Mastercard
"The other half of the global payment duopoly."
Mastercard Money Profile — Worth $490B — Key Facts
- 60 Years Old. Founded in 1966, Mastercard has been compounding for 60 years — and is now headquartered in Purchase, New York.
- Wait — really?. Profit margins above 40% — among the world's most profitable companies.
- +85% in 5 Years. Over the last 5 years Mastercard's stock has returned about 85% — steadily compounding shareholder wealth.
- $1M an Hour. Mastercard earns about $1M in pure profit every hour — around the clock.
- $77M a Day. Mastercard pulls in roughly $77M in revenue every single day of the year.
- $393,939.394 per Employee. Every Mastercard employee generates about $393,939.394 in profit per year for the company.
- Worth $490B. Mastercard (MA) is the 18th most valuable company on the Top 50 Money Profiles.
- Mastercard is worth…. Worth more than the GDP of Ireland.
- 210 Countries. Mastercard serves customers in roughly 210 countries — operating across more borders than most governments.
- 33K Employees. Mastercard employs about 33K people worldwide — a workforce the size of a small city.
The numbers behind Mastercard
Wait — really?
Profit margins above 40% — among the world's most profitable companies.
Mastercard is worth…
Worth more than the GDP of Ireland.
Worth more than the GDP of Ireland.
Processes payments in over 150 currencies across 210+ countries and territories.
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Frequently asked questions
What is Mastercard's market cap?+
Mastercard (MA) is worth approximately $490B, ranking #18 of 50 on the Fortune 100 Money Profiles.
Who is the CEO of Mastercard?+
Michael Miebach is the CEO of Mastercard, which is headquartered in Purchase, New York and was founded in 1966.
How much revenue does Mastercard generate?+
Mastercard generates approximately $28B in annual revenue and $13B in annual profit.
How many employees does Mastercard have?+
Mastercard employs approximately 33K people worldwide.
Editorial estimates assembled from public market data, company filings and press reports. For comparison and entertainment only — not investment advice.