Mastercard (MA) announced robust shareholder returns, including a new $14 billion share repurchase program and a 14% quarterly dividend increase, though the stock declined 0.53% after the company simultaneously warned of a soft 2026 outlook for global retail demand.
- The quarterly dividend was increased to $0.87 per share, continuing the company's 14-year streak of consecutive increases.
- Following the mixed sentiment, MA stabilized slightly, trading at $539.00 (+0.27%) in pre-market activity.