MercadoLibre, Inc. $MELI Stock Position Lifted by Vise Technologies Inc.

Vise Technologies Inc. grew its position in MercadoLibre, Inc. (NASDAQ:MELI) by 93.7% in the third quarter, HoldingsChannel reports. The institutional investor owned 1,011 shares of the company’s stock after acquiring an additional 489 shares during the period. Vise Technologies Inc.’s holdings in MercadoLibre were worth $1,747,000 at the end of the most recent quarter.

Several other institutional investors and hedge funds have also recently modified their holdings of MELI. BlackRock Inc. purchased a new stake in MercadoLibre during the second quarter worth about $2,246,015,000. Jupiter Topco LLC acquired a new position in shares of MercadoLibre in the second quarter valued at approximately $917,123,000. Linonia Partnership LP increased its stake in MercadoLibre by 325.1% during the 2nd quarter. Linonia Partnership LP now owns 553,788 shares of the company’s stock worth $939,994,000 after buying an additional 423,527 shares during the period. Royal Bank of Canada increased its stake in MercadoLibre by 114.2% during the 1st quarter. Royal Bank of Canada now owns 444,603 shares of the company’s stock worth $768,728,000 after buying an additional 237,008 shares during the period. Finally, Bank of America Corp DE acquired a new stake in MercadoLibre during the 2nd quarter worth approximately $291,146,000. Hedge funds and other institutional investors own 87.62% of the company’s stock.

Wall Street Analyst Weigh In

Several brokerages have commented on MELI. BTIG Research decreased their price target on shares of MercadoLibre from $2,150.00 to $2,050.00 and set a “buy” rating for the company in a research report on Thursday. Citigroup upgraded MercadoLibre from a “neutral” rating to a “buy” rating and reduced their price objective for the company from $2,100.00 to $2,050.00 in a research note on Tuesday, October 27th. JPMorgan Chase & Co. boosted their target price on MercadoLibre from $1,900.00 to $2,150.00 and gave the stock a “neutral” rating in a research note on Tuesday, August 11th. New Street Research initiated coverage on MercadoLibre in a research report on Wednesday, September 23rd. They issued a “buy” rating and a $2,450.00 price target on the stock. Finally, Weiss Ratings reiterated a “hold (c)” rating on shares of MercadoLibre in a research note on Tuesday, September 29th. One equities research analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, thirteen have assigned a Buy rating and five have assigned a Hold rating to the company. According to MarketBeat, MercadoLibre presently has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus target price of $2,198.75.

MercadoLibre Stock Down 1.3%

Shares of NASDAQ:MELI traded down $20.28 during trading hours on Friday, reaching $1,510.00. The stock had a trading volume of 881,894 shares, compared to its average volume of 542,043. MercadoLibre, Inc. has a 1 year low of $1,469.01 and a 1 year high of $2,342.00. The firm’s 50 day moving average is $1,808.01 and its 200-day moving average is $1,804.55. The stock has a market capitalization of $76.56 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 40.50, a P/E/G ratio of 1.18 and a beta of 1.42. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.53, a quick ratio of 1.10 and a current ratio of 1.12.

MercadoLibre (NASDAQ:MELI) last issued its earnings results on Wednesday, November 4th. The company reported $8.83 EPS for the quarter, missing analysts’ consensus estimates of $9.27 by ($0.44). The firm had revenue of $10.75 billion for the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $10.69 billion. MercadoLibre had a return on equity of 26.54% and a net margin of 5.30%. The business’s revenue for the quarter was up 45.1% on a year-over-year basis. During the same quarter in the previous year, the firm posted $8.32 EPS. Research analysts predict that MercadoLibre, Inc. will post 38.09 earnings per share for the current fiscal year.

Key MercadoLibre News

Here are the key news stories impacting MercadoLibre this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Third-quarter revenue and financial income rose 45% year over year to $10.75 billion, beating estimates; growth was broad-based, with Brazil especially strong and fintech continuing to expand. Mercado Libre Revenue Reaches $10.75 Billion in Q3 2026
• Positive Sentiment: Management is investing in fulfillment capacity, shipping and marketing to attract and retain customers, arguing the spending can support longer-term growth. The company also outlined further fulfillment expansion. MercadoLibre Plunged After Earnings. Here’s Why I’m Not Selling.
• Neutral Sentiment: Some brokers kept positive ratings despite reducing price targets, indicating continued confidence in MELI’s longer-term prospects but greater caution about near-term expectations. Scotiabank analyst rating and price target
• Negative Sentiment: Quarterly EPS of $8.83 missed estimates. Operating income fell 6% to $676 million, and the operating margin narrowed to 6.3% from 9.8% a year earlier as fulfillment, shipping subsidies and marketing costs increased. Investors are concerned that growth is coming at the expense of near-term earnings. MercadoLibre Pays Up to Win Shoppers’ Loyalty
• Negative Sentiment: Reports also cite foreign-exchange exposure and regional political uncertainty, including Brazil’s election aftermath, as risks that could add volatility to results. Q3 Earnings Have Investors Wondering: Is Mercado Libre Finally a Buy?

About MercadoLibre

MercadoLibre, Inc operates an online commerce and financial technology platform focused on Latin America. Founded in Argentina in 1999, the company connects buyers and sellers through its marketplace, where businesses and individuals can list and purchase a wide range of products.

The company’s services also include Mercado Pago, which offers digital payment and financial services for transactions on and off its marketplace. MercadoLibre supports commerce with services such as Mercado Envíos, its shipping and logistics platform, and provides advertising tools for merchants and brands.

MercadoLibre serves customers and businesses across numerous Latin American markets, including Brazil, Mexico and Argentina.