MercadoLibre vs. Etsy: Which Internet-Commerce Stock Should You Bet On?
MercadoLibre's fintech, logistics, advertising and AI strengths outweigh Etsy's cheaper valuation and recent stock rally.
Zacks Investment Research7/29/2026Positive
MELI
MercadoLibre Inc.NASDAQCONSUMER CYCLICALINTERNET RETAIL
Key Statistics
Market Cap
$94.42B
P/E Ratio
48.08
EPS
$38.74
Beta
1.34
52W High
$2548.50
52W Low
$1495.00
50-Day MA
$1709.28
200-Day MA
$1897.25
Dividend Yield
—
Profit Margin
6.04%
Forward P/E
35.34
PEG Ratio
1.12
About MercadoLibre Inc.
MercadoLibre, Inc. operates online trading platforms in Latin America. The company is headquartered in Buenos Aires, Argentina.
Fundamentals
| Revenue (TTM) | $31.80B |
| Gross Profit (TTM) | $15.73B |
| EBITDA | $3.94B |
| Operating Margin | 6.91% |
| Return on Equity | 31.30% |
| Return on Assets | 5.11% |
| Revenue/Share (TTM) | $627.31 |
| Book Value | $143.62 |
| Price-to-Book | 12.67 |
| Price-to-Sales (TTM) | 2.97 |
| EV/Revenue | 3.118 |
| EV/EBITDA | 26.14 |
| Quarterly Earnings Growth (YoY) | -15.60% |
| Quarterly Revenue Growth (YoY) | 49.00% |
| Shares Outstanding | $50.70M |
| Float | $50.59M |
| % Insiders | 6.96% |
| % Institutions | 84.68% |
Historical Volatility
HV 10-Day
22.66%
HV 20-Day
21.47%
HV 30-Day
29.63%
HV 60-Day
42.93%
HV Rank
18.3%
Volatility is currently contracting
Analyst Ratings
Consensus ($2214.88 target)
5
Strong Buy15
Buy4
HoldLatest News
Does Amazon or MercadoLibre Offer The Superior Growth Vs Profitability Story Into 2027?
Amazon (NASDAQ:AMZN | AMZN Price Prediction) and MercadoLibre (NASDAQ:MELI) both posted Q1 2026 results that crystallize an old debate.
24/7 Wall Street7/28/2026Positive
The Market May Be Focusing on the Wrong Metric at MercadoLibre
While quarterly profitability matters, it reflects past investments. Investments may pressure margins today, but they can increase switching costs over time.
The Motley Fool7/26/2026Neutral
MercadoLibre's GMV Growth Is Accelerating Across Latin America
MercadoLibre's Latin America GMV growth accelerates in Q1 2026, led by Brazil, as lower free shipping thresholds boost buyer activity.
Zacks Investment Research7/23/2026Positive
MercadoLibre is Down 10% This Year But Its Relentless Growth Has One Analyst Predicting 55% Gains
MercadoLibre (NASDAQ:MELI | MELI Price Prediction) trades at $1,799.21 against a Wall Street consensus target of $2,214.88, an implied gap of roughly 23%.
24/7 Wall Street7/23/2026Positive
How MercadoLibre's Fulfillment Network Is Widening Competitive Moat
MercadoLibre's expanding fulfillment network trims shipping costs, speeds deliveries and deepens its competitive moat across Latin America.
Zacks Investment Research7/22/2026Positive
Why MercadoLibre Credit Cards Are Becoming a Powerful Growth Engine
MercadoLibre's credit card flywheel is accelerating as issuance, balances and payment volume surge, while credit quality improves.
Zacks Investment Research7/21/2026Positive
CART or MELI: Which Is the Better Value Stock Right Now?
Investors interested in stocks from the Internet - Commerce sector have probably already heard of Maplebear (CART) and MercadoLibre (MELI). But which of these two companies is the best option for those looking for undervalued stocks?
Zacks Investment Research7/16/2026Positive
MercadoLibre Rallies 13% in a Month: Time to Buy MELI Stock?
MercadoLibre's 13% monthly rally reflects strong growth, deeper engagement and bold investments in commerce, fintech, logistics and AI.
Zacks Investment Research7/16/2026Positive
Why MercadoLibre Is Choosing Growth Over Near-Term Margins
MercadoLibre sacrifices near-term margins to fund shipping, fulfillment and credit-card growth as demand, engagement and scale accelerate.
Zacks Investment Research7/15/2026Positive
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Data last updated: 7/29/2026