Lone Pine Capital 13F: Cuts Mastercard (MA) Stake by $20M

Lone Pine Capital Reduces Mastercard Position

Lone Pine Capital lowered its stake in Mastercard Incorporated NYSE:MA during the period, according to a recent Form 13F filing with the SEC. The fund parted ways with 39,137 shares, marking a 40.6% decrease from its previous holding of 96,338 shares. That left the firm with 57,201 shares of the credit services provider at the close of the reporting period. That remaining block carried a reported value of about $29.4 million.

Mastercard Stock Context

Mastercard shares trade on the NYSE, backed by a market capitalization in the hundreds of billions. The company posts an earnings per share figure of $18.18 and carries a P/E ratio of 33.9. Investors continue to monitor its valuation against broader payment industry trends.

Recent Earnings Performance

Mastercard reported annual revenue of $35.1 billion alongside a revenue growth rate of 14.1%. The company recorded a net profit margin of 46.3% and a return on equity of 2.4%. Its next quarterly financial update is scheduled for October 29, 2026.

Dividend Profile

Mastercard distributes an annual dividend yield of 0.56% with a payout ratio of 17.9%. The payout rewards long-term holders while leaving the bulk of earnings for reinvestment in network technology.

Insider Buying and Selling at Mastercard Incorporated

Company insiders executed open-market purchases recently. On June 16, 2026, Oki Matsumoto bought 509 shares, while Merit Janow acquired 684 shares on the same date.

Wall Street Analyst Views

Wall Street firms continue to update their views on Mastercard. On October 9, 2026, Baird maintained an outperform rating and lifted its price target to $710.00. Earlier on August 31, 2026, RBC Capital kept an outperform rating with a target of $696.00. Wolfe Research followed on August 25, 2026, with an outperform rating and a $740.00 target. Truist Securities maintained a buy rating on August 5, 2026, setting a target of $633.00, while Cantor Fitzgerald maintained an overweight rating on August 3, 2026, with a target of $695.00. UBS kept a buy rating on July 31, 2026, lifting its target to $670.00, and Macquarie maintained an outperform rating that same day with a $670.00 target. RBC Capital also maintained an outperform rating on July 31, 2026, with a target of $642.00. Overall, the stock holds a consensus recommendation of strong buy from 37 analysts, with a mean price target of $671.23.

Inside the Payment Giant

Headquartered in Purchase, New York, Mastercard Incorporated operates a global technology network that links consumers, financial institutions, merchants, and governments. It processes payment transactions and offers a wide array of digital security, consulting, and cross-border money transfer solutions.

What to Watch at Mastercard Incorporated

Because 13F filings look backward at a prior quarter, they may not reflect a fund's current holdings. Observers will watch the upcoming October earnings release and subsequent SEC filings to track how institutional sentiment evolves.