Market Update (NYSE:MA): MasterCard Adds to Global Public Policy Team

[Business Wire] – MasterCard today announced the appointment of Alexander N.M. Niejelow as a senior vice president of public policy, effective February 8, 2016. Read more on this. MasterCard Incorporated (MA) , valued at $98.41B, started the session at $88.52. Today’s price range has been between $87.23 and $88.57 per share with a trailing 52-week range being $74.61 to $101.76. MA shares are currently priced at 24.13x this year’s forecasted earnings, which makes them relatively expensive compared to the industry ’s 13.98x earnings multiple. And for passive income investors, the company pays shareholders $0.76 per share annually in dividends, yielding 0.85%. According to a consensus of 32 analysts, the earnings estimate of $0.88 per share would be $0.01 worse than the year-ago quarter and a $0.06 sequential decrease. Furthermore, our analysis shows the full-year EPS estimate to be $3.69, which would be a $0.26 improvement when compared to the last year’s annual results. The quarterly earnings estimate is predicated on a consensus revenue forecast of $2.42 Billion. If reported, that would be a 8.52% increase over the year-ago quarter. In terms of ratings, Sterne Agee CRT Initiated MA at Buy (Dec 17, 2015). Previously, Credit Agricole Initiated MA at to Outperform. When considering if perhaps the stock is under or overvalued, the average price target is $107.69, which is 21.66% above where the stock opened this morning. See more in (NYSE:MA) Similar Articles: Stock Update: MasterCard Inc (NYSE:MA) – Walmart Adds MasterPass™ by MasterCard to Online and Mobile Checkout Stock Update: MasterCard Inc (NYSE:MA) – MasterCard to Hold Masters of Code Global Hackathon Competition in New York City Market Update: MasterCard Inc (NYSE:MA) – MasterCard Launches New Program That Can Turn Any Consumer Gadget, Accessory or Wearable into a Payment Device
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