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B. Metzler seel. Sohn and Co. AG increased its stake in shares of MercadoLibre, Inc. (NASDAQ: MELI) by 25.9% during the undefined quarter, according to the company in its most recent 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The fund owned 19,477 shares of the company's stock after acquiring an additional
Is MercadoLibre the next big investment opportunity? Join us as we dive into the strengths and challenges of this Latin American powerhouse.
On The Investor's Podcast (formerly known as We Study Billionaires), investor Daniel Mahncke made a claim worth stopping on: MercadoLibre has achieved “the longest ever streak of quarters with over 30% year over year revenue growth to 28 consecutive quarters.
MercadoLibre is mispriced as an e-commerce company despite fintech driving faster growth, with revenue growing 39% in 2025 and fintech expanding 46% year-over-year. Fintech has structurally outpaced e-commerce since 2021, increasing revenue mix from about 34% to roughly 43% while maintaining higher margins and engagement. MercadoLibre's ecosystem creates a durable moat, supported by increasing market share of approximately 5.5% and payments volume exceeding GMV by several multiples.
MercadoLibre has only returned 19% over five years, but the fundamentals remain strong with market share gains and ecosystem leadership. Margin compression is intentional, driven by investments in shipping, credit, and ecosystem expansion. Analysts expect strong EPS growth over the next three years (28–40%) and a gradual margin recovery through 2027–2028.
Mercado Libre's (MELI) near-term margin pressures stem from aggressive logistics/fintech investments, but increased buyer engagement and rising AUM signal expanding ecosystem success. These may present near-term noise to its bottom-line performance, with FQ1'26 earnings call likely to bring forth the similarly underwhelming numbers. Despite deteriorating net debt to adj EBITDA (1.16x) and lack of guidance, the growing GMVs lend credence to its strong growth flywheel across commerce/logistics/fintech/advertising.
AMZN's AI-powered ads and logistics gains drive margins as MELI leans into GMV growth and credit expansion amid rising risks.
MercadoLibre remains a compelling buy, with recent share price declines offering a de-risked entry into a high-growth business. MELI's GMV growth in Brazil and Mexico exceeds 30% y/y, demonstrating robust secular tailwinds despite global consumer weakness. The company benefits from dual engines: dominant e-commerce and a rapidly expanding fintech arm, Mercado Pago, across fast-growing Latin American markets.
MercadoLibre (MELI) concluded the recent trading session at $1, signifying a +1.71% move from its prior day's close.
Late last year, we made the case for MercadoLibre (NASDAQ: MELI | MELI Price Prediction) to reach $3,000 per share in 2026.
MELI balances rapid ecosystem expansion with rising costs, as heavy investment drives growth but pressures margins and tempers near-term stock momentum.