Marathon Asset Management 13F: Cuts MA Stake by $7.9M
Key Points
- Marathon Asset Management cut its position in Mastercard by 14,391 shares, now holding 45,458 shares worth approximately $24.9 million.
- The fund's reported value for all its positions totals about $1.26 billion, with Mastercard making up 1.98% of that.
- As of October 26, 2026, Mastercard shares traded at $613.50, close to the recent price of $613.59.
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On October 26, 2026, Marathon Asset Management reduced its position in Mastercard Incorporated (NYSE: MA) by 14,391 shares, bringing its total holdings to 45,458 shares valued at about $24.9 million. This information comes from the fund's latest Form 13F filing with the SEC.
Marathon's cut represents a 24.0% decrease in its stake. The fund now ranks 20th among its 76 reported positions, holding 1.98% of its total portfolio in Mastercard.
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Other Institutional Activity in Mastercard
Tokio Marine Asset Management reduced its position in Mastercard by 3,087 shares, now holding 85,161 shares worth approximately $46.9 million. Mastercard Foundation Asset Management Corp also trimmed its stake by 4,886,010 shares, ending with 60,347,774 shares valued at about $37.0 billion.
Mastercard Incorporated Stock Down 1.6%
Mastercard shares closed at $613.50 on October 26, 2026, and are recently trading around $613.59. This price is about equal to the closing price on the filing date. The stock is currently above its 50-day moving average by 5.3% and its 200-day moving average by 14.8%, but it is below its 52-week high of $633.29 by about 3.1%.
Recent Earnings
Mastercard reported trailing twelve-month revenue of approximately $35.1 billion, with a net margin of 46.3%. The company's next earnings report is set for October 29, 2026.
Insider Buying and Selling at Mastercard Incorporated
Several insiders sold shares recently, including Officer Linda Pistecchia Kirkpatrick, who sold 923 shares on August 31, 2026, for about $547,837. Officer J. Mehra Sachin sold 3,266 shares on September 2, 2026, valued at approximately $1.9 million. Chief Financial Officer Hai Ling sold 4,317 shares on October 16, 2026, for about $2.7 million.
Analysts Set New Price Targets
On October 23, 2026, Truist Securities maintained a "Buy" rating on Mastercard with a price target of $674. The consensus among analysts is a strong buy, with a mean price target of approximately $676.04 based on 37 opinions.
About Mastercard
Mastercard Incorporated is a technology company that provides transaction processing and payment-related services globally. With a market cap of about $537.4 billion, it plays a significant role in the financial services sector.
Bottom Line
Marathon Asset Management's reduction in Mastercard shares may indicate a shift in its investment strategy. Investors should keep an eye on the upcoming earnings report on October 29, 2026, for further insights into Mastercard's performance.
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Source: Marathon Asset Management's 13F filing on $MA (Oct 26, 2026). 13F filings show holdings as of the end of the reporting quarter and may not reflect the fund's current position. Written by software, not financial advice. How we make alerts