MERCADOLIBRE INC (MELI) Earnings History

MERCADOLIBRE INC - Q4 2025 EarningsMissed

Filed at: Feb 24, 2026, 4:00 PM EST|Read from source

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

MercadoLibre reported strong Q4 2025 results, driven by robust growth in its e-commerce and fintech segments across Latin America. The company highlighted significant investments in its ecosystem, including logistics, customer experience, and AI, which are contributing to increased customer satisfaction and market share.

POSITIVE HIGHLIGHTS

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    Net revenues and financial income grew 45% YoY to $8,759 million, with FX-neutral growth at 47%.

    positive
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    Income from operations reached $889 million, with a 10.1% margin, showing operational leverage despite investments.

    positive
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    Total Payment Volume (TPV) increased by 42.1% YoY to $83.7 billion, and Gross Merchandise Volume (GMV) grew 36.8% YoY to $19.9 billion.

    positive
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    Customer satisfaction reached new highs with record Net Promoter Scores (NPS) across key markets.

    positive

CONCERNS & RISKS

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    Excluding one-off tax credits in Brazil, income from operations declined 4% YoY and the margin was 9.0%, representing an 80bps decline versus Q3'25.

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    The 450bps YoY decline in the income from operations margin (excluding tax credits) is attributed to strategic investments in free shipping, 1P, CBT, and credit cards.

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    Net income of $559 million declined 13% YoY due to normalization of the tax rate compared to unusually low levels in Q4'24.

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    Net debt increased to $4,682 million in 2025 from $2,247 million in 2024, driven by increased loans payable and operating lease liabilities.

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FINANCIAL METRICS

Revenue
Quarterly
$8.76B
+44.6%
Prior year: $6.06B
Annual (YTD)
$28.89B
N/A
Prior year: $20.78B
Net Income
Quarterly
$559.00M
-12.5%
Prior year: $639.00M
Annual (YTD)
$2.00B
N/A
Prior year: $1.91B
EPS (Diluted)
Quarterly
$11.03
-12.5%
Prior year: $12.61
Operating Income
Quarterly
$889.00M
+8.4%
Prior year: $820.00M
Annual (YTD)
$3.20B
N/A
Prior year: $2.63B
EPS (Basic)
Quarterly
N/A
N/A

MARGIN ANALYSIS

Gross Margin
Current Quarter
43.2%
Prior Year
45.2%
YoY Change
-200 bps
Operating Margin
Current Quarter
10.1%
Prior Year
13.5%
YoY Change
-340 bps
Net Margin
Current Quarter
6.4%
Prior Year
10.5%
YoY Change
-410 bps

Margin expansion indicates improving profitability and operational efficiency. Measured in basis points (bps): 100 bps = 1.0%.

REVENUE BY SEGMENT — Q4 2025 2025

VISUAL OVERVIEW

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Brazil
0.0%
N/A
CC: +37.0%
Mexico
0.0%
N/A
CC: +41.0%
Argentina
0.0%
N/A
CC: +77.0%
Other Countries
0.0%
N/A

DETAILED BREAKDOWN

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SegmentCurrentPrior YrYoY% TotalCC
Brazil
N/A———+37.0%
Mexico
N/A———+41.0%
Argentina
N/A———+77.0%
Other Countries
N/A————
Total Revenue$0.00M——100.0%—

Segment performance shows business unit health and growth drivers. Constant currency (CC) removes FX impact for like-for-like comparison.

SPECIAL ITEMS & ADJUSTMENTS

Q4 2025
One-off tax credits in Brazil
Booked mostly within cost of net revenues.
+$99M

Special items are non-recurring events that may distort period-over-period comparisons. Analysts typically adjust for these when calculating normalized earnings.

MANAGEMENT COMMENTARY

The company's ecosystem is stronger than ever, with customer satisfaction reaching new highs and record Net Promoter Scores.

— MERCADOLIBRE INC, Q4 2025 2025 Earnings Call

Investments in logistics, assortment, user experience, and the broader ecosystem have created a powerful and growing network effect.

— MERCADOLIBRE INC, Q4 2025 2025 Earnings Call

Free shipping has been a key pillar, with extensions in Brazil strengthening the platform for a broader user base and driving behavioral changes.

— MERCADOLIBRE INC, Q4 2025 2025 Earnings Call

Commentary excerpts from earnings call transcripts provide management's perspective on performance, strategy, and outlook. Always review full transcripts for complete context.

OPERATIONAL METRICS

Unique active buyers
121.0M
+21.0% YoY
Prior year: 100.0M
Number of items sold
752.0M
+43.2% YoY
Prior year: 525.0M
Gross merchandise volume
19906.0M
+36.8% YoY
Prior year: 14548.0M
Fintech monthly active users
78.0M
+27.9% YoY
Prior year: 61.0M
Total payment transactions
4506.0M
+35.5% YoY
Prior year: 3325.0M
Total payment volume
83694.0M
+42.1% YoY
Prior year: 58914.0M
Acquiring total payment volume
55711.0M
+33.2% YoY
Prior year: 41833.0M

Operational metrics provide insight into business drivers and customer engagement beyond traditional financial measures.

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