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Buying $100 In MA: If an investor had bought $100 of MA stock 15 years ago, it would be worth $2,518.55 today based on a price of $564.35 for MA at the time of writing.
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One of the most active members of buying and selling stocks in recent years has been U.S. Rep. Josh Gottheimer (D-N.J.), who recently disclosed dozens of new transactions as reported by <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/gov-trades/?utm_source=BZprocontent021225">Benzinga's Government Trades page.</a>
What Happened: The<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/topic/congress-trading"> trading activity of members </a>of Congress has come under pressure in recent years with retail investors and politicians actively monitoring the activity to see if there are conflicts of interest.
Gottheimer recently disclosed a long list of purchases and sales of stocks, all with a $1,000 to $15,000 value. View the full list of trades at<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/gov-trades/?utm_source=BZprocontent021225"> Benzinga's Government Trades page.</a>
Here are some of the trades that stand out in the list of transactions, with the stock purchases and buys all made from Jan. 8 through Jan. 31.
<ul>
<li>Sold NVIDIA Corporation (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NVDA#NASDAQ">NVDA</a>): The transaction log shows four separate sales of Nvidia stock meaning a total of $3,000 to $45,000 in NVDA shares sold. The move comes with Nvidia stock one of the top performers of the last year.</li>
<li>Bought Tesla Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TSLA#NASDAQ">TSLA</a>): Gottheimer bought Tesla stock in three separate transactions, totaling a range of $3,000 to $45,000.</li>
<li>Bought Visa Inc (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/V#NYSE">V</a>): Bought Visa stock five transactions, meaning a total of $5,000 to $75,000 in stock.</li>
<li>Bought and Sold Mastercard Inc (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MA#NYSE">MA</a>): In the transaction report, Gottheimer disclosed two purchases of Mastercard and one sale.</li>
<li>Sold Microsoft (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MSFT#NASDAQ">MSFT</a>): Gottheimer also sold Microsoft stock in the reporting period with three separate transactions.</li>
<li>Bought Johnson &amp; Johnson (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/JNJ#NYSE">JNJ</a>): The Congressman bought Johnson &amp; Johnson shares with three transactions totaling $3,000 to $45,000</li>
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Many of the buys and sells cover the technology sector with some buying of blue-chip names like Johnson &amp; Johnson, Coca-Cola and Berkshire Hathaway.
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Why It's Important: Gottheimer has made thousands of stock buys and sells in recent years and is one of the most active members of Congress when it comes to his trading activity.
While recent sells could be profit taking or for tax purposes, the timing of selling semiconductor stocks like Nvidia, Taiwan Semiconductor and Broadcom could be questionable given the potential battle with China on export restrictions and new tariffs.
Gottheimer ditched Nvidia and Microsoft stock and chose a different Magnificent 7 stock instead in Tesla. The move will likely be closely followed given Tesla CEO Elon Musk's close working relationship with President Donald Trump, which could lead to favorable contracts and regulation for Tesla.
Gottheimer serves on the Committee on Financial Services, which could make the timing of the purchases of Visa and Mastercard stock questionable also.
In 2023, Gottheimer had the <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/general/politics/24/01/36459015/10-best-stock-traders-in-congress-in-2023-spoiler-nancy-pelosi-is-back-on-the-list">three best trades </a>as tracked by Unusual Whales with two sales of Meta Platforms profiting over 100% each and a third trade of Monster Beverage also profiting over 100%. Gottheimer also had the best tracked <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/government/23/01/30260466/10-best-stock-traders-in-congress-in-2022-spoiler-nancy-pelosi-isnt-no-1">trade in 2022</a>, with Amgen acquiring ChemoCentryx making a 140% return for the Congressman.
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Investors with a lot of money to spend have taken a bearish stance on Mastercard (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MA#NYSE">MA</a>).
And retail traders should know.
We noticed this today when the trades showed up on publicly available options history that we track here at Benzinga.
Whether these are institutions or just wealthy individuals, we don't know. But when something this big happens with MA, it often means somebody knows something is about to happen.
So how do we know what these investors just did? 
Today, <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/?utm_source=insights">Benzinga</a>'s options scanner spotted 8 uncommon options trades for Mastercard.
This isn't normal.
The overall sentiment of these big-money traders is split between 25% bullish and 62%, bearish.
Out of all of the special options we uncovered, 5 are puts, for a total amount of $187,149, and 3 are calls, for a total amount of $143,263.
<h3>Expected Price Movements</h3>
Taking into account the Volume and Open Interest on these contracts, it appears that whales have been targeting a price range from $480.0 to $580.0 for Mastercard over the last 3 months. 
<h3>Volume &amp; Open Interest Trends</h3>
Examining the volume and open interest provides crucial insights into stock research. This information is key in gauging liquidity and interest levels for Mastercard's options at certain strike prices. Below, we present a snapshot of the trends in volume and open interest for calls and puts across Mastercard's significant trades, within a strike price range of $480.0 to $580.0, over the past month.
<h3>Mastercard Option Activity Analysis: Last 30 Days</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1738960226_0.png" alt="Options Call Chart" />
<h3>Significant Options Trades Detected:</h3>

