Mastercard reported first quarter 2026 net revenue of $8.4 billion and adjusted diluted EPS of $4.60, reflecting continued growth in payment volumes and value-added services.
Key Highlights
- Net revenue increased 16% as reported and 12% on a currency-neutral basis, driven by both payment network and value-added services growth.
- Cross-border volume, a key high-margin driver, grew 13% on a local currency basis, indicating sustained strength in travel and cross-border e-commerce.
- Gross Dollar Volume (GDV) reached $2.7 trillion, up 7% on a local currency basis, while switched transactions grew 9%.
- The company repurchased $4.0 billion of its stock and paid $777 million in dividends during the quarter.