BNP Paribas Upgrades Mastercard (MA) to Outperform with a $600 Price Target

Mastercard Incorporated (NYSE:MA) is one of the 10 Most Profitable S&P 500 Stocks to Buy Now.

On March 19, 2026, BNP Paribas upgraded Mastercard Incorporated (NYSE:MA) to Outperform from Neutral previously with a $600 price target.

On March 17, 2026, Mastercard Incorporated (MA) announced a definitive agreement to acquire BVNK for up to $1.8B, including $300M in contingent payments. The company said the transaction will expand its capabilities in digital assets and cross-border value movement, with closing expected before year-end, subject to regulatory approvals. Chief Product Officer Jorn Lambert said the deal supports efforts to bring “tokenized money to the real world,” adding that integrating on-chain rails will enhance transaction speed and programmability across its network.

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On March 13, 2026, Tigress Financial raised its price target on Mastercard Incorporated (MA)  to $735 from $730 previously and maintained a Strong Buy rating, citing the company’s positioning in the ongoing shift from cash to electronic payments. The firm said the recent pullback presents a “major buying opportunity.”

Mastercard Incorporated (NYSE:MA) provides payment processing and financial transaction services globally.

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