MasterCard reports Q4 adjusted EPS $3.82, consensus $3.69

Reports Q4 revenue $7.5B, consensus $7.38B. Reports fourth quarter gross dollar volume up 12% and purchase volume up 13%, on a local currency basis. Payment network net revenue increased 13%, or 15% on a currency-neutral basis. “We delivered strong results this quarter with net revenue growth of 14% year-over-year, or 16% on a currency-neutral basis,” said Michael Miebach, Mastercard (MA) CEO. “Our diverse capabilities in payments and services and solutions – including the acquisition of Recorded Future this quarter – set us apart and position us well for long term growth as we outlined at our Investor Day. That value is seen in the continued momentum of our new and expanded wins.”