Mastercard Gives More Optimistic Revenue Forecast for 2025 (1)

Mastercard Inc. reported earnings that topped analysts’ estimates and gave a more optimistic forecast for this year’s revenue on continued momentum in consumer spending.

Net revenue growth for 2025 will probably come in at a percentage in the “high end of mid-teens,” according to a presentation Thursday. The company’s previous guidance was an increase in the “low teens.”

The shares climbed 3% to $575.88 at 12:42 p.m. in New York, the biggest intraday gain in more than a month.

“The second quarter was another strong one for Mastercard, with net revenue growth of 17% year-over-year,” Chief Executive Officer Michael Miebach ...