MA · 10-Q · 2026Q2 · Full report

Headcount / Restructuring

Mastercard Inc · 2026-07-30 · Importance 40 · Surprise 42

Mastercard recorded a $202 million restructuring charge during the six months ended June 30, 2026, equal to $158 million after tax and $0.18 per diluted share. The charge increased reported general and administrative expense growth by 4 percentage points and represented a 1.1 percentage-point benefit to the reported operating-margin comparison after adjustment. Management said the restructuring savings are primarily intended to enable reinvestment supporting long-term growth opportunities. The filing does not quantify affected headcount or facility exits.