MA SEC Filing News — Mastercard Incorporated

Latest SEC filings for Mastercard Incorporated (MA) explained in plain English. Covers insider buying and selling (Form 4), proposed insider sales (Form 144), material company events (8-K), and quarterly & annual reports (10-Q / 10-K). All data sourced directly from SEC EDGAR — last updated 2026-07-31.

Mastercard Incorporated, a technology company, provides transaction processing and other payment-related products and services in the United States and internationally. The company offers products and services for account holders, merchants, financial institutions, digital partners, businesses, governments, and other organizations, such as programs that enable issuers to provide consumers with credits to defer payments; payment products and solutions that allow its customers to access funds in d…
Sector: Financial Services Industry: Credit Services Market Cap: $502.0B CIK: 1141391
20
Total Filings
0
Bullish Signals
9
Bearish Signals
13
Insider Transactions
1
Material Events (8-K)
1
Periodic Reports
Insider activity for MA has skewed bearish recently. Of the 20 filings tracked, 9 carry bearish signals (such as insider sales or negative 8-K disclosures) versus 0 bullish. This does not necessarily signal fundamental deterioration — insiders sell for many reasons — but it is worth monitoring alongside the company's core financial metrics.
MA Filing Activity Snapshot 2026-06-18 — 2026-07-31
Insider Transactions (Form 4)
0 buys vs 5 sells
Net insider selling in this period — insiders sell for many reasons beyond conviction.
Largest Transaction
$21.31M
EDWARD MCLAUGHLIN · 2026-07-15
19,800 shares · Form 144
Form 144 Notices
5
Proposed insider sales filed — Form 144 is a notice of intent, not a confirmed transaction. Actual sales are confirmed via Form 4.
Recent SEC Filings
Form 144 Large Proposed Insider Sale 2026-07-31

MA Form 144 filed for proposed insider sale by MICHAEL MIEBACH (16,628 shares) ~$19.20M

MICHAEL MIEBACH filed a Form 144 with the SEC indicating intent to sell MA (Mastercard Inc) shares. Form 144 reflects a proposed sale, not a completed transaction. The actual execution, if any, would typically appear later in a Form 4. The proposed dollar value is large enough to merit attention.

Filing: Form 144 (Proposed Sale Notice) Insider: MICHAEL MIEBACH Shares: 16,628 Est. Value: $19.20M
Form 10-Q Quarterly Report 2026-07-30

MA filed Quarterly Report (10-Q)

Mastercard Inc filed its quarterly report with the SEC. This report includes unaudited financial statements and management discussion for the quarter.

Filing: 10-Q (Quarterly Report)
Form 8-K Material Company Update 2026-07-30

MA filed 8-K — material company event

Mastercard Inc filed an 8-K with the SEC reporting a material event. Filing excerpt: XBRL Viewer

Filing: 8-K (Material Event)
Form 4 Insider Selling 2026-07-15

MA insider McLaughlin Edward Grunde (President & CTO, MA Tech) sold 19,800 shares (~$10.59M)

McLaughlin Edward Grunde, listed as President & CTO, MA Tech at Mastercard Inc, reported an open-market sale of 19,800 MA shares in a Form 4 filing. This is a confirmed insider sale, not just a proposed sale notice.

Filing: Form 4 (Insider Transaction) Insider: McLaughlin Edward Grunde (President & CTO, MA Tech) Shares: 19,800 Est. Value: $10.59M
Form 4 Insider Selling 2026-07-15

MA insider Arkell Sandra A (Controller) sold 344 shares (~$185.8K)

Arkell Sandra A, listed as Controller at Mastercard Inc, reported an open-market sale of 344 MA shares in a Form 4 filing. This is a confirmed insider sale, not just a proposed sale notice.

Filing: Form 4 (Insider Transaction) Insider: Arkell Sandra A (Controller) Shares: 344 Est. Value: $185.8K
Form 144 Large Proposed Insider Sale 2026-07-15

MA Form 144 filed for proposed insider sale by EDWARD MCLAUGHLIN (19,800 shares) ~$21.31M

EDWARD MCLAUGHLIN filed a Form 144 with the SEC indicating intent to sell MA (Mastercard Inc) shares. Form 144 reflects a proposed sale, not a completed transaction. The actual execution, if any, would typically appear later in a Form 4. The proposed dollar value is large enough to merit attention.

Filing: Form 144 (Proposed Sale Notice) Insider: EDWARD MCLAUGHLIN Shares: 19,800 Est. Value: $21.31M
Form 4 Insider Selling 2026-07-08

MA insider Arkell Sandra A (Controller) sold 400 shares (~$216.0K)

Arkell Sandra A, listed as Controller at Mastercard Inc, reported an open-market sale of 400 MA shares in a Form 4 filing. This is a confirmed insider sale, not just a proposed sale notice.