<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Symbol</th>
<th>PUT/CALL</th>
<th>Trade Type</th>
<th>Sentiment</th>
<th>Exp. Date</th>
<th>Ask</th>
<th>Bid</th>
<th>Price</th>
<th>Strike Price</th>
<th>Total Trade Price</th>
<th align="right">Open Interest</th>
<th align="right">Volume</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>MA</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>09/19/25</td>
<td>$59.2</td>
<td>$58.55</td>
<td>$59.2</td>
<td>$540.00</td>
<td>$59.2K</td>
<td align="right">112</td>
<td align="right">11</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>MA</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>04/17/25</td>
<td>$20.55</td>
<td>$19.65</td>
<td>$20.55</td>
<td>$580.00</td>
<td>$51.3K</td>
<td align="right">63</td>
<td align="right">95</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>MA</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>04/17/25</td>
<td>$20.7</td>
<td>$19.65</td>
<td>$21.0</td>
<td>$580.00</td>
<td>$50.2K</td>
<td align="right">63</td>
<td align="right">70</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>MA</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>06/20/25</td>
<td>$24.0</td>
<td>$22.85</td>
<td>$23.3</td>
<td>$580.00</td>
<td>$44.2K</td>
<td align="right">309</td>
<td align="right">19</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>MA</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>02/28/25</td>
<td>$10.4</td>
<td>$9.9</td>
<td>$10.0</td>
<td>$565.00</td>
<td>$39.7K</td>
<td align="right">89</td>
<td align="right">42</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

