MercadoLibre, Inc. $MELI Shares Sold by Atreides Management LP

Atreides Management LP trimmed its holdings in shares of MercadoLibre, Inc. (NASDAQ:MELI) by 67.1% during the third quarter, according to the company in its most recent Form 13F filing with the SEC. The fund owned 5,896 shares of the company’s stock after selling 12,027 shares during the quarter. Atreides Management LP’s holdings in MercadoLibre were worth $13,779,000 as of its most recent filing with the SEC.

Other institutional investors have also modified their holdings of the company. Bison Wealth LLC acquired a new stake in MercadoLibre during the 4th quarter valued at approximately $206,000. Empowered Funds LLC increased its holdings in MercadoLibre by 6.9% during the 1st quarter. Empowered Funds LLC now owns 760 shares of the company’s stock worth $1,483,000 after purchasing an additional 49 shares during the last quarter. Focus Partners Wealth raised its position in shares of MercadoLibre by 42.0% in the 1st quarter. Focus Partners Wealth now owns 602 shares of the company’s stock valued at $1,176,000 after purchasing an additional 178 shares in the last quarter. Sivia Capital Partners LLC acquired a new position in shares of MercadoLibre in the 2nd quarter valued at approximately $261,000. Finally, AE Wealth Management LLC boosted its stake in shares of MercadoLibre by 11.1% during the 2nd quarter. AE Wealth Management LLC now owns 230 shares of the company’s stock valued at $600,000 after buying an additional 23 shares during the last quarter. Institutional investors and hedge funds own 87.62% of the company’s stock.

MercadoLibre Stock Performance

MELI stock opened at $1,670.00 on Friday. The stock’s 50 day simple moving average is $1,996.22 and its 200 day simple moving average is $2,117.50. MercadoLibre, Inc. has a 12-month low of $1,631.18 and a 12-month high of $2,645.22. The firm has a market cap of $84.67 billion, a P/E ratio of 42.39, a P/E/G ratio of 0.89 and a beta of 1.48. The company has a current ratio of 1.17, a quick ratio of 1.15 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.68.

MercadoLibre (NASDAQ:MELI) last released its quarterly earnings data 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 return on equity of 33.73% and a net margin of 6.91%.The business had revenue of $8.76 billion during the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $8.45 billion. During the same period in the prior year, the firm earned $12.61 EPS. The business’s revenue for the quarter was up 44.6% compared to the same quarter last year. As a group, equities research analysts predict that MercadoLibre, Inc. will post 43.96 EPS for the current year.

MercadoLibre News Summary

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

Analyst Ratings Changes

MELI has been the subject of a number of recent analyst reports. UBS Group decreased 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. Morgan Stanley reduced 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 note on Monday, March 9th. Wedbush decreased their price objective on shares of MercadoLibre from $2,600.00 to $2,400.00 and set an “outperform” rating for the company in a report on Wednesday, February 25th. Barclays dropped their target price on shares of MercadoLibre from $2,900.00 to $2,600.00 and set an “overweight” rating for the company in a research report on Wednesday, February 25th. Finally, Cantor Fitzgerald cut their target price on shares of 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. One analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, fourteen have issued a Buy rating and four have assigned a Hold rating to the company’s stock. Based on data from MarketBeat.com, MercadoLibre presently has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus target price of $2,725.33.

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.