MercadoLibre, Inc. (MELI)

UY — Consumer Cyclical Sector
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Key Metrics & Ratings

  • symbol MELI
  • Rev/Share 516.654
  • Book/Share 122.6493
  • PB 16.2872
  • Debt/Equity 0.3276
  • CurrentRatio 1.1743
  • ROIC 0.3015

 

  • MktCap 101273577281.0
  • FreeCF/Share 187.8993
  • PFCF 10.6313
  • PE 48.7595
  • Debt/Assets 0.0555
  • DivYield 0
  • ROE 0.3903

 

  • Rating B
  • Score 3
  • Recommendation Neutral
  • P/E Score 1
  • DCF Score 3
  • P/B Score 1
  • D/E Score 3

Recent Analyst Ratings

Type Ticker Analyst Firm Previous Rating Current Rating Previous Price Target Current Price Target Date
Initiation MELI Daiwa Securities -- Buy -- $3000 Aug. 1, 2025
Initiation MELI Scotiabank -- Sector Outperform -- $3500 July 28, 2025
Downgrade MELI Jefferies Buy Hold -- $2800 June 5, 2025
Initiation MELI The Benchmark Company -- Buy -- $2500 April 15, 2025
Upgrade MELI New Street Neutral Buy $2000 $2300 Jan. 30, 2025
Upgrade MELI Raymond James Outperform Strong Buy -- $2250 Jan. 21, 2025
Initiation MELI Redburn Atlantic -- Buy -- $2800 Oct. 11, 2024
Downgrade MELI JP Morgan Overweight Neutral -- $2400 Oct. 2, 2024
Initiation MELI Raymond James -- Outperform -- $2350 Sept. 27, 2024
Initiation MELI Cantor Fitzgerald -- Overweight -- $2530 Sept. 5, 2024

News

MELI vs. JD: Which Global E-commerce Stock Has More Upside?
JD, MELI
Published: December 22, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

JD.com and MercadoLibre face off as margin discipline, growth trade-offs and valuation gaps shape which global e-commerce stock offers more upside.

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MercadoLibre: Macro And Competition Worries Create Buying Opportunity
MELI
Published: December 22, 2025 by: Seeking Alpha
Sentiment: Positive

MercadoLibre remains a 'Buy' with nearly 40% upside by the end of 2026, after a 20% drawdown driven by macro and competitive pressures. MELI's Q3 revenues surged 39% Y/Y to $7.4B, with strong buyer and GMV growth, but margins declined due to growth investments. Competition from Amazon, Sea, and Temu is intensifying, yet MELI continues to defend its dominant position through customer focus and long-term strategy.

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Prediction: These Could Be the Biggest Stock-Split Winners of 2026
MELI, META
Published: December 22, 2025 by: The Motley Fool
Sentiment: Positive

MercadoLibre is a prime candidate for a stock split. Meta Platforms has never conducted a stock split, but its stock is at a level where many companies would consider a split.

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The 5 Best Growth Stocks to Buy Right Now for 2026
BROS, KNSL, MELI, RKLB, SPSC
Published: December 21, 2025 by: The Motley Fool
Sentiment: Positive

The stocks mentioned in this article have grown their share prices between 14% and 41% annually since their IPOs. Each company grew sales between 16% and 48% in its latest quarter.

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Touchstone Non-U.S. Equity Fund Q3 2025 Portfolio Review
BABA, DTEGY, LDNXF, MELI, NTDOY, TCEHY
Published: December 15, 2025 by: Seeking Alpha
Sentiment: Negative

Nintendo Co., Ltd. was the second top detracting position during the quarter after being a very strong performer earlier in the year driven by high expectations surrounding the Switch 2 launch. Alibaba Group Holding Ltd. (BABA) (China, Consumer Discretionary sector), a Chinese global technology and ecommerce company, was the top contributing position during the quarter. The Fund initiated a position in MercadoLibre (MELI), Inc. (Uruguay, Consumer Discretionary sector), a large ecommerce player in Latin America.

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Does MercadoLibre's Expanding Credit Book Signal Mounting Risk Ahead?
MELI
Published: December 10, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

MELI's credit portfolio is surging, boosting engagement but heightening margin pressure as card-driven growth reshapes its lending mix.

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MELI Dips 16% in 6 Months: Should Investors Hold or Fold the Stock?
MELI
Published: December 08, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Neutral

MercadoLibre slides as heavy investments squeeze margins, raising questions about profitability despite strong user and volume growth.

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Is It Worth Investing in MercadoLibre (MELI) Based on Wall Street's Bullish Views?
MELI
Published: December 08, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Neutral

The recommendations of Wall Street analysts are often relied on by investors when deciding whether to buy, sell, or hold a stock. Media reports about these brokerage-firm-employed (or sell-side) analysts changing their ratings often affect a stock's price.

