MercadoLibre (MELI) doesn't possess the right combination of the two key ingredients for a likely earnings beat in its upcoming report. Get prepared with the key expectations.
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SHOP's global scale, AI momentum and rising profitability give it an edge over MELI's cost-heavy Latin American model.
With over 82% of revenues tied to just three markets, MELI's regional focus could threaten its growth resilience.
MercadoLibre (MELI) closed the most recent trading day at $2, moving 6.21% from the previous trading session.
MercadoLibre dominates Latin America's e-commerce and fintech sectors, leveraging its Marketplace, Mercado Pago, and lending services across the region. MELI's Q2 FY25 results showed 39% YoY revenue growth, robust fintech expansion, and strong loan portfolio performance, despite margin pressures due to high spend on growth initiatives. Strategic moves like integrating with Google Ad Manager and launching Mi Página enhance MELI's ecosystem, driving user engagement and monetization opportunities.
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MercadoLibre shares slide 13% in three months as credit risks, regional exposure and rivals hinder growth momentum.
The latest trading day saw MercadoLibre (MELI) settling at $2, representing a -3.29% change from its previous close.
I am reiterating my “hold” rating on MercadoLibre with an updated price target of $1872 per share, reflecting ongoing competitive and profitability pressures. The company's Q2 FY25 results showed strong Commerce and Fintech revenue growth, but margins declined due to aggressive shipping incentives and investments in expanding logistics network. MercadoLibre also continues to face intensifying competition from Amazon Brazil and Chinese platforms Temu and Shein, impacting market share and pricing power.
Heightened competition in Brazil's eCommerce market reportedly drove shares of Mercado Libre into their biggest two-day slump since November. The eCommerce and payments company's stock fell 6.8% on Wednesday (Oct. 1) after declining 6.6% on Tuesday (Sept.
MercadoLibre (MELI) dominates Latin America's ecommerce and fintech sectors, leveraging its strong presence in Brazil, Mexico, and Argentina. MELI's dual focus on marketplace and fintech, especially MercadoPago, positions it as a key player in financial inclusion and digital commerce growth. Competition from NU Holdings in fintech and Shopee in ecommerce is intense, but MELI's investment in logistics and data-driven lending strengthens its moat.