Operating
Legal Settlement
Mastercard Legal Settlement decreased by 100.0% to $0.00 in Q1 2026 compared to the prior quarter. Year-over-year, this metric declined by 100.0%, from $151.00M to $0.00. This is a positive signal — lower values indicate better performance for this metric.
Analysis
StatementCash Flow Statement
SectionOperating
CategoryRisk
SignalLower is better
VolatilityVolatile
First reportedQ1 2023
Last reportedQ1 2026Apr 30, 2026
How to read this metric
An increase in settlement costs signals potential operational or regulatory risk, while a decrease suggests reduced litigation exposure.
Detailed definition
This metric tracks cash or non-cash adjustments related to legal disputes, settlements, or litigation reserves. It isola...
Peer comparison
Varies significantly by company; peers in highly regulated industries may have similar line items.
Metric ID:
amat_legal_settlementHistorical Data
10 periods
| Q1 '23 | Q2 '23 | Q3 '23 | Q4 '23 | Q1 '24 | Q2 '24 | Q3 '24 | Q4 '24 | Q1 '25 | Q1 '26 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Value | $134.75M | $134.75M | $134.75M | $134.75M | $170.00M | $170.00M | $170.00M | $170.00M | $151.00M | $0.00 |
| QoQ Change | — | +0.0% | +0.0% | +0.0% | +26.2% | +0.0% | +0.0% | +0.0% | -11.2% | -100.0% |
| YoY Change | — | — | — | — | +26.2% | +26.2% | +26.2% | +26.2% | -11.2% | -100.0% |
Range$0.00 – $170.00M
CAGR-100.0%
Avg YoY Growth-1.1%
Median YoY Growth+26.2%
Current Streak2 quarters decline
Business Segments
| Segment | Q1 '25 | Q2 '25 | Q3 '25 | Q4 '25 | Q1 '26 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Payment Solutions | $151.00M | $96.00M | $83.00M | $174.00M | $0.00 |
| Total | $151.00M | — | — | — | $0.00 |
Legal Settlement at Other Companies
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Mastercard's legal settlement?
- Mastercard (MA) reported legal settlement of $0.00 in Q1 2026.
- How has Mastercard's legal settlement changed year-over-year?
- Mastercard's legal settlement decreased by 100.0% year-over-year, from $151.00M to $0.00.
- What does legal settlement mean?
- Adjustments to cash flow resulting from legal disputes or settlement payments.