Technical Analysis: Based on the technical indicators and price action, MA shows a bullish momentum in the short term. The RSI at 59.84 indicates moderate upward momentum without being overbought. MACD is positive at 1.43, confirming the bullish trend.
Price Levels and Fibonacci Analysis: Current price: $533.49 Key Fibonacci levels:
News Sentiment: Recent news shows positive sentiment for MA. The stock received an 86% rating from Validea's Patient Investor model based on Warren Buffett's investment strategy, indicating strong fundamentals and long-term profitability potential.
Next Week Price Prediction: Based on technical analysis and current market conditions:
Rationale:
The stock is expected to continue its upward momentum next week, with potential resistance around $541.39. Current technical setup suggests a buying opportunity with a stop loss below $525.
The price of MA is predicted to go up -2.85%, based on the high correlation periods with KO. The similarity of these two price pattern on the periods is 93.25%.
MA
KO
Year
MA Price Forecast($)
Potential Return(%)
2025
580.000
11.250
2026
620.000
18.920
2027
800.000
53.440
2028
750.000
43.850
2029
850.000
66.040
2030
850.000
66.040
Mastercard historically has outperformed Visa in terms of growth. Its smaller size and some leveling in market share between the two could maintain this trend.
There is still plenty of runway for growth in electronic payments. Electronic payments only surpassed cash payments on a global basis a couple of years ago.
Management is appropriately focused on long-term growth opportunities and not near-term margins.
Piper Sandler
Price Target
$575 → $591
Upside
+10.78%
Citigroup
Price Target
$572 → $584
Upside
+14.73%
Seaport Global
Price Target
n/a
Upside
0%