact of the related realized gains and losses resulting from the company’s foreign exchange derivative contracts designated as cash flow hedging instruments (specifically those that manage the impact of foreign currency variability on anticipated revenues and expenses) is recognized in the respective financial statement line item on the statements of operations when the underlying forecasted transactions impact earnings. The translational and transactional impact of currency and the related impact of the company’s foreign exchange derivative contracts designated as cash flow hedging instruments as specified above have been excluded from the company’s currency-neutral growth rates.
The company believes that the non-GAAP financial measures presented facilitate an understanding of operating performance and provide a meaningful comparison of its results between periods. The company’s management uses non-GAAP financial measures to evaluate its ongoing operations in relation to historical results, for internal planning and forecasting purposes and in the calculation of performance-based compensation, among other things. The company excluded these items because management evaluates the underlying operations and performance of the company separately from these recurring and nonrecurring items. The presentation of non-GAAP financial measures should not be relied upon as substitutes for the company’s measures calculated in accordance with GAAP.
The company includes reconciliations of the requisite non-GAAP financial measures to the most directly comparable GAAP financial measures in the non-GAAP reconciliation tables below.
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Non-GAAP Reconciliations (Quarter-to-date)
Three Months Ended June 30, 2026
 Operating expensesOperating marginOther income (expense)Effective income tax rate Net income Diluted earnings per share
($ in millions, except per share data)
Reported - GAAP$3,690 60.2 %$(101)20.0 %$4,388 $4.97 
(Gains) losses on equity investments 1
****(0.1)%0.01 
Litigation provisions 2
(82)0.9 % ** 0.1 %59 0.07 
Adjusted - Non-GAAP$3,608 61.1 %$(100)20.0 %$4,453 $5.04 

Three Months Ended June 30, 2025
 Operating expensesOperating marginOther income (expense)Effective income tax rate Net income Diluted earnings per share
($ in millions, except per share data)
Reported - GAAP$3,356 58.7 %$(105)20.8 %$3,701 $4.07 
(Gains) losses on equity investments 1
****(4)0.1 %(5)(0.01)
Litigation provisions 3
(96)1.2 %**0.1 %73 0.08 
Adjusted - Non-GAAP$3,260 59.9 %$(109)20.9 %$3,769 $4.15 

Three Months Ended June 30, 2026 as compared to the Three Months Ended June 30, 2025
Increase/(Decrease)
 Operating expensesOperating marginEffective income tax rate Net income Diluted earnings per share
Reported - GAAP10 %1.5  ppt(0.8) ppt19 %22 %
(Gains) losses on equity investments 1
****(0.1) ppt— %— %
Litigation provisions 2,3
%(0.3) ppt0.1  ppt(1)%(1)%
Adjusted - Non-GAAP11 %1.2  ppt(0.8) ppt18 %21 %
Currency impact 4
(1)%(0.4) ppt(0.1) ppt(3)%(3)%
Adjusted - Non-GAAP - currency-neutral10 %0.8  ppt(0.9) ppt16 %19 %
Note:    Tables may not sum due to rounding.
**    Not applicable

Gains and Losses on Equity Investments
1.Represents Q2'26 net pre-tax loss of $2 million and Q2’25 net pre-tax gain of $4 million primarily related to unrealized fair market value adjustments on marketable and nonmarketable equity securities.
Second Quarter Special Items
2.Represents Q2'26 pre-tax charges of $82 million, which includes a legal provision associated with the ATM non-discrimination rule surcharge complaints, a change in estimate related to the claims of merchants who opted out of the U.S. merchant class litigation and provisions associated with various other legal matters.
3.Represents Q2'25 pre-tax charges of $96 million primarily due to a legal provision associated with the ATM non-discrimination rule surcharge complaints.
Other Notes
4.Represents the translational and transactional impact of currency and the related impact of our foreign exchange derivative contracts designated as cash flow hedging instruments (specifically those that manage the impact of foreign currency variability on anticipated revenues and expenses).

