Truist Securities Lowers Price Target for Mastercard to $612, Maintains Buy Rating

Truist Securities analyst Matthew Coad has lowered the price target for Mastercard (MA) to $612.00 from $640.00, a 4.38% decrease. Despite this revision, the "Buy" rating indicates a positive outlook for the company. The average target price from 35 analysts is $626.35, with a high estimate of $690.00 and a low estimate of $507.34. The estimated GF Value for Mastercard in one year is $621.55, suggesting a 12.59% upside from the current price.

Title: Truist Securities Adjusts Price Target for Mastercard; Analysts Remain Optimistic

July 2, 2025 - Truist Securities analyst Matthew Coad has revised the price target for Mastercard (MA) from $640.00 to $612.00, representing a decrease of 4.38% [1]. Despite this adjustment, the analyst maintains a "Buy" rating, indicating a positive outlook for the company. This revision reflects the latest market evaluations and projections.

The average target price from 35 analysts is $626.35, with a high estimate of $690.00 and a low estimate of $507.34 [1]. The consensus recommendation from 39 brokerage firms is "Outperform," indicating a favorable view among analysts [2].

GuruFocus estimates the GF Value for Mastercard in one year to be $621.55, suggesting a 12.59% upside from the current price of $552.03 [1]. This estimate is calculated based on the historical multiples the stock has traded at previously, as well as past business growth and future performance estimates.

Mastercard reported strong earnings in its latest quarter, with earnings per share (EPS) of $3.73, beating analysts' consensus estimates by $0.16 [2]. The company's revenue was up 14.2% compared to the same quarter last year, with a return on equity of 196.87% and a net margin of 45.21%.

Institutional investors and hedge funds hold 97.28% of Mastercard's stock, reflecting confidence in the company's prospects [2]. Recent insider transactions indicate that insiders are selling their positions, but the overall sentiment remains positive.

References:
[1] https://www.gurufocus.com/news/2985054/truist-securities-lowers-price-target-for-mastercard-ma-ma-stock-news
[2] https://www.marketbeat.com/instant-alerts/mastercard-nysema-upgraded-by-wall-street-zen-to-buy-rating-2025-07-19/