Mastercard Incorporated (MA) technical analysis

From the Sep 26, 2026 report · Read the full report

$568.26

+0.02% Sep 28, 2026

Indicators

Data as of Sep 28, 2026

Trend: Mixed

20-day average: $571.41
50-day average: $569.32
200-day average: $532.30
14-day RSI: 49.1; neutral
MACD (12/26/9): -1.87; below the signal (bearish momentum)
Signal line: -0.68; Histogram: -1.19

50-day average above the 200-day (golden cross)

Support and resistance

Relevant lows and highs of the last 6 months, computed from daily prices.

Resistance

$583.71
$601.23

Support

$553.65
$528.43

Performance

1M: -4.0%
3M: +11.5%
6M: +17.4%
1Y: +0.2%

From the Sep 26, 2026 report

The technical analysis confirms a short-term bearish bias with the current price ($567.65) positioned below the 50-day simple moving average (SMA) at $568.82. The 200-day SMA remains at $531.05, confirming the long-term bullish trend. However, momentum indicators show deterioration with MACD at -$2.08 and a negative histogram at -$1.72. The RSI at 48.61 remains neutral, avoiding overbought/oversold conditions, while the Bollinger Middle at $572.77 is 0.9% above the current price. The ATR of $9.29 suggests a stop-loss placement at $555.89, aligning with the recent 30-day low.

Frequently asked questions

What is the MA trend?

Mixed

Is MA overbought?

The 14-day RSI of MA is 49.1 (neutral) as of Sep 28, 2026.

Sources: Yahoo Finance (prices, financial statements and analysts' estimates) and the U.S. Treasury (10-year yield). Indicators and valuation are computed without AI.

AI-generated informational content. Not financial advice or a personalised investment recommendation. Investing involves risk, including loss of capital.

Comparisons

VSell

MAHold

V vs MA: Valuation vs. Strategic Growth

Visa (V) is rated SELL due to overvaluation and technical resistance, while Mastercard (MA) is rated HOLD with a focus on strategic growth initiatives. V's higher valuation (31.27x TTM PE) contrasts with MA's strategic positioning in stablecoin and AI commerce.

Updated Sep 29, 2026

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