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Mastercard Inc · 2026-08-05 · Importance 63 · Surprise 24

Mastercard repurchased $4.9 billion of its own stock during the second quarter of 2026. The buyback amount represented more than half of reported quarterly net revenue of $9.3 billion. The report did not specify the remaining authorization, average repurchase price, or timing of the purchases.

Key facts

• Mastercard's CFO Ling Hai was granted 2,657 restricted stock units (RSUs) on August 3, 2026, which will vest in three annual tranches from 2027 to 2029, and following the award Ling Hai beneficially owns 35,838.5 shares of Mastercard Class A Common Stock. source