<h3>About Mastercard</h3>
Mastercard is the second-largest payment processor in the world, having processed close to over $9 trillion in volume during 2023. Mastercard operates in over 200 countries and processes transactions in over 150 currencies.
<h3>Where Is Mastercard Standing Right Now?</h3>
<ul>
<li>With a volume of 1,156,545, the price of MA is up 0.15% at $567.99. </li>
<li>RSI indicators hint that the underlying stock may be overbought.</li>
<li>Next earnings are expected to be released in 82 days.</li>
</ul>
<h3>Professional Analyst Ratings for Mastercard</h3>
5 market experts have recently issued ratings for this stock, with a consensus target price of $645.0.
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&#x2A; An analyst from JP Morgan has decided to maintain their Overweight rating on Mastercard, which currently sits at a price target of $610. 
&#x2A; Consistent in their evaluation, an analyst from Susquehanna keeps a Positive rating on Mastercard with a target price of $670. 
&#x2A; An analyst from RBC Capital persists with their Outperform rating on Mastercard, maintaining a target price of $650. 
&#x2A; An analyst from Macquarie has decided to maintain their Outperform rating on Mastercard, which currently sits at a price target of $645. 
&#x2A; Maintaining their stance, an analyst from Citigroup continues to hold a Buy rating for Mastercard, targeting a price of $650. 
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In the last three months, 25 analysts have published ratings on Mastercard (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MA#NYSE">MA</a>), offering a diverse range of perspectives from bullish to bearish.
The following table provides a quick overview of their recent ratings, highlighting the changing sentiments over the past 30 days and comparing them to the preceding months.
<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th></th>
<th align="right">Bullish</th>
<th align="right">Somewhat Bullish</th>
<th align="right">Indifferent</th>
<th align="right">Somewhat Bearish</th>
<th align="right">Bearish</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>Total Ratings</td>
<td align="right">6</td>
<td align="right">19</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Last 30D</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>1M Ago</td>
<td align="right">3</td>
<td align="right">11</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>2M Ago</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">3</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>3M Ago</td>
<td align="right">2</td>
<td align="right">4</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
Providing deeper insights, analysts have established 12-month price targets, indicating an average target of $618.88, along with a high estimate of $670.00 and a low estimate of $564.00. This current average reflects an increase of 5.98% from the previous average price target of $583.96. 
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1738695611_0.png" alt="price target chart" />
<h2>Investigating Analyst Ratings: An Elaborate Study</h2>
A comprehensive examination of how financial experts perceive Mastercard is derived from recent analyst actions. The following is a detailed summary of key analysts, their recent evaluations, and adjustments to ratings and price targets.
<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Analyst</th>
<th>Analyst Firm</th>
<th>Action Taken</th>
<th>Rating</th>
<th>Current Price Target</th>
<th>Prior Price Target</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>Donald Fandetti</td>
<td>Wells Fargo</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Overweight</td>
<td>$625.00</td>
<td>$585.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Ramsey El-Assal</td>
<td>Barclays</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Overweight</td>
<td>$650.00</td>
<td>$595.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Paul Golding</td>
<td>Macquarie</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Outperform</td>
<td>$645.00</td>
<td>$565.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Andrew Schmidt</td>
<td>Citigroup</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$650.00</td>
<td>$584.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Timothy Chiodo</td>
<td>UBS</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$660.00</td>
<td>$600.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Daniel Perlin</td>
<td>RBC Capital</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Outperform</td>
<td>$650.00</td>
<td>$572.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Arvind Ramnani</td>
<td>Piper Sandler</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Overweight</td>
<td>$635.00</td>
<td>$591.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Tien-Tsin Huang</td>
<td>JP Morgan</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Overweight</td>
<td>$610.00</td>
<td>$590.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Sanjay Sakhrani</td>
<td>Keefe, Bruyette &amp; Woods</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Outperform</td>
<td>$665.00</td>
<td>$618.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>John Davis</td>
<td>Raymond James</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Outperform</td>
<td>$640.00</td>
<td>$614.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Eric Gonzalez</td>
<td>Keybanc</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Overweight</td>
<td>$630.00</td>
<td>$600.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>James Friedman</td>
<td>Susquehanna</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Positive</td>
<td>$670.00</td>
<td>$605.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>James Faucette</td>
<td>Morgan Stanley</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Overweight</td>
