Warren Buffett's MA Position Overview
Warren Buffett (via Berkshire Hathaway INC) currently holds 3.99 M shares of Mastercard Incorporated (MA) worth $2.28 B, representing 0.83% of the portfolio. First purchased in 2013-Q2, this long-term strategic position has been held for 51 quarters.
Based on 13F filings since 2013, Warren Buffett has maintained a long-term strategic position in MA, representing a significant commitment to this investment thesis. Largest addition occurred in Q4 2014, adding 684,356 shares. Largest reduction occurred in Q2 2020, reducing 370,000 shares.
Analysis based on 13F filings available since 2013 Q2
Warren Buffett's Mastercard Incorporated (MA) Holding Value Over Time
Track share changes against reported price movement
Quarterly Mastercard Incorporated (MA) Trades by Warren Buffett
| Report Date | Bought/Sold (Sh.) | % Change | Qtr. End Shares | Reported Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q4 2021 | -302,000 | Reduce 7.04% | 3.99 M | $359.32 |
| Q3 2021 | -276,108 | Reduce 6.05% | 4.29 M | $347.68 |
| Q2 2020 | -370,000 | Reduce 7.50% | 4.56 M | $295.70 |
| Q1 2016 | -295,000 | Reduce 5.64% | 4.93 M | $94.50 |
| Q1 2015 | -170,000 | Reduce 3.15% | 5.23 M | $86.39 |
| Q4 2014 | +684,356 | Add 14.51% | 5.4 M | $86.16 |
| Q3 2014 | +665,400 | Add 16.43% | 4.72 M | $73.92 |
| Q2 2013 | +4.05 M | Add 0.00% | 4.05 M | $57.45 |
Warren Buffett's Mastercard Incorporated Investment FAQs
Warren Buffett first purchased Mastercard Incorporated (MA) in Q2 2013, acquiring 4,050,000 shares, as reported in their 13F filing for that period. Note: Analysis reflects filings available since Q2 2013; earlier records may be incomplete.
Warren Buffett has held Mastercard Incorporated (MA) for 51 quarters since Q2 2013.
Warren Buffett's largest addition to Mastercard Incorporated (MA) was in Q2 2013, adding 4,050,000 shares worth $232.67 M.
According to the latest 13F filing for Q4 2025, Warren Buffett's firm, Berkshire Hathaway INC, owns 3,986,648 shares of Mastercard Incorporated (MA), valued at approximately $2.28 B.
As of the Q4 2025 filing, Mastercard Incorporated (MA) represents approximately 0.83% of Warren Buffett's publicly disclosed stock portfolio, making it one of their key holdings.
Warren Buffett's peak holding in Mastercard Incorporated (MA) was 5,399,756 shares, as reported at the end of Q4 2014.