Filing: Form 4 (Insider Transaction) Insider: Arkell Sandra A (Controller) Shares: 400 Est. Value: $216.0K
Form 144 Proposed Insider Sale 2026-07-02

MA Form 144 filed for proposed insider sale by RAJ SESHADRI (1,977 shares) ~$2.07M

RAJ SESHADRI filed a Form 144 with the SEC indicating intent to sell MA (Mastercard Inc) shares. Form 144 reflects a proposed sale, not a completed transaction. The actual execution, if any, would typically appear later in a Form 4.

Filing: Form 144 (Proposed Sale Notice) Insider: RAJ SESHADRI Shares: 1,977 Est. Value: $2.07M
Form 4 Insider Selling 2026-07-02

MA insider Seshadri Raj (Chief Commercial Pmts Officer) sold 6,805 shares (~$3.58M)

Seshadri Raj, listed as Chief Commercial Pmts Officer at Mastercard Inc, reported an open-market sale of 6,805 MA shares in a Form 4 filing. This is a confirmed insider sale, not just a proposed sale notice.

Filing: Form 4 (Insider Transaction) Insider: Seshadri Raj (Chief Commercial Pmts Officer) Shares: 6,805 Est. Value: $3.58M
Form 4 Insider Selling 2026-07-02

MA insider McLaughlin Edward Grunde (President & CTO, MA Tech) sold 14,260 shares (~$7.49M)

McLaughlin Edward Grunde, listed as President & CTO, MA Tech at Mastercard Inc, reported an open-market sale of 14,260 MA shares in a Form 4 filing. This is a confirmed insider sale, not just a proposed sale notice.

Filing: Form 4 (Insider Transaction) Insider: McLaughlin Edward Grunde (President & CTO, MA Tech) Shares: 14,260 Est. Value: $7.49M
Form 144 Large Proposed Insider Sale 2026-07-01

MA Form 144 filed for proposed insider sale by EDWARD GRUNDE MCLAUGHLIN (14,260 shares) ~$14.65M

EDWARD GRUNDE MCLAUGHLIN filed a Form 144 with the SEC indicating intent to sell MA (Mastercard Inc) shares. Form 144 reflects a proposed sale, not a completed transaction. The actual execution, if any, would typically appear later in a Form 4. The proposed dollar value is large enough to merit attention.

Filing: Form 144 (Proposed Sale Notice) Insider: EDWARD GRUNDE MCLAUGHLIN Shares: 14,260 Est. Value: $14.65M
Form 144 Large Proposed Insider Sale 2026-07-01

MA Form 144 filed for proposed insider sale by RAJ SESHADRI (5,000 shares) ~$5.14M

RAJ SESHADRI filed a Form 144 with the SEC indicating intent to sell MA (Mastercard Inc) shares. Form 144 reflects a proposed sale, not a completed transaction. The actual execution, if any, would typically appear later in a Form 4. The proposed dollar value is large enough to merit attention.

Filing: Form 144 (Proposed Sale Notice) Insider: RAJ SESHADRI Shares: 5,000 Est. Value: $5.14M
Form 4 Tax / Compensation Filing 2026-06-23

MA insider Form 4 filed for equity award, exercise, or tax withholding

Matsumoto Oki (Director) filed a Form 4 covering compensation-related activity such as stock awards, option exercises, conversions, or tax withholding. These filings are usually neutral.

Filing: Form 4 (Insider Transaction) Insider: Matsumoto Oki (Director) Shares: 98
Form 4 Tax / Compensation Filing 2026-06-18

MA insider Form 4 filed for equity award, exercise, or tax withholding

Qureshi Rima (Director) filed a Form 4 covering compensation-related activity such as stock awards, option exercises, conversions, or tax withholding. These filings are usually neutral.

Filing: Form 4 (Insider Transaction) Insider: Qureshi Rima (Director) Shares: 1,641
Form 4 Tax / Compensation Filing 2026-06-18

MA insider Form 4 filed for equity award, exercise, or tax withholding

Talwar Harit (Director) filed a Form 4 covering compensation-related activity such as stock awards, option exercises, conversions, or tax withholding. These filings are usually neutral.

Filing: Form 4 (Insider Transaction) Insider: Talwar Harit (Director) Shares: 509
Form 4 Tax / Compensation Filing 2026-06-18

MA insider Form 4 filed for equity award, exercise, or tax withholding

DAVIS RICHARD K (Director) filed a Form 4 covering compensation-related activity such as stock awards, option exercises, conversions, or tax withholding. These filings are usually neutral.

