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Brian Keane

Managing Director and equity research analyst at Citi

Brian Keane is a Managing Director and equity research analyst at Citi, specializing in technology and payments sectors. He covers prominent companies including EPAM Systems, Paychex, Globant, and Visa, with recent activity such as raising the EPAM price target to $225 while maintaining a Neutral rating. While specific performance metrics like TipRanks rankings or success rates are not publicly detailed in available sources, his coverage of major firms underscores his influence in the industry. Keane is based in Potomac, Maryland, with limited public details on his full career timeline or previous firms, and no specific professional credentials such as FINRA registrations are identified.

Brian Keane's questions to Mastercard (MA) leadership

Question · Q4 2025

Brian Keane asked about the potential impact of geopolitical risks on Mastercard and the specific levers or mitigation efforts the company employs to address downside risks to its top and bottom lines.

Answer

Michael Miebach (CEO) emphasized Mastercard's global business model, alignment with diverse partners (banks, merchants, NGOs), and localized approach, citing investments in technology (e.g., European data centers) and public policy engagement as mitigation strategies. Sachin Mehra (CFO) added that while long-term growth is prioritized, Mastercard has levers across all expense lines (personnel, A&M, T&E, professional fees) and cost of goods sold to manage in uncertain environments, without impairing long-term growth.

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Question · Q4 2025

Brian Keane from Citi asked about the potential impact of geopolitical risks on Mastercard and the specific levers and mitigation efforts the company employs to address downside risks to its top and bottom lines in uncertain political environments.

Answer

Michael Miebach, CEO of Mastercard, emphasized continuous monitoring of geopolitics and engagement with diverse partners globally, adapting solutions to local needs. He cited investments in technology and data centers (e.g., $250 million in Europe) and a strong public policy process as key to navigation. Sachin Mehra, CFO, stated that while long-term growth is paramount, levers include scrutinizing dollar expenditure for near-term returns across all expense lines (personnel, A&M, T&E, pro fees) and the natural reduction of cost of goods sold with declining revenues.

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