Mastercard sales momentum lifts Q2 revenue to $9.28B

• Mastercard reported second-quarter 2026 revenue of $9.28 billion and adjusted EPS of $5.04.
• Net income increased to $4.39 billion from $3.70 billion a year earlier, while switched transactions rose 9%.
• The company raised its full-year revenue growth outlook to the low-teens range.

Mastercard (NYSE:MA) reported second-quarter 2026 revenue of $9.28 billion, exceeding analyst expectations, as transaction growth and payment activity supported higher results.

Adjusted earnings per share reached $5.04, above the expected $4.77, while net income increased to $4.39 billion from $3.70 billion in the prior-year quarter.

Switched transactions increased 9% to 47.4 billion during the quarter, while value-added services and expansion beyond traditional payment networks contributed to revenue growth.

Looking ahead, Mastercard updated its full-year 2026 revenue growth outlook to the low-teens range.

Meanwhile, the company continued expanding payment solutions and digital services as transaction activity increased across consumer spending and international travel categories.

Mastercard operates a global payments network connecting consumers, businesses, financial institutions and governments, with growth driven by payment volumes, services and network expansion.