# Mastercard Stock Analysis: MA Trading Below Moving Averages Despite Strong Q4 Earnings Beat | Market Update

Dive into the latest **Mastercard (MA) stock analysis** as shares trade at $525.94, sitting below key moving averages despite impressive quarterly earnings. This comprehensive podcast episode covers:

📊 **Technical Analysis**: MA stock trading below its 50-day ($551.10) and 200-day ($561.64) simple moving averages within a 52-week range of $465.59-$601.77

💰 **Earnings Highlights**: Mastercard crushed Q4 expectations with EPS of $4.76 vs. $4.24 estimated, plus $8.81B revenue (up 17.5% YoY)

📈 **Analyst Ratings**: Strong consensus "Buy" from 24 analysts with average price target of $669.27. Recent upgrades from Compass Point ($735), UBS ($700), TD Cowen ($671), and Tigress Financial ($730)

🔑 **Key Metrics**:
- Net margin: 45.65%
- Return on equity: Over 200%
- FY2025 revenue: $32.8B (up 16.4%)
- Quarterly dividend: $0.87/share

🤝 **Strategic News**: New partnership with Ericsson announced February 18th to expand global digital payments infrastructure

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