Asset One Wealth Management LLC boosted its holdings in shares of MercadoLibre, Inc. (NASDAQ:MELI – Free Report) by 17.5% in the 3rd quarter, according to its most recent disclosure with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The fund owned 3,148 shares of the company’s stock after purchasing an additional 468 shares during the period. Asset One Wealth Management LLC’s holdings in MercadoLibre were worth $5,441,000 at the end of the most recent quarter.
Other large investors have also recently modified their holdings of the company. BlackRock Inc. bought a new position in shares of MercadoLibre during the second quarter valued at approximately $2,246,015,000. Janus Henderson Group PLC increased its position in MercadoLibre by 1.7% in the first quarter. Janus Henderson Group PLC now owns 614,238 shares of the company’s stock worth $1,062,019,000 after purchasing an additional 10,142 shares during the last quarter. Linonia Partnership LP raised its position in MercadoLibre by 325.1% in the 2nd quarter. Linonia Partnership LP now owns 553,788 shares of the company’s stock worth $939,994,000 after purchasing an additional 423,527 shares during the period. Jupiter Topco LLC purchased a new position in MercadoLibre during the 2nd quarter worth $917,123,000. Finally, UBS AM a distinct business unit of UBS ASSET MANAGEMENT AMERICAS LLC lifted its holdings in MercadoLibre by 7.9% during the second quarter. UBS AM a distinct business unit of UBS ASSET MANAGEMENT AMERICAS LLC now owns 533,816 shares of the company’s stock worth $906,094,000 after buying an additional 38,871 shares during the period. Hedge funds and other institutional investors own 87.62% of the company’s stock.
Wall Street Analyst Weigh In
Several research firms recently weighed in on MELI. Zacks Research upgraded shares of MercadoLibre from a “strong sell” rating to a “hold” rating in a report on Monday, July 13th. Raymond James Financial reiterated a “strong-buy” rating on shares of MercadoLibre in a research note on Thursday. Weiss Ratings restated a “hold (c)” rating on shares of MercadoLibre in a research note on Tuesday, September 29th. Susquehanna increased their price target on MercadoLibre to $2,400.00 and gave the stock a “positive” rating in a report on Tuesday, October 6th. Finally, BTIG Research dropped their price target on MercadoLibre from $2,150.00 to $2,050.00 and set a “buy” rating for the company in a research note on Thursday. One analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, thirteen have given a Buy rating and five have given a Hold rating to the stock. Based on data from MarketBeat, the company presently has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average target price of $2,198.75.
MercadoLibre News Summary
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?
MercadoLibre Trading Down 1.3%
MercadoLibre stock opened at $1,510.00 on Friday. The firm has a 50 day simple moving average of $1,808.01 and a 200-day simple moving average of $1,804.55. MercadoLibre, Inc. has a 12-month low of $1,469.01 and a 12-month high of $2,342.00. The stock has a market capitalization of $76.56 billion, a PE ratio of 45.60, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 1.18 and a beta of 1.42. 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 (NASDAQ:MELI – Get Free Report) last announced its quarterly earnings results on Wednesday, November 4th. The company reported $8.83 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, missing the consensus estimate of $9.27 by ($0.44). MercadoLibre had a net margin of 5.30% and a return on equity of 26.54%. The firm had revenue of $10.75 billion for the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $10.69 billion. During the same period in the prior year, the business earned $8.32 earnings per share. The company’s revenue for the quarter was up 45.1% on a year-over-year basis. As a group, equities research analysts expect that MercadoLibre, Inc. will post 38.09 EPS for the current fiscal year.
MercadoLibre Company Profile
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.
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