NEW YORK — Shares of Mastercard Inc (NYSE: MA) showed positive movement on Wednesday, April 17th, as the stock closed higher following a day of fluctuating trading activity. The global payments leader ended the regular session at $517.33 USD, marking a $3.90 increase or 0.76% rise from the previous day’s closing price of $513.43 USD.
After-hours trading saw slight additional gains, with Mastercard’s shares moving up to $518.00 USD, an increase of $0.67 (0.13%) from the official close, signaling continued investor confidence.
Intraday Trading Overview:
- Open: $510.95 USD
- Low: $509.13 USD
- High: $523.98 USD
- Close: $517.33 USD
- After-Hours: $518.00 USD
The stock’s trading session began below the previous close, hitting a low of $509.13 USD early in the day. However, a steady recovery followed, with Mastercard shares climbing towards an intraday peak of $523.98 USD before easing off slightly near the close, as shown by the 1-day price chart.
Financial Metrics to Watch:
- Market Capitalization: 47.17 Trillion USD
- P/E Ratio: 37.25
- Dividend Yield: 0.59%
- 52-Week Range: $428.86 USD – $582.23 USD
The latest trading action keeps Mastercard well within its 52-week range, positioned towards the higher end. While the stock’s highest point over the past year reached $582.23 USD, Wednesday’s close highlights the company’s strong standing within its annual price band.
Mastercard’s financial performance continues to attract attention, with its significant market capitalization and a relatively high P/E ratio indicating growth expectations. Despite the slight pullback from the intraday high, the stock’s movement suggests continued investor interest in the company’s prospects within the global payments landscape.
