MercadoLibre, Inc. (NASDAQ:MELI) Stock Now Rated “Moderate Buy” by Sell-Side Analysts

MercadoLibre, Inc. (NASDAQ:MELI) has received an average rating of “Moderate Buy” from the eighteen ratings firms that are presently covering the firm, Marketbeat.com reports. Five investment analysts have rated the stock with a hold rating and thirteen have assigned a buy rating to the company. The average 1-year price target among brokers that have covered the stock in the last year is $2,248.75.

A number of analysts have recently weighed in on MELI shares. Zacks Research upgraded shares of MercadoLibre from a “strong sell” rating to a “hold” rating in a research note on Monday, July 13th. Cantor Fitzgerald decreased their target price on shares of MercadoLibre from $2,300.00 to $2,200.00 and set an “overweight” rating for the company in a research report on Monday, October 12th. JPMorgan Chase & Co. boosted their target price on shares of MercadoLibre from $1,900.00 to $2,150.00 and gave the company a “neutral” rating in a research report on Tuesday, August 11th. Susquehanna upped their price target on shares of MercadoLibre to $2,400.00 and gave the company a “positive” rating in a report on Tuesday, October 6th. Finally, New Street Research began coverage on MercadoLibre in a research report on Wednesday, September 23rd. They set a “buy” rating and a $2,450.00 price target on the stock.

Institutional Inflows and Outflows

Several institutional investors have recently bought and sold shares of MELI. Landaas & Co. WI ADV grew its position in MercadoLibre by 15.5% during the third quarter. Landaas & Co. WI ADV now owns 179 shares of the company’s stock valued at $309,000 after buying an additional 24 shares during the period. Dala Group LLC raised its position in shares of MercadoLibre by 12.6% in the third quarter. Dala Group LLC now owns 1,569 shares of the company’s stock worth $2,711,000 after acquiring an additional 175 shares during the period. Greenleaf Trust boosted its stake in shares of MercadoLibre by 7.0% during the 3rd quarter. Greenleaf Trust now owns 289 shares of the company’s stock worth $500,000 after acquiring an additional 19 shares in the last quarter. Mirae Asset Global Investments Co. Ltd. purchased a new stake in shares of MercadoLibre during the 3rd quarter worth about $62,668,000. Finally, SFE Investment Counsel boosted its stake in shares of MercadoLibre by 50.9% during the 3rd quarter. SFE Investment Counsel now owns 430 shares of the company’s stock worth $743,000 after acquiring an additional 145 shares in the last quarter. 87.62% of the stock is currently owned by hedge funds and other institutional investors.

More MercadoLibre News

Here are the key news stories impacting MercadoLibre this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Citigroup upgraded MELI to Buy, providing a potentially supportive analyst signal and suggesting the recent weakness has improved the stock’s risk-reward profile. MercadoLibre Raised to Buy at Citigroup
• Positive Sentiment: Mercado Ads remains a growth opportunity. Management discussed the advertising unit’s strategy, competitive position and expansion opportunities, including a planned Netflix partnership, which could diversify revenue and improve monetization across MercadoLibre’s ecosystem. MercadoLibre Stock Could Look Pricey Despite Fresh Advertising Expansion News
• Neutral Sentiment: MercadoLibre will report third-quarter 2026 results on November 4. The announcement gives investors a near-term catalyst; expectations for revenue growth, operating margins, credit performance and guidance are likely to drive the next major move. MercadoLibre to Report Third Quarter 2026 Financial Results
• Neutral Sentiment: MercadoLibre’s new Argentina center signals continued investment in its Latin American operations, although the articles provide no details on the facility’s expected financial contribution. Mercado Libre Opens Argentina Center
• Negative Sentiment: Valuation remains a key concern. Commentary says MELI may look expensive relative to the profits currently supporting its share price, even with rapid e-commerce, fintech and advertising growth. MercadoLibre Valuation Analysis
• Negative Sentiment: Zacks warned that MercadoLibre does not have the ideal combination of factors for a likely earnings beat, increasing caution before the November 4 report. MercadoLibre Earnings Expected to Grow

MercadoLibre Trading Down 0.8%

Shares of NASDAQ:MELI opened at $1,660.13 on Friday. The business’s 50-day moving average is $1,846.59 and its 200 day moving average is $1,818.52. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.53, a current ratio of 1.12 and a quick ratio of 1.10. MercadoLibre has a 1 year low of $1,495.00 and a 1 year high of $2,428.00. The firm has a market capitalization of $84.17 billion, a P/E ratio of 45.15, a P/E/G ratio of 1.18 and a beta of 1.31.

MercadoLibre (NASDAQ:MELI) last released its earnings results on Thursday, August 6th. The company reported $9.19 EPS for the quarter, topping analysts’ consensus estimates of $8.65 by $0.54. The company had revenue of $10.17 billion during the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $9.79 billion. MercadoLibre had a net margin of 5.30% and a return on equity of 26.54%. MercadoLibre’s revenue for the quarter was up 49.8% on a year-over-year basis. During the same period last year, the business earned $10.31 EPS. On average, research analysts predict that MercadoLibre will post 38.09 earnings per share for the current fiscal year.

MercadoLibre Company Profile

MercadoLibre, Inc is a technology company that operates an online commerce and financial services ecosystem across Latin America. Founded in 1999 by Marcos Galperin, the company initially developed an online marketplace and has expanded into a broad platform connecting buyers and sellers with businesses and consumers.

Its commerce operations include the MercadoLibre marketplace, where users can purchase and sell products across numerous categories. The company also offers supporting services such as Mercado Envíos for shipping and logistics, Mercado Ads for digital advertising, and tools for merchants to manage their online businesses.

MercadoLibre’s financial technology business is centered on Mercado Pago, which provides digital payment processing, online checkout, money transfer and account services.