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Mastercard delivered a strong FY2025, with revenue rising 16.4% to $32.8B and operating income surging 21.3% to $18.9B, driving operating margin to a record 57.6% while returning over $14.4B to shareholders via buybacks and dividends.
Revenue
$32.79B
++16.42% YoY
EPS (Basic)
$16.54
++18.91% YoY
Operating Income
$18.9B
++21.27% YoY
Filed · Analysis updated · Source: SEC EDGAR 10-K filing
Mastercard grew total revenue by 16.4% year-over-year to $32.8B in FY2025, up from $28.2B in the prior year, reflecting continued strength in payment volumes, cross-border transactions, and value-added services.
Source: Source: 10-K Income Statement (XBRL Financial Data)
Operating income grew 21.3% to $18.9B, outpacing revenue growth and expanding the operating margin by approximately 230 basis points to 57.6%, demonstrating Mastercard's highly scalable business model and disciplined cost management.
Source: Source: 10-K Income Statement & Key Ratios (XBRL Financial Data)
Operating cash flow increased 19.4% to $17.6B, enabling Mastercard to return $14.5B to shareholders through $11.7B in share repurchases and $2.8B in dividends, reflecting management's confidence in sustained earnings power.
Source: Source: 10-K Cash Flow Statement (XBRL Financial Data)
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Upgrade to unlockMastercard's debt-to-equity ratio of approximately 6.0x reflects a highly leveraged balance sheet relative to stockholders' equity of only $7.7B against total liabilities of $46.4B. While this structure is common for payment networks with predictable cash flows, it leaves limited cushion in the event of an economic downturn or unexpected litigation settlements. Rising interest rates could also increase the cost of refinancing $18.3B in long-term debt.
Source: Source: 10-K Balance Sheet (XBRL Financial Data)
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Upgrade to unlockReported EPS of $4.76 versus the $4.38 analyst consensus — a +8.8% beat for FY2025.
| Metric | Current | Previous | YoY Change |
|---|---|---|---|
Revenue | $32.79B | $28.17B | +16.42% |
Operating Income | $18.9B | $15.58B | +21.27% |
EPS (Basic) | $16.54 | $13.91 | +18.91% |
EPS (Diluted) | $16.52 | $13.89 | +18.93% |
| Metric | Current | Previous | YoY Change |
|---|---|---|---|
Total Assets | $54.16B | $48.08B | +12.64% |
Current Assets | $23.56B | $19.72B | +19.44% |
Total Liabilities | $46.41B | $41.57B | +11.66% |
Current Liabilities | $22.76B | $19.22B | +18.43% |
Stockholders' Equity | $7.74B | $6.49B | +19.31% |
Cash & Equivalents | $10.57B | $8.44B | +25.16% |
Long-Term Debt | $18.25B | $17.48B | +4.43% |
| Metric | Current | Previous | YoY Change |
|---|---|---|---|
Operating Cash Flow | $17.65B | $14.78B | +19.40% |
Investing Cash Flow | $-1.36B | $-3.4B | +59.96% |
Financing Cash Flow | $-14.18B | $-10.84B | -30.85% |
Dividends Paid | $2.76B | $2.45B | +12.58% |
Share Buybacks | $11.73B | $10.95B | +7.06% |
| Metric | Current | Previous | YoY Change |
|---|---|---|---|
Operating Margin | 57.6% | 55.3% | +2.31% |
Current Ratio | $1.035 | — | — |
Debt to Equity | $5.999 | — | — |
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Mastercard's revenue grew 16.4% year-over-year to $32.8B in FY2025, up from $28.2B in the prior year. This growth was driven by strong payment volumes, cross-border transaction activity, and expansion of value-added services across its global network.
Mastercard's FY2025 results were characterized by record revenue of $32.8B, a 57.6% operating margin (up ~230 bps), and $17.6B in operating cash flow. The company also returned $14.5B to shareholders through buybacks and dividends, while EPS grew 18.9% to $16.54.
Mastercard's financial health is strong from a profitability and cash flow perspective, with a 57.6% operating margin and $17.6B in operating cash flow. However, the balance sheet is highly leveraged with a debt-to-equity ratio of ~6.0x and a current ratio of just 1.03x, which investors should monitor.
Mastercard returned approximately $14.5B to shareholders in FY2025, comprising $11.7B in share repurchases (up 7.1% year-over-year) and $2.8B in dividends (up 12.6% year-over-year). This represented roughly 82% of the company's $17.6B operating cash flow for the year.
Key risks for Mastercard include regulatory and antitrust scrutiny in major markets like the U.S. and EU, which could force fee reductions given its dominant market position and 57.6% operating margin. Additionally, the company's high financial leverage (debt-to-equity of ~6.0x), dependence on cross-border transaction volumes, and cybersecurity threats represent material risks to its business model.