Insider buying last 90 days
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MercadoLibre (MELI) Stock Analysis & Forecast
$1,787.39−37.82 (−2.1%)
Close on Sep 18, 2026. Page updated Sep 19, 9:18 pm ET.
Gekko Brief
AI summaryMercadoLibre trades at $1787.39, down 2.1%, sitting between its 50-day average of $1877.47 and 200-day average of $1853.00. The GekkoIndex reads 70.2, placing the stock in the Buying zone, while price sits 2.7% above Gekko Fair Value of $1740.06. Over the past month the stock is down 6.4%, though it remains up 9.3% over three months and 7.2% over six months, with the 52-week range spanning $1495.00 to $2548.50.
This week's coverage centers on valuation and institutional positioning. One piece notes MercadoLibre trading at a 35.63X P/E as margins weaken and earnings estimates fall, even as commerce and fintech momentum continues; another flags analysts anticipating a 13.22% EPS increase and a 43.61% revenue rise for the upcoming release. Institutional activity was notable: Bank of America Corp DE acquired 171,526 shares valued at approximately $291.1 million, National Pension Service grew its stake by 6.7% to 116,125 shares worth $197.1 million, and Manufacturers Life Insurance trimmed its position by 4.4% to 18,170 shares valued at $30.84 million. Institutional investors collectively hold 87.62% of MercadoLibre. Separate coverage discussed AI investments boosting developer output and search conversion, alongside comparisons to peers Chewy and Alibaba.
Looking ahead, the next earnings report is scheduled for 4 November 2026 after close, 45 days out and outside a typical 20-trading-day hold; the last report on 5 August showed EPS of $9.19 against a $8.69 estimate, followed by a -3.1% reaction. Options activity shows 6 unusual signals over the last 30 days, with call premium of $36,167,622 against put premium of $10,545,705. Seasonality over five years shows the next 20 trading days averaging -9.8%, positive in 0 of those years, worth noting alongside the current earnings-risk window.
Written by AI and checked automatically against the figures on this page. Generated Sep 20, 2026 from the data above.
Price vs fair value
Close $1,787.39200-day averageGekko Fair Value $1,740.06
Key stats
- Market cap
- $90.62B
- P/E ratio
- 50
- Forward P/E
- 29.8
- EPS, TTM
- $36.50
- Revenue, TTM
- $35.18B
- Profit margin
- 5.3%
- Dividend yield
- —
- Beta
- 1.31
- Volume
- 1.10M avg 482,071
- 1-year return
- −26.9%
- Typical daily move
- ±3.4%
- Typical 20-day move
- ±7.3%
- 50-day average
- $1,877.47
- 200-day average
- $1,853.00
- Next earnings
- Nov 4 after close
- Shares outstanding
- 50.70M
MercadoLibre swing-trade checklist
MercadoLibre scores 3 supportive, 2 mixed and 1 headwind across the 6 checklist items with data.
Six things swing traders check before a 20-day hold, read from the latest data.
3 supportive2 mixed1 headwind
- Trendmixed
Averages disagree
Close $1787.39 sits between the 50-day ($1877.47) and 200-day ($1853.00) averages, or the averages disagree.
See the chart - GekkoIndexsupportive
70.2, Buying
Reading 70.2 is in the Buying zone.
See the GekkoIndex - Fair valuemixed
2.7% above
Price is within 5% of Gekko Fair Value (2.7% above).
See fair value - Smart moneysupportive
Leans bullish
Last 30 days: 6 unusual options signals.
See smart money - Earnings risksupportive
Reports in 45 days
Next report Nov 4, 2026, 45 days away — outside a typical 20-trading-day hold.
See earnings - Seasonalityheadwind
−9.8% on average
From this point in the calendar, the next 20 trading days averaged −9.8% over 5 years, rising in 0 of them.
See seasonality
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MercadoLibre stock chart and price history
MercadoLibre closed at $1,787.39 on Sep 18, 2026, −26.9% over the past year, inside a 52-week range of $1,495.00 to $2,548.50.
