# Mastercard Incorporated (MA) is expected to announce its fiscal first-quarter earnings for 2026 before the market opens on Thursday, Apr.

*business · news · 2026-04-20 · Barchart*

## Key points

- Analysts expect Mastercard FY26 Q1 EPS to rise 18% to $4.40 per share.
- Full-year FY26 EPS is projected at $19.52, a 14.8% increase over FY25.
- MA shares have underperformed both the S&P 500 and XLF ETF over the past year.
- The average analyst price target for Mastercard is $652.66, implying 25.2% upside.

**Companies:** Mastercard Incorporated
**Countries:** United States

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