Mastercard Incorporated Profit Margin

Mastercard Incorporated's profit margin stands at 45.88% as of March 2026. That compares with 45.22% in the prior-year period — up 1.5% year over year. That is above the Technology sector average of 33.7%. Stockcircle updates this page with the newest filings so you can track how the metric evolves quarter by quarter.

Mastercard Incorporated reported 45.88% in profit margin versus 45.22% a year earlier — a 1.5% year-over-year increase. The historical chart on this page makes it easier to see whether that move is part of a longer pattern.

Mastercard Incorporated sits higher the Technology benchmark (33.7%) with a profit margin of 45.88%. That is roughly 36.1% above the sector mean. Peer context matters because what looks expensive or cheap in absolute terms can be normal for the sector.

A profit margin of 45.88% for Mastercard Incorporated means each unit of related capital or sales is generating that return rate. Higher is usually better for profitability metrics, but extremely high figures can reflect one-time items or thin equity bases. Review several years of data on this page before extrapolating.

The history chart shows how Mastercard Incorporated's profit margin evolved across reporting periods, while the comparison chart places MA next to similar companies. Use both: a rising metric that still lags peers tells a different story than a rising metric that already leads the group. Growth charts, when available, highlight acceleration or slowdown.