<div id="readability-page-1"><p>Puff Wealth Management LLC lessened its holdings in shares of  Mastercard Incorporated (NYSE:MA - Free Report) by 99.8% during the 3rd quarter, according to the company in its most recent 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The institutional investor  owned 439 shares of the credit services provider's stock after selling 258,272 shares during the quarter. Puff Wealth Management LLC's holdings in Mastercard were worth $250,000 at the end of the most recent quarter.</p><ul><li>Klarna's Crypto Play: A Plan to Fix Its Profit Problem</li></ul><p>Other hedge funds have also made changes to their positions in the company. LGT Financial Advisors LLC acquired a new position in  Mastercard in the 2nd quarter valued at approximately $25,000.  Family Legacy Financial Solutions LLC purchased a new position in shares of  Mastercard during the 2nd quarter valued at $26,000.  Flaharty Asset Management LLC acquired a new position in shares of  Mastercard in the first quarter worth $27,000.  Evolution Wealth Management Inc. purchased a new stake in shares of  Mastercard during the second quarter worth $29,000.  Finally, IMG Wealth Management Inc. acquired a new stake in  Mastercard during the second quarter valued at $31,000. 97.28% of the stock is owned by hedge funds and other institutional investors. </p><h2>Mastercard Stock Down 0.6%</h2><p>MA opened at $565.94 on Wednesday. The firm has a market cap of $508.22 billion, a P/E ratio of 36.19, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 2.24 and a beta of 0.87. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 2.40, a quick ratio of 1.12 and a current ratio of 1.12. The business has a 50 day moving average price of $553.70 and a 200 day moving average price of $566.14. Mastercard Incorporated has a twelve month low of $465.59 and a twelve month high of $601.77. </p><ul><li>Is American Express the Credit Stock For a K-Shaped Economy?</li></ul><p>Mastercard (NYSE:MA - Get Free Report) last released its quarterly earnings results on Thursday, October 30th. The credit services provider reported $4.38 EPS for the quarter, beating analysts' consensus estimates of $4.31 by $0.07. Mastercard had a net margin of 45.28% and a return on equity of 202.03%. The company had revenue of $8.60 billion for the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $8.53 billion. During the same quarter last year, the firm posted $3.89 earnings per share. The company's quarterly revenue was up 16.7% compared to the same quarter last year.  Research analysts forecast that  Mastercard Incorporated will post 15.91 EPS for the current year. </p><h2>Mastercard Increases Dividend</h2><p>The company also recently announced a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Monday, February 9th. Investors of record on Friday, January 9th will be issued a $0.87 dividend. This is a boost from Mastercard's previous quarterly dividend of $0.76. The ex-dividend date is Friday, January 9th. This represents a $3.48 annualized dividend and a yield of 0.6%. Mastercard's payout ratio is 19.44%. </p><h2>Analysts Set New Price Targets</h2><ul><li>Put It on My Card: Why Luxury Brands and Payments Firms Pair Well</li></ul><p>Several research analysts have weighed in on the company. Royal Bank Of Canada upped their target price on Mastercard from $645.00 to $654.00 and gave the stock a &#34;buy&#34; rating in a research report on Friday, October 31st. Wall Street Zen cut Mastercard from a &#34;buy&#34; rating to a &#34;hold&#34; rating in a research note on Sunday. Morgan Stanley  set a $665.00 price objective on shares of Mastercard and gave the company an &#34;overweight&#34; rating in a research report on Friday, October 31st. 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<p>Puff Wealth Management LLC reduced its holdings in Mastercard by 99.8% in Q3, owning 439 shares worth $250,000. Other hedge funds adjusted their positions in Mastercard. The stock opened at $565.94, with a market cap of $508.22 billion. Mastercard reported Q3 earnings of $4.38 per share, beating estimates. The company announced a quarterly dividend increase to $0.87. Analysts have set new price targets, with a consensus rating of "Buy" and an average target of $654.81.</p>

- Puff Wealth Management LLC significantly reduced its holdings in Mastercard by 99.8% during Q3 2025, ending with 439 shares valued at $250,000.  
- Other institutional investors have also made moves, with several acquiring new positions in Mastercard in Q2 2025, contributing to a 97.28% ownership by hedge funds.  
- Mastercard reported a Q3 EPS of $4.38, exceeding estimates, and announced a dividend increase to $0.87, reflecting ongoing strong financial performance.

Puff Wealth Management LLC Has $250,000 Holdings in Mastercard Incorporated $MA