MA Stock 12 Month Analyst Forecast
Eps Overview
Growth Next 5yrs
15.66%
Last Quarter
$4.38
Past Year
$16.52
Growth Past 5yrs
20.99%
Next Quarter
$4.39
Estimate Next Year
$17.01
Consensus Rating
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Consensus Price Target
Highest Price Target
$735.00
32.79% Upside
Mean Price Target
$659.44
19.14% Upside
Lowest Price Target
$550.00
-0.64% Downside
Recent Analyst Ratings
Upgrades, Downgrades, New Coverage
Actual EPS vs Estimated EPS
MA Earnings Per Share (EPS) History
According to financial reports, MA (NYSE: MA) reported an actual EPS of $4.38 for the quarter ending on Oct 30, 2025, compared to an estimated $4.32, resulting in a 1.39% surprise. In the prior quarter (Jul 31, 2025), MA recorded an actual EPS of $4.15 with a 2.98% surprise. See MA's full earnings history.
Earnings History
EPS Surprise Factor Analysis
MA has experienced notable EPS surprises, with the latest quarter ending Oct 30, 2025 showing a 1.39% beat. Previously, the quarter ending Jul 31, 2025 recorded a 2.98% beat. An EPS surprise factor indicates how much actual earnings deviate from analyst forecasts.
| Report Date | Actual | Forecast | Surprise Factor |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 30, 2025 | 4.38 | 4.32 | +1.39% |
| Jul 31, 2025 | 4.15 | 4.03 | +2.98% |
| May 01, 2025 | 3.73 | 3.58 | +4.19% |
| Jan 30, 2025 | 3.82 | 3.71 | +2.96% |
| Oct 31, 2024 | 3.89 | 3.74 | +4.01% |
| Jul 31, 2024 | 3.59 | 3.51 | +2.28% |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is MA stock getting favorable reviews from Wall Street analysts?
Brokerage firms have given MA stock an average recommendation of
Strong Buy. 32 analysts have given their ratings
to MA out of which
19 analysts have given strong buy call,
12 analysts have given buy call,
1 analysts rate it hold,
0 analysts advocate strong sell call, and
0 analysts has given sell rating. The average target price of
$659.44 gives the stock implied upside
of roughly 19.14% over the next year or so.
What have analysts suggested for MA highest price target?
Analysts suggest MA's stock price would rise to a high of $735.00.
What is the lowest price target analysts expect for MA over the next year?
Within the next 12 months, analysts predict the MA stock price could move to $550.00.
What is the average target price for MA?
MA stock has an average analyst estimate of $659.44.
At its current price, how far is MA from its average target price?
MA shares are currently trading 19.14% above this price target.
What were MA’s actual earnings per share for the recent quarter?
Its quarterly earnings per share (EPS) came in at $4.38 versus consensus estimates of $4.32, and above the comparable year-ago quarter’s EPS of $3.89.
What are the current estimates for quarterly and annual earnings per share?
MA's forecasts by analysts estimating quarterly EPS at $4.39 and $17.01 for the whole year.
What has MA's growth been in the past five years and what is expected in the next five years?
The analysts have projected 15.66% EPS growth for MA in the next five years, compared to growth rates of 20.99% in the past five years.