Summary
Mastercard Inc. reported its financial results for the nine months ended September 30, 2015. While net revenue saw a modest increase of 2% year-over-year, reaching $7.15 billion, the company's net income for the period was $2.92 billion, a 4% increase compared to the same period in 2014. This growth was driven by higher transaction volumes and an improved effective tax rate. However, operating expenses also increased by 8% due to acquisition activity and higher data processing costs, partially offset by favorable foreign currency translation. Key financial developments include a significant increase in goodwill on the balance sheet due to acquisitions, a decrease in cash and cash equivalents, and substantial share repurchases totaling $2.7 billion in the nine-month period. The company also continues to navigate several ongoing legal and regulatory proceedings, particularly related to interchange fees and merchant practices, which have provisions set aside. Investors should note the impact of foreign currency fluctuations, which negatively affected net revenue growth.
Financial Highlights
52 data points| Revenue | $2.53B |
| Operating Expenses | $1.16B |
| Operating Income | $1.37B |
| Interest Expense | $15.00M |
| Net Income | $977.00M |
| EPS (Basic) | $0.86 |
| EPS (Diluted) | $0.86 |
| Shares Outstanding (Basic) | 1.13B |
| Shares Outstanding (Diluted) | 1.13B |
Key Highlights
- 1Net revenue increased by 2% to $7.15 billion for the nine months ended September 30, 2015.
- 2Net income rose by 4% to $2.92 billion for the nine months ended September 30, 2015, with diluted EPS at $2.56.
- 3Operating expenses increased by 8% to $3.18 billion, primarily driven by acquisitions and data processing costs.
- 4Mastercard repurchased approximately $2.7 billion of its Class A common stock during the nine months ended September 30, 2015.
- 5Goodwill increased significantly from $1.52 billion at the end of 2014 to $1.91 billion as of September 30, 2015, reflecting recent acquisitions.
- 6Cash and cash equivalents decreased from $5.14 billion at the end of 2014 to $3.88 billion as of September 30, 2015.
- 7The company has provisions for ongoing litigation, with $711 million set aside for U.S. merchant litigations as of September 30, 2015.