Mastercard Incorporated (MA) Earnings Per Share (EPS): 17.28
Is Mastercard Incorporated’s earnings per share (eps) high or low?
Mastercard Incorporated's earnings per share (eps) of 17.28 is 53% above its 5-year average of 11.30, near the high end of its 5-year range (6.40–16.55).
The earnings per share (eps) for Mastercard Incorporated (MA) is 17.28 as of Tuesday, June 9, 2026. It is above its 12-month average by 13.42% (15.23).
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MA Current vs Average Earnings Per Share (EPS) Chart
MA Earnings Per Share (EPS) Metrics
EARNINGS PER SHARE (EPS)
17.28
EARNINGS PER SHARE (EPS) AVG TTM
15.23
EARNINGS PER SHARE (EPS) AVG 3Y
13.15
EARNINGS PER SHARE (EPS) AVG 5Y
11.30
EARNINGS PER SHARE (EPS) AVG 10Y
8.37
EARNINGS PER SHARE (EPS) AVG 15Y
6.43
EARNINGS PER SHARE (EPS) AVG 20Y
4.99
CURRENT VS TTM AVG
+13.42%
CURRENT VS 3Y AVG
+31.43%
CURRENT VS 5Y AVG
+52.97%
CURRENT VS 10Y AVG
+106.34%
CURRENT VS 15Y AVG
+168.69%
CURRENT VS 20Y AVG
+246.04%
MA Competitors' Earnings Per Share (EPS)
| NAME | MARKET CAP | EARNINGS PER SHARE (EPS) | TTM | 3Y | 5Y |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mastercard Incorporated (MA) | — | 17.28 | 15.23 | 13.15 | 11.30 |
| Bank of America Corporation (BAC) | $386.20B | 4.03 | 3.56 | 3.36 | 3.15 |
| Invesco QQQ Trust, Series 1 (QQQ) | $495.94B | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Morgan Stanley (MS) | $331.62B | 11.00 | 9.19 | 7.46 | 7.43 |
| The Goldman Sachs Group, Inc. (GS) | $304.45B | 54.75 | 46.59 | 36.70 | 38.69 |
| Vanguard Total Stock Market ETF (VTI) | $622.51B | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Visa Inc. (V) | $623.06B | 11.48 | 9.98 | 8.81 | 7.63 |
| Wells Fargo & Company (WFC) | $250.94B | 6.53 | 5.91 | 4.97 | 4.21 |
| Citigroup Inc. (C) | $229.72B | 8.07 | 6.63 | 6.09 | 6.55 |
| American Express Company (AXP) | $217.24B | 16.03 | 14.72 | 12.63 | 10.72 |
EPS Comparison
Trailing EPS (TTM)
$17.28
Forward EPS (Est.)
$22.80
P/E Ratio
28.7
Formula: EPS = Net Income / Weighted Average Shares Outstanding
Why EPS matters:
- Directly impacts stock valuation through P/E ratio
- Used to calculate dividend coverage and payout ratios
- Enables comparison across companies of different sizes
- Growth in EPS often correlates with stock price appreciation
Mastercard Incorporated Earnings Per Share (EPS) Formula & Definition
EPS (Earnings Per Share) represents the portion of a company's profit allocated to each outstanding share. Higher EPS indicates greater profitability on a per-share basis.
Expanded definitions: Investopedia, Wikipedia, Corporate Finance Institute
Mastercard Incorporated Earnings Per Share (EPS) FAQ
- What is the earnings per share (eps) for Mastercard Incorporated (MA)?
- The earnings per share (eps) for MA stock is 17.28.
- Is Mastercard Incorporated's earnings per share (eps) high or low?
- Mastercard Incorporated's earnings per share (eps) of 17.28 is 53% above its 5-year average of 11.30, near the high end of its 5-year range (6.40–16.55).
- What is the TTM average earnings per share (eps) for Mastercard Incorporated (MA)?
- The TTM average earnings per share (eps) for MA stock is 15.23.
- What is the 3Y average earnings per share (eps) for Mastercard Incorporated (MA)?
- The 3Y average earnings per share (eps) for MA stock is 13.15.
- What is the 5Y average earnings per share (eps) for Mastercard Incorporated (MA)?
- The 5Y average earnings per share (eps) for MA stock is 11.30.
- What is the 10Y average earnings per share (eps) for Mastercard Incorporated (MA)?
- The 10Y average earnings per share (eps) for MA stock is 8.37.
- What is the 15Y average earnings per share (eps) for Mastercard Incorporated (MA)?
- The 15Y average earnings per share (eps) for MA stock is 6.43.
- What is the 20Y average earnings per share (eps) for Mastercard Incorporated (MA)?
- The 20Y average earnings per share (eps) for MA stock is 4.99.
Mastercard Incorporated Earnings Per Share (EPS) History
| DATE | EARNINGS PER SHARE (EPS) |
|---|---|
| 2025-12-31 | 16.55 |
| 2024-12-31 | 13.92 |
| 2023-12-31 | 11.86 |
| 2022-12-31 | 10.26 |
| 2021-12-31 | 8.79 |
| 2020-12-31 | 6.40 |
| 2019-12-31 | 7.98 |
| 2018-12-31 | 5.63 |
| 2017-12-31 | 3.67 |
| 2016-12-31 | 3.70 |
| 2015-12-31 | 3.36 |
| 2014-12-31 | 3.11 |
| 2013-12-31 | 2.57 |
| 2012-12-31 | 2.20 |
| 2011-12-31 | 1.49 |
| 2010-12-31 | 1.41 |
| 2009-12-31 | 1.12 |
| 2008-12-31 | -0.20 |
| 2007-12-31 | 0.81 |
| 2006-12-31 | 0.04 |
| 2005-12-31 | 0.20 |
| 2004-12-31 | 0.24 |
| 2003-12-31 | -0.39 |
| 2002-12-31 | 0.14 |
| 2001-12-31 | 0.20 |
| 2000-12-31 | 0.17 |
| 1998-12-31 | 0.03 |