<td>$644.00</td>
<td>$654.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Arvind Ramnani</td>
<td>Piper Sandler</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Overweight</td>
<td>$591.00</td>
<td>$575.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Andrew Schmidt</td>
<td>Citigroup</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$584.00</td>
<td>$572.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Dominick Gabriele</td>
<td>Oppenheimer</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Outperform</td>
<td>$588.00</td>
<td>$591.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>James Faucette</td>
<td>Morgan Stanley</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Overweight</td>
<td>$654.00</td>
<td>$564.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Trevor Williams</td>
<td>Jefferies</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$610.00</td>
<td>$590.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Sanjay Sakhrani</td>
<td>Keefe, Bruyette &amp; Woods</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Outperform</td>
<td>$618.00</td>
<td>$580.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Bryan Bergin</td>
<td>TD Cowen</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$567.00</td>
<td>$533.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Arvind Ramnani</td>
<td>Piper Sandler</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Overweight</td>
<td>$575.00</td>
<td>$565.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Daniel Perlin</td>
<td>RBC Capital</td>
<td>Maintains</td>
<td>Outperform</td>
<td>$572.00</td>
<td>$572.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Rufus Hone</td>
<td>BMO Capital</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Outperform</td>
<td>$565.00</td>
<td>$550.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Timothy Chiodo</td>
<td>UBS</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$610.00</td>
<td>$590.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>James Faucette</td>
<td>Morgan Stanley</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Overweight</td>
<td>$564.00</td>
<td>$544.00</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
<h3>Key Insights:</h3>
<ul>
<li>Action Taken: Analysts adapt their recommendations to changing market conditions and company performance. Whether they 'Maintain', 'Raise' or 'Lower' their stance, it reflects their response to recent developments related to Mastercard. This information provides a snapshot of how analysts perceive the current state of the company.</li>
<li>Rating: Offering a comprehensive view, analysts assess stocks qualitatively, spanning from 'Outperform' to 'Underperform'. These ratings convey expectations for the relative performance of Mastercard compared to the broader market.</li>
<li>Price Targets: Gaining insights, analysts provide estimates for the future value of Mastercard's stock. This comparison reveals trends in analysts' expectations over time.</li>
</ul>
Understanding these analyst evaluations alongside key financial indicators can offer valuable insights into Mastercard's market standing. Stay informed and make well-considered decisions with our Ratings Table.
<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/MA/analyst-ratings?utm_source=Benzinga Insights">Stay up to date on Mastercard analyst ratings.</a>
<h2>About Mastercard</h2>
Mastercard is the second-largest payment processor in the world, having processed close to over $9 trillion in volume during 2023. Mastercard operates in over 200 countries and processes transactions in over 150 currencies.
<h3>Mastercard's Financial Performance</h3>
Market Capitalization Analysis: Above industry benchmarks, the company's market capitalization emphasizes a noteworthy size, indicative of a strong market presence.
Revenue Growth: Mastercard displayed positive results in 3 months. As of 31 December, 2024, the company achieved a solid revenue growth rate of approximately 1.63%. This indicates a notable increase in the company's top-line earnings. As compared to competitors, the company encountered difficulties, with a growth rate lower than the average among peers in the Financials sector.
Net Margin: The company's net margin is a standout performer, exceeding industry averages. With an impressive net margin of 44.63%, the company showcases strong profitability and effective cost control.
Return on Equity (ROE): Mastercard's ROE excels beyond industry benchmarks, reaching 48.0%. This signifies robust financial management and efficient use of shareholder equity capital.
Return on Assets (ROA): Mastercard's ROA surpasses industry standards, highlighting the company's exceptional financial performance. With an impressive 7.01% ROA, the company effectively utilizes its assets for optimal returns.
Debt Management: Mastercard's debt-to-equity ratio is notably higher than the industry average. With a ratio of 2.81, the company relies more heavily on borrowed funds, indicating a higher level of financial risk.
<h2>Analyst Ratings: Simplified</h2>
Analysts are specialists within banking and financial systems that typically report for specific stocks or within defined sectors. These people research company financial statements, sit in conference calls and meetings, and speak with relevant insiders to determine what are known as analyst ratings for stocks. Typically, analysts will rate each stock once a quarter. 
Analysts may enhance their evaluations by incorporating forecasts for metrics like growth estimates, earnings, and revenue, delivering additional guidance to investors. It is vital to acknowledge that, although experts in stocks and sectors, analysts are human and express their opinions when providing insights.
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Mastercard Stock: A Deep Dive Into Analyst Perspectives (25 Ratings)

