Mercadolibre, Inc. (MELI)
NASDAQ:MELI
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MELI Stock Chart & Stats
$1855.83
-$21.76(-1.23%)
At close: 4:00 PM EST
$1855.83
-$21.76(-1.23%)
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week Range$1,495.00 - $2,645.22
Previous CloseN/A
Volume163.59K
Average Volume (3M)700.54K
Market Cap
$82.90B
Enterprise Value$91.40B
Total Cash (Recent Filing)$5.46B
Total Debt (Recent Filing)$12.35B
Price to Earnings (P/E)43.2
Beta0.94
Next Earnings
Aug 05, 2026EPS Estimate
8.74Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend YieldN/A
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)37.88
Shares Outstanding50,697,180
10 Day Avg. Volume512,872
30 Day Avg. Volume700,542
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio11.34
Price to Book (P/B)15.13
Price to Sales (P/S)3.53
P/FCF Ratio9.48
Enterprise Value/Market Cap1.10
Enterprise Value/Revenue2.87
Enterprise Value/Gross Profit6.55
Enterprise Value/Ebitda26.99
Forecast
1Y Price Target
$2,191.43Price Target Upside18.08% Upside
Rating ConsensusModerate Buy
Number of Analyst Covering14
EPS Forecast (FY)38.95
Revenue Forecast (FY)$40.47B
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Free Cash Flow GenerationTTM operating and free cash flow are very large with high earnings-to-cash conversion. This durable cash generation funds continued investments in logistics, product and credit, reduces reliance on external financing, and provides a buffer against cyclical shocks.
Strong Revenue & Fintech ScaleBroad-based 49% revenue growth plus fintech metrics (Mercado Pago MAUs +29%, AUM +77%, credit book nearly doubled) reflect expanding cross-product adoption. Scale and cross-selling deepen network effects, diversify revenue and support durable market-share gains across Latin America.
Logistics Efficiency & Unit EconomicsSustained 17% YoY unit cost improvement and break-even in key price bands signal durable logistics scale and productivity gains. Improved fulfillment economics raise barriers to entry, support better margins as volume steadies, and enhance customer experience and conversion long term.
Bears Say
Investment-driven Margin CompressionManagement's 'invest boldly' posture has meaningfully compressed operating margins to 6.9%. If high investment intensity persists, it will structurally depress near-term profitability and return-on-capital, delaying margin recovery until investments demonstrably pay off.
Rising Provisions And Credit RiskCredit portfolio nearly doubled, triggering higher upfront provisions and cost-of-risk. Immature credit-card cohorts and longer loan durations have compressed NIMs, creating a structural drag on credit profitability until seasoning, underwriting refinement and cohort performance improve.
Seller Take-rate ReductionsLowering seller take-rates reduces per-transaction monetization and will depress fee revenue starting Q2. Unless increased assortment, conversion and ancillary monetization (ads/fintech) offset the lower take-rates, this structural change can weigh on marketplace margins and unit economics.
Mercadolibre News
MELI FAQ
What was Mercadolibre, Inc.’s price range in the past 12 months?
Mercadolibre, Inc. lowest stock price was $1495.00 and its highest was $2645.22 in the past 12 months.
What is Mercadolibre, Inc.’s market cap?
Mercadolibre, Inc.’s market cap is $82.90B.
When is Mercadolibre, Inc.’s upcoming earnings report date?
Mercadolibre, Inc.’s upcoming earnings report date is Aug 05, 2026 which is in 44 days.
How were Mercadolibre, Inc.’s earnings last quarter?
Mercadolibre, Inc. released its earnings results on May 07, 2026. The company reported $8.23 earnings per share for the quarter, missing the consensus estimate of $8.502 by -$0.272.
Is Mercadolibre, Inc. overvalued?
According to Wall Street analysts Mercadolibre, Inc.’s price is currently Undervalued.
Does Mercadolibre, Inc. pay dividends?
