Bracher Candido, an insider at Mastercard Inc (MA), sold 2,883 shares of the company on September 16, 2025, at a price of $593.16 per share. This transaction amounted to a total value of $1.71 million. Following this sale, Candido retains 2,883 shares of Mastercard.
Mastercard, a leading technology company in the financial services sector, provides a range of payment solutions through its brands, including Mastercard, Maestro, and Cirrus. The firm connects consumers, financial institutions, and businesses worldwide, facilitating secure and accessible electronic payments. As of November 20, 2025, Mastercard has a market capitalisation of $476.3 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 33.42, and an earnings per share of 15.64. The company also offers a dividend yield of 57.3%.
Insider selling can occur for various reasons, such as diversification, tax planning, or personal financial needs. While such transactions warrant attention, they do not necessarily indicate negative sentiment towards the company. Investors are encouraged to consider insider activity in the context of broader trends rather than focusing solely on isolated transactions.
Insider transactions are reported to the SEC, providing transparency regarding executives' views on their stock. Such activity, while informative, should be evaluated alongside other fundamental and technical indicators.
Mastercard is set to announce its upcoming earnings on April 29, 2026, with an estimated EPS of $4.41 and revenue of $8.5 billion, followed by another report on July 29, 2026, predicting an EPS of $4.93 and revenue of $9.4 billion.