Wells Fargo analyst Donald Fandetti maintains Mastercard (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MA#NYSE">MA</a>) with a Overweight and raises the price target from $585 to $625.

Wells Fargo Maintains Overweight on Mastercard, Raises Price Target to $625

Barclays analyst Ramsey El-Assal maintains Mastercard (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MA#NYSE">MA</a>) with a Overweight and raises the price target from $595 to $650.

Barclays Maintains Overweight on Mastercard, Raises Price Target to $650

Macquarie analyst Paul Golding maintains Mastercard (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MA#NYSE">MA</a>) with a Outperform and raises the price target from $565 to $645.

Macquarie Maintains Outperform on Mastercard, Raises Price Target to $645

Citigroup analyst Andrew Schmidt maintains Mastercard (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MA#NYSE">MA</a>) with a Buy and raises the price target from $584 to $650.

Citigroup Maintains Buy on Mastercard, Raises Price Target to $650

UBS analyst Timothy Chiodo maintains Mastercard (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MA#NYSE">MA</a>) with a Buy and raises the price target from $600 to $660.

UBS Maintains Buy on Mastercard, Raises Price Target to $660

RBC Capital analyst Daniel Perlin maintains Mastercard (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MA#NYSE">MA</a>) with a Outperform and raises the price target from $572 to $650.

RBC Capital Maintains Outperform on Mastercard, Raises Price Target to $650

Piper Sandler analyst Arvind Ramnani reiterates Mastercard (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MA#NYSE">MA</a>) with a Overweight and raises the price target from $591 to $635.

Reiteration

Piper Sandler Reiterates Overweight on Mastercard, Raises Price Target to $635

JP Morgan analyst Tien-Tsin Huang maintains Mastercard (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MA#NYSE">MA</a>) with a Overweight and raises the price target from $590 to $610.

JP Morgan Maintains Overweight on Mastercard, Raises Price Target to $610

This whale alert can help traders discover the next big trading opportunities.
Whales are entities with large sums of money and we track their transactions here at Benzinga on our options activity scanner.
Traders often look for circumstances when the market estimation of an option diverges away from its normal worth. Abnormal amounts of trading activity could push option prices to hyperbolic or underperforming levels. 
Here's the list of options activity happening in today's session: 
<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Symbol</th>
<th>PUT/CALL</th>
<th>Trade Type</th>
<th>Sentiment</th>
<th>Exp. Date</th>
<th>Strike Price</th>
<th>Total Trade Price</th>
<th>Open Interest</th>
<th>Volume</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>COIN</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>01/31/25</td>
<td>$300.00</td>
<td>$31.2K</td>
<td>5.6K</td>
<td>5.1K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>AFRM</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>03/21/25</td>
<td>$80.00</td>
<td>$80.8K</td>
<td>1.9K</td>
<td>1.0K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>C</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>05/16/25</td>
<td>$80.00</td>
<td>$116.4K</td>
<td>31.3K</td>
<td>226</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>OZK</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>03/21/25</td>
<td>$60.00</td>
<td>$89.0K</td>
<td>854</td>
<td>200</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>HOOD</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>02/21/25</td>
<td>$40.00</td>
<td>$40.2K</td>
<td>8.3K</td>
<td>181</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>V</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>02/21/25</td>
<td>$315.00</td>
<td>$56.8K</td>
<td>1.7K</td>
<td>112</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>PYPL</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>03/07/25</td>
<td>$93.00</td>
<td>$35.5K</td>
<td>4</td>
<td>100</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>DAVE</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>04/17/25</td>
<td>$75.00</td>
<td>$170.0K</td>
<td>2.4K</td>
<td>64</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>MA</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>01/15/27</td>
<td>$580.00</td>
<td>$140.0K</td>
<td>0</td>
<td>45</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>COF</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>04/17/25</td>
<td>$180.00</td>
<td>$116.6K</td>
<td>5.8K</td>
<td>39</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

