Alta Capital Management Llc/ 13F: Cuts MA Stake by $6.1M

On October 26, 2026, Alta Capital Management LLC reduced its stake in Mastercard Incorporated (MA) by 11,083 shares, leaving it with 60,385 shares valued at about $33.3 million. This information comes from the fund's latest Form 13F filing with the SEC.

MA Mastercard Incorporated

$613.50 ▲ +9.65% year to date

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Daily close · Oct 26, 2026

What Changed in Alta Capital Management's Mastercard Position

Alta Capital Management's reduction of 11,083 shares translates to a 15.5% decrease in its position. The fund's reported value for its Mastercard holdings is approximately $33.3 million, which is part of a total reported value of about $1.07 billion across all its positions.

Where Mastercard Fits in Alta Capital Management's Portfolio

Mastercard now makes up 3.13% of Alta Capital's portfolio, ranking 9th among the fund's 215 reported positions.

Other Institutional Activity in Mastercard

Other funds also adjusted their positions in Mastercard. Tokio Marine Asset Management trimmed its stake by 3,087 shares, resulting in a total of 85,161 shares valued at about $46.9 million. Marathon Asset Management reduced its holdings by 14,391 shares, now holding 45,458 shares worth around $24.9 million. The Mastercard Foundation Asset Management Corporation also cut its position by 4,886,010 shares, leaving it with 60,347,774 shares valued at about $37.0 billion.

Mastercard Incorporated Stock Down 1.6%

As of October 27, 2026, Mastercard shares traded at $613.59, which is about equal to the closing price of $613.50 on October 26, 2026. The stock is currently above its 50-day moving average by 5.3% and its 200-day moving average by 14.8%, but it remains below its 52-week high of $633.29.

Recent Earnings

Mastercard reported trailing twelve-month revenue of approximately $35.1 billion, with a net margin of 46.3%. The company is scheduled to announce its next earnings on October 29, 2026.

Dividend

Mastercard pays an annual dividend of $3.48 per share, yielding about 0.57%. The dividend payout ratio is 17.9%.

Insider Buying and Selling at Mastercard Incorporated

Several insiders have sold shares recently. On August 31, 2026, officer Linda Pistecchia Kirkpatrick sold 923 shares at an average price of $593.54, totaling about $547,837. Additionally, on September 2, 2026, officer J. Mehra Sachin sold 3,266 shares at an average price of $584, amounting to approximately $1.9 million.

Analysts Set New Price Targets

Analysts have maintained a strong outlook on Mastercard. On October 23, 2026, Truist Securities maintained a Buy rating with a target price of $674, up from $633. The consensus recommendation for Mastercard is a strong buy, with a mean price target of $676.04 based on 37 analyst opinions.

About Mastercard Incorporated

Mastercard Incorporated is a technology company that provides transaction processing and payment-related services worldwide. The company plays a significant role in the financial services sector, helping facilitate electronic payments for consumers and businesses alike.

Bottom Line

Investors should keep an eye on Mastercard's upcoming earnings report on October 29, 2026, and watch for any further changes in institutional holdings as more funds file their 13Fs. This reduction by Alta Capital Management signals a smaller bet on Mastercard, which could influence market sentiment.