Should you buy MA stock?
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Based on market data through , StockInvest.us rates Mastercard Incorporated (MA) as Hold/Accumulate with a technical score of 0.37 on its -10 to +10 scale. The rating is unchanged from the previous daily evaluation.
- Hold signal since
- Price since signal Up 4.74%
- 3-month trend forecast Up 17.95%
- Beat earnings estimates in all of the last 4 quarters
- Excellent financial health (Piotroski 7/9)
- High gross margin of 82.7%
Mastercard Incorporated stock price up 0.0391% on Monday
(Market data through Aug 10, 2026)
The Mastercard Incorporated stock price gained 0.0391% on the last trading day (Monday, 10th Aug 2026), rising from $562.95 to $563.17. During the last trading day the stock fluctuated 1.32% from a day low at $559.36 to a day high of $566.77. The price has risen in 6 of the last 10 days and is up by 2.08% over the past 2 weeks. Volume fell on the last day by -991 thousand shares and in total, 2 million shares were bought and sold for approximately $1.14 billion. You should take into consideration that falling volume on higher prices causes divergence and may be an early warning about possible changes over the next couple of days.
The stock lies in the middle of a wide and strong rising trend in the short term and a further rise within the trend is signaled. Given the current short-term trend, the stock is expected to rise 17.95% during the next 3 months and, with a 90% probability hold a price between $628.80 and $692.88 at the end of this 3-month period.
MA Signals & Forecast
The Mastercard Incorporated stock holds a sell signal from the short-term Moving Average; at the same time, however, there is a buy signal from the long-term average. Since the short-term average is above the long-term average there is a general buy signal in the stock giving a positive forecast for the stock. On further gains, the stock will meet resistance from the short-term Moving Average at approximately $569.67. On a fall, the stock will find some support from the long-term average at approximately $537.45. A break-up through the short-term average will send a buy signal, whereas a breakdown through the long-term average will send a sell signal. Furthermore, there is a buy signal from the 3 month Moving Average Convergence Divergence (MACD). Volume fell during the last trading day despite gaining prices. This causes a divergence between volume and price and it may be an early warning. The stock should be watched closely. Some negative signals were issued as well, and these may have some influence on the near short-term development. A sell signal was issued from a pivot top point on Thursday, July 30, 2026, and so far it has fallen -2.46%. Further fall is indicated until a new bottom pivot has been found.
Support, Risk & Stop-loss for Mastercard Incorporated stock
On the downside, the stock finds support just below today's level from accumulated volume at $499.02 and $490.64. There is a natural risk involved when a stock is testing a support level, since if this is broken, the stock then may fall to the next support level. In this case, Mastercard Incorporated finds support just below today's level at $499.02. If this is broken, then the next support from accumulated volume will be at $490.64 and $489.79.
This stock has average movements during the day and with good trading volume, the risk is considered to be medium. During the last day, the stock moved $7.40 between high and low, or 1.32%. For the last week, the stock has had daily average volatility of 1.69%.
Our recommended stop-loss: $541.55 (-3.84%) (This stock has medium daily movements and this gives medium risk. There is a sell signal from a pivot top found 7 days ago.)
Trading Expectations (MA) For The Upcoming Trading Day Of Tuesday 11th
For the upcoming trading day on Tuesday, 11th we expect Mastercard Incorporated to open at $563.10, and during the day (based on 14 day Average True Range), to move between $557.21 and $569.13, which gives a possible trading interval of +/-$11.91 (+/-2.14%) up or down from last closing price. If Mastercard Incorporated takes out the full calculated possible swing range there will be an estimated 2.14% move between the lowest and the highest trading price during the day.
Since the stock is closer to the resistance from accumulated volume at $563.32 (0.03%) than the support at $499.02 (11.39%), our systems don't find the trading risk/reward intra-day attractive and any bets should be held until the stock is closer to the support level.
Is Mastercard Incorporated stock A Buy?
Mastercard Incorporated holds several positive signals, but we still don't find these to be enough for a buy candidate. At the current level, it should be considered as a hold candidate (hold or accumulate) in this position whilst awaiting further development.
Current score:
0.370
Hold/Accumulate
Unchanged
Predicted Fair Opening Price
Predicted fair opening price on August 11, 2026 - $563.10 ( 0.0127%).
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MA Performance
Trading levels for MA
Fibonacci Support & Resistance Levels
| Level | Price | |
|---|---|---|
| R3 | 570.50 | 1.30% |
| R2 | 567.67 | 0.800% |
| R1 | 565.93 | 0.490% |
| Price | 563.17 | |
| S1 | 560.27 | -0.515% |
| S2 | 558.52 | -0.83% |
| S3 | 555.69 | -1.33% |
Accumulated Volume Support & Resistance Levels
| Level | Price | |
|---|---|---|
| R3 | 577.35 | 2.52% |
| R2 | 573.10 | 1.76% |
| R1 | 563.32 | 0.0266% |
| Price | 563.17 | |
| S1 | 499.02 | -11.39% |
| S2 | 490.64 | -12.88% |
| S3 | 489.79 | -13.03% |
MA Dividend Payout History
| # | Ex-Date | Pay Date | Amount | Yield | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jul 09, 2026 | Jul 09, 2026 | Aug 07, 2026 | $0.87 | 0.176% |
| 2 | Apr 09, 2026 | Apr 09, 2026 | May 08, 2026 | $0.87 | 0.165% |
| 3 | Dec 09, 2025 | Jan 09, 2026 | Feb 09, 2026 | $0.87 | 0.152% |
| 4 | Oct 09, 2025 | Oct 09, 2025 | Nov 07, 2025 | $0.760 | 0.127% |
| 5 | Jun 24, 2025 | Jul 09, 2025 | Aug 08, 2025 | $0.760 | 0.135% |
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