# Mastercard Incorporated (MA) — Q4-2016 Earnings Results

**Report date:** 2017-01-31 (before market open)  
**Sector:** Financials / Transaction & Payment Processing Services  
**Status:** reported  
**Source:** https://earningsnxt.ai/ticker/MA/earnings/Q4-2016

## Post-Earnings Brief

### Headline

Mastercard Beats on EPS, Stock Down 2.72%

### Key Numbers

| Metric | Actual | Expected | Surprise |
|---|---|---|---|
| EPS | $0.86 | N/A | +0.94% |
| Revenue | N/A | N/A | N/A |

### Management Commentary

**Tone:** Unknown

No transcript is on record, and the analysis is based on numerical results only.

### Guidance Changes

No guidance data is available.

### What It Means

Mastercard reported an earnings per share of $0.86, slightly exceeding expectations. However, the stock fell by 2.72% in reaction to the earnings report. The lack of revenue data and guidance may have contributed to investor uncertainty.

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