have already lowered their expectations for Q1 2020 because of the coronavirus, but their issues may extend well beyond this quarter.
A report from investment bank Keefe, Bruyette & Woods considers the possibility of declines in cross-border revenues for Mastercard and Visa over the next four quarters, per . The report's estimates aren't meant to realistically project future results, but the fact that an extended period of negative performances for top card networks is being considered may suggest that the pandemic will damage firms' performances well into the future.
However, new changes from firms could shift consumers' payment habits and encourage spending during the pandemic and after it subsides. At least two companies are waiving fees on specific types of digital payments, potentially encouraging consumers to change how they make payments.