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EXPE or MELI: Which Is the Better Value Stock Right Now?
EXPE, MELI
Published: December 02, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Neutral

Investors looking for stocks in the Internet - Commerce sector might want to consider either Expedia (EXPE) or MercadoLibre (MELI). But which of these two stocks offers value investors a better bang for their buck right now?

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Why Is MercadoLibre (MELI) Down 13.9% Since Last Earnings Report?
MELI
Published: November 28, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Negative

MercadoLibre (MELI) reported earnings 30 days ago. What's next for the stock?

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Mercado Libre Invests Record Amount in Coupons Amid Growing Competition From Amazon
MELI
Published: November 25, 2025 by: PYMNTS
Sentiment: Neutral

Mercado Libre is reportedly investing more than ever before in coupons for this week's Black Friday sale amid heightened competition in Latin America from other online retailers such as Amazon, Shein, Shopee and Temu. The Latin American firm's investment in coupons amounts to nearly $19 million, Bloomberg reported Tuesday (Nov. 25).

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4 Underrated Stocks to Buy and Hold for the Next Decade
ASML, GRAB, INTU, MELI
Published: November 21, 2025 by: 24/7 Wall Street
Sentiment: Positive

In today's market, investor attention remains fixated on a handful of mega-cap AI leaders driving the latest rally.

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Is MercadoLibre (MELI) a Buy as Wall Street Analysts Look Optimistic?
MELI
Published: November 21, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Neutral

The recommendations of Wall Street analysts are often relied on by investors when deciding whether to buy, sell, or hold a stock. Media reports about these brokerage-firm-employed (or sell-side) analysts changing their ratings often affect a stock's price.

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Is MercadoLibre's Expanding Credit Portfolio Becoming a Growing Risk?
MELI
Published: November 19, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

MELI's booming credit portfolio and shrinking margins spark concern as its fintech expansion races ahead across key Latin American markets.

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MercadoLibre vs Amazon: Which E-Commerce Giant Stock Has More Upside?
AMZN, MELI
Published: November 19, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Neutral

MELI's margin pressure and regional volatility stack up against AMZN's steadier profit gains in the race for more upside.

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Baron Fifth Avenue Growth Fund Q3 2025 Performance Update
GTLB, ISRG, MBLY, MELI, NVDA, SHOP, TSLA, TTD
Published: November 14, 2025 by: Seeking Alpha
Sentiment: Neutral

Baron Fifth Avenue Growth Fund gained 5.7% during the third quarter, lagging the 10.5% gain for the Russell 1000 Growth Index and the 8.1% gain for the S&P 500 Index, the Fund's benchmarks. NVIDIA reported mid-term visibility of tens of GWs in AI buildouts, with each GW representing an estimated $35 billion total addressable market. Growth was broad-based across Shopify's core e-commerce merchant base and supported by successful expansion into offline, international, and business-to-business channels, which grew 29%, 42%, and 101%, respectively.

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MercadoLibre: Meltdown Almost Complete, Growth Prospects Highly Compelling
MELI
Published: November 12, 2025 by: Seeking Alpha
Sentiment: Positive

MercadoLibre is an even better Buy here, thanks to the materialization of my Buy Zones as the stock continues trading within its well established trading pattern since June 2022. This is significantly aided by the management's determination to drive accelerated growth profile across its core commerce and fintech offerings. MELI's aggressive user acquisition efforts are likely to sustain its market leadership, as the Latam retail sales market size is projected to grow to $1.43T by 2028.

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MELI's Margins Under Pressure: Can it Balance Growth & Profitability?
MELI
Published: November 12, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Neutral

Rapid expansion in e-commerce and fintech is testing MercadoLibre's ability to keep margins in step with growth.

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EXPE vs. MELI: Which Stock Is the Better Value Option?
EXPE, MELI
Published: November 11, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

Investors looking for stocks in the Internet - Commerce sector might want to consider either Expedia (EXPE) or MercadoLibre (MELI). But which of these two companies is the best option for those looking for undervalued stocks?

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MercadoLibre: A High-Growth Compounder Dominating Latin American Commerce
MELI
Published: November 11, 2025 by: Seeking Alpha
Sentiment: Positive

MercadoLibre is a dominant Latin American e-commerce and fintech leader, delivering rapid growth across online shopping, payments, shipping, and credit. MELI posted nearly 40% year-over-year revenue growth in FQ3 2025, with strong gains in gross merchandise value and unique active buyers. Despite a bottom-line miss, MELI's premium valuation is justified by its high double-digit growth and operational excellence across major markets.