<h2>Explanation</h2>
These itemized elaborations have been created using the accompanying table. 
• For COIN (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/COIN#NASDAQ">COIN</a>), we notice a call option trade that happens to be bullish, is expiring today. Parties traded 100 contract(s) at a $300.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $31.2K, with a price of $312.0 per contract. There were 5687 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 5153 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For AFRM (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AFRM#NASDAQ">AFRM</a>), we notice a call option sweep that happens to be neutral, expiring in 49 day(s) on March 21, 2025. This event was a transfer of 368 contract(s) at a $80.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 4 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $80.8K, with a price of $221.0 per contract. There were 1992 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 1053 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding C (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/C#NYSE">C</a>), we observe a call option sweep with bullish sentiment. It expires in 105 day(s) on May 16, 2025. Parties traded 206 contract(s) at a $80.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 72 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $116.4K, with a price of $565.0 per contract. There were 31358 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 226 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding OZK (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/OZK#NASDAQ">OZK</a>), we observe a put option sweep with bullish sentiment. It expires in 49 day(s) on March 21, 2025. Parties traded 100 contract(s) at a $60.00 strike. This particular put needed to be split into 3 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $89.0K, with a price of $890.0 per contract. There were 854 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 200 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For HOOD (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HOOD#NASDAQ">HOOD</a>), we notice a call option trade that happens to be bullish, expiring in 21 day(s) on February 21, 2025. This event was a transfer of 30 contract(s) at a $40.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $40.2K, with a price of $1340.0 per contract. There were 8339 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 181 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For V (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/V#NYSE">V</a>), we notice a call option sweep that happens to be bullish, expiring in 21 day(s) on February 21, 2025. This event was a transfer of 18 contract(s) at a $315.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 4 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $56.8K, with a price of $3157.0 per contract. There were 1795 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 112 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For PYPL (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PYPL#NASDAQ">PYPL</a>), we notice a call option sweep that happens to be neutral, expiring in 35 day(s) on March 7, 2025. This event was a transfer of 100 contract(s) at a $93.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 4 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $35.5K, with a price of $355.0 per contract. There were 4 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 100 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For DAVE (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DAVE#NASDAQ">DAVE</a>), we notice a call option sweep that happens to be bullish, expiring in 76 day(s) on April 17, 2025. This event was a transfer of 50 contract(s) at a $75.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 21 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $170.0K, with a price of $3400.0 per contract. There were 2438 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 64 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For MA (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MA#NYSE">MA</a>), we notice a put option sweep that happens to be bearish, expiring in 714 day(s) on January 15, 2027. This event was a transfer of 25 contract(s) at a $580.00 strike. This particular put needed to be split into 12 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $140.0K, with a price of $5590.0 per contract. There were 0 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 45 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For COF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/COF#NYSE">COF</a>), we notice a call option sweep that happens to be neutral, expiring in 76 day(s) on April 17, 2025. This event was a transfer of 39 contract(s) at a $180.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 6 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $116.6K, with a price of $2991.0 per contract. There were 5880 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 39 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
Options Alert Terminology 
 - Call Contracts: The right to buy shares as indicated in the contract. 
 - Put Contracts: The right to sell shares as indicated in the contract. 
 - Expiration Date: When the contract expires. One must act on the contract by this date if one wants to use it. 
 - Premium/Option Price: The price of the contract. 
For more information, visit our <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/blog/how-to-understand-option-alerts/">Guide to Understanding Options Alerts</a> or read <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/options">more about unusual options activity</a>. 
This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and reviewed by an editor.

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10 Financials Stocks Whale Activity In Today's Session

Keefe, Bruyette &amp; Woods analyst Sanjay Sakhrani maintains Mastercard (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MA#NYSE">MA</a>) with a Outperform and raises the price target from $618 to $665.

Keefe, Bruyette & Woods Maintains Outperform on Mastercard, Raises Price Target to $665

Raymond James analyst John Davis reiterates Mastercard (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MA#NYSE">MA</a>) with a Outperform and raises the price target from $614 to $640.

Raymond James Reiterates Outperform on Mastercard, Raises Price Target to $640

Keybanc analyst Eric Gonzalez maintains Mastercard (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MA#NYSE">MA</a>) with a Overweight and raises the price target from $600 to $630.

