MercadoLibre, Inc. $MELI Holdings Cut by Atreides Management LP

Atreides Management LP reduced its stake in MercadoLibre, Inc. (NASDAQ:MELI) by 67.1% in the third quarter, according to the company in its most recent disclosure with the Securities & Exchange Commission. The firm owned 5,896 shares of the company’s stock after selling 12,027 shares during the period. Atreides Management LP’s holdings in MercadoLibre were worth $13,779,000 as of its most recent SEC filing.

Other institutional investors also recently made changes to their positions in the company. Ausdal Financial Partners Inc. raised its position in shares of MercadoLibre by 55.0% during the 3rd quarter. Ausdal Financial Partners Inc. now owns 248 shares of the company’s stock worth $580,000 after purchasing an additional 88 shares during the period. Azimuth Capital Investment Management LLC lifted its holdings in shares of MercadoLibre by 0.6% in the 3rd quarter. Azimuth Capital Investment Management LLC now owns 5,838 shares of the company’s stock worth $13,643,000 after purchasing an additional 34 shares during the last quarter. Bamco Inc. NY boosted its position in MercadoLibre by 1.8% during the 3rd quarter. Bamco Inc. NY now owns 62,634 shares of the company’s stock valued at $146,372,000 after purchasing an additional 1,120 shares during the period. Banco Bilbao Vizcaya Argentaria S.A. grew its stake in MercadoLibre by 123.0% during the 3rd quarter. Banco Bilbao Vizcaya Argentaria S.A. now owns 10,387 shares of the company’s stock worth $24,511,000 after buying an additional 5,729 shares during the last quarter. Finally, California Public Employees Retirement System grew its stake in MercadoLibre by 1.4% during the 3rd quarter. California Public Employees Retirement System now owns 84,336 shares of the company’s stock worth $197,088,000 after buying an additional 1,179 shares during the last quarter. 87.62% of the stock is owned by institutional investors.

Wall Street Analyst Weigh In

A number of equities research analysts have issued reports on the company. Cantor Fitzgerald cut their target price on MercadoLibre from $2,750.00 to $2,400.00 and set an “overweight” rating on the stock in a research note on Wednesday, February 25th. UBS Group lowered their price target on shares of MercadoLibre from $2,900.00 to $2,700.00 and set a “buy” rating for the company in a research report on Friday, February 27th. Barclays dropped their price objective on shares of MercadoLibre from $2,900.00 to $2,600.00 and set an “overweight” rating on the stock in a report on Wednesday, February 25th. Morgan Stanley cut their price objective on shares of MercadoLibre from $2,800.00 to $2,600.00 and set an “overweight” rating on the stock in a research report on Monday, March 9th. Finally, Weiss Ratings lowered shares of MercadoLibre from a “buy (b-)” rating to a “hold (c+)” rating in a research note on Thursday, January 8th. One investment analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, fourteen have given a Buy rating and four have given a Hold rating to the stock. According to MarketBeat, the stock presently has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus price target of $2,725.33.

Key MercadoLibre News

Here are the key news stories impacting MercadoLibre this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Analysts and commentators still point to MELI’s long track record of “monster” growth and say the stock looks cheaper on valuation metrics versus its historical multiple, which supports a longer‑term recovery thesis. The Latin American Stock Delivering Monster Growth at a Record-Low Valuation
• Neutral Sentiment: Consensus analyst positioning remains skewed positive (many buy/strong‑buy ratings and a substantially higher consensus price target), creating a potential catalyst for a rebound if sentiment stabilizes — but that gap also highlights downside risk while catalysts play out. MercadoLibre’s $2,100 Price Target: Can MELI Recover From Its 17% Monthly Slide?
• Negative Sentiment: JPMorgan downgraded MELI from Overweight to Neutral and cut its price target (from $2,650 to $2,100), explicitly flagging margin pressures and reducing its bullish stance — a primary driver of the recent selloff. MercadoLibre (MELI) Stock Plummets 7% as JPMorgan Abandons Bullish Stance
• Negative Sentiment: MercadoLibre’s plan to invest ~$3.4B in Argentina (expanding logistics, fintech and hiring) is growth‑oriented but raises near‑term margin and cash‑flow concerns; investors are weighing capex upside vs immediate profit pressure. MercadoLibre’s Argentina Bet Expands Logistics And Fintech But Tests Margins
• Negative Sentiment: Macro/geopolitical risk (intensifying U.S.‑Israeli conflict with Iran) has hit growth names and specifically pressured MELI shares in recent sessions as investors move to de‑risk. Why MercadoLibre (MELI) Shares Are Sliding Today
• Negative Sentiment: Short‑term sentiment also reflects recent earnings dynamics (an EPS miss vs. estimates despite strong revenue growth) and analysts’ margin concerns, magnifying downside after the downgrade and headlines. Here’s Why MercadoLibre (MELI) Fell More Than Broader Market

MercadoLibre Trading Down 0.6%

Shares of MELI stock opened at $1,670.00 on Friday. MercadoLibre, Inc. has a 1 year low of $1,631.18 and a 1 year high of $2,645.22. The firm has a market capitalization of $84.67 billion, a PE ratio of 42.39, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 0.89 and a beta of 1.48. The stock has a fifty day moving average of $1,996.22 and a two-hundred day moving average of $2,117.50. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.68, a quick ratio of 1.15 and a current ratio of 1.17.

MercadoLibre (NASDAQ:MELI) last issued its quarterly earnings results on Tuesday, February 24th. The company reported $11.03 EPS for the quarter, missing analysts’ consensus estimates of $11.66 by ($0.63). MercadoLibre had a net margin of 6.91% and a return on equity of 33.73%. The business had revenue of $8.76 billion for the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $8.45 billion. During the same period last year, the business posted $12.61 earnings per share. MercadoLibre’s revenue for the quarter was up 44.6% on a year-over-year basis. As a group, research analysts expect that MercadoLibre, Inc. will post 43.96 EPS for the current year.

MercadoLibre Company Profile

MercadoLibre, Inc operates an integrated e-commerce and fintech ecosystem serving consumers and businesses across Latin America. The company provides an online marketplace that connects buyers and sellers for a wide range of goods and services, supported by tools for merchants, advertising, and classifieds. Over time MercadoLibre has expanded beyond its marketplace roots into complementary areas that support digital commerce end to end.

Key offerings include its marketplace platform and a suite of logistics and payment services.