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Mastercard Incorporated Profit Margin

Valuation check: MA's profit margin is 46.73%, above the Technology sector average of 28.0%.

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Quarterly Profit Margin

47.19%
↑ 3.37% YoY

As of Sep 2026

Annual Profit Margin (TTM)

46.73%
↑ 3.22% YoY

Trailing 12 months ending Sep 2026

Average Profit Margin (Comparison Companies)

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Mastercard Incorporated (MA) FAQ

Mastercard Incorporated (MA) currently reports a profit margin of 46.73% as of September 2026. That compares with 45.28% in the prior-year period — up 3.2% year over year. That is above the Technology sector average of 28.0%. Use the charts on this page to explore Mastercard Incorporated's profit margin history and peer comparisons.

Mastercard Incorporated's profit margin increased from 45.28% to 46.73% — a 3.2% year-over-year increase (period ending September 2026). Watching multi-year history on the chart below helps separate one-off swings from a lasting trend.

Mastercard Incorporated's profit margin of 46.73% is higher than the Technology sector average of 28.0%. That is roughly 66.9% above the sector mean. A reading higher peers can reflect different growth expectations, capital structure, or profitability — so it is worth checking the peer comparison chart before drawing conclusions.

There is no universal 'good' profit margin, but Mastercard Incorporated's current 46.73% should be judged against Technology norms (sector average: 28.0%) and against MA's own history. Strong, stable readings often indicate durable competitive advantage; volatile or declining ones deserve a closer look at margins and capital efficiency.

Start with the current profit margin of 46.73%, then check the historical chart for trend and the peer comparison chart for relative positioning. The Technology average is 28.0%. From there, open related valuation or income-statement pages for Mastercard Incorporated, and consider following MA for alerts when major investors trade the stock.