Keybanc Maintains Overweight on Mastercard, Raises Price Target to $630

Shares of Mastercard Inc (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MA#NYSE">MA</a>) came under pressure in early trading on Friday, despite the company reporting <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/earnings/25/01/43345282/mastercard-q4-earnings-revenue-and-eps-beat-strong-growth-in-payments-and-cross-border-transactions">upbeat fourth-quarter results</a>.
The companyreported its quarterly results amid an <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/earnings">exciting earnings season</a>. Here are some key analyst takeaways.
<ul>
<li>Goldman Sachs <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/analyst-stock-ratings/analyst/5e53e894ece4e600011fe266/will-nance">analyst Will Nance</a> reiterated a Buy rating, while lifting the price target from $572 to $628.</li>
<li>KeyBanc <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/analyst-stock-ratings/analyst/6454c3bfaaeafc00016ab1c3/alex-markgraff">analyst Alex Markgraff</a> maintained an Overweight rating, while raising the price target from $600 to $630.</li>
<li>RBC Capital Markets <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/analyst-stock-ratings/analyst/5880b6f377f9dd00011b0ab2/matthew-hedberg">analyst Daniel Perlin</a> reaffirmed an Outperform rating, while raising the price target from $572 to $650.</li>
<li>Keefe, Bruyette &amp; Woods <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/analyst-stock-ratings/analyst/588f38ae77f9dd00016a51b4/sanjay-sakhrani">analyst Sanjay Sakhrani</a> maintained an Outperform rating, while lifting the price target from $618 to $665.</li>
<li>Raymond James <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/analyst-stock-ratings/analyst/5e53e894ece4e600011fe266/will-nance">analyst John Davis</a> reiterated an Outperform rating, while raising the price target from $614 to $640.</li>
</ul>
Check out <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/analyst-stock-ratings">other analyst stock ratings</a>.
Goldman Sachs: Mastercard reported its fourth-quarter total net revenues at around $7.489 billion. The payments company beat the consensus of $7.389 billion, up 16% year-on-year in constant currency terms. Payment Network outperformed expectations, while Value-added Services and Solutions underperformed, Nance said.
While us volume trends were largely above expectations, international volumes were mixed, the analyst stated. "Shares outperformed, which we would attribute to the stronger than expected underlying revenue guide," he further wrote.
KeyBanc Capital Markets: Mastercard reported adjusted earnings of $3.82 per share, topping Street expectations of $3.70 per share, Markgraff said. Payment Network generated revenues of $4.41 billion. That&#8217;s higher than consensus of $4.28 billion. Value-Added Services and Solutions recorded revenues of $3.08 billion, missing expectations of $3.11 billion.
"Management noted that macro conditions continue to improve, underpinned by healthy consumer spending with strong labor market conditions and moderated inflation, while remaining positive on the prospect of expected global economic expansion in 2025," the analyst wrote. Mastercard's revenues and earnings in 2025 is likely to be impacted by "substantial FX and M&amp;A-related headwinds," he further stated.
RBC Capital Markets: Mastercard's full-year net revenue guidance calls for low double-digit growth on a reported basis, versus Street expectations of 12.1%, Perlin said. "FX is expected to be a ~2% revenue headwind in the year," he added.
Trends remained strong in January, with 13% year-on-year switched volume growth and 18% year-on-year cross-border volume growth, the analyst stated. "The consumer remains healthy and incremental growth opportunities from value-added services and new payment flows stand to act as a shock-absorber to the extent the economic backdrop were to weaken," he further wrote.
Keefe, Bruyette &amp; Woods: Mastercard's US gross dollar volume (GDV) accelerated to 9% year-on-year, from the previous quarter's 7%, "driven by resilient US consumer spending as well as strength in commercial spending," Sakhrani said. Market share gains were not the main growth driver, "strategic initiatives and new partnerships played a crucial role," he added.
Spending trends are "showing signs of improvement driven by consumer strength as well as some benefit from a pickup in crypto transactions," the analyst stated. The company's fundamentals remain "solid," and "a continuation of the accelerated spending trajectory should bode well for upside potential as we move through the year," he further wrote.
Raymond James: Mastercard's quarter to date performance has been "better than feared," Davis said. US switched volume growth accelerated to 10%, given solid holiday spending trends, he added.
"Although total cross-border volume decelerated 200 bp to +18% vs. 4Q, this is related to robust December volumes (+23%) and high-teens growth is consistent with Oct/Nov trends," the analyst wrote. The company's execution was "superb," although there is downside to consensus estimates on FX and deal-related opex, he further stated.
Price Action: Shares of Mastercard had declined by 0.58% to $562.62 at the time of publication on Friday.
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