Mastercard Inc. (NYSE: MA) beats Q2-2026 adjusted non-GAAP EPS consensus of approx. $4.75 per share (23 July 2026, pre-market)
Miss
✦ AI-generated prediction
Published on 22. July 2026
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Predicted for 23. July 2026
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Based on: Historical Cycle
Mastercard Q1 2026 non-GAAP EPS was $4.60 vs $4.41 consensus (beat by 4.3%). Q2 2026 consensus stands at ~$4.75, +14.5% year-over-year vs. $4.15 in Q2 2025. Mastercard beats estimates in ~75–80% of quarters, supported by global payment volume growth and travel recovery. No Polymarket market; own estimate: 70%.
Data basis for this prediction
- meyka.com: 'MA Mastercard Q1 2026 results exceed expectations – EPS $4.60 vs $4.41' (April 2026)
- aaii.com: 'Mastercard Q2 2026 earnings preview – consensus $4.75' (Juli 2026)
- tipranks.com: Mastercard earnings history and beat frequency
- finance.yahoo.com: MA Q2 2026 preview – EPS est. +14.5% YoY
Note: This is an AI-generated statistical forecast for entertainment and information purposes. It does not constitute investment advice or a recommendation to buy or sell any financial instrument.
Verdict: Miss
[Vorzeitig entschieden] Mastercard berichtet Q2 2026 NICHT am 23. Juli, sondern am 30. Juli 2026. Das in der Vorhersage angegebene Datum ist falsch – der vorhergesagte Ereignistag ist verstrichen, ohne dass das Ergebnis veröffentlicht wurde. Quelle: MarketScreener / Meyka.
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