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Non-GAAP Reconciliations (Year-to-date)
Six Months Ended June 30, 2026
 Operating expensesOperating marginOther income (expense)Effective income tax rate Net income Diluted earnings per share
($ in millions, except per share data)
Reported - GAAP$7,181 59.4 %$(196)19.7 %$8,270 $9.32 
(Gains) losses on equity investments 1
 **  ** 68 (0.1)%69 0.08 
Litigation provisions 2
(82)0.5 % ** 0.1 %59 0.07 
Restructuring charge 3
(202)1.1 % ** — %158 0.18 
Adjusted - Non-GAAP$6,897 61.0 %$(128)19.7 %$8,556 $9.64 

Six Months Ended June 30, 2025
 Operating expensesOperating marginOther income (expense)Effective income tax rate Net income Diluted earnings per share
($ in millions, except per share data)
Reported - GAAP$6,457 58.0 %$(223)19.8 %$6,981 $7.66 
(Gains) losses on equity investments 1
****25 — %19 0.02 
Litigation provisions 4
(247)1.6 %**0.3 %174 0.19 
Adjusted - Non-GAAP$6,210 59.6 %$(198)20.1 %$7,175 $7.87 

Six Months Ended June 30, 2026 as compared to the Six Months Ended June 30, 2025
Increase/(Decrease)
 Operating expensesOperating marginEffective income tax rate Net income Diluted earnings per share
Reported - GAAP11 %1.3  ppt(0.1) ppt18 %22 %
(Gains) losses on equity investments 1
 **  ** (0.1) ppt%%
Litigation provisions 2, 4
%(1.1) ppt(0.2) ppt(2)%(2)%
Restructuring charge 3
(3)%1.1  ppt—  ppt%%
Adjusted - Non-GAAP11 %1.3  ppt(0.4) ppt19 %22 %
Currency impact 5
(2)%(0.4) ppt(0.1) ppt(4)%(4)%
Adjusted - Non-GAAP - currency-neutral%0.9  ppt(0.4) ppt15 %18 %
Note:    Tables may not sum due to rounding.
**    Not applicable

Gains and Losses on Equity Investments
1.Represents year-to-date 2026 and 2025 net pre-tax losses of $68 million and $25 million, respectively, primarily related to unrealized fair market value adjustments on marketable and nonmarketable equity securities.
Year-to-date Special Items
2.Represents year-to-date 2026 pre-tax charges of $82 million which includes a legal provision associated with the ATM non-discrimination rule surcharge complaints, a change in estimate related to the claims of merchants who opted out of the U.S. merchant class litigation and provisions associated with various other legal matters.
3.Represents year-to-date 2026 pre-tax charge of $202 million as a result of a restructuring action primarily intended to enable reinvestment to support the realization of our long-term growth opportunities.
4.Represents year-to-date 2025 pre-tax charges of $247 million primarily as a result of a change in estimate related to the claims of merchants who opted out of the U.S. merchant class litigation and a legal provision associated with the ATM non-discrimination rule surcharge complaints.
Other Notes
5.Represents the translational and transactional impact of currency and the related impact of the company’s foreign exchange derivative contracts designated as cash flow hedging instruments (specifically those that manage the impact of foreign currency variability on anticipated revenues and expenses).
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Mastercard Incorporated Operating Performance
Three Months Ended June 30, 2026
GDV (Bil.)Growth (USD)Growth (Local)Purchase Volume (Bil.)Growth (Local)Purchase Trans. (Mil.)Purchase Trans. GrowthCash Volume (Bil.)Growth (Local)Cash Trans. (Mil.)Cards (Mil.)
All Mastercard Credit, Charge and Debit Programs
APMEA$654 8.1 %8.4 %$508 10.9 %13,813 11.2 %$146 0.5 %1,342 1,052 
Canada76 8.1 %8.1 %74 8.2 %1,242 8.0 %2.3 %98 
Europe1,025 9.6 %8.5 %838 10.5 %21,998 8.5 %186 0.5 %874 986 
Latin America269 24.4 %13.9 %203 16.9 %8,250 16.8 %66 5.6 %420 588 
Worldwide less United States2,024 10.8 %9.1 %1,623 11.3 %45,304 10.7 %400 1.3 %2,643 2,725 
United States858 5.5 %5.5 %794 6.5 %11,792 3.5 %64 (5.0)%274 739 
Worldwide2,881 9.2 %8.0 %2,417 9.6 %57,096 9.2 %464 0.4 %2,917 3,463 
Mastercard Credit and Charge Programs
Worldwide less United States874 9.5 %8.5 %834 8.8 %18,420 7.2 %39 1.8 %143 841 
United States458 9.5 %9.5 %446 9.7 %4,721 8.7 %12 3.1 %10 365 
Worldwide1,331 9.5 %8.8 %1,280 9.1 %23,140 7.5 %51 2.1 %154 1,206 
Mastercard Debit Programs
Worldwide less United States1,150 11.8 %9.6 %789 13.9 %26,884 13.3 %361 1.3 %2,499 1,884 
United States400 1.3 %1.3 %348 2.6 %7,071 0.3 %53 (6.7)%263 373 
Worldwide1,550 8.9 %7.3 %1,137 10.2 %33,955 10.3 %413 0.2 %2,763 2,257 

