If you'd invested in Mastercard (MA): performance and returns
Looking for Mastercard's share price history and how much the stock has returned? Here's its year-by-year performance and what $1,000 invested at different dates would be worth today.
💰 Calculator: how much would Mastercard have returned?
This calculator shows how much Mastercard stock would have returned based on the amount invested and the starting year. Pick a sum and a year and you'll instantly see what it would be worth today and the total gain. Real prices, excluding dividends.
If I'd invested $1,000 in Mastercard
| Investment | Worth today | Gain |
|---|---|---|
| 1 years ago | $975 | -2% |
| 3 years ago | $1,477 | +48% |
| 5 years ago | $1,439 | +44% |
| 10 years ago | $5,275 | +428% |
| since inception (2006) | $107,000 | +10600% |
Return by year (Mastercard)
| Year | Return | $1,000 invested at year start |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 (YTD) | -10% | $900 (-10%) |
| 2025 | +8% | $975 (-2%) |
| 2024 | +23% | $1,204 (+20%) |
| 2023 | +23% | $1,477 (+48%) |
| 2022 | -3% | $1,429 (+43%) |
| 2021 | +1% | $1,439 (+44%) |
| 2020 | +20% | $1,720 (+72%) |
| 2019 | +58% | $2,723 (+172%) |
| 2018 | +25% | $3,393 (+239%) |
| 2017 | +47% | $4,974 (+397%) |
| 2016 | +6% | $5,275 (+428%) |
Frequently asked questions
How much does MA return?
$1,000 invested in Mastercard 10 years ago would be worth $5,275 today, i.e. +18%/yr on average (price, excluding dividends).
What was MA's best/worst year?
Best year: 2019 (+58%). Worst year: 2022 (-3%). Year-by-year detail is above.
How much would $1,000 invested in MA since inception be worth?
Since 2006, $1,000 would have become $107,000 (+10600%). Past performance is not a guarantee.
Do Mastercard's returns include dividends?
No — these returns are price-only. If Mastercard pays a dividend, its total return would be somewhat higher — see its dividend page.
What is Mastercard's average annual return (ROI)?
Mastercard's return on investment is about +18%/yr over 10 years (price, excluding dividends), versus the S&P 500's ~10%/yr over the long run.