Close50-day average200-day averageVolume
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Performance Breakdown
- 1 month
- −6.4%
- 3 months
- +9.3%
- 6 months
- +7.2%
- 1 year
- −26.9%
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About MercadoLibre
MercadoLibre operates a group of online platforms that let people and businesses buy and sell across Latin America. Its central offering is a marketplace site where companies, independent sellers, and everyday users can post items and carry transactions through to a finished sale. The company is most recognized for this shopping platform and the broader set of tools built around it, covering money movement, lending, shipping, and marketing.
On the financial side, Mercado Pago handles payments, letting users move money and settle purchases through phone and web apps, whether the transaction happens on MercadoLibre's own sites or elsewhere. A related service, Mercado Fondo, allows account holders to put idle Mercado Pago balances into investments, while Mercado Credito extends loans to approved sellers and buyers. Sellers can also arrange shipping and warehousing through Mercado Envios, market their goods through Mercado Libre Ads, or build a branded storefront using Mercado Shops. A separate classifieds arm covers listings for cars, homes, and services.
MercadoLibre traces back to 1999 and is based in Montevideo, Uruguay. Its stock trades on the NASDAQ under the ticker MELI.
- Listed
- NASDAQ
- Sector
- Retail trade
- Industry
- Internet retail
- Website
- mercadolibre.com
MercadoLibre GekkoIndex: the smart money zone
MercadoLibre’s GekkoIndex — Gekko’s 0 to 100 smart money score — reads 70.2, in the Buying zone, up 11.3 points over five sessions.
70.2Buying
Up 11.3 points over five sessions, from the Neutral zone.
Reading for Sep 18, 2026
What followed past readings in each zone
| Zone | Readings | 5 days | 20 days | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Buying (current zone) | 22 | +2.5% | +7.6% | ||
| Accumulation | 257 | +1.1% | +2.7% | ||
| Neutral | 338 | −0.6% | −0.8% | ||
| Distribution | 44 | +0.2% | −2.1% | ||
| Selling | 1 | Too few readings yet | |||
Average MELI share-price change over the trading days after each daily reading in its GekkoIndex history. Across every stock Gekko tracks, Buying readings averaged +3.2% over 20 days. Past behaviour doesn’t guarantee future results.
Buying zone: Smart money likely accumulating heavily. About the five zones →
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Is MercadoLibre stock overvalued? Gekko Fair Value
MercadoLibre trades 2.7% above Gekko Fair Value of $1,740.06, so the shares are about fair value on Gekko’s estimate.
Gekko’s own estimate of what MercadoLibre shares are worth, recalculated every trading day.
$1,740.06
Gekko Fair Value, Sep 19, 2026
2.7% above fair value · About fair value
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MercadoLibre insider and Congress trading
No open-market insider purchases were filed for MercadoLibre, and no Congress trades were disclosed, in the last 90 days.
Plus buybacks, unusual options and fund positions, each dated to when it became public.
Congress trades last 90 days
No trades in MELI were disclosed by members of Congress in the last 90 days.
From congressional disclosures, which report amounts as ranges.
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Buybacks
MercadoLibre has been buying back its own shares.
- Bought back, quarter ended Jun 30, 2026
- $1.00M
- As a share of market cap
- 0.00%
From company filings.
Unusual options activity last 30 days
6signals, 77% of the flagged premium in calls.
Latest: Bullish flow on Sep 19, $5.91M in unusual premium.
Hedge funds and billionaires quarter ended Jun 30
6of the funds Gekko tracks hold MELI.
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MercadoLibre earnings: next date and track record
MercadoLibre reports on Nov 4, 2026, after the close (45 days away), and beat the EPS estimate in 3 of its last 8 reports.
