MercadoLibre (MELI) reported earnings 30 days ago. What's next for the stock?
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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MercadoLibre remains a STRONG BUY, supported by robust growth in e-commerce and fintech divisions despite recent margin pressures and share price declines. MELI's ecosystem is expanding, with strong user growth, fintech adoption, and new partnerships with firms like Casas Bahia driving increased engagement and higher market share. Recent financials show 39.5% YoY revenue growth, strong fintech momentum, and resilient loan performance, despite macro headwinds in Argentina and higher costs.
MercadoLibre posted a strong Q3 with broad-based growth across commerce, fintech, and credit, supported by record buyer activity and expanding infrastructure. Margins tightened, but investments remain deliberate and strategic. Revenue rose 39% YoY, with fintech and credit leading the acceleration. Operational depth, not the quarterly margin, continues to anchor long-term value creation. Competitive pressure in Brazil intensified, though its logistics network and ecosystem integration reinforced its structural advantage in scale, speed, and user retention.
MELI's booming credit portfolio and shrinking margins spark concern as its fintech expansion races ahead across key Latin American markets.
MELI's margin pressure and regional volatility stack up against AMZN's steadier profit gains in the race for more upside.
MercadoLibre remains a top growth stock pick, leveraging its dominant marketplace and fintech presence across Latin America. MELI's revenues have surged nearly 40% YoY, with user growth and expanding fintech adoption driving robust top-line gains. Despite recent flat net income, strategic investments are expected to yield rapid EPS growth, making MELI's current valuation attractive.
Rapid expansion in e-commerce and fintech is testing MercadoLibre's ability to keep margins in step with growth.
I am finally upgrading MercadoLibre, Inc. to a Buy rating, with a new price target of $2,630, implying 26% upside potential. MELI's Q3 FY25 showed strong revenue acceleration in both Commerce and Fintech segments, especially in Brazil and Mexico. Particularly, in Commerce, the lowering of the threshold for free shipping led to a growth in both unique buyers and sellers, with a higher number of items sold per buyer.
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.
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.