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Investor Ownership Change

Mastercard Inc · 2026-08-15 · Importance 25 · Surprise 42

Pershing Square, led by Bill Ackman, recently disclosed significant stakes in Mastercard and Visa. Each Mastercard and Visa position was valued at approximately $1.1 billion. The disclosures indicate a substantial institutional ownership position in Mastercard, although the report does not provide share counts or ownership percentages.

Key facts

• Mastercard (MA) stock is up 27% per year since its initial public offering (IPO) in 2006, an increase of over 130x, turning $10,000 into $1.3 million. source
• Mastercard was reported trading about 5% below its 52-week high. source
• Mastercard (NYSE:MA) closed its latest quarter on July 30. source