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MercadoLibre: A Solid Buying Opportunity That You Shouldn't Miss
MELI
Published: November 11, 2025 by: Seeking Alpha
Sentiment: Positive

MercadoLibre (MELI) remains a top growth play in Latin America, despite facing bear market pressures and heightened competition in Brazil. MELI's integrated e-commerce and fintech platform continues to drive strong user acquisition, revenue, and margin expansion, leveraging strongly on its scale and logistics infrastructure. Short-term margin pressures are likely due to increased competition and shipping subsidies, but these are not expected to structurally impair MELI's long-term trajectory.

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EXPE vs. MELI: Which Stock Should Value Investors Buy Now?
EXPE, MELI
Published: November 10, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

Investors interested in Internet - Commerce stocks are likely familiar with Expedia (EXPE) and MercadoLibre (MELI). But which of these two stocks presents investors with the better value opportunity right now?

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Mercado Libre: Amazon's Aggression Proves Who Really Dominates LatAm
AMZN, MELI
Published: November 10, 2025 by: Seeking Alpha
Sentiment: Positive

Mercado Libre remains a buy due to strong execution and a dominant ecosystem, despite recent stock weakness and competitive pressures. MELI faces heightened competition, notably from Amazon and Chinese players, but continues to outpace peers in logistics, digital experience, and fintech integration. Q3 results showed robust growth in GMV, active buyers, and fintech users, though margins and EPS missed expectations due to increased costs and competition.

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3 Reasons to Fold MercadoLibre Stock Post Third Quarter Earnings Miss
MELI
Published: November 05, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Negative

MELI's Q3 beat on revenue but missed on earnings, as shrinking margins and rising competition cloud its outlook.

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Brokers Suggest Investing in MercadoLibre (MELI): Read This Before Placing a Bet
MELI
Published: November 05, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Negative

The recommendations of Wall Street analysts are often relied on by investors when deciding whether to buy, sell, or hold a stock. Media reports about these brokerage-firm-employed (or sell-side) analysts changing their ratings often affect a stock's price.

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MercadoLibre Q3 Earnings Miss Estimates, Revenues Rise Y/Y
MELI
Published: October 30, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Negative

MELI's Q3 earnings miss estimates despite 39.5% revenue growth, fueled by strong commerce and fintech momentum.

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MercadoLibre (MELI) Q3 Earnings: How Key Metrics Compare to Wall Street Estimates
MELI
Published: October 30, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

The headline numbers for MercadoLibre (MELI) give insight into how the company performed in the quarter ended September 2025, but it may be worthwhile to compare some of its key metrics to Wall Street estimates and the year-ago actuals.

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MercadoLibre's Pre-Q3 Earnings Analysis: Hold or Fold the Stock?
MELI
Published: October 27, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

With Q3 earnings on deck, MELI's strong sales growth may be offset by shrinking margins and intense regional rivalry.

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EXPE or MELI: Which Is the Better Value Stock Right Now?
EXPE, MELI
Published: October 24, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

Investors with an interest in Internet - Commerce stocks have likely encountered both Expedia (EXPE) and MercadoLibre (MELI). But which of these two stocks presents investors with the better value opportunity right now?

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Wall Street's Insights Into Key Metrics Ahead of MercadoLibre (MELI) Q3 Earnings
MELI
Published: October 24, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

Looking beyond Wall Street's top-and-bottom-line estimate forecasts for MercadoLibre (MELI), delve into some of its key metrics to gain a deeper insight into the company's potential performance for the quarter ended September 2025.

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About MercadoLibre, Inc. (MELI)

  • IPO Date 2007-08-10
  • Website https://www.mercadolibre.com
  • Industry Specialty Retail
  • CEO Marcos Eduardo Galperín
  • Employees 84207

MercadoLibre, Inc. operates online commerce platforms in Latin America. It operates Mercado Libre Marketplace, an automated online commerce platform that enables businesses, merchants, and individuals to list merchandise and conduct sales and purchases online; and Mercado Pago FinTech platform, a financial technology solution platform, which facilitates transactions on and off its marketplaces by providing a mechanism that allows its users to send and receive payments online, as well as allows users to transfer money through their websites or on the apps. The company also offers Mercado Fondo that allows users to invest funds deposited in their Mercado Pago accounts; Mercado Credito, which extends loans to certain merchants and consumers; and Mercado Envios logistics solution that enables sellers on its platform to utilize third-party carriers and other logistics service providers, as well as fulfillment and warehousing services for sellers. In addition, it provides Mercado Libre Classifieds, an online classified listing service, where users can list and purchase motor vehicles, real estate, and services; Mercado Libre Ads, an advertising platform, which enables large retailers and brands to promote their products and services on the Internet; and Mercado Shops, an online storefronts solution that enables users to set-up, manage, and promote their own digital stores. MercadoLibre, Inc. was incorporated in 1999 and is headquartered in Montevideo, Uruguay.