Track record · closed signal

Mastercard Inc (MA) — closed signal from May 12, 2026

Near target Published before the outcome was known, scored automatically when the window closed on August 10, 2026 — +12% at the close.

Predicted vs. what happened

MA price · publication thesis → realized outcomesplit-adjusted

$490.00 – $510.00Entry zone — fair-value band

$502.96Published — price the day we called it

$593.49Target — the price the thesis aimed for

$583.71Peak — highest point inside the window, not a realized return

$563.17Window close — end-of-window price, context only

What happened

Near target

Came within reach: 89% of the predicted growth at its peak, just short of the target.

At window close

+12%

realized, from the publication price to the last close inside the window

Peak gain

+16.1%

peak, from the publication price — not a realized return

S&P 500, same window

+5%

SPY over the identical days, dividend-adjusted

Window close

$563.17

last close inside the window, ended August 10, 2026

Peak price

$583.71

peak on August 3, 2026 — not a realized return

Days to target

—

The thesis — published May 12, 2026

Predicted growth

+18%

over the measurement window

Target price

$593.49

the price the thesis aimed for

Entry zone

$490.00 – $510.00

the fair-value band we waited for

Price at publication

$502.96

published May 12, 2026

Confidence

78%

how strongly the data lined up

Timeframe

Short-term (0–3 months)

Mastercard has steady payment activity, strong profit margins and a track record of predictable earnings. New services and a finance deal in Latin America help the network grow into new revenue streams. The stock sits near $500 and is not extended, but recent trading momentum and light volume mean the setup looks cautious rather than aggressive. Consumer spending and regulatory issues are the main risks.

Primary drivers

Large global payments network that drives steady transactions
New services that add different revenue sources
Latin America finance deal opens more customers and partners
High margins and reliable earnings history provide stability

How it played out

MA: the thesis partially played out

Lyra published an 18% growth thesis from $502.96. The thesis pointed to steady payment activity, high margins, reliable earnings, new services, and a Latin America finance deal. It also described recent momentum and light volume as reasons for caution.

The stock rose to $583.71 on August 3, a 16.1% peak gain, but stayed below the $593.49 target. It never reached the target during the window. The stock ended at $563.17 on August 10. The thesis partially played out, with a strong rise that fell short of the published goal.

What happened during the window

On July 30, Mastercard reported second-quarter net revenue of $9.3 billion, up 14%. On August 3, the company completed its acquisition of BVNK.

Prices are shown split- and dividend-adjusted, matching what public charts show today.

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