The facts

  1. GAAP net income was US$4.628 billion, up from US$3.927 billion. GAAP diluted earnings were US$5.28 a share, against US$4.34. [1][2]

  2. Adjusted net income was US$4.653 billion. These non-GAAP figures exclude specified investment gains or losses and special items. [1][2]

  3. Gross dollar volume increased 7% in local currency to about US$3 trillion. Cross-border volume grew 11% in local currency, while switched transactions increased 9%. [1]

Sources

References support the numbered facts above. Source checks: 29 Oct 2026, 13:55 UTC.

  1. Third-quarter 2026 earnings release

    Mastercard · Primary source · 29 Oct 2026

    Issuer release reproduced by MarketScreener; source is Mastercard, not independent MarketScreener journalism.

  2. Mastercard Incorporated profit climbs in Q3

    RTTNews · Reporting · 29 Oct 2026

    Independently owned financial-news report; quarterly and year-to-date figures checked separately.

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