Filing: Form 4 (Insider Transaction) Insider: DAVIS RICHARD K (Director) Shares: 509
Form 4 Tax / Compensation Filing 2026-06-18

MA insider Form 4 filed for equity award, exercise, or tax withholding

Goh Choon Phong (Director) filed a Form 4 covering compensation-related activity such as stock awards, option exercises, conversions, or tax withholding. These filings are usually neutral.

Filing: Form 4 (Insider Transaction) Insider: Goh Choon Phong (Director) Shares: 509
Form 4 Tax / Compensation Filing 2026-06-18

MA insider Form 4 filed for equity award, exercise, or tax withholding

GENACHOWSKI JULIUS (Director) filed a Form 4 covering compensation-related activity such as stock awards, option exercises, conversions, or tax withholding. These filings are usually neutral.

Filing: Form 4 (Insider Transaction) Insider: GENACHOWSKI JULIUS (Director) Shares: 509
Form 4 Tax / Compensation Filing 2026-06-18

MA insider Form 4 filed for equity award, exercise, or tax withholding

Janow Merit E (Director) filed a Form 4 covering compensation-related activity such as stock awards, option exercises, conversions, or tax withholding. These filings are usually neutral.

Filing: Form 4 (Insider Transaction) Insider: Janow Merit E (Director) Shares: 684
Form 4 Tax / Compensation Filing 2026-06-18

MA insider Form 4 filed for equity award, exercise, or tax withholding

Bracher Candido (Director) filed a Form 4 covering compensation-related activity such as stock awards, option exercises, conversions, or tax withholding. These filings are usually neutral.

Filing: Form 4 (Insider Transaction) Insider: Bracher Candido (Director) Shares: 509

Understanding Mastercard Incorporated's SEC Filings

Form 4 — Insider Transactions

Executives, directors, and large shareholders must report any purchase or sale of MA shares within two business days. Consistent buying by multiple insiders is often read as a confidence signal; large sales may reflect diversification or liquidity needs rather than negative conviction.

Form 144 — Proposed Insider Sales

Filed when a company affiliate intends to sell restricted or control shares. A Form 144 is a notice of intent, not confirmation — the actual sale is later confirmed via Form 4. It gives investors advance visibility into planned insider selling activity.

8-K — Material Events

The 8-K is an event-driven filing that Mastercard Incorporated must submit within four business days of a significant development — including earnings results, mergers, executive changes, credit facility updates, or regulatory actions. Each 8-K item code maps to a specific event type.

10-Q & 10-K — Periodic Reports

The 10-Q (quarterly) and 10-K (annual) are comprehensive reports covering Mastercard Incorporated's financial results, risk factors, management discussion, and business operations. The 10-K includes audited financials and is the most complete public disclosure the company makes each year.

Frequently Asked Questions — MA SEC Filings

What SEC filings does Mastercard Incorporated submit to the SEC?

Mastercard Incorporated (MA) submits several types of SEC filings including Form 4 (insider transactions), Form 144 (proposed insider sales), 8-K reports (material events such as earnings releases, acquisitions, leadership changes), and periodic reports — the 10-Q (quarterly) and 10-K (annual). All filings are publicly available through SEC EDGAR.

What does a Form 4 filing tell me about MA?

A Form 4 for MA discloses a transaction by a company insider — typically a director, officer, or 10%+ shareholder. It shows the date, number of shares bought or sold, the price, and the insider's updated total ownership. Consistent insider buying across multiple executives is often interpreted as a bullish signal.

How do I interpret an 8-K filing from Mastercard Incorporated?

An 8-K signals a material event requiring prompt disclosure. Common triggers include earnings pre-announcements, acquisitions, leadership appointments or departures, credit changes, or regulatory actions. Read the item codes inside the filing to understand exactly what was disclosed before drawing conclusions.

What is the difference between a 10-K and 10-Q for MA?

The 10-K is Mastercard Incorporated's annual report with fully audited financial statements, comprehensive MD&A, and complete risk factor disclosures — filed 60–90 days after fiscal year-end. The 10-Q is a lighter quarterly report with unaudited financials filed for the first three quarters. Together they provide a continuous financial picture of the company.

Where can I see all MA SEC filings directly on EDGAR?

You can view all historical Mastercard Incorporated filings on the SEC EDGAR company page for MA. Each filing card on this page links directly to the original SEC document.

How often does Mastercard Incorporated file with the SEC?

Mastercard Incorporated files one 10-K per year and up to three 10-Qs per year. Form 4 insider transactions must be reported within two business days of each trade, so the frequency depends on how often insiders are buying or selling MA shares. 8-K filings occur whenever a material event happens — which can be several times per quarter for an active company.

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