Next earnings report
Nov 4, 2026
Expected after the close, 45 days away
- EPS estimate
- $9.42
- Revenue estimate
- $10.57B
3 of 8reports beat the EPS estimate
±7%average move across the report
4 of 8reports followed by a gain
Share-price move across each report
Last earnings call, Aug 5, 2026 AI summary
- What they said
- MercadoLibre reported a strong Q2 2026: net revenue surpassed $10 billion (50% year-over-year). Income from operations was $683 million with a 6.7% margin, reflecting management's deliberate choice to prioritize investments in long-term engagement, growth and scale over near-term profitability. Management highlighted the success of lowering Brazil's free-shipping threshold (items per buyer +19% YoY, conversion +1.1pp, daily actives accelerating), the value of 'ecosystemic' users who use both Marketplace and Mercado Pago, and continued strong growth across credit (consumer credit and credit cards), advertising, and acquiring. Key operational developments include rapid ramp of credit card issuance (notably Brazil and Argentina), sustained low NPLs across most products, significant AI investments (~$80m incremental token cost year-over-year) with measurable productivity gains, and strong growth in cross-border trade (CBT GMV ~60% YoY; Chinese fulfillment center volume +170% QoQ). Management emphasized disciplined, metrics-driven reinvestment, and confidence in the long-term flywheel between commerce and fintech.
- Risks flagged
- Potential risks discussed include margin compression from logistics/energy costs and higher device (chip/memory) costs, one-off margin impact from device restocking in Mexico, tougher comps after Brazil free-shipping benefits, near-term headwinds in Mexico (tax reform, World Cup-related weaker consumption), possible deterioration in the credit cycle (though management reports current NPLs are low), and general macroeconomic uncertainty that could affect demand.
| Reported | EPS | Revenue | Move |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 5, 2026 | $9.19 est $8.69 | $10.20B est $9.79B | −3.1% |
| May 7, 2026 | $8.23 est $11.89 | $8.85B est $8.29B | −11.3% |
| Feb 24, 2026 | $11.03 est $11.85 | $8.76B est $8.45B | −5.2% |
| Oct 29, 2025 | $8.32 est $12.63 | $7.41B est $7.22B | +3.1% |
| Aug 4, 2025 | $10.31 est $12.38 | $6.79B est $6.67B | +1.4% |
| May 7, 2025 | $9.74 est $8.27 | $5.94B est $5.49B | +8.1% |
| Feb 20, 2025 | $12.61 est $8.05 | $6.06B est $5.82B | +8.9% |
| Nov 6, 2024 | $7.83 est $9.85 | $5.31B est $5.28B | −15.1% |
“Move” is the close of the first session after the report compared with the close of the last session before it, so it reads the same whether the company reported before the open or after the close.
MercadoLibre stock forecast and analyst price targets
Analysts’ average 12-month price target for MercadoLibre is $2,264.88, +26.7% from the last close, from 10 firms rating the stock in the last 90 days.
$2,264.88consensus 12-month target, +26.7% from the last close
Now $1,787.39Avg $2,264.88
Low $1,750High $2,450
Each firm’s latest rating in the last 90 days: 10 firms.
Latest analyst actions
| Date | Firm | Target | vs price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 14 | Goldman Sachs | $2,300 | +28.7% |
| Sep 2 | BTIG | $2,150 | +20.3% |
| Aug 11 | J.P. Morgan | $2,150 | +20.3% |
| Aug 11 | Goldman Sachs | $2,300 | +28.7% |
| Aug 10 | Morgan Stanley | $2,450 | +37.1% |
+7.6%average 20-day move after past Buying readings
−9.8%average move over the next 20 trading days in the last 5 years
±3.4%typical daily move, from the 14-day average range
Gekko doesn’t publish price predictions. These are analyst targets and historical base rates, which don’t guarantee future results.
MercadoLibre seasonality: the next 20 trading days
Over the next 20 trading days from Sep 19, MercadoLibre averaged −9.8% across the last 5 years, rising in 0 of them.
Next 20 trading days, by year
Average move and hit rate
| Window | Average | Years higher |
|---|---|---|
| Next 5 trading days | −4.1% | 2 of 5 |
| Next 10 trading days | −8.8% | 0 of 5 |
| Next 15 trading days | −9.6% | 0 of 5 |
| Next 20 trading days | −9.8% | 0 of 5 |
| Next 30 trading days | −7.6% | 0 of 5 |
For scale, MELI’s typical 20-trading-day move in either direction is about 7.3%.
MercadoLibre market cap and key statistics
MercadoLibre’s market cap is $90.62B, with a P/E ratio of 50 and revenue of $35.18B over the last twelve months.
