Mastercard Incorporated (MA) Free Cash Flow (FCF): $16.91B
The free cash flow (FCF) for Mastercard Incorporated (MA) is $16.91B. It is above its 12-month average by 8.35% ($15.61B).
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MA Free Cash Flow (FCF) Metrics
FREE CASH FLOW (FCF)
$16.91B
FREE CASH FLOW (FCF) AVG TTM
$15.61B
FREE CASH FLOW (FCF) AVG 3Y
$13.23B
FREE CASH FLOW (FCF) AVG 5Y
$11.35B
FREE CASH FLOW (FCF) AVG 10Y
$8.56B
FREE CASH FLOW (FCF) AVG 15Y
$6.74B
FREE CASH FLOW (FCF) AVG 20Y
$5.27B
CURRENT VS TTM AVG
+8.35%
CURRENT VS 3Y AVG
+27.82%
CURRENT VS 5Y AVG
+49.03%
CURRENT VS 10Y AVG
+97.49%
CURRENT VS 15Y AVG
+150.80%
CURRENT VS 20Y AVG
+220.73%
FCF Analysis
Free Cash Flow (TTM)
$16.91B
FCF Yield
4.01%
Price/FCF
25.0
Formula: FCF = Operating Cash Flow - Capital Expenditures
Why FCF matters:
- Shows actual cash available (not accounting earnings)
- Funds dividends, buybacks, and debt reduction
- Less susceptible to accounting manipulation than net income
- Key metric for DCF valuation models
Mastercard Incorporated Free Cash Flow (FCF) Formula & Definition
Free Cash Flow represents the cash a company generates after accounting for capital expenditures. It's the cash available for dividends, buybacks, debt reduction, or reinvestment.
Expanded definitions: Investopedia, Wikipedia, Corporate Finance Institute
Mastercard Incorporated Free Cash Flow (FCF) FAQ
- What is the free cash flow (FCF) for Mastercard Incorporated (MA)?
- The free cash flow (FCF) for MA stock is $16.91B.
- What is the TTM average free cash flow (FCF) for Mastercard Incorporated (MA)?
- The TTM average free cash flow (FCF) for MA stock is $15.61B.
- What is the 3Y average free cash flow (FCF) for Mastercard Incorporated (MA)?
- The 3Y average free cash flow (FCF) for MA stock is $13.23B.
- What is the 5Y average free cash flow (FCF) for Mastercard Incorporated (MA)?
- The 5Y average free cash flow (FCF) for MA stock is $11.35B.
- What is the 10Y average free cash flow (FCF) for Mastercard Incorporated (MA)?
- The 10Y average free cash flow (FCF) for MA stock is $8.56B.
- What is the 15Y average free cash flow (FCF) for Mastercard Incorporated (MA)?
- The 15Y average free cash flow (FCF) for MA stock is $6.74B.
- What is the 20Y average free cash flow (FCF) for Mastercard Incorporated (MA)?
- The 20Y average free cash flow (FCF) for MA stock is $5.27B.
Mastercard Incorporated Free Cash Flow (FCF) History
| DATE | FREE CASH FLOW (FCF) |
|---|---|
| 2025-12-31 | $16.91B |
| 2024-12-31 | $14.31B |
| 2023-12-31 | $11.61B |
| 2022-12-31 | $10.10B |
| 2021-12-31 | $8.65B |
| 2020-12-31 | $6.52B |
| 2019-12-31 | $7.46B |
| 2018-12-31 | $5.72B |
| 2017-12-31 | $5.13B |
| 2016-12-31 | $4.10B |
| 2015-12-31 | $3.70B |
| 2014-12-31 | $3.07B |
| 2013-12-31 | $3.84B |
| 2012-12-31 | $2.73B |
| 2011-12-31 | $2.51B |
| 2010-12-31 | $1.55B |
| 2009-12-31 | $1.24B |
| 2008-12-31 | $242.96M |
| 2007-12-31 | $613.44M |
| 2006-12-31 | $555.69M |
| 2005-12-31 | $190.84M |
| 2004-12-31 | $265.64M |
| 2003-12-31 | $46.98M |
| 2002-12-31 | $204.41M |
| 2001-12-31 | $88.93M |
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About Mastercard Incorporated
Mastercard Incorporated is a global technology firm specializing in providing transaction processing and a wide array of payment solutions, operating across the United States and internationally. Its core business centers on enabling the entire payment transaction lifecycle – including authorization, clearing, and settlement – alongside offering a spectrum of complementary payment services. The company provides a comprehensive suite of integrated products and value-added services to a diverse clientele, which includes individual account holders, merchants, financial institutions, businesses, governments, and other organizations. These offerings span programs enabling deferred payment credit, prepaid card management services, commercial credit and debit solutions, and tools for accessing funds in deposit and other accounts. Additionally, Mastercard offers advanced cyber and intelligence solutions designed to secure transactions for all participants, and provides proprietary insights derived from the responsible utilization of consumer and merchant data. For online merchants, its specialized offerings encompass analytics, experimental "test and learn" platforms, consulting, managed services, loyalty programs, payment processing, and secure gateway technologies. The company also operates open banking and digital identity platforms. Its prominent payment solutions are delivered under the MasterCard, Maestro, and Cirrus brands. Established in 1966, Mastercard Incorporated is headquartered in Purchase, New York.
- Sector
- Financial Services
- Industry
- Financial - Credit Services
- CEO
- Michael Miebach