BNP Paribas Upgrades Mastercard (MA) to Outperform with a $600 Price Target

Mastercard Incorporated (NYSE:MA) is one of the 10 Most Profitable S&P 500 Stocks to Buy Now. On March 19, 2026, BNP Paribas upgraded Mastercard Incorporated (NYSE:MA) to Outperform from Neutral previously with a $600 price target. On March 17, 2026, Mastercard Incorporated (MA) announced a definitive agreement to acquire BVNK for up to $1.8B, including $300M in contingent payments. The company said the transaction will expand its capabilities in digital assets and cross-border value movement, with closi ...