Mercadolibre, Inc. pays a Quarterly dividend of $0.15 which represents an annual dividend yield of N/A. See more information on Mercadolibre, Inc. dividends here
What is Mercadolibre, Inc.’s EPS estimate?
Mercadolibre, Inc.’s EPS estimate is 8.74.
How many shares outstanding does Mercadolibre, Inc. have?
Mercadolibre, Inc. has 50,697,180 shares outstanding.
What happened to Mercadolibre, Inc.’s price movement after its last earnings report?
Mercadolibre, Inc. reported an EPS of $8.23 in its last earnings report, missing expectations of $8.502. Following the earnings report the stock price went down -12.7%.
Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of Mercadolibre, Inc.?
Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in MELI
What is the TipRanks Smart Score and how is it calculated?
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Mercadolibre Stock Smart Score
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Analyst Consensus
Moderate Buy
Average Price Target:
$2,191.43 (18.08% Upside)
$2,191.43 (18.08% Upside)
Blogger Sentiment
Bullish
MELI Sentiment 70%
Sector Average 66%
Sector Average 66%
Hedge Fund Trend
Increased
By 549.1K Shares
Last Quarter.
Last Quarter.
Insider Transactions
Bought Shares
Worth $1.2M over
the Last 3 Months
the Last 3 Months
Crowd Wisdom
Neutral
Last 7 Days >0.1%
Last 30 Days ▲ 1.0%
Last 30 Days ▲ 1.0%
News Sentiment
Very Bullish
Bullish news 100%
Bearish news 0%
Bearish news 0%
Technicals
SMA
Negative
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
-31.94%
12-Months-Change
Fundamentals
Return on Equity
29.58%
Trailing 12-Months
Asset Growth
69.55%
Trailing 12-Months
Company Description
Mercadolibre, Inc.
MercadoLibre, Inc. operates as a prominent provider of digital commerce platforms throughout Latin America. Its primary service, the Mercado Libre Marketplace, is an automated online system allowing businesses, independent vendors, and private individuals to list merchandise and finalize sales. Supporting this, the Mercado Pago FinTech platform offers a financial technology solution, facilitating transactions both on and off its e-commerce sites by enabling users to securely send and receive online payments and transfer funds via web and mobile applications. The company further expands its financial offerings through Mercado Fondo, a service that permits users to invest balances held in their Mercado Pago accounts, and Mercado Credito, which extends credit options to qualified merchants and consumers. For logistics, Mercado Envios provides a comprehensive solution, empowering sellers on its platform to utilize third-party delivery services and other logistical partners, including warehousing and fulfillment capabilities. Beyond these core services, MercadoLibre also runs Mercado Libre Classifieds, an online classifieds platform for motor vehicles, real estate, and professional services. Mercado Libre Ads serves as an advertising platform, assisting major retailers and brands in promoting their products and services across the internet. Lastly, Mercado Shops offers a solution for users to establish, manage, and market their personalized online storefronts. Founded in 1999, MercadoLibre, Inc. is headquartered in Montevideo, Uruguay.
MELI Company Deck
MELI Earnings Call
Q1 2026
0:00 / 0:00
Earnings Call Sentiment|Positive
The call presents a strongly positive operational and top-line picture—49% revenue growth, robust GMV and fintech expansion, significant improvements in logistics efficiency and record engagement metrics. Management acknowledges deliberate near-term margin pressure driven by accelerated investments (free shipping, 1P/CBT, credit card scale) and higher upfront provisions as the credit book grows and loan durations extend. While provisioning and NIM compression (especially in Brazil) are meaningful near-term headwinds, management frames these as intentional, disciplined investments with improving cohort performance and long-term payoff.View all MELI earnings summariesMELI Stock 12 Month Forecast
Average Price Target
$2,191.43
▲(18.08% Upside)
Technical Analysis
Ownership Overview
0.18% Insiders
23.88% Mutual Funds
42.27% Other Institutional Investors
23.49% Public Companies and Individual Investors