Mastercard (NYSE: MA) stock is approaching its third-quarter earnings report with shares near record territory, raising expectations for another strong performance from the global payments giant. The stock closed at $617.42 after breaking above a resistance zone that had capped previous advances. With results due October 29, investors will assess whether resilient consumer spending, cross-border payments and growth in higher-value services can justify the rally, or whether elevated expectations leave the stock vulnerable to profit-taking.

Mastercard Q3 Earnings: Revenue and EPS Expectations

Mastercard is scheduled to release its third-quarter 2026 results before the U.S. market opens on October 29. Analysts expect revenue of approximately…