Yesterday, the company announced that its digital assets division, Mastercard Services LLC, had received a BitLicense from the New York State Department of Financial Services, allowing the segment to operate within New York’s regulatory framework for digital asset activities. Management noted that this step confirms the integration of the cryptocurrency sector into the legal system. Against this background, TD Cowen analysts reaffirmed a “buy” rating on the issuer’s shares with a target price of 671.00, well above the current market value.
The financial report for the second quarter will be published on July 23: according to forecasts, revenue may increase from 8.4 billion dollars to 9.07 billion dollars, which would be a new record for the company and significantly above 8.13 billion dollars recorded in the same period a year earlier. Earnings per share are expected to rise from 4.60 dollars to 4.77 dollars, above 4.15 dollars last year.
As for dividends, the next payment took place on May 8, 2026, when holders of Class A and Class B shares were paid 0.87 dollars per share, which may amount to 0.69% for the quarter. Overall, the company’s dividend yield remains slightly below the sector average of 1.06%, which does not support its investment attractiveness.
Support and resistance levels
On the daily chart, the trading instrument is slightly above the support line of the descending channel with boundaries at 525.00–480.00.
Technical indicators are strengthening the long-term sell signal: the fast EMAs of the Alligator indicator are slightly below the signal line, while the AO histogram is forming corrective bars and moving away from the transition level.
Resistance levels: 501.00, 527.00.
Support levels: 482.00, 460.00.
Mastercard Inc. trading scenarios and forecast
Short positions may be opened after the price declines and consolidates below 482.00, with a target at 460.00 and a stop-loss at 495.00. Expected timeframe: 7 days or more.
Long positions may be opened after the price rises and consolidates above 501.00, with a target at 527.00. Stop-loss — 493.00.
Scenario
| Timeframe | Weekly |
| Recommendation | SELL STOP |
| Entry point | 481.95 |
| Take Profit | 460.00 |
| Stop Loss | 495.00 |
| Key levels | 460.00, 482.00, 501.00, 527.00 |
Alternative scenario
| Recommendation | BUY STOP |
| Entry point | 501.05 |
| Take Profit | 527.00 |
| Stop Loss | 493.00 |
| Key levels | 460.00, 482.00, 501.00, 527.00 |
