MA · 10-Q · 2026Q1 · Full report

Headcount / Restructuring

Mastercard Inc · 2026-04-30 · Importance 46 · Surprise 42

In the three months ended March 31, 2026, Mastercard recorded a restructuring charge of $202 million ($158 million after tax), equal to $0.18 per diluted share. The restructuring charge was recorded in general and administrative expense and was disclosed as a Special Item impacting GAAP results. Management states the savings from the restructuring are intended to enable reinvestment to support long‑term growth opportunities. The restructuring increased GAAP operating expense growth but was excluded from the company’s non‑GAAP adjusted results.