Q2 25 EPS
$4.15
BEAT +3.12%
Est. $4.02
Q2 25 Revenue
$8.13B
BEAT +1.88%
Est. $7.98B
vs S&P Since Q2 25
-29.7%
TRAILING MARKET
MA -13.8% vs S&P +15.9%
Market Reaction
Did MA Beat Earnings? Q2 2025 Results
Mastercard posted a convincing second-quarter 2025 beat, with adjusted diluted EPS of $4.15 clearing the $4.02 consensus estimate by 3.12% and net revenue of $8.13 billion topping expectations by 1.88%, a result that extended the payments giant's run… Read more Mastercard posted a convincing second-quarter 2025 beat, with adjusted diluted EPS of $4.15 clearing the $4.02 consensus estimate by 3.12% and net revenue of $8.13 billion topping expectations by 1.88%, a result that extended the payments giant's run of double-digit growth, with the top line rising 16.8% year-over-year. The single most compelling driver behind the quarter was the exceptional momentum in value-added services and solutions, where revenue climbed 23%, complementing a 13% gain in payment network revenue. Cross-border volume surged 15% as global travel and commerce held firm, while switched transactions grew 10% and gross dollar volume reached $2.60 trillion on a local currency basis. Adjusted operating margins nudged higher to 59.9% from 59.4% a year ago, though a higher effective tax rate of 20.8%, up sharply from 17.3%, tempered the bottom-line upside. Mastercard also returned $2.99 billion to shareholders through buybacks and dividends, underscoring a disciplined capital return posture that has become a hallmark of the company's financial strategy.
Key Takeaways
- • Gross dollar volume growth of 9% on a local currency basis to $2.6 trillion
- • Cross-border volume growth of 15% on a local currency basis
- • Switched transactions growth of 10%
- • Value-added services and solutions net revenue up 23%, driven by security, digital authentication, and consumer acquisition and engagement services
- • Acquisitions contributed 1 percentage point to net revenue growth and 4 percentage points to value-added services growth
- • Pricing improvements across value-added services
MA YoY Financials
Q2 2025 vs Q2 2024, source: SEC Filings
“Our momentum of deal wins continued this quarter, including the extension of our exclusive partnership with American Airlines. Overall, the second quarter was another strong one for Mastercard, with net revenue growth of 17% year-over-year, or 16% on a currency-neutral basis. These results reinforce how our teams are executing every day and delivering value in every transaction and beyond. We're well positioned for the opportunities ahead and continue to drive new innovation like the Mastercard Collection and Mastercard Agent Pay.”
— Michael Miebach, Q2 2025 Earnings Press Release
MA Earnings Trends
MA vs Market 30 Day Price Reactions
30-day stock return vs benchmark after each earnings
MA EPS Trend
Earnings per share: estimate vs actual
MA Revenue Trend
Quarterly revenue: estimate vs actual
MA Quarterly Results
5 quarters of earnings data
| Quarter | EPS Est. | EPS Act. | Surprise | Revenue | Rev. Surprise |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q1 26 | — | $4.60 | — | $8.40B | +1.73% |
| Q4 25 BEAT FY | $4.24 | $4.76 | +12.26% | $8.81B | — |
| FY Full Year | $16.46 | $17.01 | +3.33% | $32.79B | +0.25% |
| Q3 25 BEAT | $4.31 | $4.38 | +1.52% | $8.60B | +0.82% |
| Q2 25 BEAT | $4.02 | $4.15 | +3.12% | $8.13B | +1.88% |
| Q1 25 BEAT | $3.56 | $3.73 | +4.80% | $7.25B | +1.79% |