Mastercard is trading at $639.48, up 4.78%, after its October 29 third-quarter results beat analyst expectations.
- Adjusted EPS was $5.31 versus $5.17 expected; revenue was $9.8 billion versus $9.66 billion expected.
- Revenue grew 14% year over year, including 19% growth in value-added services.
- Reports published after results also described shares gaining, consistent with the earnings-driven reaction.