Operating
Increase (Decrease) Settlement due from customers
Mastercard Increase (Decrease) Settlement due from customers increased by 47.6% to $437.00M in Q1 2026 compared to the prior quarter. Year-over-year, this metric grew by 47.6%, from $296.00M to $437.00M. This increase may warrant attention — for this metric, lower values are generally preferred.
Analysis
StatementCash Flow Statement
SectionOperating
CategoryLiquidity
SignalLower is better
VolatilityVolatile
First reportedQ1 2023
Last reportedQ1 2026Apr 30, 2026
How to read this metric
An increase represents a cash outflow as the company funds settlements before receiving payment, while a decrease represents a cash inflow.
Detailed definition
Tracks the change in outstanding balances owed by financial institution customers for payment processing settlements. Th...
Peer comparison
Highly specific to payment processors and clearing houses that act as intermediaries in transaction settlement.
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operating_increase_decrease_settlement_due_from_customersHistorical Data
10 periods
| Q1 '23 | Q2 '23 | Q3 '23 | Q4 '23 | Q1 '24 | Q2 '24 | Q3 '24 | Q4 '24 | Q1 '25 | Q1 '26 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Value | -$10.00M | -$10.00M | -$10.00M | -$10.00M | $148.25M | $148.25M | $148.25M | $148.25M | $296.00M | $437.00M |
| QoQ Change | — | +0.0% | +0.0% | +0.0% | >999% | +0.0% | +0.0% | +0.0% | +99.7% | +47.6% |
| YoY Change | — | — | — | — | >999% | >999% | >999% | >999% | +99.7% | +47.6% |
Range-$10.00M – $437.00M
CAGR+435.9%
Avg YoY Growth>999%
Median YoY Growth>999%
Current Streak9+ quarters growth
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Mastercard's increase (decrease) settlement due from customers?
- Mastercard (MA) reported increase (decrease) settlement due from customers of $437.00M in Q1 2026.
- How has Mastercard's increase (decrease) settlement due from customers changed year-over-year?
- Mastercard's increase (decrease) settlement due from customers increased by 47.6% year-over-year, from $296.00M to $437.00M.
- What does increase (decrease) settlement due from customers mean?
- The change in funds owed to the company by customers for processed payment transactions.