Six Months Ended June 30, 2026
GDV (Bil.)Growth (USD)Growth (Local)Purchase Volume (Bil.)Growth (Local)Purchase Trans. (Mil.)Purchase Trans. GrowthCash Volume (Bil.)Growth (Local)Cash Trans. (Mil.)Cards (Mil.)
All Mastercard Credit, Charge and Debit Programs
APMEA$1,299 8.5 %7.3 %$1,003 10.0 %26,733 11.0 %$296 (0.7)%2,698 1,052 
Canada143 10.0 %7.7 %139 7.8 %2,342 8.1 %2.4 %14 98 
Europe1,968 13.0 %8.8 %1,609 10.8 %41,699 8.1 %359 0.7 %1,682 986 
Latin America521 24.4 %13.8 %390 16.5 %16,023 16.1 %130 6.3 %827 588 
Worldwide less United States3,931 12.7 %8.9 %3,141 11.1 %86,796 10.4 %790 1.0 %5,221 2,725 
United States1,653 4.9 %4.9 %1,526 5.8 %22,631 3.3 %126 (4.4)%533 739 
Worldwide5,584 10.3 %7.7 %4,668 9.3 %109,427 8.9 %916 0.2 %5,755 3,463 
Mastercard Credit and Charge Programs
Worldwide less United States1,704 11.5 %8.8 %1,626 9.2 %35,658 7.2 %78 1.6 %281 841 
United States874 8.7 %8.7 %851 8.9 %8,957 8.2 %23 2.4 %19 365 
Worldwide2,578 10.5 %8.8 %2,478 9.1 %44,615 7.4 %101 1.8 %300 1,206 
Mastercard Debit Programs
Worldwide less United States2,227 13.7 %9.0 %1,515 13.2 %51,137 12.8 %712 1.0 %4,940 1,884 
United States778 0.9 %0.9 %675 2.0 %13,675 0.3 %104 (5.8)%514 373 
Worldwide3,006 10.1 %6.8 %2,190 9.5 %64,812 9.9 %815 — %5,455 2,257 
APMEA = Asia Pacific / Middle East / Africa
Note that effective Q2 2026, operating performance in the preceding tables includes Venezuela cross-border activity, as applicable.
Figures in the preceding tables may not sum due to rounding; growth represents change from the comparable year ago period.
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Mastercard Incorporated Operating Performance
Three Months Ended June 30, 2025
GDV (Bil.)Growth (USD)Growth (Local)Purchase Volume (Bil.)Growth (Local)Purchase Trans. (Mil.)Purchase Trans. GrowthCash Volume (Bil.)Growth (Local)Cash Trans. (Mil.)Cards (Mil.)
All Mastercard Credit, Charge and Debit Programs
APMEA$605 4.7 %4.4 %$458 6.2 %12,423 9.7 %$147 (1.0)%1,428 990 
Canada70 3.9 %5.1 %68 5.2 %1,151 7.3 %0.8 %92 
Europe935 16.9 %13.3 %751 15.1 %20,268 10.9 %184 6.6 %955 938 
Latin America216 7.6 %17.4 %159 19.1 %7,066 13.9 %57 13.1 %430 506 
Worldwide less United States1,826 11.0 %10.3 %1,436 12.1 %40,908 10.9 %390 4.4 %2,819 2,526 
United States813 6.3 %6.3 %746 6.6 %11,390 6.3 %68 3.5 %296 705 
Worldwide2,640 9.5 %9.1 %2,182 10.1 %52,297 9.9 %457 4.3 %3,115 3,230 
Mastercard Credit and Charge Programs
Worldwide less United States798 8.2 %8.9 %759 9.2 %17,180 7.9 %39 4.2 %153 822 
United States418 6.1 %6.1 %407 6.1 %4,342 6.3 %11 6.8 %342 
Worldwide1,216 7.5 %7.9 %1,166 8.1 %21,522 7.6 %50 4.8 %162 1,164 
Mastercard Debit Programs
Worldwide less United States1,029 13.2 %11.4 %677 15.4 %23,728 13.2 %351 4.4 %2,666 1,704 
United States395 6.6 %6.6 %339 7.2 %7,048 6.3 %56 2.8 %287 363 
Worldwide1,424 11.2 %10.0 %1,016 12.6 %30,775 11.5 %408 4.2 %2,953 2,067 