Valuation
- Market cap
- $90.62B
- P/E ratio
- 50
- Forward P/E
- 29.8
- EPS, TTM
- $36.50
- Gekko Fair Value
- $1,740.06
Trading
- Volume
- 1.10M
- Avg volume, 20 days
- 482,071
- 52-week high
- $2,548.50
- 52-week low
- $1,495.00
- Shares outstanding
- 50.70M
Financials
- Revenue, TTM
- $35.18B
- Profit margin
- 5.3%
- Return on equity
- 27.5%
- Quarterly earnings growth, YoY
- −10.9%
Risk and income
- Beta
- 1.31
- Typical daily move
- ±3.4%
- Typical 20-day move
- ±7.3%
MercadoLibre stock news this week
Coverage of MercadoLibre this week reads positive: 3 positive, 0 neutral and 1 negative headlines.
- MercadoLibre (MELI) Stock Declines While Market Improves: Some Information for InvestorsYahoo! Finance Canada, Sep 18
- MercadoLibre Trading at 35.63X P/E: Should You Exit MELI Stock?Zacks Investment Research, Sep 18
- Bank of America Corp DE Acquires Shares of 171,526 MercadoLibre, Inc. $MELIMarketBeat, Sep 17
- MercadoLibre's AI Investments Are Set to Drive the Next Growth ChapterZacks Investment Research, Sep 14
- The Manufacturers Life Insurance Company Has $30.84 Million Stake in MercadoLibre, Inc. $MELIMarketBeat, Sep 13
- Chewy vs. MercadoLibre: Which E-Commerce Stock Is a Better Buy in 2026?The Motley Fool, Sep 12
MercadoLibre peers
MercadoLibre’s 6 largest industry peers by market value, with today’s move, GekkoIndex zone and gap to Gekko Fair Value.
| Stock | GekkoIndex zone | vs Fair Value |
|---|---|---|
| AMZNAmazon.com | Accumulation | 2.5% above |
| EBAYeBay | Neutral | 15.0% above |
| CPNGCoupang | Buying | 24.6% below |
| CHWYChewy | Accumulation | 11.5% below |
| ETSYEtsy | Accumulation | 4.9% below |
| GLBEGlobal-E Online | Accumulation | 12.9% below |
A peer links to its own page where one exists.
MercadoLibre stock FAQ
What is MercadoLibre’s market cap?
MercadoLibre’s market cap is $90.62B at the Sep 18, 2026 close of $1,787.39, with 50.70M shares outstanding. The shares trade on a P/E ratio of 50.
What is the MercadoLibre stock forecast?
The consensus analyst 12-month price target for MercadoLibre is $2,264.88, +26.7% from the last close. Of the 10 firms that rated the stock in the last 90 days, 7 rate it a buy, 3 a hold and 0 a sell. Gekko doesn’t publish price predictions of its own.
Is MercadoLibre stock overvalued or undervalued?
On Gekko’s estimate MercadoLibre is about fair value: the Sep 18, 2026 close of $1,787.39 is 2.7% above Gekko Fair Value of $1,740.06. Gekko Fair Value is recalculated every trading day, and a gap inside 5% either way counts as about fair value.
When does MercadoLibre report earnings next?
MercadoLibre is expected to report on Nov 4, 2026, after the market closes (45 days away). Analysts expect earnings of $9.42 per share on revenue of $10.57B. MercadoLibre beat the earnings estimate in 3 of its last 8 reports, moving 7% on average across the report.
What is MercadoLibre’s 52-week high and low?
MercadoLibre’s 52-week high is $2,548.50 and its 52-week low is $1,495.00; it closed at $1,787.39 on Sep 18, 2026, −26.9% over the past year.
Is MercadoLibre stock a buy right now?
Gekko describes the data; it does not make buy or sell recommendations. On the swing-trade checklist, 3 of the 6 items with data read as supportive (gekkoindex, smart money and earnings risk), 2 as mixed (trend and fair value) and 1 as a headwind (seasonality). The checklist is a description of current data, not a recommendation.
Is there unusual options activity in MercadoLibre?
Gekko flagged 6 unusual options signals in MercadoLibre over the last 30 days, with $36.17M of flagged premium in calls and $10.55M in puts. The latest, bullish flow, was on Sep 19, 2026 with $5.91M in unusual premium. The signal-by-signal table is in Gekko.
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