Business UpdateApr 27, 2026, 04:18 PM
MA 2025 Revenue +16% to $32.8B; EPS $16.52; BVNK Acquisition Intent
AI Summary
Mastercard Inc. reported strong financial performance for 2025, with GAAP Net Revenue increasing 16% to $32.8 billion and Diluted EPS growing 19% to $16.52. The company also highlighted strategic advancements, including an intent to acquire stablecoin infrastructure platform BVNK, and significant operational growth in gross dollar volume and cross-border transactions. Mastercard returned $14.5 billion to stockholders in 2025 and achieved its decade-long goal of connecting 1 billion people and 65 million small businesses to the digital economy.
Key Highlights
- Mastercard announced intent to acquire BVNK, a leading stablecoin infrastructure platform.
- 2025 GAAP Net Revenue increased 16% to $32.8 billion.
- 2025 GAAP Diluted EPS grew 19% to $16.52.
- Gross dollar volume rose 9% to $10.6 trillion on a local currency basis.
- Cross-border volume increased 15% year-over-year on a local currency basis.
- Returned $14.5 billion to stockholders in 2025, including $11.7B in share repurchases and $2.8B in dividends.
- 2025 annual incentive compensation programs were funded at 145% of target.
- Achieved goal of connecting 1 billion people and 65 million small businesses to the digital economy.