Six Months Ended June 30, 2025
GDV (Bil.)Growth (USD)Growth (Local)Purchase Volume (Bil.)Growth (Local)Purchase Trans. (Mil.)Purchase Trans. GrowthCash Volume (Bil.)Growth (Local)Cash Trans. (Mil.)Cards (Mil.)
All Mastercard Credit, Charge and Debit Programs
APMEA$1,197 3.9 %5.7 %$900 7.0 %24,076 9.3 %$298 1.9 %2,882 990 
Canada130 1.1 %4.8 %127 4.9 %2,167 6.5 %1.5 %13 92 
Europe1,741 12.9 %13.1 %1,397 14.9 %38,560 10.5 %344 6.4 %1,843 938 
Latin America418 3.1 %15.4 %307 19.0 %13,806 13.3 %111 6.3 %849 506 
Worldwide less United States3,488 8.0 %10.4 %2,730 12.1 %78,608 10.5 %757 4.6 %5,587 2,526 
United States1,575 6.6 %6.6 %1,443 6.7 %21,910 6.3 %132 5.2 %573 705 
Worldwide5,063 7.6 %9.2 %4,174 10.2 %100,518 9.6 %889 4.7 %6,161 3,230 
Mastercard Credit and Charge Programs
Worldwide less United States1,529 5.4 %8.8 %1,453 9.2 %33,254 7.7 %75 1.9 %300 822 
United States804 6.0 %6.0 %782 6.0 %8,278 5.9 %22 7.4 %17 342 
Worldwide2,333 5.6 %7.8 %2,235 8.0 %41,532 7.3 %98 3.1 %317 1,164 
Mastercard Debit Programs
Worldwide less United States1,959 10.1 %11.6 %1,277 15.6 %45,354 12.7 %682 4.9 %5,287 1,704 
United States771 7.2 %7.2 %662 7.7 %13,632 6.6 %110 4.8 %556 363 
Worldwide2,730 9.3 %10.4 %1,938 12.8 %58,986 11.2 %792 4.8 %5,844 2,067 
APMEA = Asia Pacific / Middle East / Africa
Note that effective Q2 2026, operating performance in the preceding tables include Venezuela cross-border activity, as applicable.
Figures in the preceding tables may not sum due to rounding; growth represents change from the comparable year ago period.
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Footnote
The tables set forth the gross dollar volume (“GDV”), purchase volume, cash volume and the number of purchase transactions, cash transactions and cards on a regional and global basis for Mastercard™-branded cards. Growth rates over prior periods are provided for volume-based data.
Debit transactions on Maestro® and Cirrus®-branded cards and transactions involving brands other than Mastercard are not included in the preceding tables.
For purposes of the table: GDV represents purchase volume plus cash volume and includes the impact of balance transfers and convenience checks; “purchase volume” means the aggregate dollar amount of purchases made with Mastercard-branded cards for the relevant period; and “cash volume” means the aggregate dollar amount of cash disbursements and includes the impact of balance transfers and convenience checks obtained with Mastercard-branded cards for the relevant period. The number of cards includes virtual cards, which are Mastercard-branded payment accounts that do not generally have physical cards associated with them.
The Mastercard payment products are comprised of credit, charge, debit and prepaid programs, and data relating to each type of program is included in the tables. The tables include information with respect to transactions involving Mastercard-branded cards that are not switched by Mastercard and transactions for which Mastercard does not earn significant revenues.
Information denominated in U.S. dollars is calculated by applying an established U.S. dollar/local currency exchange rate for each local currency in which Mastercard volumes are reported. These exchange rates are calculated on a quarterly basis using the average exchange rate for each quarter. Mastercard reports period-over-period rates of change in purchase volume and cash volume on the basis of local currency information, in order to eliminate the impact of changes in the value of currencies against the U.S. dollar in calculating such rates of change.
The data set forth in the GDV, purchase volume, purchase transactions, cash volume and cash transactions columns is provided by Mastercard customers and is subject to verification by Mastercard and partial cross-checking against information provided by Mastercard’s transaction switching systems. The data set forth in the cards columns is provided by Mastercard customers and is subject to certain limited verification by Mastercard. A portion of the data set forth in the cards columns reflects the impact of routine portfolio changes among customers and other practices that may lead to over counting of the underlying data in certain circumstances. All data is subject to revision and amendment by Mastercard or Mastercard’s customers.
Performance information for prior periods can be found in the Investor Relations section of the Mastercard website at investor.mastercard.com.
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