Mastercard Q1 2025 Revenue Climbs, Digital Payments Surge

Mastercard reported strong first-quarter 2025 results, with adjusted earnings per share of $3.73 and revenue between $7.25 and $7.3 billion, representing 14–17% year-over-year growth depending on currency adjustments. The company's performance was driven by resilient consumer spending, robust 15% growth in cross-border volumes, and expanded value-added and digital payment services. Contactless transactions made up 73% of in-person payments during the quarter, reflecting changing consumer preferences. Mastercard's innovation partnerships with Microsoft, OpenAI, and Corpay, along with the introduction of the Agentic Payments program, further contributed to its positive outlook. Despite global economic challenges and tariff concerns, Mastercard maintained profitability and resilience, supported by its diversified and recurring revenue streams. The company's share price rose modestly following the earnings release, reflecting continued market confidence.